British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa

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Sponsor Announcement: Profit Recovery Solutions We are pleased to announce Gold Chamber Member, Profit Recovery Solution...
17/08/2026

Sponsor Announcement: Profit Recovery Solutions

We are pleased to announce Gold Chamber Member, Profit Recovery Solutions, as a sponsor of the BCB Africa Womenโ€™s Month Champagne Breakfast and Panel, taking place this Friday, 21 August.

As a valued BCB Africa Gold Chamber member, Profit Recovery Solutions is supporting this important conversation under the theme: โ€œUnlocking Access, Accelerating Impact: Advancing Womenโ€™s Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadership.โ€
The event will bring together entrepreneurs, senior business leaders, investors, corporate decision-makers and representatives from international business networks to explore how we can move women-led businesses from opportunity to sustainable growth.

We are pleased to welcome H.E. Lisa Weedon, Acting British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, alongside senior representatives from participating Chambers and the wider business community.

Our headline speaker, Fifi Peters, award-winning financial journalist and broadcaster, will share her insights on the economic landscape and the role of women in shaping inclusive growth, followed by a panel discussion focused on practical solutions for women in business.

This is a conversation for everyone. While the event centres on advancing women in business, men are warmly invited to attend, connect and be part of the dialogue.

Event Details

*Date: Friday, 21 August 2026
*Time: 08:30โ€“12:00
*Venue: His Majestyโ€™s Trade Commissionerโ€™s Residence
*Dress code: Business Smart

Member Rate: R304.75 incl. VAT | Non-Member Rate: R517.50 incl. VAT

RSVP DEADLINE: TODAY, Monday, 17 August
๐Ÿ‘‰ Secure your place: https://bcbafrica.glueup.com/event/womens-month-event-women-business-and-access-to-finance-189954/ or email [email protected]

We extend our sincere thanks to Profit Recovery Solutions for supporting this event and helping us bring the business community together for a meaningful conversation around access, finance, leadership and growth.

We look forward to welcoming you this Friday, 21 August.

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง-๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก?Join us for our Womenโ€™s Month Champagne Br...
14/08/2026

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐š๐ค๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง-๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก?

Join us for our Womenโ€™s Month Champagne Breakfast on Friday, 21 August, bringing together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors and senior decision-makers for a focused conversation on access, finance, leadership and growth.

We are pleased to welcome H.E. Lisa Weedon, the newly appointed Acting British High Commissioner to the Republic of South Africa, alongside representatives from five participating business Chambers.

Our headline speaker, Fifi Peters, award-winning financial journalist and broadcaster, will share her insights on the economic landscape and the role of women in shaping inclusive growth.

Under the theme โ€œUnlocking Access, Accelerating Impact: Advancing Womenโ€™s Entrepreneurship, Business and Leadershipโ€, our panel will explore access to finance, investment readiness and practical pathways to sustainable growth.

Event Details
21 August 2026 | 08:30 to 12:00
His Majestyโ€™s Trade Commissionerโ€™s Residence, Hyde Park, Sandton
Business Smart

๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฐ.๐Ÿณ๐Ÿฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น. ๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ง | ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ป-๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿณ.๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—น. ๐—ฉ๐—”๐—ง

RSVP by Monday, 17 August:
Register here: [email protected]

Opening doors. Building connections. Advancing women in business.

Celebrating National Womenโ€™s Day | 9 August 2026The British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa honours the strength,...
09/08/2026

Celebrating National Womenโ€™s Day | 9 August 2026

The British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa honours the strength, resilience and achievements of women across South Africa.

National Womenโ€™s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the valuable contributions women make in business, communities and society.

We celebrate the women who continue to inspire progress and drive positive impact across all sectors.

Happy National Womenโ€™s Day.

Member Spotlight | Celebrating CIMA AfricaIn celebration of Womenโ€™s Month, the British Chamber of Business in Southern A...
07/08/2026

Member Spotlight | Celebrating CIMA Africa

In celebration of Womenโ€™s Month, the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa proudly congratulates CIMA Africa on conferring the prestigious Fellow Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA) designation on Shirley Machaba, former CEO of PwC Southern Africa.

This recognition by CIMA reflects Shirleyโ€™s exceptional leadership, commitment to ethical business practices, and significant contribution to strengthening the accounting and finance profession across Africa.

The FCMA designation represents the highest membership grade awarded by CIMA and celebrates professionals who demonstrate outstanding strategic, technical and leadership expertise. Shirleyโ€™s achievement is a powerful example of the impact of strong leadership, professional excellence and diverse perspectives in shaping the future of business and the finance profession.

With PwCโ€™s heritage as a globally recognised professional services network founded in the UK, this achievement also reflects the strength of international professional connections that continue to support excellence across the African business landscape.

We are proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and extend our sincere congratulations to Shirley Machaba and CIMA Africa on this well-deserved honour.

Join Us: Women's Month Champagne Breakfast & Panel Discussion Women, Business & Access to Finance: From Funding Barriers...
07/08/2026

Join Us: Women's Month Champagne Breakfast & Panel Discussion

Women, Business & Access to Finance: From Funding Barriers to Bankability

The British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa, together with the Austrian Business Chamber In South Africa, Australian Business Chamber of Commerce (Southern Africa), Southern Africa-Canada Chamber of Commerce (SACANCham) and SwissCham Southern Africa - South Africa Chapter invites you to a powerful Women's Month conversation focused on advancing women in business.

Join leading business voices, entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts as we explore practical solutions to help women-led businesses access finance, strengthen their foundations and unlock new opportunities for growth.

