ARMSCOR

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited (ARMSCOR) is the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence (DOD), and other entities of State. Armscor was a Gold Sponsor of the 2023 SABO Conference held at the CSIR International Conference Centre.

Armscor's mandate is to provide the armed forces with state-of-the-art defence matériel, delivering innovative defence solutions efficiently and effectively. The organisation manages the strategic capabilities of the DOD, producing research and vanguard technological solutions required to provide safety and security for South Africa, its citizens and the continent. Key to Armscor's business is acquisition. Its key functions include requirements analysis, technology development, design and development of products and product systems, the industrialisation and manufacturing of mature products and product systems that fully meet user requirements. Armscor through its Research and Development is able to conduct defence research and scientific research, test and evaluation services, technology management, analysis and industrialisation and intellectual property management services. The organisation has capability to perform independent, centralised coordination and management role for technology acquisition and technology commercialisation.

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Cape Town & Western Cape Convention Bureau

The Cape Town and Western Cape Convention Bureau is a strategic business unit of Wesgro.

Cape Town International Convention Centre

The CTICC is Africa's leading convention centre located in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. The purpose built event complex consists of CTICC 1 and CTICC 2, which are connected by the Skybridge and boast a floor space of 140 855m2.

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CSIR

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, commonly known as the CSIR, is a world-class African research and development organisation established through an Act of Parliament in 1945. The CSIR undertakes directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans.

The CSIR's shareholder is the South African Parliament, held in proxy by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation.

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Rheinmetall Denel Munition

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd (RDM) is jointly owned by Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH (51 %) of Germany and Denel (Pty) Ltd. South Africa.

Rheinmetall Denel Munition (Pty) Ltd specialises in the development, design and manufacture of large- and medium-calibre ammunition families and is a world leader in the field of artillery, mortar and infantry systems as well as plant engineering.

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UNISA

Unisa has for 150 years set the tone on the continent and globally as one of the premier exponents of the tried-and-test comprehensive, open, distance and e-Learning model.

Our vision "towards the African university shaping futures in the service of humanity" drives us to find answers to Africa's educational and developmental problems. By forming partnerships in Africa and throughout the world, we are able to help the people of Africa achieve their dreams.

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WESGRO

As the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, Wesgro assists investors and businesses looking to branch out into the province.

Regardless of the sector your company operates in - be it wine, technology, agriculture or another sector - Cape Town and the Western Cape have all the elements necessary to make your investment a success.

We are a region of unlimited potential, and this translates into unlimited opportunity. We offer expertise and assistance to those looking to travel, invest, film or trade in Cape Town and the Western Cape.

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