South African SMEs visit Xiamen to seek cooperation in the fields of healthcare, minerals, and specialty gases, with over 30 companies participating, promoting industrial collaboration and technological upgrading among BRICS countries.
On June 25, 2025, a delegation of South African SMEs came to Xiamen seeking cooperation. Over 30 Chinese companies engaged in one-on-one exchanges with South African companies interested in collaboration in fields such as medical devices, mineral processing, and specialized gas storage equipment.
1. Medical Devices Field: Tsotha Supply Services
Background:South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Act aims to establish a level playing field and achieve universal health coverage by setting up a National Health Insurance Fund to pay for medical services for South Africans in both public and private healthcare facilities. Government spending on upgrading public health facilities will directly boost the medical market while attracting sustained private sector investment.
Company Profile:The company is a specialized provider of infection prevention services in South Africa, primarily supplying disinfection services and related products to major private hospitals. Its offerings include antimicrobial textiles, surface disinfectants, hand hygiene products, and patient care items. The company also operates in the security products sector, dealing with satellites, drones, and surveillance equipment.
Collaboration Needs:Procurement of medical equipment (diagnostic instruments, disposable medical supplies) and security products (satellites, drones, and surveillance equipment).
2. Specialized Gas Field: Khaya Enterprises Solution
Background:The discovery of helium-rich natural gas fields in South Africa has spurred demand for cryogenic storage tanks and dry ice cleaning equipment among energy companies. The Virginia Gas Project, South Africa's first commercial liquefied natural gas plant led by energy company Renergen, has attracted international capital and technical collaboration.
Company Profile:The company specializes in the specialized gas business, selling gas products including carbon dioxide, helium, and mixed gases to a broad clientele, including the hospitality industry.
Collaboration Needs:The company is interested in cryogenic storage tanks, dry ice manufacturing plants, and liquid nitrogen generators.
3. Mineral Processing FieldDelphi InternationalBackground:
South Africa is one of Africa's most resource-rich countries. With the acceleration of green energy transitions and surging demand for critical minerals, the South African government is promoting a shift from mineral resource exports to high-value-added mineral processing through tax incentives, streamlined approval processes, and measures to encourage local value-added processing. The government has classified platinum, manganese, chromium, and coal as highly critical minerals, while gold, palladium, rhodium, and rare earths are categorized as medium-to-high criticality, prioritizing the development of local beneficiation and smelting capabilities.Company Profile:
The company develops and owns a portfolio of mines in South Africa and surrounding regions. It has established partnerships with local collaborators in all operational areas and provides trade services for its products and producer partners. Its mineral products include gold, coal, chromium, copper, cobalt, lithium, and manganese.Collaboration Needs:
Seeking clients for its products and, more importantly, partners for collaboration in mineral development and value-added activities.Event Outcomes
This matchmaking event not only provided a platform for commercial cooperation between Chinese and South African SMEs but also served as an important symbol of the BRICS nations' gradual deepening of resource and technological synergy to drive industrial transformation and upgrading.
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