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Facilitating Trade Africa - China & The World -Expert Networks -
Smarter Decisions Made Easier
About Us
Who we are
We are sourcing agents and distributors, enabling and facilitating trade opportunities to and from Africa. All are committed to serve as a reliable & trustworthy "Expert Network" from and to Africa, the Greater China Regions and Beyond.
What we do
Source, Introduce and Facilitate trade opportunities as a team of professionals from different cultures & backgrounds, we have direct access to various, large manufacturers, companies and retailers providing importers, exporters, product suppliers, investors and project managers with direct access to source markets and decision makers. We facilitate various high end, alternatively, bulk commodity trading opportunities.
Our advantages
We have relationships and access to industry leaders, a clear understanding of cultural differences, the necessary insight, capability and decades of experience with the aim to guide clients to navigate challenges to ensure they reach their goals and objectives.
Areas of focus
Green Energy & Technology
Green Energy & Technology
Green Energy & Technology
From Industrial to Consumer solutions, Solar Panels, Inverters to Battery Energy Storage, our team identifies and deliver affordable cutting- edge products and solutions for our clients.
Sourcing & Logistics
Green Energy & Technology
Green Energy & Technology
Linking our Clients to Manufacturers and Suppliers offering Highest Quality at Competitive Prices - Introducing Alternative Logistics Services.
Expert Network Services
Green Energy & Technology
Expert Network Services
From Mining & Tourism to IT, Coding, and e-commerce, we provide Industry Experts with a clear and deep knowledge of the local markets delivering meaningful meetings.
Agriculture Exp/Import
Green Energy & Technology
Expert Network Services
New sales channels and Agricultural exports enable and aid our local communities. Our team is dedicated to establishing new and capable overseas markets.
Our Team - Africa
Hennie Le Roux As Chairman of Valvita Mineral Water, Hennie was a significant minority, shareholder of the company controlling 27% of the mineral water market in SA at the time. The business was sold to Nestle Group in 2000. Founded and Chaired the South Africa Rugby Players Association Initiated the formation of IRPA - International Rugby Players Association. Initiated the first Rugby Academy in Africa. Hennie has a passion for Africa and has diverse interests. A founding member of Unite SA. Non-Profit Civil Movement with goals to unite all citizens of South Africa to promote peace, tolerance, respect, equality, prosperity, truth, accountability and to build a civil and just society for all.
Rory Osterloh Rory has extensive experience in corporate finance, strategy and general business advisory. He co-founded Base Capital in 2004, focussing on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Rory started his career in banking with two of South Africa’s major banking groups and has extensive experience in project managing the implementation of complex transactions across various industries. He has advised organisations in the public and private sector, as well as several companies publicly listed on the JSE. Rory has a passion for developing businesses in Africa and facilitating trade that will result in economic benefits and the transfer of skills that will uplift communities meaningfully. Rory holds an MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business.
Hennie Le Roux As Chairman of Valvita Mineral Water, Hennie was a significant minority, shareholder of the company controlling 27% of the mineral water market in SA at the time. The business was sold to Nestle Group in 2000. Founded and Chaired the South Africa Rugby Players Association Initiated the formation of IRPA - International Rugby Players Association. Initiated the first Rugby Academy in Africa. Hennie has a passion for Africa and has diverse interests. A founding member of Unite SA. Non-Profit Civil Movement with goals to unite all citizens of South Africa to promote peace, tolerance, respect, equality, prosperity, truth, accountability and to build a civil and just society for all.
Mannie Hirsch Mannie was a shareholder and director in a leading advertising agency for many years. After leaving South Africa, he acted as strategic consultant to a number of the Fortune Top 100 Companies in the fields of pharmaceuticals, IT, hospitality, automobile manufacture, and casinos. He consulted to a number of overseas governments and specialized in the development of emerging entrepreneurs. Mannie also guided a number of major South African companies into the international arena. Mannie founded Gestalt to channel these successes into a broader base.
Rory Osterloh Rory has extensive experience in corporate finance, strategy and general business advisory. He co-founded Base Capital in 2004, focussing on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Rory started his career in banking with two of South Africa’s major banking groups and has extensive experience in project managing the implementation of complex transactions across various industries. He has advised organisations in the public and private sector, as well as several companies publicly listed on the JSE. Rory has a passion for developing businesses in Africa and facilitating trade that will result in economic benefits and the transfer of skills that will uplift communities meaningfully. Rory holds an MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business.
Hennie Le Roux As Chairman of Valvita Mineral Water, Hennie was a significant minority, shareholder of the company controlling 27% of the mineral water market in SA at the time. The business was sold to Nestle Group in 2000. Founded and Chaired the South Africa Rugby Players Association Initiated the formation of IRPA - International Rugby Players Association. Initiated the first Rugby Academy in Africa. Hennie has a passion for Africa and has diverse interests. A founding member of Unite SA. Non-Profit Civil Movement with goals to unite all citizens of South Africa to promote peace, tolerance, respect, equality, prosperity, truth, accountability and to build a civil and just society for all.
