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Africa Business Forum, London, 22-23 June 2011 SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth

I am pleased to invite you to the Africa Business Forum 2011 in London

on 22nd - 23rd June. This year’s Forum will focus on the theme ‘SADC:

Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth’.

As the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Com-

munity (SADC) I am delighted that the 2011 Africa Business Forum will

focus on this growing and dynamic region in Africa. SADC is made up of

15 member states and has a combined population of nearly 300 million

people; the business opportunities in the region are tremendous and this

Forum will help highlight them to the global business community.

Last year was the 30th Jubilee year for SADC. Member states can look

back with pride at the progress made and what has been achieved, but

there is much more to do. Current levels of Intra-SADC trade and invest-

ment do not reflect the deep and solid political relations and the potential

that exists between SADC countries and people, which creates great

opportunities for considerable growth.

I hope that you will join the regional leaders to explore these in more

detail. This Forum held in collaboration with the private sector, a key

stakeholder in future growth in the region, will focus on the opportunities

and challenges for accelerated integration and growth. The Forum will

share perspectives on how to move more quickly towards an integrated

single market, that will help attract international business as well as

strengthen intra-SADC trade and investment.

I join Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General of the Commonwealth Business

Council, in encouraging all with an interest in doing business in Southern

Africa to join us in London for the Forum

HE Hifikepunye Pohamba

President of the Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC

Message from

HE Hifikepunye Pohamba

President of the Republic of

Namibia and Chair of SADC

I invite all business leaders and investors with an interest in Southern

Africa to join us in London on 22-23 June for the SADC focused, Africa

Business Forum 2011. SADC is one of the most dynamic and business

friendly regions in Africa, with phenomenal opportunities for those

looking to do business in emerging markets.

The ABF will bring together business and government leaders to

discuss ways of strengthening, in coordination with the private sector,

SADC's efforts towards promoting sustainable and equitable growth and

development that will ensure wealth and job creation and poverty

alleviation.

I therefore urge you to make every effort to participate in this important

event and I look forward to meeting you in London.

Message from

Dr Tomaz Augusto Salomão

Executive Secretary

SADC

Africa Business Forum, London, 22-23 June 2011 SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth

I am pleased to invite you to the Africa Business Forum 2011. Launched

as part of the Gleneagles G8 Summit in 2005 ABF has become an

important annual event, a platform for public & private sector cooperation

on Africa.

Over the past decade, Africa has transformed its economic performance,

and its image as a vital investment destination. An important factor has

been the progress on regional integration to create larger markets and

enhance competitiveness. This should now be complimented by

improving infrastructure and access to finance. This year’s focus on

SADC reflects this, and will allow business to dialogue with government

leaders from one of the fastest growing regions on the Continent.

In addition, the annual CBC African Business Awards will be held on 22

June, and I invite you to join us for this celebration of African

business leadership and innovation.

Message from

Dr Mohan Kaul

Director General

Commonwealth Business Council

DAY ONE - 22 JUNE 11.00 - 14.00 Registration 25, Northumberland Avenue

14.00 - 15.30 Opening Ceremony: SADC: Regional Integration and Drivers of Growth Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council Pascal G. Dozie, Co-chair, Commonwealth Business Council Dr Tomaz Augusto Salomão, Executive Secretary, SADC Hon. Henry Bellingham, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Keynote Address: H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President, Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC

15.30 - 16.00 Refreshments and Networking Break

16.00 - 17.30 Plenary 1: SADC: Driving Growth Through the Single Market To take place

in the Mandela Room Larger markets help drive trade and investment and thereby growth by letting business address more consumers through the regional market. This session will look at ways of using the SADC single market to help increase the rate of growth across the region. Chair: Pascal G. Dozie, Co-chair, Commonwealth Business Council Hon. Hage Geingob Minister of Trade & Industry, Republic of Namibia Hendrik Du Toit, Chief Executive, Investec Asset Management Dr. Angelo Mondlane, Director-Policy Planning, SADC

17.30 - 18.15 One to One Business Meetings 18.00 - 22.00 (By Invitation only) Registration and Pre-dinner drinks at 18.30 CBC African Business Awards Gala Dinner: Highlighting Africa’s Economic Potential at The Landmark Hotel, Marylebone Organised in collaboration with African Business Magazine, the African Business Awards recognise individuals and companies who are driving Africa’s rapidly transforming economy. They bring together over 500 business leaders from Africa and the world to recognise the achievements of those who are creating new economic opportunities all over the continent.

