14-18 October 2013

The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) invites companies to apply to participate in an ITI to Harare and Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, from 14-18 October 2013. The objective of this mission is to increase trade and investment between South Africa and Zimbabwe and is an ideal platform for companies looking for investment opportunities and to export value-added products and services.

The target sectors for this ITI include:

• Agriculture and Agro-processing
• Built Environment Professionals (consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, quantity surveying and architects)
• Energy (Oil and Gas)
• Mining and Capital Equipment
• Electro technical (electronics, electrical engineers, ICT)

Companies will be screened and selected in line with EMIA guidelines and market requirements, which are explained in the EMIA guidelines document. For the approved companies, the dti will provide:

• A subsistence allowance of R2 000 per day; and
• An economy class return airfare to a maximum of R13 000;

Companies that are not eligible for EMIA funding are welcome to participate in this mission at their own expense. Companies applying for EMIA funding for this mission need to complete and submit the EMIA application form and a one-page profile to:

Utangamiri- the dti Group House,
EMIA Division

Building A: Ground Floor
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside Pretoria
0002

Download application form here:Manufacturers application form

The closing date for receipt of application forms is 14 August 2013.
For further information, please contact:

Application form enquiries (EMIA): Export Promotion enquiries:

Ms Kwena Matlou
Tel: 012 394 1342
E-mail: KMatlou@thedti.gov.za

Mr Sibusiso Hadebe
Tel: 012 394 1276
E-mail: shadebe@thedti.gov.za