The chenin was sourced from vineyards approximately 40-years-old in the Durbanville and Swartland regions. White blossom and stone fruit aromatics come to the fore. Tangerine, pear and white peach evolve on the textured palate, with a racy acidity and a mineral finish.

Imported by Mottox

Pinotage

Pinotage is South Africa’s very own cultivar. It was first planted in 1925 by Professor Perold, who crossed pinot noir and cinsault to create the new variety. It’s also a grape that can be vinified in a diverse number of styles. Classic pinotage offers flavours of black cherry, plum and blackcurrant on a medium to full-bodied palate, complemented by oaking. While the ‘new wave’ style of pinotage draws on the grape’s pinot noir heritage. These wines are medium to light-bodied and offer a floral wines with plenty of red fruits and a distinct minerality. The new wave producers also shy away from using new oak.

David and Nadia Pinotage

This falls firmly in the new wave pinotage category. Pinotage from dryland farmed bush vines planted in 1991 and 1998 in the Swartland. Fresh, floral red-fruited aromatics translate to a light-bodied palate with a core of bright fruit, soft tannins, some spice and a chalky minerality.

Imported by Masuda

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During their stay, guests have the opportunity to experience this unique ethos by connecting with unspoiled nature and wildlife, seeing conservation initiatives at work, or enjoying cultural encounters with partner communities.

Out in the wild, “off the vehicle” experiences are tailored to ensure the most intimate back-to-nature experiences possible, evoking explorations of a bygone era. These include such things as guided walking safaris, hot-air balloon trips or unforgettable sleep outs under the stars.

www.wilderness-safaris.com

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The group has over 53,000 employees across approximately 1,200 branches and serves customers with over 9,000 ATMs on the African continent.

Standard Bank’s complete range of services includes personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking and wealth management.

In 2018 headline earnings were 27.9 billion South African rand (about $2.1 billion) and total assets amounted to 2.1 trillion rand (about $148 billion). Standard Bank’s market capitalization on Dec. 31 was 289 billion rand ($20 billion).

With widely held shares, just over 50 percent of the group’s shares are owned by international investors. The largest shareholder (with a 20.1 percent shareholding) is the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China — the world’s largest bank.

www.standardbank.com
www.icbc.com.cn
www.jse.co.za
www.nsx.com.na

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PILOT offers a wide range of innovative products to suit all writing requirements. Products include the limited-edition Namiki fountain pen, PILOT’s erasable FRIXION, gel-ink pens and traditional ballpoint pens.

“Despite operating in a relatively flat market over the last five years, our business in South Africa has grown from strength to strength,” said Steven Groenewold, managing director of PPSA. “We have grown the business based on the awareness of the PILOT brand, our product range and our successful marketing strategy.”

In the last seven years, PPSA has achieved record growth in terms of value and the business has doubled in size.

“We constantly re-invest back into the business and we have a well-trained, quality- driven team of people,” said Groenewold. “In terms of delivering high-quality customer service, Japanese companies are head and shoulders above the rest and this same customer-focused approach has enabled us to achieve great things in South Africa and other African markets.”

In 2008, PPSA launched a livelihood program in several South African townships. The company provided residents with the opportunity to sell PILOT pens and the initiative created commercial opportunities while supporting education and the arts.

“The program has really gained traction in the last three years and reflects our commitment to provide high-quality PILOT products to all strata of the population,” said Masahiro Horiuchi, director of PPSA.

“As African economies continue to develop, purchasing power will increase,” said Groenewold. “We want PILOT to be the first brand that comes to mind when customers upgrade from an affordable pen to a more premium-quality pen — one that they will enjoy using and treasure for years to come.”

www.pilotpensa.co.za

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The imaging company’s first innovation center on the African continent is designed as a one-stop-shop for Fujifilm’s solutions and will also enhance the company’s existing product offerings.

South Africa is home to one of Fujifilm Holdings’ principal regional offices. Sixty percent of Fujifilm South Africa’s business focuses on medical and graphics products, with consumer products accounting for the other 40 percent.

Last year, the company grew its business by a staggering 20 percent — partly due to health care demand growth in neighboring markets such as Zambia.

According to Takeo Hata, Fujifilm South Africa’s managing director, “Fujifilm Innovation Centre Africa encompasses the company’s ‘Never Stop’ tag-line and global ‘Create Change’ slogan.”

“We have incorporated ‘Create Culture’ into our local slogan as our desire is to shape synergies between our products and solutions and the cultural diversity found across the African continent,” Hata said.

“Through our printing solutions, we are creating new opportunities and encouraging our customers to be inspired by our product innovations and new photograph printing techniques. Fujifilm South Africa’s success is founded on high-quality products, customer support and educational initiatives.”

The company is committed to enhancing peoples’ quality of life in South Africa and across the African continent by delivering medical solutions.

Fujifilm Holdings developed Fuji Computed Radiography (FCR), the first digital radiography system in the world that was released in 1983. Fujifilm has been expanding its success in the diagnostic field, including Xray systems, mammography systems, CT scans, endoscopy solutions and ultrasounds in areas associated with medical information technology solutions.

The company is a pioneer in diagnostic imaging and information systems for health care facilities. Newly launched artificial intelligence solutions will also bring innovation to the medical sector, especially in Africa.

Fujifilm South Africa has been educating people about the importance of early detection to minimize the risk of disease while working together with nongovernmental organizations such as Pink Drive, an educational and fundraising NGO focused on breast cancer awareness and treatment. The program is supported by the Japanese government and Fujifilm South Africa is actively involved.

