DRC–RSA Industrialisation Corridor Project Webinar
Date: 29th July 2025
Time: 09:00 to 13:30 SAST,
Theme: Regional Integration through Strategic Infrastructure – Driving Growth through Trade and Industrialisation
Hosted by South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), this high-level virtual engagement brings together policymakers, financiers, private sector leaders, and technical experts to unpack one of Africa’s most ambitious cross-border development initiatives.
Africa is rising in spirit and substance. The DRC–RSA Industrialisation Corridor Project is a testament to that rise. It is a bold and necessary step to unlock industrial opportunities, drive inclusive growth, and shape a future where African nations trade, build, and prosper together.
This webinar brings together decision-makers, investors, and doers, those who understand that partnerships, infrastructure, and industrialisation are the backbone of a nation’s economic strength and success. We are building a corridor that lays the foundation for a new era of African-led development, spanning over 3,100 km of opportunity and shared prosperity. Connecting South Africa’s technical strengths to the DRC’s rich economic potential.
What to Expect
Strategic Visionary Addresses
Hear from senior government representatives from both the DRC and South Africa on the future of bilateral economic cooperation and regional integration.
Project Deep-Dives
Detailed briefings on the DRC–RSA Corridor and the Sakania–Malela Highway, with a spotlight on industrial zones, energy corridors, and digital infrastructure expansion.
Economic & Investment Insights
Explore investment incentives, job creation strategies, trade facilitation channels, and FDI projections across key sectors—mining, agro-processing, logistics, and digital trade.
High-Level Panel Discussions
Engage with leaders from the African Union, AfDB, DBSA, DIRCO, and regional private sector champions.
Public–Private Partnership Frameworks
Unpack blended finance, and PPP structures tailored to large-scale infrastructure and industrial development.
Interactive Q&A
Pose your questions directly to policymakers, engineers, sector experts, and project leads in a live, moderated session.
Bilateral Commitments & Next Steps
Understand what’s next: investment windows, feasibility study opportunities, and partnership pathways to co-develop the corridor’s implementation phases.
Why This Webinar Matters
- Sector Briefings: Infrastructure. Energy. SEZs. Agriculture. Urbanisation. Digital. Amongst many more, we are activating every link in the value chain.
- Trade and Investment Opportunities: Practical insights into incentives, cross-border collaboration, and job creation.
- Financing the Future: How Africa’s DFIs and capital leaders are funding real transformation.
- Live Dialogue: Ask questions. Offer ideas. Make your voice part of the solution.
Africa’s greatest strength lies in its people, its resources, and its ability to build together. The DRC–RSA Industrialisation Corridor is a commitment to unearth shared growth through infrastructure, industry, and integration.
We invite bold investors, leaders, and partners to walk with us because when Africa leads, the world follows.
Who Should Be in the Room
- Regional & Global Investors
- Development Finance Institutions
- Infrastructure Developers & Industrialists
- Private and Public Business Leaders
- Thinkers, Builders and Action Takers