9h00 – 9h10: | Registration |
9h10 – 9h40: | Welcome remarks, why and programme of the Biashara Services and Products Africa (BiSPA) Conference and Exhibition – Saul Molobi, Conference Convenor & CEO: Brandhill Africa (Pty) Ltd |
9h45 – 10h05: | Free zones as economic drivers – Dr Mohan Guruswamy, Chief Knowledge Officer: World Free Zones Organisation |
10h10 – 10h20: | Questions and Feedback |
10h25 – 10h45: | The TKC: Unlocking trade relations between Botswana, Namibia and South Africa – Mlungisi Mpofu, Executive Director: Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat |
10h50 – 11h10: | De/Constructing the African Renaissance: NEPAD, AfCFTA and Agenda 2063 – A case for brand Africa’s re/engineering, Saul Molobi, CEO: Brandhill Africa (Pty) Ltd |
11h05 – 11h25: | Tea break |
11h30 – 11h50: | Localisation as a tool for economic growth – Eustace Mashimbye, CEO: Proudly South African |
11h55 – 12h15: | A case study on developing a pipeline of innovators through STEM, Thulile Khanyile, Co-founder and Director: Nka Thuto EduPropeller |
12h20 – 12h40: | Energy transition and energy industry support – Ruan Fourie, Energy Economist: CSIR Energy Centre |
12h55 – 13h15: | Women in Agriculture: A historical perspective – Ipeleng Kwadi, Motshotelo Farming Enterprises |
13h15 – 13h30: | Questions and Feedback |
13h30 – 14h00: | Lunch |
14h05 – 14h25: | Young women in business and the legal fraternity – Mamello Thulare, Attorney and COO: iProperty Group |
14h30 – 14h50: | Introduction to the Walvis Bay Corridor Group: Facilitating trade through public-private partnerships – Mbahupu H. Tjivikua, CEO: Walvis Bay Corridor Group |
14h50 – 15h00: | Questions and Feedback |
15h00 – 15h20: | Economic impact of the pandemic and emerging trade opportunities for African countries – Francois Fouche, Director: Growth Diagnostics (in collaboration with the North-West University Business School) |
15h25 – 15h45: | Growth through Strategic Partnerships in the last Frontier of Global Growth – Namatirai Zinyohwera, IT Specialist |
15h45 – 15h55: | Questions and feedback |
15h55 – 16h00: | Closing Remarks |