Belgium looks to South Africa’s economy

A high-profile delegation from Belgium is in South Africa to examine opportunities for business partnerships especially in the ports, energy and railway sectors. Led by Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde, the delegation comprises among others executives and senior managers of about 70 companies and senior trade officials. Economists say the decision by Belgian business leaders to focus on South Africa’s economic market is seen as a sign of confidence by the international community towards the country’s economy. Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde together with UWC Chancellor, Emeritus Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will visit a computer unit at the University of Western Cape this morning . UWC Executive Director of Information Services, Derrick Keith says the unit has received 1500 refurbished and low cost computers from a Belgian NGO called Close the Gap.