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LAUNCH OF JCCI GLOBAL TRADE TRAINING

ACADEMY

THE JOHANNESBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY BUILDS ON ITS DECADES OF EXPERTISE,
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO LAUNCH A GLOBAL TRADE, CUSTOMS AND LOGISTICS ACADEMY.

Joan Warburton- As the leading provider of complemented by the Import SETA training in global shipping, JOHANNESBURG CHAMBER OF
McBride, CEO of training for the international trade and Export Management courses freight forwarding, Customs COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY:
the Johannesburg community, JCCI has provided which have seen hundreds of legislation and compliance,
Chamber of members with the necessary courses students achieving the competence Preferred Traders, SMME President: Herman Breedt
Commerce and to ensure they are kept up-to-date and ability to trade successfully Incubator strategies, learnerships, Tel: +27 (0)11 726 5300
Industry on any changes in legislation. and avoid the many pitfalls of support and solutions. Fax: +27 (0)11 482 2000
dealing with foreign markets.
CCI has According to Chamber CEO, Several successful pilot courses Address: 6 Floor, JCC House,
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served Joan Warburton MacBride, the In partnership with GMLS have been concluded. The Corner Empire Road and Owl
Jthe JCCI Importer and Exporter (Global Maritime Learning Academy is ready to launch Street, Milpark, Johannesburg,
interests of Manuals have been a source Solutions Ltd), JCCI has now in 2019 and looks forward to 2001, Gauteng, South Africa
business in of support and guidelines on expanded its training objectives providing the international trade Email: joan@jcci.co.za
the region the international trade cycle to to cover Trade, Logistics and community with comprehensive,
for business in Southern African Customs. The Academy will up-to-date and practical Website: www.jcci.co.za
128 years. since 1987. The manuals have been provide SDF services, accredited training. n

OBITUARY EUNICE

MAGAGULA

5 December 1947 – 14 October 2018 She was as dependable as the
sunrise - through all the years,
he Chamber staff were even during the troubled times
sad to hear of the passing when there were disturbances
Tof a dear colleague, in the townships, Eunice never
Eunice Magagula, who retired in missed a day and was never late. Mr Vo Cong Tri, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee, Mr Dao Manh Duc, Head of Trade Office,
December 2017 after 30 years of Embassy of Vietnam in South Africa and delegation of Da Nang City of Vietnam with JCCI President, Herman Breedt and
service. Her two sons had the best Bernadette Zeiler – Head of International Trade
possible example of steadfast
Eunice took care of the parenting through thick and thin. FOSTERING COOPERATION
thousands of delegates attending Eunice always emphasised that
functions and training on the 7th she was supported in all aspects
floor of JCC House, where she of her life by her strong faith. r Van Dzung – market of Vietnam in Africa, with Dzung said the Vietnamese
served the teas and lunches over Ambassador of Vietnam bilateral trade hovering around Embassy in South Africa.
the years. Her colleagues are glad that Mand Mr Dao Duc – Head one billion USD during the past
at her farewell party they had of Trade Office and a high ranking five years. The embassy has coordinated with
She took enormous pride in the an opportunity to tell her how delegation of Da Nang City of Vietnamese and South African
presentation of the refreshments much she had been valued and Vietnam met with JCCI President, Vietnam mainly ships to trade and industry agencies,
and food served and in ensuring appreciated as a member of staff Herman Breedt and Bernadette South Africa mobile phones, particularly Johannesburg and Cape
that visitors felt acknowledged and a truly worthwhile human Zeiler – Head of International computers, electronic devices and Town to arrange for Vietnamese
and cared for. being. n Trade on 28 September 2018. components, footwear, machinery, businesses to take part in trade fairs
The purpose of the meeting was equipment and spare parts, while such as the annual South African
to exchange experiences and importing a large volume of International Trade Exhibition
foster cooperation in the tourism, plastics, metal, fruit, garment and (SAITEX). It has also organised
investment and trade sectors. textile materials, footwear and events to promote connectivity,
leather, and chemical products. trade and investment. n
With a population of nearly
55 million, developed economy and
infrastructure, and a favourable
geographical location, South
Africa is a potential market for
Vietnamese enterprises and goods,
stated Vietnamese Ambassador to
Africa Vu Van Dzung.
The diplomat made the remark
in an interview with the Vietnam
News Agency on the occasion of
the 25-year diplomatic relations of
the two nations (1993-2018).
According to Dzung, South Mr Vo Cong Tri, Standing Deputy Secretary of the Da Nang City Part Committee
Africa is now the biggest export and Bernadette Zeiler, Head of International Trade: JCCI

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