In addition to providing South Africa with direct support from the U.S. government of more than R410 million to fight COVID-19, our “All-of-America” approach is assisting South Africa through the generosity of American citizens, including private businesses. Globally, American businesses, nonprofit groups, charities, faith-based organizations, and individuals have committed more than R120 billion in donations …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 19 May, 2020 | Categories: Africa, Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Johannesburg, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: @usconscapetown, american tower cooperation, Business, Business leadership South Africa, cisco, coca cola, Coronavirus, Covid-19, dow, ford, gilead, google, HP, john deere, johnson & johnson, microsoft, msd, pepsico, proctor & gamble, transunion, uber, uber eats, us business in south africa, us support to south africa
To commemorate World Wetlands Day, the United States Embassy in Pretoria recently partnered with Friends of Colbyn Valley to not only clean up the Colbyn Valley Nature Area but also learn more about the wetlands system in Pretoria. U.S. Embassy officials and their families worked side-by-side with volunteers from the community and Friends of Colbyn …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 19 February, 2020 | Categories: Africa, Agriculture, Economic Affairs, Environment, Events, News, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Travel & Tourism, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: clean-up, colbyn valley, commemorative days, community, Friends of Colbyn Valley, out and about, rob mearkle, staff, volunteerism, wetlands, world wetlands day
CONGRATULATIONS to our two recipients of awards for this year’s Desert Start-Up Bootcamp (DSBC) entrepreneurship program! After 11 intensive weeks, participants came together for a final Pitch Night where they presented their businesses to panelists and investors. Seed capital awards of R25,000 were made to Xolela Jara of KAPP Delivery and Barabara Ayissi of Puzzle …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 4 December, 2019 | Categories: Alumni, American Spaces, Business, Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, News, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Science & Tech
Interview Ambassador-designate Lana Marks Daily Maverick (Peter Fabricius) November 14, 2019 America’s new ambassador to South Africa, Lana Marks, has ‘hit the ground running’. She has to, really. The East London-born businesswoman and Florida friend of US President Donald Trump has just arrived at her post in Pretoria. barely one year before he ends his …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 18 November, 2019 | Categories: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Policy, Political Affairs, Trade, U.S. & South Africa
Remarks Ambassador Lana Marks Tuesday, November 12, 2019 Consul General Johannesburg Residence Good evening, friends, colleagues, investors and businesswomen — and businessmen! — from the United States and from all across Africa. It is truly a pleasure to welcome everyone here this evening. Thank you, Consul General McCarthy, for opening your home to me. And how wonderful that …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 14 November, 2019 | Categories: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, News, Speeches, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: Adam Boehler, BUILD Act, DFC, International Development Finance Corporation, OPIC, Overseas Private Investment Corporation, Power Africa, Prosper Africa
Remarks Ambassador Lana Marks Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Consulate General Johannesburg Good afternoon, and thank you all for joining me here today on what is, in effect, my first day in the office. After flying in over the weekend and spending the last two days at the African Investment Forum, I arrived at the U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 14 November, 2019 | Categories: Ambassador, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, PEPFAR, Trade, U.S. & South Africa
News 24 Guest Column November 13, 2019 As the senior US diplomat in South Africa, and as a determined businesswoman myself, I will especially strive to help more women to achieve their professional goals, including reaching senior levels of management, writes Lana Marks. As a young girl growing up in East London, and as a …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 13 November, 2019 | Categories: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, PEPFAR, Policy, Political Affairs, Trade
Remarks (As Prepared) AmCham Prosper Africa Breakfast One & Only Hotel, Cape Town Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Deputy Chief of Mission David Young Thank you for the introduction and it is a pleasure to be with you today. Although I have only recently arrived in South Africa, I have heard a lot about the economic …
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By newmansa | 4 September, 2019 | Categories: Africa, Commercial Affairs, Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, News, PEPFAR, Policy, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: Prosper Africa
Academy of Women Entrepreneurs begins in Pretoria The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria, together with implementing partner DreamGirls Academy, launched the Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) this week in Pretoria at the American Corner as part of its Women’s Month programming. AWE supports the White House-led Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) initiative, which is designed …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 29 August, 2019 | Categories: Alumni, American Spaces, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Exclude, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Trade
Media Note Department of State Office of the Spokesperson June10, 2019 Washington, DC Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy will travel to Sudan, Ethiopia, Mozambique, and South Africa from June 12-23, 2019. In Sudan, he will meet with members of the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) and the Transitional Military Council. He will …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 11 June, 2019 | Categories: Africa, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, Press Releases, Trade | Tags: Tibor Nagy, U.S.-Africa Business Summit, University of the Witwatersrand
On Tuesday, Charge d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn celebrated the launch of the USAID Kingson Capital Development Credit Authority loan portfolio guarantee agreement. Jacko Maree, Special Envoy on Investment to President Ramaphosa, and KZN MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Sihle Zikalala also attended the Durban signing ceremony. The USAID DCA $10 million guarantee with …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 5 April, 2019 | Categories: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Exclude, Featured Event, News | Tags: Development Credit Authority, Kingson Capital, USAID
Press Release | April 05, 2019 A delegation of American investors visited Johannesburg, April 4-5, to explore co-investment opportunities across sectors and to strengthen relationships with African pension funds, asset managers, and financial institutions for potential partnerships and co-investments. The delegation, known as the National Association of Securities Professionals (NASP), partnered with the U.S. Agency …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 5 April, 2019 | Categories: Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Investment, National Association of Securities Professionals, USAID
Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan traveled to South Africa from March 13 to 16, 2019. His visit focused on promoting U.S. trade and investment, as well as advancing peace and security, including with respect to the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. Throughout the trip, the Deputy Secretary affirmed the United States’ longstanding and wide-ranging …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 12 March, 2019 | Categories: Africa, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Exclude, Key Officials, News, Policy, Political Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Trade, U.S. & South Africa
USAID | Press Release | 11-07-2018 (Johannesburg) The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa Ramsey Day delivered opening remarks at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) November 7, 2018 Investing in Commodities Exchanges panel in Johannesburg, South Africa. The panel sought to increase the understanding of the benefits of …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 8 November, 2018 | Categories: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & South Africa
Power Africa | Press Release | 11-07-2018 Power Africa, the U.S. government-led initiative coordinated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to double electricity access in sub-Saharan Africa, launched its newest publication, the “Transmission Roadmap to 2030: A Practical Approach to Unlocking Electricity Trade” at the African Investment Forum on Wednesday, November 7. The Roadmap …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 8 November, 2018 | Categories: Africa, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Official Reports, Press Releases
Press Release | October 09, 2018 The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is pleased to announce a grant award of approximately R2.1 million (US $149,506) to the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership (JICP) to implement its “Makers Way” project in the Bertrams and Loretzville neighborhoods of Johannesburg. More than 25 local organizations submitted project proposals to the …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 9 October, 2018 | Categories: Consul General, Economic Affairs, Johannesburg, News, Press Releases, U.S. & South Africa
News Release June 20, 2018 (Cape Town) The sixth annual Source Africa Textile and Apparel Show opened at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, showcasing the continent’s creativity, fashion sense, and business opportunities. The June 20 – 21 event features 140 exhibitions by textile, shoe and clothing producers, suppliers and service providers from across Africa. …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 20 June, 2018 | Categories: Business, Cape Town, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Events, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & South Africa, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Source Africa Textile and Apparel Show, Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub
Published in cape {town} etc | Aimee Pace | June 15, 2018 The City of Cape Town has signed a new grant agreement with a US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) on Thursday to study the effective use of natural gas distribution networks to increase energy sources of both Cape Town and the Western Cape. The City’s Executive Major, Patricia De Lille said in a statement, “The …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 18 June, 2018 | Categories: Cape Town, Consul General, Economic Affairs, News, Science & Tech, U.S. & South Africa, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Natural Gas, U.S. Trade and Development Agency
A bipartisan delegation of United States Senators visited South Africa from April 4 – 6, 2018 on a visit to strengthen ties between the American and South African people. Led by Senator Christopher Coons of Delaware, the delegation sought to increase partnerships and enhance trade and investment opportunities which can lead to greater prosperity for both of our countries. The delegation included Senator Jeff …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 6 April, 2018 | Categories: Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Press Releases, U.S. & South Africa
Congratulations, South Africa! We were thrilled to be at today’s signing of renewable energy independent power producer project (REIPPP) agreements, which will result in R55.92 billion in new investments in the energy sector (including foreign direct investment from U.S. companies!), create nearly 60,000 new jobs, and generate 2300 megawatts of energy. Chargé d’Affaires Jessye Lapenn …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 4 April, 2018 | Categories: Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Environment, Events, Exclude, News, Science & Tech, U.S. & South Africa
The second annual meeting of the U.S. Mobilizing Institutional Investors to Develop Africa’s Infrastructure (MiDA) delegation met with South African asset managers, financial institutions, and African pension fund representatives to build further partnerships and find co-investment opportunities in Johannesburg and Cape Town March 5-9, 2018. Formed in 2016, MiDA is a partnership between the U.S. …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 23 March, 2018 | Categories: Business, Cape Town, Chargé D’Affaires, Commercial Affairs, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, Events, Johannesburg, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Trade, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: Business, donna sims wilson, MiDA, us africa investment, us africa trade
The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the donation of three forensic trailers to support provincial law enforcement officials to investigate wildlife crime scenes. The trailers were handed over to representatives of the Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal authorities at a ceremony co-hosted with the non-governmental organization TRAFFIC on February 20, 2018, at the …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 22 February, 2018 | Categories: Africa, Durban, Economic Affairs, Environment, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & South Africa, U.S. Agencies
DURBAN, October 19, 2017 Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Rosenblum is in Durban this week to represent the United States at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers meeting. While here, he will be meeting with a number of the delegates representing the 21 IORA member states and seven dialogue partners. Topics will include maritime …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 19 October, 2017 | Categories: Durban, Economic Affairs, Key Officials, News, Our Ocean
Media Advisory | September 12, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria will open the four-week application period for the 2018 YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship on September 13, 2017 and invites all interested candidates in South Africa to apply for this professional development program. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 12 September, 2017 | Categories: Culture, Economic Affairs, Education, Events, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: education, Educational Exchanges, Mandela Washington Fellowship, USAID, Young African Leaders Initiative
Last Thursday, US manufacturer of construction and mining equipment Caterpillar opened their new international parts distribution centre in in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. The centre is the only one located in Africa.
