Swiss Business Hub Southern Africa

🚀 Flyability Goes to #Botswana! 🚀 We are thrilled to announce that Flyability, a Swiss pioneer in #drone technology, will be in Gaborone, Botswana on 14 November 2024 with the groundbreaking Elios 3. Flyability is a Swiss company with one aim: for no more humans to be doing dangerous jobs. With that in mind, they have designed the innovative Elios 3 drone. This drone is capable of flying in confined spaces and complex environments, from underground mines to inside warehouses. Carrying both a 4K camera and centimeter-accurate LiDAR sensor, the Elios 3 flies within a protective cage that makes it collision tolerant as it captures critical data used for surveying, inspecting, and mapping. Used by hundreds of companies worldwide, the Elios 3 is synonymous with safety, innovation, and savings. For companies in the mining sector active in Botswana interested in exploring this cutting-edge technology, reach out to the Swiss Business Hub Southern Africa to learn more! #SwissInnovation #Flyability #Mining #Botswana #DroneTechnology #Safety Stéphanie Labité Inga Khchoyan Jan-Albert Viljoen Bastien Bovy

🚀 Wishing Nicklas Success on His #Professional #Journey! The Swiss Business Hub Southern Africa, along with the entire #Embassy, would like to wish Nicklas all the best as he embarks on his new professional path after completing his 6-month #traineeship at the Swiss Business Hub in #Pretoria. We were delighted to have #paddled #forward together, working side by side to drive meaningful #change and #growth—fostering #collaboration and #cross-#pollinating #opportunities. Thank you, Nicklas, for your valuable #contributions and the positive mark you’ve left on our team. Here’s to your continued success and exciting new opportunities ahead! 🌍✨ #SwissBusinessHub #Teamwork #Collaboration #ProfessionalJourney #Success Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa Switzerland Global Enterprise

🌍 Our DACH Webinar series in collaboration with ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA in South Africa, Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAGCC) and Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft (German - African Business Association) went into another round: 🔍 Exploring Business Opportunities in Namibia’s Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Sector! We had an insightful session yesterday, delving into the exciting opportunities Namibia offers in renewable energy and green hydrogen. Our esteemed speakers shared perspectives on this promising market, from investment potential to case studies on doing business in the region. Key Highlights: 🔹 Opening Remarks by representatives from Austria, Switzerland, and H.E. @Thorsten Hutter, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Windhoek, underscoring the shared vision for a sustainable future in Southern Africa. 🔹 Investment Opportunities presented by Hafeni Motsi from Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), showcasing the potential of Namibia’s renewable sector. 🔹 Industry Insights from Jens Hauser of SAGCC on the current landscape for green hydrogen and renewables. 🔹 Case Studies from Jerome Namaseb, CEO of Daures Green Hydrogen Village, and Johannes Michels from HyIron, providing real-world examples of successful business ventures in Namibia. A big thank you to our moderators, Alexa Gerrard and Wiebke Polomka, and to everyone who joined us to discuss the future of renewable energy in Southern Africa. Let’s continue the conversation on building a greener, more connected future! 🌱💼 #Namibia #RenewableEnergy #GreenHydrogen #DACHWebinar #BusinessOpportunities #Sustainability #EnergyTransition Stéphanie Labité Simone Malz Coetzer Marino Cuenat Mirko Manzoni Mehmet Yildirimli Bastien Bovy Luca Degiovannini Martin Meischl Nicklas Müller

The Ambassador of Switzerland to the Republic of South Africa, H.E Mr. Mirko Manzoni presented his credentials to the President of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun on Monday the 28 October 2024, at the State House, in Réduit. Marino Cuenat Daniel Lauchenauer Stéphanie Labité Markus Lecki Shireen Mukadam Seabelo Nyawo Yayeri Kisaame Kgomotso Austin Mirko Manzoni Gerhard Pienaar Gisele Audrey Kendeck Simone Malz Coetzer Rolf Frei

We’re excited for today’s DACH-Webinar, "Exploring Southern Africa – Doing Business in #Namibia’s #Energy and #Hydrogen Market," starting in just 30 minutes, from 09:00 to 10:30 (UTC+1, Swiss Winter Time). There’s still time to join! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dr-MST32.

We look forward to today's DACH-Webinar"Exploring Southern Africa – Doing business in Namibia’s energy and hydrogen market" at 09:00-10:30 (UTC+1 Swiss Winter time). If you would like to join you can still register here: https://lnkd.in/dr-MST32

Register now for the DACH-Webinar"Exploring Southern Africa – Doing business in Namibia’s energy and hydrogen market" on Oct 29, 2024 10:00-11:30. Co-organized by the Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SAGCC), Afrika-Verein, Advantage Austria, and the Swiss Business Hub Southern Africa, the event provides a platform for in-depth discussions on how businesses can engage and invest in these high-potential industries. You can register here: https://lnkd.in/dr-MST32 #Namibia #energy #greenhydrogen #cleantech #renewableenergy Switzerland Global Enterprise Stéphanie Labité Simone Malz Coetzer Nicklas Müller Luca Degiovannini Mehmet Yildirimli Bastien Bovy Jan Hiersemenzel

Last preparations are underway for the Swiss Pavilion at Africa Health Exhibition 2024. 🔬🩺💉🧪 We are excited to represent the innovative Swiss MedTech industry at Africa‘s biggest healthcare exhibition during the coming days in Cape Town together with UpLeap (by breathe medical) , IMT Analytics , United Medical Partners AG and RegenLab GmbH. Stéphanie Labité Nicklas Müller Simone Malz Coetzer Mehmet Yildirimli Corinne Wyler Bettina Thomas-Trümpy Bastien Bovy Luca Degiovannini Swiss Medtech Switzerland Global Enterprise Embassy of Switzerland in South Africa

The Fraser Institute’s 2024 Economic Freedom Report (data from 2022) highlights a global decline in economic freedom. This report ranks countries by their level of economic freedom using key indicators such as openness to trade, tax and regulatory burdens, government spending, and monetary stability. Of course, many significant developments have occurred since 2022, which will affect future economic freedom rankings and reflect evolving global economic dynamics. Notable Rankings with a focus on Southern and Eastern Africa, BRICS, and Switzerland: 📊 1st Quartile #3 Switzerland #17 Mauritius 📊 2nd Quartile #62 Seychelles #74 Kenya #76 Uganda #80 Botswana #81 South Africa 📊 3rd Quartile #84 India #85 Brazil #92 Rwanda #95 Tanzania #99 Namibia #103 Zambia #104 China #119 Russia 📊 4th Quartile #125 Mozambique #140 Malawi #149 Burundi #152 DRC #155 Angola #164 Zimbabwe https://lnkd.in/drAVFsFV

Yesterday's launch of the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) at Eskom’s Megawatt Park head office marked a key step in unbundling NTCSA as a subsidiary of Eskom. The Department of Electricity and Energy is drafting regulations to guide private sector investment in transmission lines, with a pilot round expected early next year, addressing key questions about the R1.5 trillion transmission development required by 2032 and the procurement programme's structure. #southafrica #energy #transmission #infrastructure #renewableenergy #ipt https://lnkd.in/dcbP2YMT Stéphanie Labité Simone Malz Coetzer Nicklas Müller Luca Degiovannini Mehmet Yildirimli Bastien Bovy Patrick Walser