Rory Osterloh Rory has extensive experience in corporate finance, strategy and general business advisory. He co-founded Base Capital in 2004, focussing on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Rory started his career in banking with two of South Africa’s major banking groups and has extensive experience in project managing the implementation of complex transactions across various industries. He has advised organisations in the public and private sector, as well as several companies publicly listed on the JSE. Rory has a passion for developing businesses in Africa and facilitating trade that will result in economic benefits and the transfer of skills that will uplift communities meaningfully. Rory holds an MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business.
Rory Osterloh Rory has extensive experience in corporate finance, strategy and general business advisory. He co-founded Base Capital in 2004, focussing on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Rory started his career in banking with two of South Africa’s major banking groups and has extensive experience in project managing the implementation of complex transactions across various industries. He has advised organisations in the public and private sector, as well as several companies publicly listed on the JSE. Rory has a passion for developing businesses in Africa and facilitating trade that will result in economic benefits and the transfer of skills that will uplift communities meaningfully. Rory holds an MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business.
Rory Osterloh Rory has extensive experience in corporate finance, strategy and general business advisory. He co-founded Base Capital in 2004, focussing on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Rory started his career in banking with two of South Africa’s major banking groups and has extensive experience in project managing the implementation of complex transactions across various industries. He has advised organisations in the public and private sector, as well as several companies publicly listed on the JSE. Rory has a passion for developing businesses in Africa and facilitating trade that will result in economic benefits and the transfer of skills that will uplift communities meaningfully. Rory holds an MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business.
Saad Hamat -Western Africa Mr. Hamat has been assisting and connecting Chinese and African companies since 2014. Saad brings decades of experiences in business development and trades in the Western Africa regions. Saad is the founder and president of African Center for Reforms and Development, an NGO committed to serve as a trusted expert network for foreign companies interested in entering the Western African markets.
Ahmat Issa - Beijing & Western Africa Mr. Issa has worked as a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company, for which he helped to win several public tenders from the UN agencies and government Institutions. Ahmat is the Co-founder and Representative in China of Habitat For All (HPT), a construction company based in South Africa and the Republic Democratic of Congo, with the aim of revolutionizing construction method in Africa by providing rapid construction, high-quality and affordable solution to address the ongoing housing deficit on the continent.
Rory Osterloh Rory has extensive experience in corporate finance, strategy and general business advisory. He co-founded Base Capital in 2004, focussing on M&A, capital raising and strategy. Rory started his career in banking with two of South Africa’s major banking groups and has extensive experience in project managing the implementation of complex transactions across various industries. He has advised organisations in the public and private sector, as well as several companies publicly listed on the JSE. Rory has a passion for developing businesses in Africa and facilitating trade that will result in economic benefits and the transfer of skills that will uplift communities meaningfully. Rory holds an MBA from UCT’s Graduate School of Business.
Ahmat Issa - Beijing & Western Africa Mr. Issa has worked as a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company, for which he helped to win several public tenders from the UN agencies and government Institutions. Ahmat is the Co-founder and Representative in China of Habitat For All (HPT), a construction company based in South Africa and the Republic Democratic of Congo, with the aim of revolutionizing construction method in Africa by providing rapid construction, high-quality and affordable solution to address the ongoing housing deficit on the continent.
Ahmat Issa - Beijing & Western Africa Mr. Issa has worked as a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company, for which he helped to win several public tenders from the UN agencies and government Institutions. Ahmat is the Co-founder and Representative in China of Habitat For All (HPT), a construction company based in South Africa and the Republic Democratic of Congo, with the aim of revolutionizing construction method in Africa by providing rapid construction, high-quality and affordable solution to address the ongoing housing deficit on the continent.
Ahmat Issa - Beijing & Western Africa Mr. Issa has worked as a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company, for which he helped to win several public tenders from the UN agencies and government Institutions. Ahmat is the Co-founder and Representative in China of Habitat For All (HPT), a construction company based in South Africa and the Republic Democratic of Congo, with the aim of revolutionizing construction method in Africa by providing rapid construction, high-quality and affordable solution to address the ongoing housing deficit on the continent.
Deon de Kock - South Africa and Botswana an entrepreneur, electronic engineer, and a consultant specialist, Deon and his business partners have built solid relationships with governments of Southern African countries.
Ahmat Issa - Beijing & Western Africa Mr. Issa has worked as a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company, for which he helped to win several public tenders from the UN agencies and government Institutions. Ahmat is the Co-founder and Representative in China of Habitat For All (HPT), a construction company based in South Africa and the Republic Democratic of Congo, with the aim of revolutionizing construction method in Africa by providing rapid construction, high-quality and affordable solution to address the ongoing housing deficit on the continent.
