The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will lead an Outward Trade and Investment Mission to Cabo Delgado and Maputo in Mozambique from 26 to 30 November for which applications close on 27 September.
The objective of this mission is to increase bilateral trade and investment between South Africa and Mozambique. It is an ideal platform for South African companies who would like to export value-added products and services and for companies who are looking for investment opportunities in Mozambique.
The target sectors for this mission include: (i) Infrastructure - roads and rail, bridges, ports, built environment professionals; (ii) Electro-technical; (iii) Steel fabrication and steel tubing; and (iv) Mining and capital equipment.
Companies will be screened and selected in line with Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA) guidelines and market requirements, which are explained in the EMIA guidelines document. For the approved companies, the dti will provide the following: (i) Accommodation (bed and breakfast only); and (ii) An economy class return airfare to a maximum of R17 000.
Companies that are not eligible for EMIA funding are welcome to participate in these missions at their own expense. Companies applying for EMIA funding for this mission need to complete and submit the EMIA application form as well as the supporting documentation.
