Bernhard Rohkemper
Head of Competence Centre Sourcing Competence Centre Sourcing
brohkemper@germanchamber.co.za
One of the competence centre’s initial tasks will be to identify products and services from South African companies in line with the supply chain of German and European companies.
By focusing on the region of southern Africa the main tasks of the Competence Centre Sourcing include:
- Analysis and provision of market information
- Network and cooperation platform
- Support in finding European business partners and associations
- Consulting services on market entry, trade fairs, supply chains, financing and promotion opportunities,
- Organisation of events in the fields of sourcing, export marketing, trade fair workshops, export competitiveness workshops
Business Scouts for Development work as development policy experts in around 40 countries across the globe. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), they advise German, European and local companies on development policy matters and promote responsible business engagement through cooperation projects. The Business Scouts for Development work closely with partners from business associations and institutions and from TVET organisations both in Germany and in each country.Business Scouts for Development work as development policy experts in around 40 countries across the globe. On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ), they advise German, European and local companies on development policy matters and promote responsible business engagement through cooperation projects. The Business Scouts for Development work closely with partners from business associations and institutions and from TVET organisations both in Germany and in each country.
Webinars und Workshops
Sourcing from SADC Webinar Series
About Sourcing from SADC:
Southern Africa’s products and services sectors are developing steadily, with an increasing range of export-ready products and services entering global supply chains. To support German companies in identifying reliable sourcing options in the region, AHK Southern Africa together with Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) is launching a monthly webinar series providing a concise overview of current market developments.
Each one-hour session highlights a high-potential sourcing sector in one or two Southern African markets and offers a clear picture of trade dynamics, sector opportunities, and the practical experiences of local companies. Participants gain a structured orientation on where sourcing potential is emerging and what to expect when engaging with suppliers on the ground.
The series aims to give German procurement and business development professionals a straightforward entry point into the region’s sourcing landscape and facilitate initial contacts with suitable partners.
Fresh produce and food sourcing opportunities in Zambia and Zimbabwe
On 11 February, the Southern African-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry successfully launched its new SOURCING FROM SADC webinar series with a focused, insight-rich session on fresh produce and food sourcing opportunities in Zambia and Zimbabwe. The programme opened with concise country briefs by Jenny Marie Tala (Germany Trade & Invest), followed by insights from Zambia: Muntanga Lindunda (Zambia Association of Manufacturers) highlighted manufacturing sector dynamics, and Ethel Mwambazi of 260 Brands shared practical perspectives from the food processing industry. The spotlight then shifted to Zimbabwe, where Mandla Mataure and Michael Jenrich (Horticultural Development Council) unpacked recent developments in horticulture, complemented by company-level insights from Liam Philp of Montgomery Processors in Harare. The inaugural session set a strong foundation for practical, market-oriented exchange between Southern Africa and Germany.