Ecco Chamber
Fortnightly Italian news made in South Africa
I edition August 2025
Calling All Vendors:
Be Part of Italy in Town
Zimbali Lakes
Business Presentation
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ItalCham is pleased to share an exclusive invitation to the Zimbali Lakes Business Presentation, hosted in collaboration with Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) and Forvis Mazars on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 at Forvis Mazars, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg.
This high-value networking and presentation evening will spotlight Zimbali Lakes as a premier local and international investment destination, positioning the development alongside KwaZulu-Natal’s most significant catalytic property projects.
The session will feature:
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The Zimbali Lakes masterplan and upcoming top-structure developments
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Pre-launch of the Tatali Society Club Investment Opportunity and Supercar Vault
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Introduction of the newest luxury residences in the Zimbali Lakes portfolio
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Special guest opportunity to play the Ernie Els Signature Golf Course
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A groundbreaking tokenisation initiative with SchindlersX.io, enabling cryptocurrency-to-property ownership
Date: Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Venue: Forvis Mazars, 54 Glenhove Road, Melrose Estate, Johannesburg
RSVP: Christina Wiese at marketingmanager@zimbali.co.za by Friday, 15 August 2025
With a curated guest list including C-Suite and M-Suite executives, diplomatic representatives, chamber members, and investors, this event is a powerful platform for forging strategic connections, unlocking investment opportunities, and contributing to KwaZulu-Natal’s economic growth vision.
Spaces are limited ,ensure your place at this exclusive gathering of business and investment leaders.
Driving Business Forward:
The 4th European Chambers
Golf Day Tees Off in Cape Town
ItalCham is delighted to join its European counterparts for the 4th Annual European Chambers Golf Day, taking place on Friday, 7 November 2025 at the scenic Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town.
This exclusive event brings together members of the European business community for a day of strategic networking and friendly competition.
Set against the backdrop of Table Mountain and the Atlantic Seaboard, the Golf Day offers more than just a game — it is a curated platform for fostering transnational business relationships, engaging with industry leaders, and championing the collective strength of Europe’s economic presence in the region.
Hosted in partnership with the Belgian, British, Spanish, and Portuguese Chambers, this is more than just a game of golf — it’s an opportunity to drive business forward and strengthen European ties in South Africa.
Mark your calendar and get ready to swing into new business opportunities.
View our sponsorship packages for the golf day
If you would like to participate or to become a sponsor contact Anna-Maria:
Italy in Town 2025
Save the Date!
22-23 November
🍝 Be Part of Cape Town’s Biggest Italian Celebration! 🇮🇹
Italy in Town is back on 22–23 November 2025 at the Cape Quarter — and we’re expecting over 10,000 visitors in just two days!
This is your chance to showcase your products, connect with thousands of potential customers, and be part of a vibrant Italian experience filled with food, wine, music, and culture.
Spaces are limited — secure your stand today!
📧 Fill out the application form below and send it to enquiries@italcham.co.za to register.
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Recap Employment Equity Legislation& What This Means for Your Business
The Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries recently hosted a highly informative policy briefing on the Employment Equity Amendment Act and the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.
The session brought together business leaders, HR professionals, compliance officers, and transformation managers from designated employers to gain clarity on:
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Key legislative changes and their practical implications
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Updated compliance obligations under the new framework
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Actionable strategies for integrating amendments into workplace policies
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The potential impact of the Democratic Alliance’s legal challenge to Section 15A of the Amendment Act
Key Takeaways:
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Non-compliance fines of R1.5 million OR 2–10% of turnover (whichever is higher)
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No government contracts without a compliance certificate
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Your B-BBEE rating is now linked to your employment equity status
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Don’t delay – your 5-year Employment Equity Plan must be ready by 1 September
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Expert speakers provided valuable insights into navigating the evolving employment equity landscape, equipping attendees with both the knowledge and tools to meet upcoming compliance requirements.
The Chamber extends its appreciation to all participants for their active engagement, and to our speakers for delivering a thought-provoking and solution-oriented discussion.
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WHAT IS WRONG WITH SOUTH AFRICA’S POLITICAL ECONOMY:
HOW TO FIX IT
ItalCham is pleased to present an engaging discussion with esteemed political economist Moeletsi Mbeki on Thursday, 28 August 2025, addressing South Africa’s most urgent political challenges and the path toward meaningful reform.
This timely session will unpack the structural barriers to national growth and examine what is required to build a more stable, inclusive, and prosperous political economy. The event is ideal for business leaders, investors, policy experts, and professionals with a vested interest in South Africa’s future trajectory.
Hosted in partnership with the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, as well as the Belgian, Spanish, Portuguese Chambers of Commerce, and the Nordic South African Business Association, this is a valuable platform for thoughtful dialogue and strategic engagement.
Date: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Time: 08:30 – 11:00
Venue: 7th Floor, JCC House, 27 Owl Street, Corner Empire Road, Milpark
Cost: Chamber Members – R295 | Non-Members – R395
RSVP: italcham@italcham.co.za
Parking Info:
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Free enclosed parking available at 27 Owl Street (adjoining JCC House)
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Additional undercover parking at Milpark Garden Court (not included in cost)
Seats are limited join us for this timely and thought-provoking event.