Fujifilm South Africa will continue to support health initiatives across the African continent while collaborating with the Japanese government and life-saving NGO programs.

www.fujifilm.eu/za

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“I have had the pleasure of working in South Africa for six years so far and I am very pleased with our efforts and the progress we have made. Our growth during this period has been phenomenal; we have doubled our market share and Suzuki has become the fastest growing automotive brand in the country.”

Brand recognition and customer service have been the pillars of the company’s achievements. In back-toback years (2017 and 2018), Suzuki was designated South Africa’s Automotive Brand of the Year by market specialist Lightstone Auto — making Suzuki the first repeat winner.

“The Brand of the Year Award is chosen purely on questionnaire feedback from 7,500 verified owners and fellow South Africans, which is a sure sign that our hard work done on our service levels, vehicle line-up and pricing is welcomed by the market,” Sato said following the award ceremony.

On Aug. 1, Suzuki Auto South Africa launched the Vitara Turbo and the new Swift Sport in South Africa. The new Swift features a 1.4 liter “Boosterjet-engine” with 103 kW and 230 Nm added to the front wheels via a six-speed manual transmission for improved performance.

“We want to attract new customers to the Suzuki brand through our knowledgeable and passionate dealers,” said Sato.

“We have instilled a Japanese culture in South Africa and our dealers are committed to supporting our customers even after a sale is made. In addition to entering a new segment early next year, we will continue to provide affordable and safe transportation solutions to our customers across South Africa and drive our business forward.”

www.suzukiauto.co.za

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“PGMs are ‘green’ metals that are playing an increasingly important role in innovative environmental technologies,” Dunne said. “While in its infancy, this technology is expected to be more widely used in the future in FCEVs and hydrogen- fueled cars. Platinum is an essential metal for the future.”

An independent, mid-tier and integrated PGM producer, Northam Platinum has two primary operating assets; the Zondereinde and Booysendal mines in the South African Bushveld Complex.

“We have enjoyed a partnership with Mitsubishi Corporation RtM Japan, including Mitsubishi Corporation period, for over 20 years and they are one of our largest and most important customers and partners. It is a long-standing partnership rooted in trust,” Dunne said.

“A substantial portion of our production is purchased by Mitsubishi Corporation RtM Japan and we recently signed a long-term partnership agreement. Hydrogen is an elegant solution, which has the potential to help Japan meet its energy requirements. PGMs are important in the country’s energy drive and with our high-quality, reliable PGM sources we will play our part. We look forward to developing our assets, driving business growth and strengthening our partnerships in Japan.”

www.northam.co.za

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He said AfCFTA agreements will “lay the basis for increased intra-African trade and can cement the continent’s position as the next growth frontier.”

As the theme of this year’s conference aptly puts it, TICAD 7 will help the continent solidify this status by advancing Africa’s development through people, technology and innovation. With a shared passion for the future, TICAD 7 will help position South Africa and Africa at the forefront of the “Fourth Industrial Revolution.”

By promoting its investment proposition, location, infrastructure and logistics, South Africa has positioned itself as a destination of choice. As the most industrialized country on the African continent, South Africa continues to make massive investments in infrastructure development, with many international companies utilizing the country as a strategic base for their operations on the African continent. South Africa looks forward to continuing on this positive path together with its Japanese partners.

www.brandsouthafrica.com

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“Mitsubishi Corporation was initially involved in trading goods such as automobiles. Later, investment opportunities in the resources sector led to projects in Angola, Mozambique and Gabon. In the 1980s to 2000s, our focus was on infrastructure projects, including airport developments. We helped facilitate official development assistance from Japan that contributed to the economic development of Africa and most importantly, the welfare of the population. With technology and high mobile telephone penetration in recent years, business is changing again, and we are in a strong position to grow our business in line with these developments.”

While 50 percent of Africa’s population does not have electricity at home, mobile telephones have become an economic driver for Africa’s economy.

“Mobile phones are a game-changer in Africa,” said Doida. “Mobile phones are increasingly used for mobile-money transactions and we are looking to make investments in digitalization initiatives and supporting businesses.”

The future of Africa is in the hands of the youth. In Nigeria for example, the average age of the population is 17 years old and the continent’s current population of 1.2 billion is expected to double by 2050. While Africa’s lack of infrastructure has held the continent back in terms of attracting investment, economies are rapidly developing solutions.

“Today, ‘off-grid’ power solutions are a reality and are being implemented with surprising speed,” said Doida. “Africa does not have ‘original’ infrastructure that needs upgrading and building electricity grids is not a priority as African economies can ‘springboard’ toward more efficient and cleaner technologies. Life is quickly improving for many people in Africa and we want to focus on moving forward with the people. Our investments in solar power and alternative energy solutions will benefit the population, businesses and the continent as a whole.”

By realizing the potential of Mitsubishi’s global network and cross-sector expertise, Doida is optimistic about the future of the corporation in South Africa.

“The fifth and current President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa is leading South Africa into the future,” said Doida.

“As a company committed to South Africa as a regional hub for the continent, we can see synergies between Africa and our ‘Asian experience,’ including success stories such as in India, Myanmar and the rest of Southeast Asia. Africa is challenging, dynamic and diverse, and to succeed here, companies and investors need to better understand the continent. There is huge potential here and we will continue to look toward the future as we contribute to the development of the continent.”

www.mitsubishicorp.com

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