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2017 EVENTS

30 November 2017 – Year-end function

5 October 2017 – Business with Queensland Government and
South Africa

12 September 2017 – Social Evening

23 August 2017 – Social Evening

4 August 2017 – Australian-Africa Trade Enquiry

A number of members and other interested parties met to discuss business issues and ways of improving trade between the two continents at Macquarie Bank. The Australian High Commissioner Mr Adam McCarthy spoke to set the scene and emphasised that the government does want to hear from industry on where trade can be better facilitated by government intervention. Everyone gathered for some social networking after the event which was sponsored by the Australian High Commission.

Shane Hunter leading the discussion on business issues and ways of improving trade between African and Australian continents at Macquarie Bank

Discussion on business issues and ways of improving trade between African and Australian continents at Macquarie Bank

Australian High Commissioner Adam McCarthy sets the scene emphasising that Australian government wants feedback from industry where trade can be better facilitated by government intervention

7 July 2017 – Retail Business Breakfast

A well-attended Retail Panel was held at Hogan Lovells in July where industry leaders spoke about the challenges and changes regarding the retail space in South Africa. Rod Salmon from ABSA who facilitated the panel described that there is a growing middle class with increased spending power in the country although this has been backed by a redistribution of government revenue towards employee compensation and social support. See the July newsletter for an overview of the event and some of the key points made.

A well-attended Retail Panel was held at Hogan Lovells in July where industry leaders spoke about the challenges and changes regarding the retail space in South Africa. Rod Salmon from ABSA who facilitated the panel described that there is a growing middle class with increased spending power in the country

26 May 2017 – Nedbank Business Breakfast With
Nicky Weimer

In May Nedbank hosted an economic forecast discussion with Nicky Weimar the bank’s Senior Economist. Nicky gave an excellent overview of the current situation and the effects of the rating agencies’ downgrades (for our international debt) on the South Africa economy. The major risk to the economy according to Nicky is if the country’s local debt is also downgraded which could trigger substantial bond outflows and a subsequent heavy weakening of the rand.

Nickey Weimer giving a presentation at ABCSA Business Breakfast 26 May 2017. Nicky gave an excellent overview of the current situation and the effects of the rating agencies’ downgrades (for our international debt) on the South Africa economy.

Nickey Weimer giving a presentation at ABCSA Business Breakfast 26 May 2017. Nickey Weimer giving a presentation at ABCSA Business Breakfast 26 May 2017. Nicky gave an excellent overview of the current situation and the effects of the rating agencies’ downgrades (for our international debt) on the South Africa economy.

ABCSA Business Breakfast with Nickey Weimer 26 May 2017

25 April 2017 – Anzac Day

Anzac Day celebrations 25 April 2017 in Pretoria

17 March 2017 – Business Breakfast With Herman Mashaba

The Mayor of Johannesburg gave a fascinating talk on some of the events from his early years living in the Apartheid regime and then onto his role of Executive Mayor of South Africa’s largest city. Mr Mashaba stressed that he believed a strong Johannesburg City would benefit all South African’s. When also asked about whether he would one day consider running for President, Mr Mashaba replied in the affirmative.