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SUMMARY:dtic Online Presentation: Unpacking the AfCFTA for the SA Steel Sector
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to let you know that the dtic will be hosting an informative webinar focused on Unpacking The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreements\, with a focus on opportunities and challenges for the SA Steel Sector. You are cordially invited to attend this insightful event\, taking place on July 9\, 2024. \nThe presentation will be offered by Ms Claudia Furriel\, Director of African Union and Africa Multilateral Economic Relations at the dtic. Based on her position close to all work around the AfCFTA\, this is a unique opportunity. \nTwo recent presentations by Ms Furriel are linked below\, and members are welcome to educate themselves from these. Some of the content was already covered by the MEMSA GGDA webinar on the AfCFTA earlier this year. \nNew elements will include a look at South Africa’s tariff offer\, and Rules of Origin as applicable to the Steel Sector. \nIf you would like to hear directly from Ms furiel\, please RSVP for the event\, at the link below. \nEvent agenda \n\nAfrican Economic Integration Objectives\nAfCFTA Key Features\nAfCFTA benefits\nStrategic Importance of the AfCFTA to SA\nLegal Architecture of AfCFTA\nProgress in AfCFTA Negotiations and Implementation\nChallenges and Risks\nAfCFTA – Steel tariff lines status in AfCFTA offer\nRules of Origin (RoO)\n\nSpeakers\nClaudia Furriel\nDirector of African Union and Africa Multilateral Economic Relations at Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (the dtic) \nSponsors and Partners\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Organiser
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SUMMARY:SAMERDI Programmes Presentations to MEMSA - Online
DESCRIPTION:The six SAMERDI research programmes funded and led by the Mandela Mining Precinct are focused on ensuring the sustainability of hard rock mining into the future\, through research\, development and technology innovation. MEMSA members are privileged to receive an annual update on these programmes\, including previews of opportunities for collaboration by local firms – directly from the Programme Managers. \nThe agenda on the 13th includes time for Q&A\, allowing for in-depth understanding\, and feedback from industry. \nKey Agenda Items: \n\nIntroduction to the Mandela Mining Precinct\, its Management and Strategic Focus\nOverview of the six SAMERDI Research Programmes\nBrief presentation on the research focus of each programme 2024-5\, and opportunities for member participation\nQ&A for each programme\n\nThe SAMERDI Programmes are: \nAdvanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) “GLASS ROCK – SEEING INTO THE ROCK” \nProgramme Manager: Michelle Pienaar \nThe Advanced Orebody Knowledge (AOK) programme is aimed at providing mine planners\, rock engineers\, geologists and other decision-makers with information and knowledge that will contribute to optimal extraction and zero harm objectives. \nLongevity of Current Mines (LoCM) – “MORE FROM THE SAME\, WITH THE SAME” \nProgramme Manager: Martin Pretorius (Note that while Martin is not available\, his programmes will be presented by colleagues working closely with him.) \nThe Longevity of Current Mines programme is aimed at improving mining practices and procedures\, particularly for established mines that are already constrained by their infrastructure. The aim is to prolong the sustainability of the mines\, thereby maintaining current jobs. \nThe objectives of the programme are to: \n\nImprove occupational health and safety performance;\nIncrease the efficiency of extraction; and\nReduce costs.\n\nThe objectives will be achieved through the use of more efficient systems of the mining cycle. \nMechanised Mining Systems (MMS) – “MINING SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY\, WITH ZERO EXPOSURE” \nProgramme Manager: Martin Pretorius \nThe Mechanised Minign Systems programme is targeted at providing sustainable mechanised solutions to the gold and platinum mining industries by introducing disruptive technologies to facilitate zero harm and achieve financially sound underground mining operations with consistent production rates at optimal cost. \nIn cases where original equipment manufacturers are unable to provide a commercial solution\, the design and production of such equipment will be conducted locally. \nAn upcoming focus of the programme is to develop Mining Technology Readiness Levels\, and