Guest of Honour: H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President, Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC

Special Guests: Hon. Hage Geingob Minister of Trade & Industry, Republic of Namibia Lord Howell, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, UK Hon. Stephen O’Brien, Minister of State, Department for International Development, UK

DAY TWO - 23 JUNE 09.30 - 11.00 Plenary 2: SADC Investment Destination of Choice: Strengthening the Investment Climate To take place in

the Mandela Room SADC countries do well in international rankings and attract a large portion of foreign investment headed for Africa. This session will look at investment opportunities and ways of further strengthening the investment climate in SADC countries. Chair: Mmasekgoa Masire-Mwamba, Deputy Secretary-General Commonwealth Secretariat Hon. Dr. Leketekete Ketso, Minister of Trade and Industry, Cooperatives and Marketing, Lesotho Hon. Tendai Biti, Minister of Finance, Zimbabwe Dawda Jobarteh, Acting Director, Africa Progress Panel

11.00 - 11.30 Refreshments and Networking Break

11.30 - 13.00 Plenary 3: Financing Regional Infrastructure in SADC To take place

in the Mandela Room Cross border infrastructure development is a key issue in ensuring that the SADC region achieves its full potential. This session will look at innovative ways of funding regional infrastructure projects.

Chair: Dr Tomaz Augusto Salomão, Executive Secretary, SADC Clive Tasker, Chief Executive, Standard Bank Africa Tim Turner, Director, Private Sector Department, African Development Bank Stephane Brabant, Head of Africa Practice, Herbert Smith, LLP

13.00 - 14.00 Lunch Guest of Honour: H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President, Republic of Namibia & Chair of SADC

14.00 - 15.15 Namibia: Investment opportunities Roundtable To take place

in the Mandela Room Moderator: Dr Mohan Kaul, Director General, Commonwealth Business Council H.E. Hifikepunye Pohamba, President of the Republic of Namibia Hon. Hage Geingob, Minister of Trade & Industry, the Republic of Namibia

15.15 - 15.30 Refreshments and Networking Break

15.30 - 16.45 1) Energy Roundtable To take place

in the Mandela Room Chair: H.E Mr Antonio Gumende, High Commissioner, Republic of Mozambique Segomoco Scheppers, Senior General Manager ESKOM Eng. Joao Samuel Caholo, SADC Deputy Executive Secretary

2) Agri-business Roundtable To take place

in the Nehru Room Chair: H.E Professor Royson M. Mukwena, High Commissioner, Republic of Zambia Tom Adlam, Managing Director, African Agricultural Capital Gary Vaughan-Smith, Chief Investment Officer, Silver Street Capital Nicholas Holme, Director, Access Africa

16.45 - 18.00 1) Transport Roundtable To take place

in the Mandela Room Chair: H.E Mr Zola Skweyiya, High Commissioner, South Africa Layth Irani, Head of Transportation group, SMBC Titus Haimbili, Chief Executive Officer, TransNamib John Mathew, Corporate Marketing Manager, Transnet

18.00 Forum Closes

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Hon Pakalitha Mosisili, Prime Minister of Lesotho “These annual Meetings of the Africa Business Forum are truly invaluable. They provide a unique opportunity for Business and Government leaders not only to jointly review progress but also to share views on the best strategies for meeting Africa’s development challenges.”

HE Jakaya Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania “I call upon all entrepreneurs to take advantage of the existing investment potential and conducive business environment in Africa, to establish and manage investment and commercial undertakings on the Continent.”

Hon Dr Hage Geingob, Minister of Trade and Industry, Republic of Namibia “The time is now for us Africans to seriously start doing more business with each and jointly explore and benefits from the resources that our mother continent is so richly endowed.“

Forum Sponsors: Media Partner:

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i. Hon Stephen O'Brien, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, DFID, UK at the ABF2010

ii. Cyril Ramaphosa, Executive Chairman, Shanduka Group, & MTN South Africa at ABF 2008

iii. Maria Ramos, CEO of Absa, receiving her Award for Outstanding Businesswoman from Baroness Amos in 2009