Ahmat Issa - Beijing & Western Africa Mr. Issa has worked as a Project Manager for a Fortune 500 company, for which he helped to win several public tenders from the UN agencies and government Institutions. Ahmat is the Co-founder and Representative in China of Habitat For All (HPT), a construction company based in South Africa and the Republic Democratic of Congo, with the aim of revolutionizing construction method in Africa by providing rapid construction, high-quality and affordable solution to address the ongoing housing deficit on the continent.
Paul Rossouw Paul is a seasoned Banker and Funding Specialist with more than 42 years’ experience in various Banking and Financial Divisions including several specialized Trade and Inventory Finance institutions and businesses. His experience includes Business Finance Manager, Regional Manager, Head of Strategic Alliances and ex CEO of a Trade Finance Division of a publicly Listed South African Group. Paul ’s networking abilities and acquisition of new business is of the highest standard. He is well connected in several Industries and business sectors connecting vetted buyers and suppliers in the commodities arena.
Dermot Quin Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Programme for Sustainability leadership. (CPSL) Citibank Derivatives and Advanced Derivatives (Bahrain) ABN AMRO: Senior Management Experience 2019-current CEO Africa Capital Solutions Pty Ltd Advisor to crypto group solutions/tokens for remittances. Investec Bank Limited African Market Development for Treasury: African solutions to SA corporates. 2009-2015 Barclays Africa: Head of Treasury Sales Africa 2012-2015 Absa Capital: Head of FX flow sales. 2009-2012 SA, African and Global Multi-National client base. 1999-2009 ABN Amro Bank NV Head of Markets/Treasury and all Commercial Banking activities. 1995-1999 Citibank: Treasury Head of trading and head of sales. 1989-1995 Standard Bank; Senior FX options trader, ZAR trader, ZAL trader. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) f
Dermot Quin Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Programme for Sustainability leadership. (CPSL) Citibank Derivatives and Advanced Derivatives (Bahrain) ABN AMRO: Senior Management Experience 2019-current CEO Africa Capital Solutions Pty Ltd Advisor to crypto group solutions/tokens for remittances. Investec Bank Limited African Market Development for Treasury: African solutions to SA corporates. 2009-2015 Barclays Africa: Head of Treasury Sales Africa 2012-2015 Absa Capital: Head of FX flow sales. 2009-2012 SA, African and Global Multi-National client base. 1999-2009 ABN Amro Bank NV Head of Markets/Treasury and all Commercial Banking activities. 1995-1999 Citibank: Treasury Head of trading and head of sales. 1989-1995 Standard Bank; Senior FX options trader, ZAR trader, ZAL trader. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) f
Dermot Quin Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Programme for Sustainability leadership. (CPSL) Citibank Derivatives and Advanced Derivatives (Bahrain) ABN AMRO: Senior Management Experience 2019-current CEO Africa Capital Solutions Pty Ltd Advisor to crypto group solutions/tokens for remittances. Investec Bank Limited African Market Development for Treasury: African solutions to SA corporates. 2009-2015 Barclays Africa: Head of Treasury Sales Africa 2012-2015 Absa Capital: Head of FX flow sales. 2009-2012 SA, African and Global Multi-National client base. 1999-2009 ABN Amro Bank NV Head of Markets/Treasury and all Commercial Banking activities. 1995-1999 Citibank: Treasury Head of trading and head of sales. 1989-1995 Standard Bank; Senior FX options trader, ZAR trader, ZAL trader. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) f
Dermot Quin Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Programme for Sustainability leadership. (CPSL) Citibank Derivatives and Advanced Derivatives (Bahrain) ABN AMRO: Senior Management Experience 2019-current CEO Africa Capital Solutions Pty Ltd Advisor to crypto group solutions/tokens for remittances. Investec Bank Limited African Market Development for Treasury: African solutions to SA corporates. 2009-2015 Barclays Africa: Head of Treasury Sales Africa 2012-2015 Absa Capital: Head of FX flow sales. 2009-2012 SA, African and Global Multi-National client base. 1999-2009 ABN Amro Bank NV Head of Markets/Treasury and all Commercial Banking activities. 1995-1999 Citibank: Treasury Head of trading and head of sales. 1989-1995 Standard Bank; Senior FX options trader, ZAR trader, ZAL trader. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) f
Dermot Quin Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Programme for Sustainability leadership. (CPSL) Citibank Derivatives and Advanced Derivatives (Bahrain) ABN AMRO: Senior Management Experience 2019-current CEO Africa Capital Solutions Pty Ltd Advisor to crypto group solutions/tokens for remittances. Investec Bank Limited African Market Development for Treasury: African solutions to SA corporates. 2009-2015 Barclays Africa: Head of Treasury Sales Africa 2012-2015 Absa Capital: Head of FX flow sales. 2009-2012 SA, African and Global Multi-National client base. 1999-2009 ABN Amro Bank NV Head of Markets/Treasury and all Commercial Banking activities. 1995-1999 Citibank: Treasury Head of trading and head of sales. 1989-1995 Standard Bank; Senior FX options trader, ZAR trader, ZAL trader. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) f
Deon van Schalkwyk Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Deon is a seasoned Banker and Working Capital Specialist with more than 31 years’ experience in various Banking and Financial Divisions including several specialized Invoice Discounting, Trade and Inventory Finance institutions. His experience includes Business Development Officer, Audit Manager, Accounts Executive and Client Relationship Manager. Deon’s analytical, credit and deal structuring is of the highest standard. He is well connected in several Industries and business sectors connecting client and financiers. Deon’s current position as Director of D Van Schalkwyk Consulting (Pty) Ltd involves analysing business Financial and Trading health checks and formulating funding proposals to secure finance with a range of Commercial Banks and Private funders.