verification methods\, in order to facilitate technology development partnerships. \nReal-time Information Management Systems (RTIMS) – “THE RIGHT INFORMATION TO THE RIGHT PERSON ALL THE TIME” \nProgramme Manager: Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe \nThe Real-Time Information Management Systems programme aims to improve data sourcing\, transmission\, storage\, dissemination\, and information management tools\, practices\, and procedures for mines. \nSuccessful Application Of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP) – “PEOPLE-CENTRED TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES” \nProgramme Manager: Dr Shiren Ramparsad \nThe SAMERDI Successful Application of Technologies Centred Around People (SATCAP) programme aims to understand how both specific and general challenges relating to people in the mining modernisation process can be understood from all stakeholders’ perspectives. \nTest Mine \nProgramme Manager: Jurgens Visser \nIn February 2022\, the Mandela Mining Precinct signed a memorandum of understanding with Royal Bafokeng Maseve’s Mine for the establishment of a test mine. The test mine situated in Rustenburg\, North West is being developed as an industry site for research\, development\, and innovation as well as technology demonstration and testing. \nSpeakers\nJulie Courtnage\nDirector: of the Mandela Mining Precinct\, representing the DSI in the Public-Private Partnership at Mandela Mining Precinct \nMichelle Pienaar\nAOK Programme Manager at Mandela Mining Precinct \nShiren Ramparsad\nProgramme Manager: SATCAP at Mandela Mining Precinct \nJean-Jacques (JJ) Verhaeghe\nManager: Programme Manager for the Real-time Information Systems programme (known as ‘RTIMS’) at Minerals Council of South Africa \nJurgens Visser\nTest Mine Programme Manager at Mandela Mining Precinct \nSponsors\nOrganizer
URL:https://memsa.org.za/event/samerdi-programmes-presentations-to-memsa-online/
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SUMMARY:MIND SHIFT Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:MEMSA Mind Shift 2024 Innovation\, Digital Technology and Skills in the SA Mining Supply Chain\, aptly themed ‘Smart Solutions for People and Planet’\, brought together experts and thought leaders from the mining industry to share insights and advancements in technology that drive safety\, sustainability and efficiency. \nThe 2024 Mind Shift Conference\, themed ‘Smart Solutions for People and Planet’\, emphasised collaborative innovation in the mining sector by bringing together a diverse array of stakeholders. Speakers and panellists included representatives from the mining industry\, supply chain\, research institutions\, the skills sector\, and government. The conference aimed to address critical issues such as human safety and well-being\, the environmental and socio-economic impacts of mining\, and the integration of new digital tools that enhance mining capabilities. \nWhy a Mind Shift? \nBy fostering a “Mind Shift” towards new goals\, the conference aimed to reimagine the minerals industry\, emphasising the importance of local entrepreneurship and innovation in achieving sustainable and technologically advanced mining practices. This requires a shift towards developing solutions to enhance worker safety and health\, ensuring that mining practices are not only efficient but also safe for all involved. Addressing the ecological footprint of mining activities and promoting sustainable practices that minimise environmental degradation. Exploring ways to ensure that mining activities contribute positively to local communities\, create economic opportunities and improve living standards. The conference highlighted how digital tools such as AI\, IoT\, and big data are transforming the mining industry\, making operations more efficient\, safer\, and more sustainable\, and how through encouraging multidisciplinary and multi-stakeholder collaboration\, involving entrepreneurs\, inventors\, engineers\, manufacturers\, researchers\, and investors we can foster innovative solutions and new opportunities in the mining sector. \nRead the Engineering News & Mining Weekly ​article HERE \n\n\nDay 1.\n\n\nBeeuwen Gerritts\, Chief Director of Department of Science and Innovation opened the 2024 Mind Shift Conference by reminded us progress cannot be furthered in isolation. We require ‘incremental innovation’\, working daily on being better\, faster\, safer and more competitive. We need ‘disruptive innovation’ through being cheaper or more accessible\, and lastly ‘creative innovation’ in product and processes which increase productivity through replacing old norms with new efficiencies.  \nProfessor Glen Nwaila\, Wits Mining Institute\, then lead us through an insightful presentation on Innovation in a Time of AI “As the world moves to using AI\, the importance of emerging technology requirements for green energy for the future and zero harm for people and the environment becomes a priority” and reflected on the difference between novelty and innovation. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe panel discussion Putting our Heads Together: Collaboration for Innovation moderated by Bokang Kalepa\, Baletsema featured experienced leaders in technology development for safety\, Dushendra Naidoo\, Head of Safety and Sustainable Development MCSA\, Dr. Adwoa Issaka\, Unit Manager Safety at Gold Fields\, Pogiso Mthimunye\, Innovation Lead\, Operations at Exxaro and Fleckson Magweregwede Centre of Excellence Manager at Mine Health and Safety Council.  \n\n\n\n\n\nAccording to Mr. Naidoo”Technology adoption needs to be holistic; proper skills and training\, and a people-centric approach to safety. This will require diversified micro and macro collaboration between stakeholders\, generating solutions”. He also supports the idea of a localisation campaign where competitors can come together to do the necessary work now\, to embrace technology.  \nThe collaborative innovation sandbox session facilitated by Julie Courtnage\, Executive Director\, Mandela Mining Precinct engaged the audience in developing collaborative technological innovations and processes for the mining industry. “Do not let perfection hamper progress.” \nLouw Steyn\, from patent law firm and sponsors of the Innovation Awards\, Spoor and Fisher gave an excellent presentation on IP Protection in Collaboration. \nThe day ended with the Gauteng: Province of Innovators Cocktail Networking evening overlooking the Johannesburg skyline sponsored by the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA). \n\n\nThe Innovation for Mining Awards\n\n\n\nThe Innovation for Mining Awards\, the only innovation awards for the mining sector in South Africa aimed specifically at local companies and local IP was again a highlight of the Mind Shift Conference.  \nAs in 2023\, this years’ awards were categorised by equipment type and included\, Innovation in Hard Rock Mining (The Navin Singh Award)\, Innovation in Soft Rock Mining\, Innovation in Surface Mining\, and Digital Solutions for Mining. \nThis year we expanded the thematic awards\, to include exciting new categories in line with the Conference themes; Innovation for an Energy Transition recognising innovations which reduce the use of carbon fuels or which support the transition to Green Energy\, Innovation towards Zero Harm for innovations in support of mining which is safer and reduces health impacts of mining and Innovation by an SME recognising the fact that our SMEs are highly innovative. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTwo completely new categories highlighting the growing use of data\, and importance of collaboration in a complex tech landscape and global industry; Innovative use of Data and Collaboration for Innovation\, offering our members and the wider industry with exciting opportunities to showcase their achievements\, and inspiration to keep pushing the boundaries. \nThe first three award winners were announced\, and winners were invited on stage to share their journey. \n\n\n\nDigital Solutions for Mining – Simera Trace\n\n\n\nSimera Trace’s Digital Ore Identification and Tracking System offers a blast resistant smart sensor block that mimics the behaviour of specific ore. During blasting the smart tracers shift with the ore and create a digital trail. Data is captured to a software platform enabling the optimisation of ore grade control and processing performance. Simera Trace is training and empowering local\, rural-based black owned companies as service providers to mines. \n\n\n\nInnovative use of Data – Digital Twin\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Digital Business Case Evaluation and Tracking Tool including Mine Intelligence Engine and Sensor Analytics Application (DX BC Tool) uses Excel for calculations and reporting while the app tracks the performance of implemented initiatives against expected benefits. The web-based sensor analytics platform ingests\, stores\, analyses and displays data\, providing digital initiative evaluation (financial/non-financial) at the mine or across several mines.   \n\n\n\nCollaboration for Innovation – Gravitas Minerals\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGravitas Minerals Coal Recovery Processes\, a three-year collaboration with Fraser Alexander culminated in SuperMag technology which extracts product from tailings thereby increasing the life of the discard dump and tailings pond by 42% due to the reduced volume of discarded material. A reduction in waste stream through recover the duff fraction using a water-only process\, enhances fine coal production\, while serving environmental\, social\, and governance (ESG) principles. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nDay 2.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nModernising the mining life cycle through digital innovation: Automation considerations for hard rock mining. ‘Man and machine collaboration is no longer avoidable’\, is how Professor Frederick Cawood began his presentation. ‘Digitisation becomes valuable when we start to link outcomes of digital tools over the lifecycle of the mine and the mine lifecycle modernisation progresses when we start using data to progress from descriptive business intelligence systems toward predictive analytics\, and lastly into automation and automated decisions.’ \nThree Technology Spotlights; RTIMS Programme under the Mandela Mining Precinct.​ Get Real facilitated by Jean-Jacques Verhaeghe\, Programme Manager for the Real-Time Information Systems Programme (RTIMS) at Mandela Mining Precinct (MMP)\, Laser Technology – Make or break? facilitated by Zamambo Africa of the Council for Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR) and lastly\, Safiya Turundu\, Software Developer at CSIR Surface Resemblance Digital Twin by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) . \nMining Technology for an Energy Transition\, Mr. Tebogo Kale\, Gravitas Minerals led panel the conversation between Ms. Lithakazi Nxiweni\, Senior Consultant at Riis\, Mr. Michael Combrink\, Capital Sales Manager\, Rham Equipment and Dr. Nelson Chipangamate\, Researcher\, Wits Mining Institute. \nInteractive sessions encouraged the breaking of ground\, sharing of insights and building strong networks. \nThe next three award winners were announced and invited on stage to participate in a discussion on their experiences. \n\n\n\nInnovation Towards Zero Harm – SKW Project Engineers\n\n\n\nSKW Project Engineering’s patented Werkman Mud Rush Chute is precision-engineered to SANS standards and underscores a commitment to zero harm within the mining industry. The double-door system ensures safety and efficiency\, a small feeder door controls the regular flow of ore\, while the larger safety door plays a critical role in emergencies\, activating to provide an escape for operators during mud rush incidents while also serving as a barrier to prevent mud ingress into the tunnel. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation Towards an Energy Transition – Nkangala Mining\n\n\n\nThe Nkangala Intelligent Face-Drill (IFD) patented Alignment System\, uses 4 reference point sensors to align the drill to the rock face ensuring a 90-deg alignment to the face at all times\, even on sloping faces allowing parallel drilling of subsequent holes. The drill accuracy ensures consistent particle size\, resulting in improved removal operations\, greater efficiency and cost saving. The automated features mean less-experienced operators can drill at a more predictable level. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation by an SME – Fabchem Mining\n\n\n\nFabchem’s first of a kind SPT100 SMART Pull Tester for roof support digitises\, eases and significantly speeds up the collection and reporting of pull testing on bolts and split-sets. Reports are created by Report Writer software\, saving time and eliminating human error. It boasts electronic load & displacement sensors\, ten load indication LED’s\, while data can be downloaded to a PC\, smartphone or tablet. The software is compatible with Android hand-held (wifi) for real time reporting. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Networking Lunch was provided by MEMSA member company Ditsogo Group a BBBEE Level 1\, 100% black-female-owned steel engineering\, fabrication and mining support company. \nThe afternoon session kicked off with panel discussion Funding Innovation. Moderated by Mr Matimba Mahange\, CEO at JA Engineering\, panelists included Alex Fenn\, head of technology and innovation Sibanye Stillwater\, Mr. Davis Cook\, CEO of Riis\, Freddy Mugeri\, Group CEO Fabchem Mining and Dr. Rodney Managa\, Senior Research Specialist HSRC. \n\n\n\n\nInnovation in Hard Rock Mining – Buraaq Mining Services\n\n\n\nBuraaq’s Low Profile Drill Rig with significant safety enhancements has a minimum envelope size of 2mx2m\, ISO compliant canopy structure and PLC-based platform. Programmable safety features include seatbelt and door interlocks & canopy warning alarm. \nDigital pre-start procedure with operator verification\, as well as data logging to track machine events. Additional safety features include a six-nozzle automatic fire suppression system. The rig is Level 9 ready. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation in Soft Rock Mining – DaltronX Africa\n\n\n\nDaltronX ‘s patented Drill Steels surpass traditional rubber ferrules by reducing slippage and coolant leakage. Advanced electric upsetting manufacture processes\, hexagonal cross-section and integrally formed collar ensure a precise chuck fit. The drill steels ‘Bulb/Washer’ ferrule and new Drill Depth Indicator endure 150% more force than competitors with superior durability to operational pressures\, fewer failures\, less downtime\, cost savings\, and a safer work environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInnovation in Surface Mining – Machinery Contractors\n\n\n\nThe Trackledon – Track Roller Manipulator is a patented\, first of its kind dedicated track rolling and manipulating attachment\, developed in collaboration with a global OEM. Its modular design can be attached to a forklift or fitted to the workshop floor allowing for the safe\, remote controlled lifting of tracks. Also developed with a cable reeling attachment\, it offers a safer\, efficient and cost effective alternative for workshops. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe final panel discussion moderated by Dr Umeesha Naidoo\, IDC Funding Innovation included panellists Ms. Bongi Ntsoelengoe\, Executive Manager\, Future Production: Mining\, CSIR\, Julie Courtnage\, Executive Director at the Mandela Mining Precinct\, Sietse van der Woude\, Senior Executive: Modernisation and Safety at the Minerals Council of South Africa\, Yusuf Timol\, Director\, Sectors Division\, the dtic \nIn reviewing the conference and the awards to Julie Courtnage\, the most valuable quality we need to develop as an industry is empathy\, and the skill we most need to develop is active listening. Research development and innovation is about people\, and the true value of the Mind Shift Conference is knowing that as a company you are not alone – engage\, ‘ask questions\, they can be powerful force for change’. \nBy now we should recognise and acknowledge the uniqueness and diversity of our industry and that there is no one-size solution on offer. Keep it real\, relevant and effective for Africa’s rise. \nLastly\, when it comes to collaboration\, do it right from the start\, do your homework\, do the paperwork\, as Louw Steyn of patent and legal firm Spoor & Fisher highlighted in his presentation\, it could just be the difference between the good\, the bad and the ugly. \nFor Sietse van der Woude there were three touchstones to come out of the conference and awards. Collaboration\, commercialisation and contribution\, the three C’s.  \nThe level of Collaboration\, behind the award winning innovations was significant and the recognition was encouraging for the MCSA\, a proud partner of the  MMP that they were pivotal collaboration partners in the success of Digital Twin technology. Further collaboration was evident by OEM Machinery Contractors\, winners of the Innovation in Surface Mining award who worked closely with Komatsu in response to the call by the OEM and mines\, for a modular rolling and manipulating track attachment for their workshops which resulted in the development of the Trackledon\, Track Roller Manipulator ™️. While Buraaq Mining Equipment\, Innovation in Hard Rock Mining winners collaborated not only with the end user but internally as well\, bringing their engineer on stage to share in the discussion and credit for his role in the development of their Low Profile Drill Rig. Simera Trace\, winners of the award for Digital Solutions in Mining\, developers of a digital ore identification and tracking system\, have dedicated 15yrs of product development with Anglo for their innovation\, proving tenacity and resilience are key attributes. \nIt is significant that only 10% of innovations reach Commercialisation. Gravitas Minerals\, winners of the Collaboration in Mining award reiterated the challenge\, and reward of self funding