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DTI FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCENTIVES

the dti provides financial support to qualifying companies in various sectors of the economy. Financial support is offered for various economic activities, including manufacturing, business competitiveness, export development and market access, as well as foreign direct investment.

• Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS);
• Bavumile;
• Black Business Supplier Development Programme (BBSDP);
• Business Process Services (BPS);
• Capital Projects Feasibility Programme (CPFP);
• Critical Infrastructure Programme (CIP);
• Co-operative Incentive Scheme (CIS);
• Clothing and Textile Competitiveness Improvement Programme (CTCIP) ;
• Export Marketing and Investment Assistance (EMIA);
• Film and Television Production Incentives
• Isivande Women’s Fund ;
• Manufacturing Investment Programme (MIP);
• Production Incentive (PI) ;
• Sector-Specific Assistance Scheme (SSAS) ;
• Section 12i Tax Allowance Incentive (12i TAI);
• Small Medium Enterprise Development Programme (SMEDP) ;
• Support Programme for Industrial Innovation (SPII) ;
• Seda Technology Programme (STP) ;
• Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP);
• Tourism Support Programme (TSP);

NATIONAL PAVILION LIST 2012/2013

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EXPORT MARKETING & INVESTMENTS ASSISTANCE (EMIA)

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EXPORT DEVELOPMENT & PROMOTION

How TISA assists SA Exporters. 

INVESTING IN INDIA  

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AFRICAN UTILITY WEEK
Africa's all-encompassing power and water event, African Utility Week, delivers business opportunities for utilities, large industrial end users and solution providers across all sectors. 21 - 24 May 2012, Expo Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa. For further information - http://www.african-utility-week.com/ 

MAITEX 2012: MAURITIUS INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXPO

5-8 July 2012, Swami Vivekananda ICC, Les Pailles, Mauritius 

The SA High Commission in Mauritius invites business to the Mauritius International Trade Expo, MAITEX 2012. Products, “Made in Mauritius with care”, including, Textiles and Garments, Furniture, Jewellery and Watches, will be  displayed, by over 150 manufacturers at this event “par excellence” Service providers such as Freight Forwarders and Shipping  Agents will also be in attendance. For more info, contact Eddy Boutouria of Enterprise Mauritius @ eddy.boutouria@em.intnet.mu or +230 213 7765.

SOUTHERN AFRICAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE EXHIBITION (SAITEX)
KwaZulu-Natal is poised for growth with more local companies and agencies set to exhibit at this year’s Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX), according to Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN). SAITEX takes place between 15 and 17 July 2012 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. 

“Last year, KwaZulu-Natal was represented by six companies. This year there will be four more companies exhibiting. There is growing interest from KwaZulu-Natal - mostly from the huge exposure and opportunities received from SAITEX,” says Zamo Gwala, Chief Executive Officer at TIKZN.

TIKZN is a South African trade and inward investment promotion agency, established to promote the province of KwaZulu-Natal as an investment destination. TIKZN has again procured a pavilion at SAITEX. In a bid to showcase more of what KwaZulu-Natal has to offer, the investment agency has reserved double the amount of floor space at this year’s show.

“By increasing their showing at SAITEX 2012, TIKZN is sending a very positive message, not only to other exhibitors and attendees, but the entire country. It shows that they want to be actively involved in the economy,” says John Thomson, Managing Director of Exhibition Management Services (EMS), the organisers of SAITEX.

Each year SAITEX hosts a huge variety of local and international exhibitors, from manufacturers, importers, exporters, entrepreneurs, traders, distributors, service providers and investment groups to government agencies.  In 2011, SAITEX hosted 479 exhibitors from 32 countries. “SAITEX offers a smorgasbord of offerings which appeal to different business interests and tastes,” says Thomson.

Local and international businesses and agencies know the importance of attending SAITEX, many of which return year after year. These include the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, India Trade Promotion Organisation, City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, Brazil Ministry of Trade (MAPA) and other Brazilian organisations. 

Speaking ahead of SAITEX 2012, Gwala says, “TIKZN will present ‘Destination: KwaZulu-Natal’ (opportunities in the province) to representatives of the various consulates and Gauteng companies exhibiting at SAITEX 2012”. He adds: “Sales will be generated from the exhibition stand and potential orders/enquiries generated will be pursued by TIKZN and the KwaZulu- Natal exhibitors.”

SAITEX gives exhibitors the opportunity to expand their reach, giving them access to different markets. As part of its mandate TIKZN aims to provide KwaZulu-Natal-based companies with such opportunities. “Companies should take such advantage of the various platforms created to market KwaZulu-Natal produced products,” says Gwala.

SAITEX attendees will have access to a free, easy-to-use internet-based business matchmaking programme, providing exhibitors and visitors with the ability to pre-profile, pre-select and pre-schedule meetings for all three days of both shows. Visitors can pre-register on www.exhibitionsafrica.com.

SAITEX is co-located with the continent’s largest food and beverage trade industry event Africa’s Big Seven (AB7). SAITEX and AB7 (2011) combined attracted a total of 14,650 visitors from 54 countries. This represented a 14.7% increase from the previous year.

SAITEX and AB7 run from 15 to 17 July 2012 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. For more information, contact Anina Hough at Exhibition Management Services, Tel: +27 11 783 7250, E-mail: saitex@exhibitionsafrica.com, Website: www.exhibitionsafrica.com

SA NATIONAL PAVILION AT MIDEST 2012, PARIS - 6 - 9 NOVEMBER 2012
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites you to submit your application to participate in and showcase your products and sub-contracting capabilities at the Midest exhibition, from 6 – 9 November 2012 in Paris, France.  Calling all industrial sub-contracting exporters – the dti will offer the following financial support to qualifying firms:

•                Exhibition space and booth rental costs
•                Freight-forwarding of display materials
•                Air travel assistance up to R13,000.00; (SMME and PDI’s)
•                Daily subsistence allowance of R2,000.00 per day; (SMME and PDI’s)

Midest 2012 is the largest sub-contracting exhibition and will focus on the following sectors:  Metal processing, Screw cutting, Machining, Special Machines, Forging, Foundry, Fabrication, Metal cutting, Raw materials/Materials/Semi-finished products, Processing of Plastics, Rubber and Composite materials, Processing of wood, Processing of other materials (glass, ceramics…) Electronics and Electricity, Microtechniques Surface Treatments, Thermal Treatments and Finishing Industrial Fasteners.  For more information visit www.midest.com.  The South African National Pavilion will focus on sub-contracting in the sectors mentioned above.  Application Forms and Guidelines can be downloaded from the dti website: www.thedti.gov.za/finacialassistance/ExportmarketingandInvestmentassistance/groupofferings/nationalpavilions.  Interested firms can contact Ms Faith Marima on telephone: 012 394-1019 or via e-mail: FMarima@thedti.gov.za.  NB! The deadline for submission of complete National Pavilion application forms accompanied by all supporting documentation is 15 May 2012