German Delegation to Zimbabwe
German Delegation to Zimbabwe -Mining and Mineral Resources20 - 23 April 2015 Background Zimbabwe is one of the most resourcerich countries in Africa. In addition to platinum, gold, chromium, coal, nickel and diamonds Zimbabwe has many other commodities. The platinum and diamond resources are among the second highest in the world. On the African level, Zimbabwe is one of the countries with the most significant gold reserves. Despite the troubled investment climate, there are opportunities in mining and raw materials for German companies. In particular, there are vast trade possibilities regarding products and services, due to about 40% of all machines and materials still have to be imported. Country Facts Population 13.3 million* Land area 390,757 km²* Languages spoken English, Shona, Ndebele Currency mainly US-Dollar Gross domestic product (GDP) in billion USD 2013: 13,2*; 2014: 13,7*; 2015: 14,4* GDP growth in % 2013: 3,3*; 2014: 3,1*; 2015: 3,2* Inflation in % 2013: 1,6; 2014: 0,3*; 2015: 1,2* Resource: GTAI, Wirtschaftsdaten kompakt, November 2014 (* estimate) About the delegation The planned delegation aims to provide German companies an insight into the challenging but promising market of Zimbabwe. Through appointments, company visits and corporate on-site discussions, the participants receive necessary industry and market contacts and corresponding detailed information. The local counterparts are mainly mining companies and other organisations, but also associations, government departments and chambers of commerce. Organisation The trip is organized by the Competence Centre for Mineral Resources of the Southern African – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The work of the Competence Centre is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) acts as a partner for the project. Participation The trip is addressed to German companies across the entire value chain of the industry. However, in light of the economic potential of Zimbabwe, participation might focus on organisations in the area of machinery and plant engineering, the service sector and financing. A participation fee of 325.00 € (14% VAT included) per participating company will be charged. In addition, participants carry their individual travel expenses (flight, transportation, accommodation, meals). Some of these are paid by the SA - German Chamber during the trip and then allocated to the participants. Registration deadline: We kindly ask to register until 20 March 2015. Preliminary travel itinerary Monday, Tuesday, 20 April 2015 21 April 2015 Arrival and hotel Workshop with check-in Chamber of Mines, Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries Briefing via the (CZI) as well as their German Embassy members: and SA-German - Briefing Chamber - Presentation of Zimbabwean Meeting with the and German Ministry of Mines and companies Mining Development - Network-Lunch - B2B Meetings Evening reception at the German Embassy Wednesday, 22 April 2015 Site visits, e.g.: - Zimplats - Bindura Nickel Corporation - African Consolidated Resources Contact Southern African – German Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ms Lea Heidemann Tel.: +27 (0)11 486 2775 Email: lheidemann@germanchamber.co.za www.germanchamber.co.za Thursday, 23 April 2015 Meeting with Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe: - Zimbabwe’s economic situation Time for additional meetings and individual appointments Departure
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