Featuring Keynote Speaker: Fifi Peters, Financial Journalist & Broadcaster

The discussion will explore:

โ–ช Access to finance and investment opportunities
โ–ช Building bankable and sustainable businesses
โ–ช Expanding market and procurement opportunities
โ–ช Strengthening womenโ€™s leadership and entrepreneurship
โ–ช Creating stronger business networks and partnerships

๐Ÿ“… Friday, 21 August 2026
๐Ÿ•— 08:30 โ€“ 12:00
๐Ÿ“ His Majesty's Trade Commissioner's Residence, Hyde Park, Sandton

Tickets:
BCBSA Members: R304.75 (incl. VAT)
Non-Members: R517.50 (incl. VAT)

โ˜• Champagne breakfast, tea, coffee and brunch will be served.

Seats are limited, secure your place today. RSVP by Monday, 17 August 2026 via https://bcbafrica.glueup.com/event/189954/register/

Register now for the 6th Annual European Chambers Golf Day!The British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa is pleased...
06/08/2026

Register now for the 6th Annual European Chambers Golf Day!

The British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa is pleased to support the European Chambers Annual Golf Day, a fantastic opportunity to connect with professionals from across the European business community in South Africa.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or simply looking to build meaningful business relationships in a relaxed setting, this event offers the perfect blend of networking, friendly competition and collaboration.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organisations looking to increase their brand visibility and engage directly with a high-quality business audience.

๐Ÿ“… Registrations close on 1 September 2026, so be sure to secure your place.

๐Ÿ”— Register here: https://bcbafrica.glueup.com/events/list/

We look forward to seeing many of our members on the course!

05/08/2026

We are proud to introduce the first-ever British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa Business Directory, a dedicated platform connecting you with our valued members, trusted businesses and the wider UKโ€“South Africa business community.

Designed to strengthen visibility, collaboration and commercial connections, the BCBSA Business Directory showcases the organisations driving trade, investment, innovation and growth across Southern Africa.

Whether you are looking for trusted business partners, exploring new opportunities, or seeking to connect with companies within the Chamber network, this directory provides a gateway to meaningful engagement.

๐Ÿ“– Discover our members. Connect with businesses. Build stronger partnerships.

Thank you to our members and partners whose continued support makes initiatives like this possible.

The BCB Africa Business Directory, bringing businesses closer together and creating opportunities for growth.

03/08/2026

Following the conclusion of His Excellency Antony Phillipson's tenure as British High Commissioner to South Africa, the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa is proud to share this exclusive interview series, recorded during his final weeks in office.

Looking ahead to 2035, what would a truly successful UKโ€“South Africa partnership look like? In this episode, His Excellency shares his vision for the future of the bilateral relationship, reflecting on the foundations that will strengthen trade, investment, innovation, and collaboration between our two nations for years to come.

Across the series, he also reflects on his time in South Africa, the enduring strength of the UKโ€“South Africa relationship, the UK's Industrial Strategy, and the important role of business in advancing shared prosperity.

We invite you to watch the interview series and hear His Excellency's insights on the future of UKโ€“South Africa collaboration. Members can also read the full interview in the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa's newly launched Business Directory.

On behalf of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa and our Chamber network, we extend our sincere thanks to His Excellency Antony Phillipson for his leadership, partnership, and steadfast support of the UKโ€“South Africa business relationship. We wish him every success in his future endeavours.

31/07/2026

During the final weeks of His Excellency Antony Phillipson's tenure as British High Commissioner to South Africa, the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa had the privilege of sitting down with him for an exclusive interview series.

In this series, His Excellency reflects on his time in South Africa, the enduring strength of the UK-South Africa relationship, the UK's Industrial Strategy, and the important role of business in advancing shared prosperity.

We invite you to watch the interview series, where he shares valuable insights on trade, investment and the future of UK-South Africa collaboration.

Members may also read the full interview in the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa's newly launched Business Directory.

On behalf of the British Chamber of Business in Southern Africa and our Chamber network, we extend our sincere thanks to His Excellency Antony Phillipson for his leadership, partnership and steadfast support of the UK-South Africa business relationship.

Celebrating Our Chamber President, Mrs Tshepo Ncube, at the 2026 Chamber Awards!We are delighted to share some exciting ...
29/07/2026

Celebrating Our Chamber President, Mrs Tshepo Ncube, at the 2026 Chamber Awards!

We are delighted to share some exciting news with our network.

Our Chamber President, Mrs Tshepo Ncube, has been officially nominated for the prestigious Presidentโ€™s Award at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Chamber Awards 2026!

The Chamber Awards are a highlight of the business calendar, recognising exceptional individuals and organisations that drive economic growth, strengthen communities, and make a lasting impact across the Chamber network.

This peer-voted award celebrates leaders who demonstrate outstanding commitment, champion progress, and inspire positive change.

Under Mrs Ncubeโ€™s leadership, our Chamber has continued to grow and make a meaningful impact by strengthening advocacy, building strategic partnerships, championing inclusion, embracing innovation, and creating new opportunities for businesses across our network. Her commitment to collaboration, progress, and empowering others continues to inspire our business community.

This nomination is a wonderful recognition of Mrs Ncubeโ€™s unwavering commitment to supporting businesses, strengthening connections, and advancing our shared mission.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement and wish Mrs Ncube every success as she represents our Chamber at the 2026 Chamber Awards.

Congratulations, Mrs Ncube, on this well-deserved recognition!


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Block C, Henley Business School, 1 Witkoppen Road, Paulshof
Sandton
2191

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Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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