Welcoming Our New Member
Kili Partners
Kili Partners is a market entry, business development, and advisory firm that supports clients in accessing growth opportunities and expanding into markets across the African continent. With extensive experience and strong relationships in both public and private sectors throughout Africa, we help our clients and partners navigate complex environments to unlock commercial success and sustainable impact.
We work with both multinationals and SMEs across a range of sectors, including consumer goods, industrials, energy, infrastructure, agribusiness, healthcare, ICT, construction, and manufacturing. Our services are tailored to meet diverse needs and include market entry and business development, trade and tender support, and general business services across Africa.
Our leadership team brings decades of combined experience across Africa and internationally. While our headquarters are in Cape Town, we maintain a presence in several African countries and collaborate with a broad network of sectoral experts across the continent.
We also operate a European hub in Italy. Through this office, Kili Partners connects Italian—and broader European—businesses and investors with high-potential opportunities in Africa, facilitating cross-continental trade, partnerships, and market expansion.
Contact details :
Natalia Sánchez Herrera
+27 (73) 910-6378
Welcoming Our New Member
InfoCamere
InfoCamere, the digital innovation company of the Italian Chambers of Commerce, is one of Europe’s leading operators in the management of the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) – the global standard required to identify legal entities operating in financial markets.
Since 2017, InfoCamere has been accredited by the Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) as an official Local Operating Unit (LOU), and currently manages over 180,000 LEIs, ranking among the top six issuers worldwide. In both 2023 and 2024, InfoCamere was awarded “Best-Performing LEI Issuer in the Large-Cap Category” by GLEIF, recognizing its consistent service quality and operational excellence.
Through its multilingual platform ID LEI (https://id-lei.com/.), InfoCamere provides a fast, secure and user-friendly service for the issuance, renewal, and transfer of LEI codes. The service is now available not only in Italy, but also in the United Kingdom, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Belgium, Ireland, Malta, India, Australia, and, as of this year, South Africa, where local businesses can apply directly in English and receive tailored support.
The entire process takes only a few minutes and is completed fully online, with multichannel support provided by a professional, multilingual team. LEI codes issued by other providers can be transferred free of charge, and custom plans are available for organizations managing large LEI portfolios.
With ID LEI, InfoCamere brings its trusted experience to South African businesses, helping them access international financial markets in a transparent, compliant, and efficient way.
For more information or to request an LEI code:
Email: info@id-lei.com
Website: https://id-lei.com/.
ECOMONDO 2025
Hosted Buyers Programme
Join the Italian-South African Chamber’s hosted delegation to ECOMONDO 2025, Europe’s benchmark event for the green, blue and circular economy, organized by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group. Following the success of our 2023 and 2024 missions, we are now recruiting 8 South African companies to visit this premier international exhibition.
Here's what ECOMONDO 2024 looked like:
*1,620 exhibitors
*International operators from more than 120 countries
*650 hosted buyers from 65 countries
*Over 200 conferences and workshops
Why Join?
ECOMONDO 2025 will showcase a renewed and expanded format with 7 thematic areas and 6 exhibition districts, covering the full spectrum of environmental technologies and green innovation:
Circular and Regenerative Bio-Economy
Environmental Monitoring & Earth Observation
SAL.VE - Cleaning and Waste Disposal Vehicles Expo
ECOMONDO is the leading platform to meet key players in the green and circular economy and discover the latest sustainable technologies and solutions. The 2025 edition will focus on today’s most urgent environmental challenges, bringing together innovation, business opportunities, and expert insights through a rich exhibition and a high-level conference programme.
Buyers Programme - What’s Included:
Selected companies will receive the following benefits:
• 3-night hotel accommodation (B&B treatment, 4-start hotel) for 1 buyer per company
• Cash reimbursement of maximum € 300,00 as partial coverage of the flight ticket for 1 buyer per company
• Transfers Bologna Airport – Hotel / Hotel – Bologna Airport
• Daily transfer from the hotel to the expo venue, and back
• Free entrance ticket
• Lunch at the exhibition centre
Buyers will have to undertake:
• To schedule at least 10 B2B meetings with Ecomondo exhibitors using the online “My Agenda by IEG” platform. These 30-minute meetings will take place on November 6. If the quota is not met in advance, additional appointments must be arranged directly at the expo;
• To submit the appointment diary, duly completed and signed by all exhibitors met;
• To complete an online satisfaction survey at the end of the meetings;
• To return to the exhibition on November 7 to explore additional companies of interest.
Apply by 31 August 2025
Limited spots available – applications will close as soon as the delegation reaches full capacity.
Eligibility Criteria
- The company representative who will attend Ecomondo must be a decision maker.
- All companies with a turnover of at least ZAR 20.000.000 or with concrete projects in progress or in the start-up phase can apply. The project must be well explained in the dedicated section of the application form.
For more information:
📧 italy@italcham.co.za
📞 Cell: +27 66 598 9396 | WhatsApp: +39 345 421 4440
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Italian-Speaking Customer Service Advisor- Remote, CPT
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Alla prossima!