Confed Cup showcases Joburg's best
As the leading host city
of the one of the world’s premier football
events on African continent, the City
of Johannesburg is wasting no time in
showcasing itself as a vital platform
for business opportunities in the future.
The City of Joburg is
not only showcasing its event hosting
capabilities by holding the 2009 FIFA
Confederations Cup, and Lions Tour, but
is also seizing the opportunity to promote
the country and the continent of Africa
as a viable, prime tourism, lifestyle
and investment destination.
Johannesburg Tourism
Company and World Legacy Ltd. are hosting
a premier hospitality and investment lounge
at the Ballroom, Sandton Convention Centre,
and the city is, throughout the duration
of the FIFA tournament, hosting overseas
investors and business people in a bid
to discuss various investment opportunities
with South African companies and government
departments, showcasing the best of African
hospitality, fashion, lifestyle and investment.
The centre is open to
all business people who would like the
opportunity to network, socialise, enjoy
live entertainment and provides a great
alternative for those who cannot make
it to the stadium, as there are over 60
plasma screens and 2 large screens to
watch the matches.
Lindiwe Mahlangu, CEO
of the Joburg Tourism Company comments:
“For a developing economy like ours, it
is absolutely essential to take advantage
of every opportunity to advance the course
of South Africa to the global markets.
The Confederations Cup is bigger than
just the football. It is a glorious opportunity
to really showcase what the continent
can offer the world while the spotlight
is shining on us.”
L-R: Mike Lynch (Visa), Graham Cook (World
Travel Group)
Councillor Parks Tau, Margaret Canca -
Nelson Mandela Foundation 46664
Whilst Joburg highlights
its’ business, tourism and sport possibilities,
the “Arise Africa Fashion Week is on nightly
at the SCC. With the crème de la
crème of designers embracing the
spirit and flair through fashion and jewellery
spheres, designers from all over Africa
are on the catwalk. At a Gala event on
Friday at 6.00 p.m. the designs will be
showcased by contestants for Miss World
2009, who will be crowned in the city
of Joburg later this year. In fact these
ladies are from the 8 countries that are
currently participating in the Confederations
Cup.
Miss South Africa, Tatum Keshwar, and
Miss New Zealand,
Magdalena Schoeman, are here to show support
for the
Confederations Cup and promote Miss World
2009
to be held in JHB in December.
Concludes Mahlangu: I
trust that businesses will take advantage
of this opportunity to forge some great
networks, friendships and explore the
endless possibilities of the economic
platform in SA.
Miss World and Confederations Cup lovelies
visit the Lesedi Cultural village
Miss World and the Confederation
Cup lovelies visted the Lesedi Cultural
village, the Lion park and other Jhb landmarks,
courtesy of the Johannesburg Tourism Company,
enjoying the sights, sounds,animals and
curios - in true South African style.They
are here to suppport the Confederations
Cup and promote Miss World to be held
in the city in December in 2009.
Miss World, Ksenia Sukhinova -
Safari Swing fashion style |
Miss World, Ksenia Sukhovina -
U p close & personal with a
baby lion cub |
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Miss Brazil, Tamara Almeida -
W ho's the fairest?!! |
Miss Egypt, Yara Naoum,
gets the beat of Africa
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