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North West farmer becomes a thriving beekeeper

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Collected on 9 August 2026

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This is a news feature article highlighting the success of Mems Ramaila, a North West farmer who transformed her interest in beekeeping into a thriving agribusiness called Bee African. Her journey began with a conversation with a German tourist in 2019, leading to international training and collaboration through the Partnering in Business with Germany Programme. The programme, supported by the dtic, German ministries, and GIZ, helps emerging South African exporters access global markets.

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Partnering in Business with Germany Programme

Emerging South African exporters can participate in a programme that offers international market access, training, and networking opportunities with German businesses. The programme is run by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic), the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, and GIZ.

Who it is for: emerging South African exporters
How to act on it: Apply through the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) or GIZ for participation in the programme

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The programme is designed to strengthen trade and investment ties between South Africa and Germany by equipping emerging South African exporters with the knowledge and networks needed to access international markets.

Facts

Places

North West

Reference

GOVNEWS-83451

Key Takeaways

GOVNEWS-83451
2019
2025
February 2026
Vilakazi Street, Soweto
Brits, North West
Germany
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic)
GIZ
Kriel Honig
Bee African
Mems Ramaila
Arie Krieke
Utha Bonowsky
Mems Ramaila
Bee African
Arie Krieke
Utha Bonowsky
Kriel Honig
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)
German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action
German Corporation for International Cooperation (GIZ)

Dates

Opening Date

8 August 2026