innovation and how for them they were driven by the purpose making the mines realise the potential and value in their dumps. Seed funding played a significant role in the successful innovation of the digital business case evaluation and tracking tool\, including mine intelligence engine and sensor analytics application DX BC Tool by Digital Twin\, who walked away with the Innovative Use of Data award. \nThe final C is Contribution\, and this was evidenced in Simera Trace who not only focussed on their business metrics but also on local rural development. Gravitas Minerals who placed significance not only in the profit potential for their client of recycled waste dumps\, but also in the benefits this poses to the environment. While Fabchem Mining awarded the accolade of Innovation Towards Zero Harm for their Smart Pull Tester boast significant productivity benefits for the mines\, at the same time contributing to the safety of miner by eliminating the risk of human error when working with sensitive data. \nCollaboration remains key\, and MEMSA\, a member-based cluster together with a wide range of innovation partners such as the Mandela Mining Precinct is helping to drive innovation and competitiveness in the local mining equipment manufacturing industry through activities such as the Mind Shift Conference and facilitating technology development partnerships. \nMEMSA \nMining Equipment Manufacturers of South Africa (MEMSA)\, an industry cluster organisation established in 2016 with the support of the Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (dtic)\, advocates for and promotes the interests of its 60 members and the mining equipment manufacturing industry more broadly. It is MEMSA’s vision to position local mining capital goods\, components & product manufacturers as a cost competitive\, innovative\, and transformative industrial cluster which is the preferred supplier to the local\, regional\, and global markets. The cluster works to facilitate market access\, technology development and cost efficiencies for members\, and to help build a safe\, sustainable\, and competitive South African mining supply chain. \nMEMSA Contact \nSue Breckenridge\nMarketing & Communications Officer\nCell: +27 78 179 7342\nEmail: sue@memsa.org.za\nWeb: www.memsa.org.za​ \n\n\nTestimonials for Mind Shift 2024\n\n\n“Most inspiring platform and commendable tenacity and energy from the MEMSA team to build this continental value chain !”\, Hawie Viljoen\, Trade Winds Capital. \n“Thank you MEMSA and Mandela Mining Precinct for this honour. This only inspires me to do better with future projects and look for opportunities to collaborate with my friends in the mining industry”\, Bert Werkman\, Werkman Engineering. \n“Driving innovative and technology in the mining sector and convergence of brilliant minds”\, Mukesh Ramjee\, IDC. \n“I am incredibly honored to have delivered the opening keynote at the 2024 Mind Shift Conference\, hosted by MEMSA. It was a truly enriching experience to kickstart the afternoon filled with insightful discussions. On stage\, a panel of experienced innovators and engineers is captivating the audience with their session on “Putting our heads together: Collaboration for Innovation.” Collaboration in driving forward technological and innovative advancements!” Professor Glen Nwaila\, Wits Mining Institute. \n“Well organised and facilitated event creating great networking opportunities”\, Louw Steyn\, Spoor and Fisher. \n“The conference was extremely informative and planned to perfection\, well done!”\, Sayeeda Mayat\, Buraaq Mining Services. \n“An ideal for industry specific networking and stakeholder engagement”\, Leonard Lamola\, Deputy Director\, Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition (dtic). \n\n\n\n\nMEMSA wishes to thank our expert speakers and panelists and event sponsors including Old Mutual\, GGDA\, Ditsogo\, Zevoli\, OBPI Incubator\, the CSIR\, HPE\, our media partner Creamer Media and awards sponsor Spoor and Fisher. As a member -based and member-funded organisation\, your support is supremely appreciated.  \nIn order to ensure an even better event next year\, please remember to complete and return the event survey. \n\n\n\n\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n2024 Gallery\n\n\n\nThank you to all our sponsors\, speakers\, panellist\, exhibitors and delegates for a successful and memorable Mind Shift Conference and Innovation for Mining Awards. \nWe are certainly looking forward to the 2025 event. \nPlease enjoy the photo galleries for Day 1 ​& Day 2​.
