Workshop on Export Readiness and Trading with SADC Countries

We are pleased to invite SheTrades members to participate in an in-depth workshop on Export Readiness and Trading with SADC Countries. The focus will be on the challenges and opportunities of trading within the SADC region. This session aims to enhance participants’ understanding of export readiness fundamentals and practical strategies to effectively tap into regional markets.

Why Attend?

• Gain insights into the Export Readiness Checker and assess your business preparedness for regional markets
• Understand how to trade within the SADC region, including key opportunities and common challenges
• Receive perspectives from key government agencies on Rules of Origin and essential export documentation
• Acquire practical insights from an experienced partner exporting to SADC countries, covering both goods and services

Interactive components:

Participants will have the opportunity to actively engage in discussions and Q&A sessions, facilitating a comprehensive and practical learning experience.

Key Takeaways:

• Practical understanding of export readiness
• Knowledge of SADC trade procedures and compliance requirement
• Exposure to real-life exporting experiences and challenges

Varuna Bangaleea
Founder and CEO of nVisionIT Ltd

Varuna Bangaleea is the Founder and CEO of nVisionIT Ltd, a Mauritius-based software engineering and digital transformation company delivering national and enterprise platforms across Africa. She leads the strategy, architecture and delivery of several large-scale systems including the Mauritian MauPass/KOREK national digital services platform, the LESPWAR gender-based violence mobile application, the SEKIRITE emergency mobile application for vulnerable and elderly citizens, government case management and corporate governance solutions, as well as a banking solution operating in 10 African countries.

Under her leadership, nVisionIT received the Microsoft Global Partner of the Year Award 2023, along with multiple international innovation awards.
She is the Women in Tech® Africa Leadership Award 2024 winner and subsequently became the Global Winner – Women in Tech® Leadership Award 2024, becoming the first Mauritian and African to receive this distinction at a global level. Varuna regularly speaks at forums and events, sharing her experience and perspectives on digital transformation and technology service export opportunities for African companies..