Opportunity Issue 115

SACCI NEWSEmerging

SACCI NEWSEmerging Markets:Innovation and Scaling forExponential GrowthAn executive development initiative offers African leaders a chance to gain global insights and to adopttransformative tools for growth.SACCI is thrilled to announce the launch of our partnershipwith the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business(CKGSB) to deliver the Emerging Markets: Innovationand Scaling for Exponential Growth Program, anexclusive executive development initiative designed to empowerAfrican leaders with global insights and transformative toolsfor growth.On 17 October 2025, CKGSB, in partnership with SACCI, hostedan exclusive event to mark the official launch of thisgroundbreaking collaboration at the Premier Hotel in Sandton.The event brought together business leaders, policymakersand executives from across sectors to explore how innovation,digital transformation and strategic scaling can unlockexponential growth in emerging markets.Founded in 2002, CKGSB is China’s first private businessschool, with more than 23 500 alumni, including Jack Ma andthe founders of 151 unicorns such as Tencent, ByteDance, DiDiand Temu.Through this programme, entrepreneurs, executives anddecision-makers will gain the tools and connections to:• Learn from CKGSB’s world-class faculty and leading SouthAfrican professors.• Unlock China’s disruptive growth playbook and adapt it toAfrica’s rapidly growing markets.• Harness disruption models to drive profitability and resilience.• Build an AI-driven digital ecosystem to future-proof theirorganisations.• Forge cross-border networks with entrepreneurs, policymakersand corporate leaders from Africa, China and beyond.This programme is tailored for founders, CEOs, investors, SOEexecutives and corporate leaders who are ready to scale theirbusinesses and thrive amid global disruption.We were especially honoured to welcome Dr Xiang Bing,the Founding Dean of the Cheung Kong Graduate School ofBusiness, as the guest speaker. CKGSB is often referred to asthe “Chinese Harvard Business School”.A visionary academic and globally sought-after thoughtleader, Dr Bing has taught more than 25 000 Chinese executives,including some of the world’s most influential business figures– from Jack Ma (Alibaba) and Pony Ma (Tencent) to the foundersof TikTok, Temu and the Chairman of SINOPEC. He has addressedaudiences at prestigious international platforms such as theRome Round Table with Pope Francis, Morgan Stanley’s AsiaPacific Summit and the Harvard China Forum. He also serves onthe boards of several leading companies worldwide.This partnership and the successful event mark a majorstep forward in strengthening Africa-Asia collaboration andfostering a new generation of business leaders equipped todrive innovation, scalability and sustainable growth acrossemerging markets.Learn more and join the programme:https://english.ckgsb.edu.cn/program/emerging-markets-innovation-scaling-and-disruptions/Dr Xiang Bing gave thekeynote address.SACCI President AdvocateMtho Xulu welcomed thenew partnership.14 | www.opportunityonline.co.za

SACCI NEWSNorth WestChamber ofCommerceand IndustryTogether we can change our society.The North West Chamber of Commerce and Industryhas remained at the forefront of business activityand stayed relevant by offering a wide range ofservices, including information, workshops,networking, trade facilitation and advocacy on behalfof our partners and members. A true voice of the NorthWest business community, with members from financialinstitutions, academia and various professions. The chamberis where preparation meets with opportunities.The appointment of Mrs Xoli Moagi as the new ChiefExecutive Officer on 1 May 2025 has reaffirmed the missionof the chamber to protect and promote the collectiveinterests of the business community in the province basedon the principles of justice and fairness, a free-marketsystem and equal entrepreneurship opportunities. With hervast experience in the business sector and leadership roles,her appointment as the CEO was a wise decision.To re-align the chamber to the current economicchallenges and the needs of our members, NWCOCI helda successful turnaround strategic session conducted byProfessor Ronnie Lotriet of the North-West University BusinessSchool in June 2025.The strategic session addressed different businessscenarios and partnerships that will contribute meaningfullyto the success of the chamber and its members such as:• Local small business focus: The NWCOCI, together with localchambers, has embarked on a Ward-to-Ward programme,affording the chamber a chance to better understand thelocal business landscape and the specific challenges facedby the SMMEs at grassroot levels.• Shared resources: The chamber continues to provide aplatform for members to share knowledge and experiences,address common problems and work together on projectsthat benefit the community.• Bridging connections: The chamber has played a crucial roleas a connector between different local entities, includingbusinesses, governments and non-profits.Office bearersCEO: Ms Xoli MoagiChairman: Benedict ModiseVice Chairman: Farouk AyobTreasurer: Jacques AdlamAdditional members: ProfRonnie Lotriet, PreleniGovender, Gideon Ralepeli,Yonash Y Naidoo, JohanOosthuizen, Jeff Nong.• Intentional programmes for driving economic development:NWCOCI works tirelessly to attract new businesses,investment and tourism to the province, creating jobsand stimulating economic growth through strategicpartnerships with relevant stakeholders.• Building stronger businesses, stronger communities: Thechamber has conducted a skills audit of small businessesand the community as part of building a strong andcredible business community.Contact detailsAddress: 19 Siddle Street, Klerksdorp 2570 • Tel: +27 83 545 5639 • Email: ceo@nwcoci.org.za • Website: nwcoci.org.zawww.opportunityonline.co.za | 15