Customs

Black Industrialist Trade Mission to Senegal

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) has announced that the Black Industrialist (BI) Programme will embark on a trade mission to Senegal from 27 November to 1 December 2017.

Companies that qualify should complete and submit application forms by 31 October.

The Export Market Pre-Assessment Form requires the following to be noted before completing the application form:

  • The form is only applicable to BI as per the policy definition.
  • This is for companies that seek to explore the export market.
  • Completing the application does not guarantee placement for the mission.
  • Any cancellations should be made in writing within five days of the acceptance letter being issued.
  • Section 1 of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) will apply should the dti incur any fruitless and wasteful expenditure as a result of the company.

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