African crafts test Israeli market

Anna cox THE EXPORT of African arts, crafts and fashion from Alexandra to Israel is one of the projects that could flow from a recent visit to the country by 18 companies, organised by the South African Israel Chamber of Commerce (SAICC). The South African delegation also met the Israel Export and International Cooperation Institute to discuss the opening of a trade centre in Johannesburg following the relocation of the Israel Trade Centre to Pretoria. There was particular interest in exports to South Africa of HIV test kits, cell phones and property investment opportunities.