The South African High Commission has announced plans to grant 10 years visa to Ghanaian businessmen and women for whatever business transactions they intend to carry out in that country.
This is part of the move to deepen trading and investment between the two nations.
The South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Ms. Lulama Xingwana, gave the assurance during a networking event organized by Ghana-South African Business Chamber in Accra last week.
Over the years, many Ghanaian businessmen and women have traveled to South Africa and before they finished their business engagement, they have to return home to reapply for a new visa which only lasts for three months.
The South African Commission believes that the long-term plan would be effective and would go a long way to enable Ghanaian business people to be effective in their investments and business activities in South Africa.
The chamber was set up to promote and enhance business interests of members in South Africa and Ghana, and to develop trade and investment between the two countries. It is also expected to provide members with vital information on what the business community should expect this year, policy initiatives by the current administration as well as planned and emerging opportunities.
Ashley Rix, President of the Chamber said: “As a non-for-profit organisation, our primary objective is to facilitate the building and nurturing of mutually beneficial relationships between Ghana and South African Businesses”.
He said the Chamber serves as a networking platform and provides a common forum to discuss and share best practice information and business intelligence.
“With members’ participation, the depth of knowledge is also leveraged while offering another communication channel to broadcast message and brand attributes,” Mr. Rix explained.
He said the chamber “has a strong relationship with South Africa Trade and Investment Associations and the South Africa High Commission for the benefit of our membership base.”
