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Israeli delegation cocktail function
2010-02-25 18:00:35



On Wednesday, 24 February, the SAICC held a cocktail function at Bertie Lubner's House (President of SAICC), in honour of an Israeli delegation from Beit Shemesh coming to South Africa. This delegation was lead by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor representing various fields of expertise (water purification, solar heating, chemicals, information technology, agriculture).

 

The delegation consisted of:  

     
Moshe Abutbul - Mayor of Beit Shemesh
Moshe Dadon - Head of the Mateh Yehuda Regional Council
Meir Balaish - Deputy Mayor, Beit Shemesh
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Trade Awards
2010-02-05 12:02:38

On the 27th of January 2010 the Embassy of Israel and the South Africa Israel Chamber of Commerce invited South African and Israeli Companies who are actively trading between the two countries for a Trade Award dinner at the Killarney Country Club in recognition of outstanding contribution to the bilateral trade.


With Ambassador Dov Segev-Steinberg, Mark Nowitz - the President of the JCCI and Graeme Victor - the Vice Chairman of SAICC addressing the audience.


The following companies won awards for trading the most in their field:


Construction - Caesar Stone
Telecom - ECI
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South African executive summary
2010-01-14 19:37:52

I have pleasure in providing you with the link to Grant Thornton’s International Business Report’s (IBR), South African executive summary. This summary gives in-depth insight into business trends and expectations of privately held businesses (PHB’s) in South Africa .

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Sasfin Morning Notes
2009-12-01 20:21:50
Visit Sasfin's website to view "Morning Notes"  1 December 2009 notes: COMPANY NEWS:
* Arcelor Mittal - said steel prices will remain unchanged for December from November levels.
* Harmony - said a tramming accident occurred at Merriespruit  3 shaft, which is part of the Virginia Operations in the Free State, resulted in the death of a mineworker.
* Hyprop Investments - said it would be interested in buying Dubai World's stake in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront shopping mall in Cape Town if the state-owned company sells the holding to help repay debt.
EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MANAGEMENT:
* Remgro - Headline
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SAICC Year End Function 5.11.09
2009-11-15 12:50:26
An impressive number turned out to celebrate the Chamber’s most popular event, featuring fine food, ample beverage, hilarious entertainment, exquisite prizes and the excellent company of the finest people in our community, fellow members…community leaders…and good friends!

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On 3 November 2009 UBS AG and the SAICC held a breakfast presentation with Dr. Costa Vayenas, Head Emerging Markets Research of the Wealth Management Research division of UBS.
2009-11-11 15:53:21
Costa Vayena's presentation addressed, among other issues, the robustness and sustainability of the recovery in the main markets and look at how the inflation/deflation debate is likely to play out.  To download the presentation, log on as a member and download from their site (need assistance, e-mail vicky@saicc.co.za) ...More»


Business Opportunities!
2009-09-25 17:17:24

Go to Business opportunities and browse the wide range of companies
looking for distributors, investors, importers and joint ventures.

 


 

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Nedbank Economic Breakfast
2009-09-25 16:23:49

Presentation to the South African Israel Chamber of Commerce by Nedbank Business. Topic:  Banking Outlook for SA economy: Business environment, currency, inflation, and interest rates.  To view or download the full presentation, firstly log on as a member, go to Nedbank site and retrieve under their "News" section.  View Gallery for images.
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Recent Mergers and acquisition of Israeli companies by International companies
2009-09-25 15:51:50
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The Bank of Israel revised the macroeconomic forecasts for 2009 and 2010
2009-09-02 16:41:43
On 1 September, The Bank of Israel revised the macroeconomic forecasts for 2009 and 2010 upwards as a result of positive information regarding economic activity in the second quarter of 2009, both globally and in Israel and in the light of improved forecasts of global growth and world trade.  To read more, click on "Israeli News" above.....
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Israel News and Business opportunities
2009-07-16 16:05:50
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SAICC Whiskey Tasting Evening
2009-06-30 13:33:33
The SAICC Whiskey Tasting evening on 24 June 2009 was well attended by our members.  Thank you to Lexus Fourways, Quintessentially, SA Gold Coin, Corporation 4 Pens and PC Mall for sponsoring this event.  To view photos of this evening, visit our gallery.

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SAICC/Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys Networking Breakfast
2009-06-13 16:35:49
This was held on Friday 12 June 2009 and well attended by our members.  Thank you Bowman Gilfillan for hosting an excellent event!  View photos in Gallery.
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Once in a Lifetime Offer
2009-06-11 12:56:05
Harvey World Travel Birnam - log on as a member and visit their site to view these amazing offers or e-mail them on info@birnamtravel.co.za.   
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SAICC/Sasfin Function - 2 June 2009
2009-06-02 17:57:00
On 2 June 2009 - David Shapiro gave a presentation on Warren Buffett held at Sasfin.  This was well attended by our SAICC members.  Thank you Sasfin for hosting this successful event.  (See photo gallery). To view the full presentation, please log on as a member and visit Sasfin's SAICC website and view "Articles". 
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African Business Round-up
2009-06-02 17:46:50

General Business:

 

The global financial crisis is slowly starting to affect African countries leading to labour lay-offs, plant closures and GDP contraction. The only bright spots, for some at least, are higher oil prices and sustained Chinese mineral demand. On the website of the Brenthurst Foundation, you can read Nicky Oppenheimer’s speech on ‘Renewing Africa’s Competitive Spirit: Lessons and Opportunities from the Global Economic Crisis’ given at the African Day celebrations at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa.