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SUMMARY:MEMSA - GGDA Webinar on the AfCFTA: Status\, Prospects and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:After years of work\, the African Continental Free Trade Area is finally ‘coming online’ – and South Africa joined six other African countries now applying agreed preferential trade tariffs. \nBut what is the AfCFTA really intended to achieve?How will its implementation take shape\, and what does it mean for South African manufacturers in the mining supply chain? \nJoin MEMSA and the GGDA\, on Friday the 1st of March at 9am as we host two industry specialists to find out. \n\nMr Sandile Tyini\, Chief Director for African Multilateral Economic Relations at the dtic will speak on The AfCFTA: Background\, objectives\, timeline and current status\, and\nMr Duncan Bonnet\, Director Market Access and Research at Africa House on How the capital equipment industry can leverage the AfCFTA to expand trade and investment\n\nThis workshop follows the launch of South Africa’s official participation on the 31st of January\, in preferential trade under the AfCFTA and exciting engagements at Mining Indaba 2024 – and comes as we prepare for the Bi-National Commission with Ghana (also implementing AfCFTA tariffs) taking place between the 8th-12th of March\, with a Business Forum on the 12th March in Pretoria. \nNote that a follow-up workshop will focus on the ‘nuts and bolts of trade’ under the AfCFTA\, including how to identify applicable tariffs and apply Rules of Origin. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\nSandile Tyini\nChief Director of The Department of Trade\, Industry and Competition \nDuncan Bonnet\nDirector Market Access and Research of Africa House South Africaview more \n\n\n\nSponsors and Partners\nOrganizer \n\n\n\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPost Event Report\n\n\n\nAttendees gained a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the AfCFTA process from the dtic’s Sandile Tyini (Chief Director\, Multilateral Negotiations & Cooperation)\, plus rich data and insights as to opportunities and challenges for South African capital equipment exporters in the context of market trends in Sub-Saharan Africa\, and with special reference to the agreement. \nCompanies with specific questions and requiring support with regard to the AfCFTA and its implementation are encouraged to contact their industry associations and regional development agencies\, but may also directly contact Mr Tyini – view the presentation here  \nTo find out more about the market intelligence and trade & investment facilitation services offered by Africa House\, please contact Mr Duncan Bonnet – view the presentation here. \nMaking the Most of IP Basics of IP and IP Protection Webinar \nLouw Steyn\, partner at Spoor & Fisher\, an expert in the protection and exploitation of industrial IP provided a comprehensive and valuable overview of different types of IP and how each can be legally protected\, including patents\, designs\, trademarks and copyright. He outlined the timelines for the different processes\, and how each may be relevant to industrial IP. This workshop was organised by MEMSA\, for the benefit of its members and partner organisations \nListen to the studio recording​ of the excellent overview of IP types\, protection and opportunities by Louw Steyn of Spoor & Fisher. It ends in a fascinating story of a South African paintball design which is making millions internationally – through timeous application of IP protection measures. \nLook out for a follow up webinar on the nuts and bolts of understanding and applying AfCFTA preferential tariffs.
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240210T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240216T140000
DTSTAMP:20261029T112916
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SUMMARY:REGIONAL SUPPLY CHAIN ROADSHOW
DESCRIPTION:Join MEMSA Interim CEO and Chairperson\, together with the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA) in an introduction to clustering\, and discover the value of cooperation and collaboration in the growth and stability of the provinces’ equipment for mining ecosystem. The morning will include presentations by key private and public sector stakeholders\, and a look into the events and activities planned for 2025\, followed by a networking lunch. \nGauteng\, although the smallest of all the provinces still retains the title as the bustling heart of South Africa’s economic activity\, and has solidified its position as the nation’s foremost economic hub. With a rich history of mining and innovation for mining machinery\, Gauteng is an important centre for engineering\, manufacture and value addition in the mining value chain. \nAgenda\n\n\n\n08:30 – 09:00\nRegistration & Welcome\n\n\n09:00 – 09:15\nClustering & Collaboration\nSpeaker: Innocent Masinga\n\n\n09:15 – 10:00\nPresentation by Ms Juliana Makapan\nSpeaker: Juliana Makapan\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30\nPresentation by Stakeholder\n\n\n10:30 – 10:45\nComfort Break\n\n\n10:45 – 11:15\nMeet the MEMSA & Stakeholders\n\n\n11:15 – 11:40\nPresentation by Stakeholder\n\n\n11:40 – 12:00\nClosing & Thanks\nSpeaker: Innocent Masinga\n\n\n12:00 – 13:00\nLight Lunch & Networking\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers\n\n\n\nJuliana Makapan\nMEMSA Interim CEO\n\n\nInnocent Masinga\nCEO of Paramount Tracks\nMEMSA Chairman\n\n\n\n  \nSponsors and Partners\n\n\n\nOrganiser
URL:https://memsa.org.za/event/regional-supply-chain-roadshow/
LOCATION:Gauteng Growth and Development Agency (GGDA)\, 1 Sandton Drive\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, South Africa
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