Southern Africa-Canada Chamber of Commerce (SACANCHAM)

Southern Africa-Canada Chamber of Commerce

Chambre de commerce de l’Afrique australe et du Canada

The Southern Africa–Canada Chamber of Commerce (SACANCHAM) is a proactive, influential business organisation dedicated to promoting and developing business opportunities between Southern Africa, Canada and those to which the High Commission, Canada and the Trade Office, Canada have jurisdiction (Mauritius, Lesotho, Namibia, Madagascar, Zambia, Comoros and Seychelles).

Since the launch of SACANCHAM in June 2017 by the Patron, HE Sandra McCardell, High Commissioner, Canada, the Chamber has built an enviable reputation for arranging high-quality workshops and events that inform and often challenge attendees, in addition to offering quality networking sessions. Regular liaison and reciprocal visits with other international Chambers including Australia, Switzerland, Turkey, Nigeria and the UK offer our members wider business opportunities.

SACANCHAM continues to support the Chamber’s Mission Statement, namely ‘To attract an influential network of leading businesses that create value in a sustainable manner.’

LOCATION

SACANCHAM operates not only in South Africa, but also represents the business interests of Canadian companies throughout the SADC countries, including the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, the Indian Ocean financial hub of Mauritius, Namibia with two deserts and mineral wealth, and Madagascar, known for its unique ecological diversity. With all these countries, Canada shares historic ties through the Commonwealth and La Francophonie. The work of the Chamber is strengthened by the commitment of our Patron, HE Sandra McCardell The High Commissioner of Canada to South Africa, and her very competent teams at the High Commission in Pretoria and the Trade Office based in Johannesburg.

TO BECOME A MEMBER

Please contact SACANCHAM via email: info@sacancham.com or via phone: +27 63 329 5438. A Membership Form will be forwarded to you. On completion and return of the Membership Form to the Co-ordinator, an invoice will be forwarded, payment of which will entitle your organisation to membership of the Southern Africa-Canada Chamber of Commerce. You will receive a Certificate of Membership for display.

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THE ROLE OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICA-CANADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

As a forum for companies, individuals, investors and other stakeholders in Canada, Southern Africa and the SADC region, the Southern Africa-Canada Chamber of Commerce provides a focal point for establishing business contacts and networking opportunities, serves as an effective advocate within society, fosters sustainable commerce and advances common business interests for a diverse and vital membership.

WE ACHIEVE THIS THROUGH:

Ethically promoting the interests of members and conveying their views to decision-makers in industry, government and the community.

Adding real value to membership through an extensive program of publications, seminars, events, functions and missions.

Building and growing a diverse membership and providing the membership with a significant platform for networking opportunities.

Facilitating trade for – and between – our members, and promoting sustainable commerce in Canada, Southern Africa and the SADC countries.

UPCOMING EVENTS 2020

Board Leadership Challenges – Breakfast Seminar: 5 February 2020

Is your Board future-fit? BOARD LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES Using the outcomes of more than a hundred large Board effectiveness programs done internationally over the last fifteen years, the presentation will focus on the main aspects of concern for Directors in the past and into the future. A few years ago, there was agreement that Board governance…

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