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 7 September, 2017 | Categories: Business, Chargé D’Affaires, Economic Affairs, Events, Johannesburg, News, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: barloworld; caterpillar; us business; rob charter; jessye lapenn; ekurhuleni
Terence Creamer | Engineering News | August 29, 2017 The US Embassy’s outgoing Economic Counselor, Laird Treiber, says there has been a steady stream of American investment into South Africa during his three-year tour and that, notwithstanding the current hiatus in investment activity, economic relations are poised to expand again, owing to the strongly complementary profiles of the two economies. In an interview with Engineering News Online ahead of his departure in …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 30 August, 2017 | Categories: Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, News, Sections & Offices, Trade, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: AGOA
Mayors Kasim Reed from Atlanta and Patricia de Lille from Cape Town met last week to build closer ties, explore opportunities to grow the two cities’ economies, and discuss best practices. U.S. Consul General to Cape Town, Teddy Taylor, hosted the two mayors at his residence and welcomed government, civil society, and business leaders to …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 9 May, 2017 | Categories: Business, Cape Town, Consul General, Economic Affairs, Events, Exclude, Featured Event, Featured Event, News, U.S. & South Africa
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 15, 2017 Readout of the President’s Call with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa President Donald J. Trump spoke this week with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa to discuss ways to expand cooperation and trade between the United States and South Africa. President Trump …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 16 February, 2017 | Categories: Economic Affairs, Policy, President of the United States, Press Releases, Trade
AS DELIVERED Remarks by Ambassador Gaspard CSIS Headquarters, Washington DC September 28, 2016 Thank you so very much, Jennifer. Good morning everyone. Good morning to everyone who’s here in this room and to those who are watching on the live stream. Jennifer put a tremendous amount of pressure on me today when she told me …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 7 November, 2016 | Categories: Africa, Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: Ambassador Gaspard, CSIS, Economic partnership
JOINT STATEMENT 7th SOUTH AFRICA – UNITED STATES ANNUAL BILATERAL FORUM 28 SEPTEMBER 2016 The Department of International Cooperation and Relations hosted the United States Mission in Pretoria for the 7th Annual Bilateral Forum (ABF), on 28 September 2016. The Forum was co-chaired by the Chief Director: North America and Regional Organisations, Ambassador Peter Goosen …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 28 September, 2016 | Categories: Agriculture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Economic Affairs, Education, Environment, Policy, Press Releases, Science & Tech, Trade, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: Annual Bilateral Forum, Department of International Cooperation and Relations, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Henry Ford: “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” Today, at Ford South Africa, we celebrated another success in the U.S.-South African relationship. Ambassador Gaspard joined Ford leadership and the Minister for Department of Trade and Industry Rob Davies for the unveiling of the new Ford Everest. Not only does this …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 5 April, 2016 | Categories: Economic Affairs, Events, Exclude, News, Success Stories, U.S. & South Africa
“We are delighted by the proclamation issued by President Obama today and we welcome the recent arrival of American chicken into commerce in South Africa. The entry of U.S poultry into South Africa was required as a condition for avoiding South Africa’s suspension under AGOA. Now that the issues involving AGOA have been resolved, we are focused …
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By mogasekrc | 14 March, 2016 | Categories: Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, Trade, U.S. & South Africa | Tags: AGOA, Ambassador Gaspard, Barack Obama
Michael Katz of ENSafrica (L-R), Consul General Christopher Rowan, Carol O’Brien of the American Chamber of Commerce, Frans Cronje of the South African Institute of Race Relations, and Shireen Chengadu of GIBS. Consul General Christopher Rowan hosted a group of Georgia State University executive MBA students Tuesday at the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg for …
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By duplessisc | 21 January, 2016 | Categories: Business, Consul General, Economic Affairs, Featured Event, Johannesburg
Looking beyond AGOA By: Peter Fabricius | African News Agency | 18 January 2016 at 13:00pm Johannesburg – “I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am to hear the words ‘Beyond Agoa’. I think I am going to get that printed on a T-shirt,” says US ambassador Patrick Gaspard when asked what the priorities for …
