Fred Arendse is President of the Junior Mining Council in South Africa and he penned an opinion piece asking whether the country's licensing laws are causing the problem of illegal mining? He goes on to say that even when police are cracking hard on the criminals, this is not a solution. Why then despite the crackdowns does illegal mining still continue?

 To give us some answers to these questions, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Nkosinathi Mdlolo, Junior Mining Council - Corporate Development Coordinator.

Fred Arendse is President of the Junior Mining Council in South Africa and he penned an opinion piece asking whether the country's licensing laws are causing the problem of illegal mining? He goes on to say that even when police are cracking hard on the criminals, this is not a solution. Why then despite the crackdowns does illegal mining still continue?
&nbsp;To give us some answers to these questions, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Nkosinathi Mdlolo, Junior Mining Council - Corporate Development Coordinator.

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Are SA licensing laws causing problem of illegal mining? 

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry formerly launched the Namibia South Africa (SA) Business Council.  This they say is aimed at deepening bilateral trade and investment, between the two countries.

This is a private sector platform they say is designed to translate the strong political relationship between the two countries into tangible trade, investment and partnership outcomes. We speak now to representatives from both countries to get an understanding of what this body will do and how it will enhance business between the two. 

Thami Ngubeni spoke to Titus Nampala, CEO of the Chamber and National Planning Commissioner within the Office of the Namibian President and Adv Mtho Xulu President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry formerly launched the Namibia South Africa (SA) Business Council. &nbsp;This they say is aimed at deepening bilateral trade and investment, between the two countries.
This is a private sector platform they say is designed to translate the strong political relationship between the two countries into tangible trade, investment and partnership outcomes. We speak now to representatives from both countries to get an understanding of what this body will do and how it will enhance business between the two.&nbsp;
Thami Ngubeni spoke to Titus Nampala, CEO of the Chamber and National Planning Commissioner within the Office of the Namibian President and Adv Mtho Xulu President of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Namibia, SA launch a business council to reduce red tape around trade

The show kicks off with a weekly business round up, where it looks at the top stories across the continent, Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back".  Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo gives a brief overview of some of the business developments.

The show kicks off with a weekly business round up, where it looks at the top stories across the continent, Victor Kgomoeswana, author of "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back". &nbsp;Victor is also the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo gives a brief overview of some of the business developments.

 Weekly business roundup with Victor Kgomoeswana

Let's wrap-up the show by telling you about the upcoming Embassies Business Fair & Conference which returns for its 3rd Annual Edition from the 8th to the 9th of September later this year in Pretoria.

Organizers say that it returns with a renewed focus on helping businesses access buyers, investors, global distribution platforms and international market opportunities. They go on to say that the 2026 edition is being positioned around practical trade outcomes, including SMME placement, embassy-led business exchange, investor engagement, business pitching and import-export market pathways under the theme "Direct Business Exchange Amongst Embassies:

To tell us more, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Muziwethu Mathema - Chief Economist at the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency.

Let's wrap-up the show by telling you about the upcoming Embassies Business Fair &amp; Conference which returns for its 3rd Annual Edition from the 8th to the 9th of September later this year in Pretoria.
Organizers say that it returns with a renewed focus on helping businesses access buyers, investors, global distribution platforms and international market opportunities. They go on to say that the 2026 edition is being positioned around practical trade outcomes, including SMME placement, embassy-led business exchange, investor engagement, business pitching and import-export market pathways under the theme "Direct Business Exchange Amongst Embassies:
To tell us more, Thami Ngubeni spoke to Muziwethu Mathema - Chief Economist at the Gauteng Growth and Development Agency.

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