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India–Mpumalanga: Building on Trade, Opening New Frontiers - A high-level diplomatic and business visit to Mpumalanga by India’s Consul General highlights opportunities to expand bilateral ties across mining, forestry, renewable energy,... mg.co.za/thought-leader/the-… @MpumalangaGov @MEAIndia @PMOIndia @hci_pretoria @DrSJaishankar @IndianDiplomacy @indiandiplomats

Indian IT Companies participate in Gauteng’s Festival of Opportunities. 1. As part of Consulate’s ongoing partnership with Gauteng Province, The Consulate General of India in Johannesburg in partnership India Business Forum, South Africa had facilitated the participation of Indian ICT Companies in Gauteng Festival of Opportunities. 2. Two Indian companies JNS Cloud Solutions and Indsafri, participated in the Vul’Amathuba Festival of Opportunities, held on 29 September 2026 at Constitution Hill, Johannesburg. Their participation provided an opportunity for South African learners, job seekers and aspiring professionals to engage with Indian businesses operating in the technology and digital economy. 3. JNS Cloud Solutions showcased its work in cloud technology, artificial intelligence, digital transformation and skills development. The company engaged with learners and job seekers on opportunities in AI, Generative AI, Azure AI and Cloud, Data Analytics and Power BI, as well as career guidance. JNS recorded 38 skilling-related meetings and bookings during the festival, with follow-up consultations continuing after the event. The company also highlighted its commitment to youth development through its Work Integrated Learning programme, under which nine learners have been onboarded for practical workplace exposure, technical mentorship and workplace-readiness development. 4. Indsafri, a South Africa-headquartered technology and digital solutions company with operations across six countries, showcased its expertise in AI and data engineering, cloud and infrastructure, digital transformation, application development, consulting and technology talent at the Vulamathuba Festival. The company engaged with more than 50 visitors, including learners and job seekers, providing career guidance on technology pathways, in-demand digital skills and opportunities across AI, data, cloud, software development and digital transformation. The participation highlighted Indsafri’s commitment to skills development, digital innovation and supporting the growth of a future-ready workforce. 5. The participation of both companies reflects the positive contribution of Indian businesses to skills development, digital transformation, youth empowerment and employment pathways in South Africa. Their engagement at the festival provided a valuable platform to connect young people and job seekers with emerging opportunities in the technology sector and to strengthen India–South Africa business and skills-development ties. 6. The participation of Indian Companies in this event is a testimony to the continued engagement of Indian businesses in initiatives that contribute to South Africa’s development priorities and towards our strengthening our robust bilateral partnership. #SkillDevelopment

#DoingBusinesswithIndia CGI Johannesburg in partnership with the Provincial Government of Mpumalanga, India -Business Forum and Invest India organised a Business event, “Doing Business with India “ in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The event was attended by five MECs ( Members of Executive Council) from various Ministries/ Departments of the Provincial Government of Mpumalanga , Heads of Departments, Senior officials, Representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry representatives from both India and South Africa.The event focussed on sector specific discussions on key sectors identified for cooperation and provided an opportunity for Business networking for the participants representing diverse sectors. @DoC_GoI @PMOIndia @IndianDiplomacy @MEAIndia @IBF_SA @hci_pretoria @DDIndialive @PIB_India @MpumalangaGov #ViksitBharat #SewaPakhwada

🇮🇳🤝🇿🇦 Strengthening and advancing our partnership with the province of Mpumalanga, South Africa. As part of CGI Johannesburg’s outreach efforts to provinces in South Africa, Consul General Shri S. Koventhan, accompanied by Consul ( Commerce) Shri Harish Kumar and the Consulate’s Commerce team, held a substantive delegation-level meeting with Hon. Premier of Mpumalanga, Mr Mandla Ndlovu. The Premier was joined by the Members of Executive Councils ( Ministers ) responsible for Public Works and Economic Development, the Director-General, Chief of Staff and Heads of Departments. Building on the CGI Joburg’s mapping of Mpumalanga’s strengths and India’s capabilities, discussions explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in trade and investment in areas of energy, mining, tourism, skill development and information and communication technology—with a focus on translating complementarities into practical partnerships that support enterprise, employment and shared prosperity. #IndiaSouthAfrica #Mpumalanga #EconomicDiplomacy @Mandla_Ndl

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CGI Johannesburg hosted MEC H.E. Vuyiswa Ramokgopa & delegation for talks on strengthening the India–Gauteng economic partnership. Discussions focused on investment, B2B linkages, localisation & skills across finance, mining, auto, pharma, ICT & renewable energy.