ITA to Lead Trade Mission to South Africa & Zambia; Targets Mining, Ag, Power, Etc.

The International Trade Administration announced a Trade Mission to South Africa and Zambia November 26--30, 2012, to help U.S. firms find business partners and sell equipment and services in Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa, and Lusaka, Zambia. Targeted sectors include electric power and energy efficiency technologies, equipment and services; productivity enhancing agricultural technologies and equipment; transportation equipment and infrastructure; and mining equipment and technology. This mission will be led by a senior Department of Commerce official and will include business-to-business matchmaking with local companies, market briefings, and meetings with key government officials.

Recruitment for the mission will begin immediately, and conclude October 5, 2012. Commerce will review applications and make selection decisions on a rolling basis beginning August 6, until the maximum of 20 participants is selected.