Nigeria lifted a ban on interbank foreign exchange trading. Nigeria's central bank ...More»


HONDA AUTO MIDDELBURG
2009-04-06 14:04:56
Great style is not always the result of great expense - April Madness!!! Log on to view exclusive SAICC member Price List!!!
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African Business Round-Up
2009-04-02 19:30:59

General Business:

The international finance crisis continues to make an impact in Africa, reducing demand for commodities and products as well as trade and investment finance. Connell Wagner, an Asian multi-disciplinary infrastructure consulting company, Africon, South Africa's largest privately owned infrastructure consultancy, and Ninham Shand are to merge, creating a global consulting company. Leisure and lifestyle property group Pinnacle Point is to dual list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange. The merger of DCD Dorbyl Marine and Globe Engineering was approved by the Competition Tribunal. Mercedes Benz is the latest South African a ...More»


Business opportunities received from the Federation of Israeli Chambers of Commerce.
2009-04-02 16:02:11
To view a list of business opportunities click on ISRAELI NEWS above.
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Northcliff Auto BMW
2009-04-01 14:15:06
Selected models available at Prime - 5% until 9 April 2009 - log on as a member to receive this amazing offer!!! ...More»


Sterikleen Household & Industrial Pesach Promotion
2009-03-28 15:22:43
Log on as a member to benefit -  Sterikleen Household & Industrial Pesach Promotion!
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Stonehage London Marathon Team
2009-03-24 16:48:18

Stonehage has entered a team of 32 dedicated runners in the Flora London Marathon on the 26 April 2009 and aims to raise £100,000 for two very worthy charities.

All donations will go to CLIC Sargent, the leading UK-based charity for children with cancer, and MaAfrika Tikkun, a charity working to transform communities in South Africa, with emphasis on orphans and vulnerable children. Your contributions would be greatly appreciated and can be made directly on the Justgiving website: http://www.justgiving.com/teamstonehage or if you would like to make a donation using an alternativ ...More»


Take advantage of our Member Specials!!
2009-03-10 15:49:23

Eastvaal Auto - Dealers in FORD, MAZDA, NEW HOLLAND, KIA, OPEL, ISUZU, CHEVROLET, TATA, RENAULT, DAIHATSU, TOYOTA - Will beat any written quote - Applicable to SAICC Members Only!

 

Powerhouse Dictation Systems - From now to the end of May 2009 they are offering a complete dictation & transcription solution!  Take advantage of their special offers.  All SAICC members will get an addition 5% off the special offers.
 
Log on as a member to take advantage of all our member specials.

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African Business Roundup - March 2009
2009-03-04 08:01:08

Mining:

Corporate / M&A:

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Israel's Economy shrank 0.5% in the fourth quarter of 2008
2009-02-24 15:29:28
Go to "Israeli News" above to read more. 
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Grant Thornton - TAX DATA CARD 2009
2009-02-20 15:49:27
Log on as a member and download the Tax Data Card 2009 - Grant Thornton
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SAICC Networking Breakfast - 20 February 2009
2009-02-20 15:18:04
Global Trader hosted our first Networking Breakfast for the year - thank you!  The Networking Breakfasts provide a platform for corporate businesses ...More»


African Business Round-up
2009-02-20 14:16:42

 

Health:

Botswana's efforts in combating the HIV/AIDS epidemic received a World Bank boost of US$ 50 million that includes a "buy-down" design being implemented for the first time in Africa. Japan provided US$ 2.9 million in Sierra Leone for prevention and control of infectious diseases. USAID provided US$ 200,000 in emergency funding, matched with £ 200,000 from the UK's Department for International Development (DFID) to Zimbabwe's health sector. Th ...More»


Harvey World Travel
2009-02-11 15:36:19
Log on as a member and visit Harvey World Travel to view daily travel info and latest specials .....
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Morning SASFIN Notes
2009-02-04 17:36:45

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Business : Israel
2009-01-26 14:20:02
...... click on the ISRAELI NEWS icon above to read the latest Israel Business News
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SAICC Members
2009-01-19 16:38:42

A special "Thank You" to all our members for your valued support during 2008.  Wishing you all a prosperous 2009! 


 

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African Business Round-up
2009-01-05 17:23:08

General Business:

Thirteen wheat flour millers from French speaking West Africa and key development partners met for 3 days in Abidjan to launch a new commitment by the private sector to combat vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Nedbank Group and Ecobank Transnational Incorporated entered into a partnership to provide customers access to a combined pan-African banking network. South Africa's Murray & Roberts has been awarded the contract to develop Concourse 3 at Dubai International Airport. The first railcars for South Africa's Gautrain have arrived.

