South African Trade Delegation to Explore Investment

A 60-member South African Trade and Investment delegation will arrive in Accra next Wednesday to explore investment opportunities in the country.

The delegation, made up of mainly members of the Black Business Executive Circle, is expected to hold discussions with their Ghanaian counterparts on tourism, construction, aviation and information technology during its one-week visit.

The Black Business Executive Circle aims to transform the South African economy into a representative one in which everybody participates.

Christopher Qiqimana, First Secretary at the South African High Commission, told a press conference that the visit is in line with President Thabo Mbeki's vision to map out a new economic path for the continent.

He said it is the hope of his government that business interests that would be developed would be mutually rewarding for Ghana and South Africa.Mr Joel Sonne, acting Director of the Ministry of Tourism, said the visit presents an opportunity to forge partnership in the spirit of south-south co-operation.He said meetings with their Ghanaian counterparts would expose the delegation to diverse areas for investment and joint ventures.