ABCSA Events | 2023
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Take a look back at 2023 – a year defined by insightful discussions, professional engagement, and community celebration. From the AGM & Networking Drinks in February and the mining contracts legal briefing in October, to panel discussions and a dynamic Africa–Australia Skills & Education social event in November – each occasion brought our network closer together. Explore the gallery below to relive the defining moments of our collective journey.
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AGM & Networking Drinks event 28 February 2023
Date: 28 February 2023
On the 28th February 2023 the ABCSA Annual General Meeting was held at the offices of Fasken in Sandton. The AGM was well represented by members as well as guest representatives from the Australian High Commission and Australian Trade and Investment Commission (AUSTRADE). Our outgoing Chair, Ms Judi Nwokedi, supported by the deputy Chair, Ms Regina Molloy led the proceedings with the welcoming remarks, introductions, apologies and AGM proceedings.
There was healthy discussion during the meeting around membership, budget and events and the AGM saw the resolutions proposed passed. These included the change out of directors with the appointment of Mr Shaun Mills as the new Chair and Ms Yvonne Lekalakala as the deputy Chair as well as Mr Milan Bossinger as Treasurer. Appreciation was extended to Judi Nwokedi, Regina Molloy and Neville Munien for their service to ABCSA and the outstanding work they have done during their time on the board.
After the AGM proceedings were concluded all attendees reconvened to the networking event hosted by Fasken where members were able to reconnect and new connections were established. It was great to meet with new members and there were many great discussions around ideas for networking events in the coming year. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Fasken for hosting both the AGM and the networking event.
Panel Discussion 31 July 2023
Date: 31 July 2023
On Monday 31 July, the Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa hosted a panel discussion event focused on operating in the South African Business Environment. The event was graciously hosted by Nedbank at their offices in Sandton and well attended by the members of ABCSA despite it being an early start on a cold Monday morning. The event started with an energetic and very informative presentation by Ms Nicky Weimar, Chief Economist at Nedbank, on the current economic outlooks for South Africa after which Mr Scott Morris of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission moderated a panel discussion on the knowledge, experience and perspectives of business leaders operating in the South African Business Environment with particular focus on energy & Infrastructure, inclusivity, Investment Environment, Security and Skills.
The panel consisted of Ms Natalie Wills from Cotton On, Mr Errol Smart from Orion Minerals and Mr Engelbert Binedell from Growthpoint Properties who all provided valuable insights and perspective on both the challenges and the opportunities these provide to business. On completion of the formal activities, many of the members and panellists spent time networking and building on existing and new connections.
ABCSA would like to thank Nedbank for hosting of the event, Scott Morris for moderating, Nicky Weimar for the presentation, the panellists for their valuable insights and all of the ABCSA members that attended the event. The feedback received was all extremely positive and ABCSA look forward to hosting similar events through the course of this year. We will keep our members updated on these plans and welcome feedback and ideas on future events.
Key legal issues related to mining contracts event 31 October 2023
Date: 31 October 2023
On 31 October 2023 ABCSA hosted a presentation on “Key Legal Issues Related To Mining Contracts” by guest speaker Ahmed Abdel Hakam of Volterra Fietta covering key topics such as Risk Allocation, Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Applicable Law. Mr Hakam provided insight on his expensive knowledge and experience in investment and commercial arbitration proceedings under the rules of all the major arbitral institutions, dealing with disputes covering the natural resources sector and the legal protection of foreign investments under public international law. ABCSA would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Hakam for volunteering his time and sharing his experience with the members of ABCSA and their guests.
Africa-Australia Skills & Education and End of Year Social Event - November 2023
Date: November 2023
he Australian Business Chamber of Commerce Southern Africa hosted an Africa-Australia Skills & Education Session as well as the End of Year Social Event on the 7th of November 2023 from 18h00 – 20h00 at the Workshop 17 in Sandton. In addition to the members and their guests, the event was honoured to have the Australian High Commissioner, H.E. Ms Tegan Brink, in attendance and featured presentations by Ms Kerry Marques from EIT (Engineering Institute of Technology) on Building a Stronger South African Engineering Sector & EIT’s Upskilling Efforts, Ms Azaria Chasenski from Orion Minerals on the Community Skills Development Journey, Dr Corrin Varady from the Idea Group on Basic Education To Required Skills Development and Mr Adi Stephan on The Future of Work: Evolving Digital Skills. The presentations were captivating with the speakers sharing their vast knowledge and experience across a broad range of topics related to Skills and Development from both a South African and Australian context. After the presentations, there was a Q&A session during which many insights and ideas where shared amongst the participants and audience alike. Her excellency the High Commissioner, closed off the session after which the members, guests and the presenters had the opportunity to socialize and network amongst each other while enjoying the fantastic spread kindly provided for by Growthpoint who sponsored the event.
A very big thank you to H.E. Ms Tegan Brink, The members of the High Commission and Australian Trade Commission, The Guest Speakers, Growthpoint and all of our valued members and their guests for making the evening such a great success.
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