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SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF FREEDOM WITH THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA . 20 YEARS OF FREEDOM .
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SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF FREEDOM WITH THE REPUBLIC OF GUINEA
20 YEARS OF FREEDOM In 2014 South Africa celebrates 20 Years of Freedom and democracy. This momentous occasion presents an opportunity for us to reflect on how our freedom and democracy were achieved; the progress we have made the past 20 years; and on how South Africans will work together to implement Vision 2030. •Our Constitution lays the basis for the construction of a democratic, non-racial, non-sexist, united and prosperous society based on justice, equality, the rule of law and the inalienable human rights of all.
20 YEARS OF FREEDOMcontinue • One of the symbolic moments of the exodus from the past was the raising of the new flag in 1994. This moment aptly affirmed the pride and dignity of an unfolding country and a celebration of humanity. • Another significant moment was the merger of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika and “Die Stem” to form one national anthem in 1997.
20 YEARS OF FREEDOMcontinue • On 27 April 2000 the new Coat of Arms was launched embracing the collective historical essence of the people of the country.
OUTCOMES 2013 • Business Forum 2013 • GUINEAN BUSINESS, WORKING VISITS TO SOUTH AFRICA • KEBO GROUP (JUNE 2013, AUGUST 2013) • GUINEAN NATIONAL CONTRACTORS (AUGUST 2013) • GUITER (MARCH 2013) • BCRG (STANDARD BANK RELATIONSHIP etc.) • SOUTH AFRICAN FOOTPRINT INCREASING IN GUINEA • NAKIRINTONGA GROUP HOLDINGS • AFRICA LOTTERY COMPANY • FORUM BECOMING A YEARLY FEATURE
OUTCOMES 2013 CONTINUE • South African and Guinean Companies working together. • KEBO GROUP PARTNERS: Chancellor House, ATLATSA, SIDAS Security etc. • SARI GUINEA PARTNERS: NAKIRINTONGA GROUP HOLDINGS • BCRG :STANDARD BANK • SABARI TECHNOLOGIES PARTNERS: WAYMARK INFO TECH • TEL_SOFT_LUTIONS PARTNERS:MAMPRO, WONDERING SOLES • WOMEN IN MINING GUINEA PARTNERS: AFROWORLD INVESTMENTS • Guinean Business now joining as sponsors of the forum. • GUINEE GAMES • TEL_SOFT_LUTIONS • GUITER • GUINEAN NATIONAL CONTRACTORS • Business Forum growing from 1 day (25 APRIL 2013) to a 2 day (24 TO 25 APRIL 2014) informative session.
OUTCOMES 2013 CONTINUE • GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT INCREASED COOPERATION -Embassy continued advocacy for South African Companies to increase footprint of both countries business -Embassy continues to forge strategic engagement with the Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Mines in Guinea and relevant Ministries
OUTCOMES 2013 CONTINUE • COMPANIES PRESENT IN GUINEA • MTN • ANGLOGOLDASHANTI • WAYMARKINFOTECH/SABARI TECHNOLOGIES • GLOBAL OUTDOOR SYSTEM • ALUFER • Africa Lottery Company • WBHO • MOSMART • COMPANIES INTENDING TO INVEST IN GUINEA • AFRICA RAINBOW MINERALS • NAKIRI-NTONGA GROUP HOLDINGS • DESTINY ENERGY COOPERATION • PERSENS INVESTMENTS INTERNATIONAL • STANDARD BANK • Wondering Soles • COMPANIES WITH POTENTIAL TO INVEST IN GUINEA • ROYALE ENERGY • GLOBAL GOLD • ATLATSA RESOURCES • CHANCELLOR HOUSE • AFRO WORLD INVESTMENTS • ROUX DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES • ATNS: AIR TRAFFIC & NAVIGATION SERVICES • Worley Parsons TWP • Wondering Soles
BUILDING A BETTER AFRICA IN A BETTER WORLD • The Business Forum was initiated to create mutually beneficial outcomes for both countries. • The outcomes from this event shows great promise of Guinea and South Africa progressing economically building a better Africa in a better world.
CONCLUSION • THE SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY LOOKS FORWARD TO THIS CONTINOUS FRUITFUL ENGAGEMENT AS WELL AS THE GROWTH OF THE PARTNERSHIP. • LOOKING FORWARD TO THIRD SOUTH AFRICA-GUINEA BUSINESS FORUM, SOUTH AFRICA 2015.
CONTACT US • Website:www.sa-gnforum.biz http://www.facebook.com/SouthAfricanEmbassyRepGuinea SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY: +224662767921