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By mogasekrc | 20 January, 2016 | Categories: Agriculture, Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, Exclude, News | Tags: AGOA, agriculture, Ambassador Gaspard, SA Government
Media Advisory | Tuesday, January 12, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On January 11, 2016, President Obama signed a proclamation regarding the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), requiring the entry of U.S. poultry into South Africa before March 15, 2016. This proclamation does not immediately suspend AGOA trade benefits for South Africa. As has been reported …
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By newmansa | 12 January, 2016 | Categories: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, Barack Obama
Check out “The Most African Locomotive” built through an innovative partnership between U.S. Company GE and Transnet Freight Rail. Yesterday, U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Patrick Gaspard had a tour of the Transnet Engineering Koedoespoort Facility, along with General Electric Southern Africa CEO Tom Konditi In March last year, the South African-owned freight, transport and …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 2 December, 2015 | Categories: Ambassador, Business, Economic Affairs, News | Tags: Ambassador Gaspard, GE, general electric, Partnership, tom konditi, transnet
Statement from U.S. Ambassador Regarding South Africa’s Status Under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) 11/05/2015 | U.S. Embassy Spokesperson Cynthia Harvey | PretoriaPress@state.gov “During the past year, I have worked closely with leaders in government and industry in both of our countries to resolve the longstanding barriers to U.S. trade with South Africa, …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 5 November, 2015 | Categories: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Exclude, Press Releases
“Farmers are farmers. They may not speak the same language… but they understand the passion why they are on the land. They understand that wonderful opportunity and responsibility of feeding other people.” It was with these words Deputy Secretary for Agriculture Krysta Harden addressed 500 members of the agriculture industry at the Produce Marketing Association …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 8 October, 2015 | Categories: Business, Consul General, Economic Affairs, Exclude, News
Consulate Durban’s “GeneratioNEXT” youth leaders hosted a July 11 Career Expo at KwaMashu Township, north of Durban. The event brought young people face-to-face with NGOs, businesses, and educational institutions in KwaZulu-Natal. Exhibitors included the University of KwaZulu- Natal, the South African Department of Labor, Activate Changer Drivers, and KZN Youth Empowerment Project. The U.S. Consulate’s …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 6 August, 2015 | Categories: Durban, Economic Affairs, Education, News, PEPFAR, Study in the U.S.
U.S. Consul General France Chisholm and Political-Economic Officer Suzanne Yountchi addressed the African Economic Expansion Summit (AEES) at Durban’s International Conference Center on November 11, 2014. The U.S.-based Rainbow Push Initiative and the South African and KwaZulu-Natal governments sponsored the summit, whose goal was to stimulate economic growth and infrastructure development by encouraging investment across …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 11 November, 2014 | Categories: Africa, Commercial Affairs, Consul General, Durban, Economic Affairs, News, U.S. & South Africa
The U.S. Consulate General Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) started its celebration of World Wildlife Day on February 11 by hosting a roundtable discussion on wildlife trafficking in for visiting Director of Southern African Affairs Ms. Christine Elder. Members of the KZN NGO community, Ezemvelo Wildlife KZN, KZN Wildlife Crime Working group, and Project Rhino KZN …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 28 February, 2014 | Categories: Consul General, Durban, Economic Affairs, News
On January 29, Ambassador Patrick Gaspard met with Parks Tau, Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, to discuss shared economic development priorities and the upcoming C40 Mayors Summit. Tau highlighted several key infrastructure projects currently in development within the city and expressed interest in working more closely with the United States on important economic development …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 29 January, 2014 | Categories: Ambassador, Economic Affairs, Johannesburg, News
Pictured (from left to right): John Cameron (Operations Manager, Ford Struandale Engine Plant), US Ambassador Patrick Gaspard and Johan Henning (Production Manager) My PE: Community News from Port Elizabeth | by Alan Straton US Ambassador to South Africa, Patrick Gaspard, visited the Ford Struandale Engine Plant last week with the focus on gaining a broader …
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By U.S. Mission South Africa | 11 December, 2013 | Categories: Business, Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Former U.S. Ambassadors, News, Trade
