GS1 South Africa Indaba 2025
08 Apr 2025 | 08:00AM - 16:00PM
Focus Room, Modderfontein
Passes
Additional GS1 SA Member
R 550.00
Exhibition 2x2
R 6,700.00
08 Apr 2025 | 08:00AM
Registration and Welcome Refreshments
08 Apr 2025 | 09:00AM
Exhibition area walkthrough
08 Apr 2025 | 09:15AM
Welcome Address and Opening Remarks
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Neo Momodu
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Zinhle Tyikwe
08 Apr 2025 | 09:30AM
Keynote Address: The Power of Standards in Driving Global Transformation
08 Apr 2025 | 10:10AM
Transparency Through Traceability: Enhancing Supply Chain Integrity
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Abraham Nelson
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Yaeesh Moosa
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Dr Phillip Oosthuizen
08 Apr 2025 | 11:00AM
08 Apr 2025 | 11:20AM
Building Trust with Next-Generation Barcodes: FSSI: Food safety
08 Apr 2025 | 12:00PM
08 Apr 2025 | 13:00PM
Driving Transformation Through Digitalization and Data Sharing
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Chimwemwe Chamdimba
08 Apr 2025 | 13:50PM
Success Stories: How GS1 Standards Are Changing South Africa
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Mosibudi Makgato
08 Apr 2025 | 14:30PM
Meet-the-Buyer Session: Round table setup: Group segmentation: Match makers
08 Apr 2025 | 15:45PM
Closing Remarks and Thank You: GS1 South Africa CEO
Chimwemwe Chamdimba
Chimwemwe Chamdimba leads the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). She responsible for the management of the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization (AMRH) Programme and technical support to the operationalization of the African Medicines Agency (AMA). She is leading policy reforms linking regulatory systems strengthening to procurement in support of local manufacturing of medical products and technologies. As a health policy specialist, she has spearheaded health policy and regulatory reforms, regional harmonization and partner coordination. Chimwemwe has contributed to key continental policy processes including the African Union Model Law on Medical Product Regulation; the Treaty for the establishment of the African Medicines Agency (AMA); the AU Private Sector Engagement in Health Framework; the Science, Technology and Innovation Strategy for Africa (STISA-2024); and African Union Health Strategy.
Dr Phillip Oosthuizen
Dr Phillip Oosthuizen obtained his BSc Animal Science and Agricultural Economics degree from the University of the Free State and furthered his studies in Agricultural Economics to receive his Honours, Master and Doctoral degrees. His MSc title, ‘’The profit-maximising feeding period for different beef breeds,’’ and PhD title, ‘’The effect of growth promoters on beef profitability, quality, and consumer preferences: a value chain approach’’.
Dr Phillip Oosthuizen started his career as an Agriculture Business Banker with Nedbank, whereafter he headed the Sernick Group’s Research and Innovation division. His work focused on the Red Meat value chain, including primary cattle production (stud & commercial), Phase-C cattle testing, feedlot, feed factory, abattoir, retail, exports, technology development, emerging farmer development, and public relation.
He has a unique combination of scientific knowledge and practical experience throughout the red meat value chain through his exposure within the diversified Sernick value chain, feedlot and meat quality research and implementation and being a farmer himself.
Mosibudi Makgato
Mosibudi Makgato is the co-owner of Yamama Gemmer, a South African crafted traditional ginger beer. She holds a degree in Marketing Communications from the University of Johannesburg and has experience across diverse industries, including financial and government sectors. Driven by a desire to contribute more to the communities that have shaped her, she led community-based projects during her tenure in the corporate sphere.
Currently, Mosibudi is a social entrepreneur, artisan, and crafter. Along with a business partner, she has succeeded in catering to the nostalgic demand for traditional drinks.
Achievements under Yamama Gemmer:
Participated in various international food shows, including: Homemade Contemporary Fair 2016, Johannesburg. DSTV International Food and Music Festival (2016 - ongoing), Johannesburg. Good Food and Wine 2017, Cape Town & Johannesburg. Japan Foodex 2018, Tokyo, Japan. Paris SIAL 2018, Paris, France. Miami Food and Wine Show 2018, Miami, USA. New York Food and Wine Show 2019, New York, USA. Nigerian Food & Beverage Festival 2019, Nigeria.
Yamama Gemmer was one of the four women-owned companies chosen to participate in the 2019 Women in Beverages, SAB Lerumo program. Mosibudi was recognized as the Woman in Beverage for 2019. Additionally, Yamama Gemmer was mentioned in Forbes Africa 2019 and several other national publications.
In 2023, Yamama Gemmer was listed with Food Lover’s Market after securing 3rd position at the FLM Seed of Change Supplier Development Programme.
Neo Momodu
Neo is a dynamic and accomplished Corporate Affairs, Communications, Legal & Regulatory Affairs Specialist with over 25 years’ experience in the public and private sectors, having worked for highly regulated South African-based multinational and national corporations in the Healthcare, Information Technology, Broadcasting, Print Media, Retail and Manufacturing, and Government sectors. She has held various senior positions in these diverse industries and is currently employed to champion for the sustainability and viability of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry through strong networks and relationships with multi-stakeholders requiring negotiation, collaboration, influencing and facilitation, for positive results.
A major achievement was her appointment to lead the communications team that was responsible for planning and executing the funeral of President Nelson Mandela.
Neo holds a LLB (Hons) degree from the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and a Post Graduate Diploma (MAP) in Management and Leadership from Wits Business School.
Yaeesh Moosa
Yaeesh Moosa is the Head of Marketplace at takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer. With a foundational background in engineering and industrial process design, Yaeesh has specialized in eCommerce, particularly in marketplace dynamics, for the past 5 years. His focus on developing exceptional seller experiences has been pivotal in enhancing the platform's user engagement and satisfaction. Yaeesh's unique blend of technical expertise and digital commerce acumen makes him a valuable contributor to discussions on the evolution of online marketplaces.
Zinhle Tyikwe
Zinhle Tyikwe is the Chief Executive Officer of GS1 South Africa | The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA). Prior to her appointment as CEO, Zinhle was the Executive in charge of Human Resources and Communications and has been with the GS1 SA | CGCSA since 2013. She holds two honours degrees in Human Resources Development and Industrial Psychology and Organisational Development, all from UNISA, as well as an MBA from the University of South Wales. Zinhle has more than 20 years of human resources and strategic management experience. She also currently serves on the boards of the Wholesale and Retail SETA, Steve Biko Academic Hospital and Drinks Federation of SA. She’s a mom to Wongalamasengwa and Zimkitha. She’s passionate about family, unearthing potential and development and seeing growth in people.
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