Dermot Quin Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Programme for Sustainability leadership. (CPSL) Citibank Derivatives and Advanced Derivatives (Bahrain) ABN AMRO: Senior Management Experience 2019-current CEO Africa Capital Solutions Pty Ltd Advisor to crypto group solutions/tokens for remittances. Investec Bank Limited African Market Development for Treasury: African solutions to SA corporates. 2009-2015 Barclays Africa: Head of Treasury Sales Africa 2012-2015 Absa Capital: Head of FX flow sales. 2009-2012 SA, African and Global Multi-National client base. 1999-2009 ABN Amro Bank NV Head of Markets/Treasury and all Commercial Banking activities. 1995-1999 Citibank: Treasury Head of trading and head of sales. 1989-1995 Standard Bank; Senior FX options trader, ZAR trader, ZAL trader. Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) f
Deon van Schalkwyk Qualification: B.Com Honours (Economics) Institution:UNISA Date:1988 Qualification:Asset and Liability Managment ALM Institution: Amsterdam Institute of Finance Date:2002 Cambridge Deon is a seasoned Banker and Working Capital Specialist with more than 31 years’ experience in various Banking and Financial Divisions including several specialized Invoice Discounting, Trade and Inventory Finance institutions. His experience includes Business Development Officer, Audit Manager, Accounts Executive and Client Relationship Manager. Deon’s analytical, credit and deal structuring is of the highest standard. He is well connected in several Industries and business sectors connecting client and financiers. Deon’s current position as Director of D Van Schalkwyk Consulting (Pty) Ltd involves analysing business Financial and Trading health checks and formulating funding proposals to secure finance with a range of Commercial Banks and Private funders.
Our Team - Greater China
Nancy Shi
Dr. Edward Chen
Jia-xiang Fu
Ms. Shi has raised funds for various private and government entities across Mainland China and the US. Nancy's group was the first to bring America's Light Steel Structure into China.
Jia-xiang Fu
Dr. Edward Chen
Jia-xiang Fu
30 Years plus of producing and delivering various commodities for major end users, Mr. Fu has built solid friendships with many of China's largest State Owned Companies.
Eugene Huang
Dr. Edward Chen
Dr. Edward Chen
From Paper Mills to Customizing high end yachts, Eugene has owned and operated manufacturing facilities in many Asian countries.
Dr. Edward Chen
Dr. Edward Chen
Dr. Edward Chen
Dr. Chen has worked closely with some of the largest Steel and Petrochemical companies in Taiwan. Edward and his group have delivered laterite nickel ores from the Philippines to one of Asia's largest Stainless Steel makers
Louis Shi- Hong Kong
Dominic Ting- Kaohsiung
Dominic Ting- Kaohsiung
Louis has successfully raised over 300 Million USD for China Music Corporation (CMC), which enabled CMC to become China’s largest digital music company. Louis was also a key execution member for CMC’s acquisition and merger with Tencent’s QQ Music platform. Louis also raised over 100 Million USD for ZMI Digital Holdings, the Chinese JV
Louis has successfully raised over 300 Million USD for China Music Corporation (CMC), which enabled CMC to become China’s largest digital music company. Louis was also a key execution member for CMC’s acquisition and merger with Tencent’s QQ Music platform. Louis also raised over 100 Million USD for ZMI Digital Holdings, the Chinese JV of ZeniMax Media, a leading US video game publisher, and developer.
Dominic Ting- Kaohsiung
Dominic Ting- Kaohsiung
Dominic Ting- Kaohsiung
Dominic brings years of experience in mining, sourcing, and business development. Mr. Ting has served as a liaison for foreign mining companies to establish direct relationships with some of the largest purchasers in Mainland China. Dominic has assisted various US and EU companies entering in the Greater China markets.
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