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The Bank of Israel reduces the interest rate for December 2008 by 50 basis points to 2.5 percent
2008-11-30 18:57:44
You will find further details by clicking on "Israeli News" above........
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SAICC / Telkom Directory Operations Year End Function
2008-11-04 19:56:57
We opened the event by Ambassador Baruch who introduced the new Trade Consul, Or Pearl.  (See photos in Gallery).  The function was very well attended,  over 150 members!.  Great prizes, worth over R50 000 were won in our business card luck draw. We were entertained by one of South Africa's funniest Ventriloquist, Conrad Koch, who had us in stitches.  Thank you! TDS for being the key sponsor of the event as well as to the following companies who donated prizes: CJR Gift Sales, Homemark, PC Mall, HNT Furnishers, Shemer Jewellers, SA Gold Coin, Sunglass World, Corporation for Pens, Johnson Cycle Works, Planet ...More»


Eastvaal Auto
2008-10-12 20:42:37

EASTVAAL AUTO will beat any written quote on Kia, Mazda, Renault, Toyota, Opel and many more.  For more information, please contact the SAICC.
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Harvey World Travel Birnam - Hong Kong / Sidney Special
2008-09-25 18:16:19
Take advantage of this great special. This is applicable to members only - please log on to view this special.
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Group 5 Breakfast Presentation
2008-09-24 21:07:48
Friday, 26 September, Greg Heale from Group 5 gave an overview of the construction in which they are currently involved.  We have identified various members in specific industry sectors who we believe will benefit in attending this presentation.

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SAICC Networking Breakfast
2008-09-24 19:18:16
Thank you, Global Trader for hosting our Networking Breakfast on 19 September. This was our 8th "Mini Networking Breakfast" which was introduced this year.  It has proven to be very successful and we are pleased that our members are forming solid business relationships with each other. On average, the SAICC organises 3 Networking Breakfasts a month whereat approximately 10 identified members are invited.  Our aim is to ensure that all our members meet each other to form a close business relationship and encourage business opportunities.  Global Trader has just introduced their "Put 4 a Million ...More»


SAICC / Nedbank Economic Breakfast
2008-09-16 16:39:49

On Friday 12th September Nedbank Business Banking held an Economic Breakfast presentation for the SAICC members.  This event was hosted by the Divisional Director : Gauteng : Mr Douglas Lines and the main speaker was Nedbank's Chief Economist : Mr Dennis Dykes.  Many SAICC members attended this annual economic presentation.  Should you require a copy of the presentation, please contact SAICC. See Gallery ...More»


Whiskey Tasting Evening
2008-09-15 20:20:31
SAICC together with Lexus Forways, Ultra Liquors, Cross Pens, World's Finest Wrist Watches and Eurosuit held a whiskey tasting evening called "The Finer Things in Life" event on 28 August 2008.  This was attended by most of our members and was a huge success.  Thank you to all our members for their support and a special "Thank You" to our members that sponsored this event.  Go to "Gallery" to view some of the photos.   
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SAICC & STONEHAGE Breakfast
2008-09-10 13:42:27

On 4 September, MEIR LINZEN, the Senior Partner, Director, Tax of Herzog Fox & Neeman spoke on...More»


SAICC 2008 AGM
2008-08-18 16:41:35
The SAICC 2008 AGM was held on 20 August 2008. Contact SAICC for further information. ...More»


SAICC Golf Day – 22nd JULY 2008
2008-08-09 16:46:03
Our Golf Day seems to grow from strength to strength each year!! A huge “Thank You” to our patron member, TDS Directory Operations, who once again sponsored the event. This year it was held at the Wanderers Golf Club and we could not have asked for a better location. With a full field, perfect weather and great atmosphere, it was a resounding success. We ended a very pleasant day on the course with a Prize Giving Dinner and in keeping with our tradition, each 4-ball received a prize, a total worth in excess of R100 000. Congratulations to Master Currency who walked off with the trophy! Well done, to the players concerned! ...More»


Extract of newspaper article – SA Jewish Report
2008-07-18 13:24:19
Extract of newspaper article – SA Jewish Report” “Drastic new legislation and more resources are to be put into combating crime, said Dr Matthews Phosa, new treasurer general of the ANC, speaking at the launch of the first South African – Israel Hi-Tech Co-operation Forum. The theme of the event was “Fifa 2010 and beyond”. The forum was facilitated by the South African Israel Chamber of Commerce (SAICC), the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour, the Embassy of South Africa in Israel, the Israel Export and International Co-operation Institute and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A delegation of 35 Israeli companies, specializ ...More»


SA Israeli delegation visitation
2008-07-04 08:10:01
Extract of newspaper article SA Jewish Report Drastic new legislation and more resources are to be put into combating crime, said Dr Matthews Phosa, new treasurer general of the ANC, speaking at the launch of the first South African “ Israel Hi-Tech Co-operation Forum. The theme of the event was Fifa 2010 and beyond. The forum was facilitated by the South African Israel Chamber of Commerce (SAICC), the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labour, the Embassy of South Africa in Israel, the Israel Export and International Co-operation Institute and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. A delegation of 35 Israeli companies, specializing ...More»