𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 Today at Engage Trade Africa 2026 in Durban, ECIC’s Head: Short-Term Insurance, Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, took the conversation on African trade from opportunity to action. Speaking on “De-risking South African Exports: Turning Cross-Border Opportunities into Bankable Transactions,” Ntombifuthi highlighted a critical factor in unlocking the potential of South African exporters: managing the risks that can stand between a promising cross-border opportunity and a bankable transaction. This conversation is particularly relevant as Africa advances the ambitions of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) — creating greater opportunities for businesses to trade across borders, expand into new markets and build stronger regional value chains. But market access alone is not enough. For African trade to translate into sustainable economic growth, businesses also need the confidence, finance and risk-management solutions to take those opportunities forward. That is where export credit insurance can play an important role — helping South African businesses manage commercial and political risks while strengthening the bankability of export transactions. As Ntombifuthi shared with delegates today, de-risking trade is about more than protecting a transaction; it is about enabling businesses to pursue opportunities with greater confidence. ECIC is proud to be part of the conversation at Engage Trade Africa 2026 and to contribute to building a stronger, more connected and more competitive African trading environment. From cross-border opportunity to bankable transaction — ECIC is committed to helping South African exporters take the next step. #ECIC #ECICat25 #25yearsofECIC #EngageTradeAfrica2026 #AfCFTA #AfricanContinentalFreeTradeArea #ExportCreditInsurance #SouthAfricanExports #AfricanTrade #TradeFinance #ExportGrowth #DeRisking #BankableTransactions

ECIC is pleased to be participating in Engage Trade Africa 2026, where Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, ECIC Head: Short-Term Insurance, will host an interactive workshop on: “De-risking South African Exports: Turning Cross-Border Opportunities into Bankable Transactions” on 6 October 2026 from 14h00 – 15h00 CAT at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, Durban. The workshop will explore how export credit insurance can help South African businesses manage cross-border risks, unlock opportunities and strengthen the bankability of export transactions. As South African businesses look to expand into regional and international markets, ECIC remains committed to supporting exporters by providing solutions that help manage commercial and political risks and enable sustainable export growth. #ECIC #ECICat25 #25yearsofECIC #ExportCreditInsurance #SouthAfricanExports #TradeFinance #ExportGrowth #DeRisking #EngageTradeAfrica2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! ECIC will be represented at Engage Trade Africa (ETA) 2026 by Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, Head: Short-Term Insurance; Seth Keshwar, Acting Head: Business Development; and Dhesh Nelson, PR & Communications Specialist, taking place from 6–8 October 2026 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. ETA is a business matchmaking platform designed to help African businesses turn event participation into meaningful connections, qualified meetings and measurable commercial outcomes. The event is designed to make participation more focused, valuable and commercially meaningful, helping African businesses connect with the buyers, partners and institutions that can support growth in the export of goods exports as well as services. With this in view, Seth Keshwar will lead curated B2B meetings at the event. #ECIC #ExportCreditInsurance #SouthAfricanExports #TradeFinance #AfricanTrade #ExportGrowth #EngageTradeAfrica2026

ECIC is proud to be a sponsor of Engage Trade Africa 2026, taking place from 6–8 October 2026 at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. The event provides a critical platform for connecting businesses, investors, financiers and trade stakeholders, with a view to strengthening partnerships and exploring new possibilities for African trade and investment. Our team looks forward to connecting with exporters, partners and industry stakeholders in Durban and contributing to conversations that help unlock Africa’s trade potential. #ECIC #EngageTradeAfrica2026 #ExportCreditInsurance #SouthAfricanExports #TradeFinance #AfricanTrade #ExportGrowth

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆-𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 Did you know that only about 5% of the South African exporters contribute 95% of total export value? This reflects that export growth has not been inclusive and broad-based. In the rest of Africa, the size of unmet trade finance demand remains too high, averaging about $74 billion per year over the 2020-24 period (bit.ly/4rBpDZr). In view of this, the ECIC’s role in the African trade finance ecosystem in the decades ahead will be consequential. South African exporters will increasingly seek opportunities in renewable energy, critical minerals, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and sustainable infrastructure. At the same time, exporters will require sophisticated risk management solutions to navigate an increasingly uncertain environment. The ECIC is well positioned to support this next phase of growth. Building on twenty-five years of experience, strong institutional capabilities, and a clear developmental mandate. The corporation will continue to play a pivotal role in promoting South African exports towards the R3 trillion target by 2030. However, its true contribution lies in enabling economic activity that creates jobs, generates income, strengthens industries, builds infrastructure, and most importantly, improves lives. Visit bit.ly/33AMjlD to find out how we can help propel your business into Africa. #ECIC #ECIC25Tuesday #ECICat25 #export #exportfinance #creditinsurance #Africanbusiness #economicdevelopment #Africarising #Africantradefinance

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 On 24 September, Heritage Day, South Africans come together to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and histories that shape our national identity. This year’s theme, “Reimagine our heritage institutions for a new era,” reminds us that heritage is not only about preserving the past — it is also about using our history, knowledge and collective identity to shape a more dynamic, inclusive and innovative future. At the ECIC, we believe that building South Africa’s future requires us to embrace our diversity, empower our people and create opportunities that contribute to sustainable economic growth. As we celebrate the heritage that makes our country unique, we also reflect on the legacy we are building for generations to come — one founded on resilience, transformation, empowerment and progress. May Heritage Day be a celebration of who we are, where we have come from, and the future we can build together. ECIC wishes all South Africans a Happy Heritage Day 2026! #HeritageDay2026 #HeritageMonth #SouthAfrica #ECIC #ECIC25 #Transformation #InclusiveGrowth #ProudlySouthAfrican

#𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖𝟮𝟱𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 Launched as part of ECIC’s expanded mandate into Short-Term (SMT) Insurance, the Export Passport Insurance Facility was established with an initial fund of USD 80 million. This was projected to grow to USD 500 million over five years. Its purpose is direct: to bolster black industrialists, SMMEs and exporters across all short-term insurance products. The facility provides insurance support for financing arrangements offered by South African commercial banks, the @IDCSouthAfrica, the @DBSA_Bank, the @NEFCORP, or directly by the exporter through vendor financing. Want to learn more about this facility? Visit ecic.co.za. #ECIC #exportfinance #creditinsurance #Africa #SouthAfrica #smallbusinessdevelopment

𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘂 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 ECIC is proud to have reached an important milestone with the successful closure and effectiveness of the first policy under the Chirundu Border Consortium transaction. Through its support to @StandardBankZA, ECIC is providing 100% Political Risk Cover and 95% Commercial Risk Cover on the ECIC Covered Loan Amount for an USD 80.25 million loan facility. The financing will support the upgrade and modernisation of the Chirundu One Stop Border Post in Zimbabwe, helping to improve border efficiency, facilitate regional trade and strengthen connectivity across Southern Africa. This milestone demonstrates ECIC’s role in enabling the financing of strategic infrastructure projects that contribute to regional integration, trade and economic development across Africa. Congratulations and thank you to all the teams and partners whose collaboration made this achievement possible. #ECIC #ECICat25 #Zimbabwe #InfrastructureDevelopment #RegionalTrade #AfricanDevelopment #ExportCredit #EconomicDevelopment #ChirunduBorder

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗘𝗦𝗗 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗦𝗗 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 ECIC’s Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Programme is a strategic initiative designed to drive economic transformation, promote inclusivity, and foster the growth of emerging businesses within South Africa’s export and industrial sectors. The programme encompasses both Enterprise Development (ED) and Supplier Development (SD), ensuring meaningful support for small enterprises and the creation of sustainable suppliers within ECIC’s value chain. This #ECIC25Tuesday we are showcasing the Milisani Holdings ECIC ESD success story. With ECIC’s support, Millysun's, a catering, confectionery and decor company, has been able to acquire a Toyota Quantum with refrigeration, transforming the way the business transports food, equipment and staff to events. The addition of a tow bar has further increased its capacity, enabling the business to transport trailers and additional catering equipment and take on larger events. The impact extends beyond operational efficiency. The branded vehicle has strengthened Millysuns’ professional image and credibility with clients, while the acquisition of slushy and ice cream machines has eliminated the need to hire equipment for events — reducing costs, improving profit margins and enabling the business to offer a broader range of services. Most importantly, this increased capacity and business growth has enabled Millysun's to create employment, with the appointment of an additional permanent employee. This is what meaningful ESD support looks like: strengthening businesses, unlocking potential, creating jobs and contributing to inclusive economic growth. ECIC is proud to support businesses such as Millysun's Catering & Events as they build stronger, more sustainable enterprises and create opportunities for the future. Through our ESD programme we continue to make meaningful invests in small businesses, enabling growth and creating impact. #ECIC #ECIC25Tuesday #ECICat25 #ESD #EnterpriseAndSupplierDevelopment #SMEs #SMMEs #EconomicGrowth #JobCreation #InclusiveGrowth #SouthAfrica #BusinessGrowth

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗶𝗺 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆? Nyiko Mabunda, ECIC Head: Political, Economic Analysis and Research (PEAR) says: “The ECIC is open for business and is able to support the defence industry.” In promoting aerospace and defence industry exports, the ECIC has pledged to collaborate with Denel and other exporters within the industry. The ECIC already supports defence sector exports. For example, in 2010 the ECIC underwrote a deal to for the delivery of HF and V/UHF military radios to the Indonesian military and has had several other defence inquiries over the years. South Africa’s plans to establish an Export-Import Bank by 2028 could unlock significant opportunities for local defence and aerospace exporters. At the inaugural Defence Industry Lekgotla, Nyiko highlighted how export finance, guarantees and insurance can help South African companies compete more effectively in international markets. Around the world, Exim Banks and export credit agencies play a critical role in supporting defence exports. A South African Exim Bank could help address one of the industry’s longstanding challenges: access to competitive export finance. The ECIC is already playing a key role in laying the foundations for this future institution and is open for business in supporting South Africa’s defence exporters. With the right combination of finance, insurance and investment, South Africa has an opportunity to strengthen its defence industry and grow its footprint in global markets. ECIC is well-positioned to continue supporting South African exporters to compete globally. #ECIC #ExportFinance #ExportCredit #DefenceIndustry #Aerospace #SouthAfrica #ExportDevelopment

I𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲 𝟮𝟮 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗕𝗶-𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 2026 marks an important milestone for the ECIC as we celebrate 25 years of supporting South African exports, investments, and economic development. Issue 22 of the ECIC Bi-Annual Stakeholder Newsletter is a particularly significant one, as it commemorates this milestone anniversary with an overview of the Corporation’s key achievements over the last quarter of a century. You can access the full newsletter here: bit.ly/3OVUUHi #ECIC25Tuesday #ECIC #ECICat25 #export #exportfinance #exportgrowth #economicdevelopment

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮? Africa’s rail sector is at a critical juncture. Across Southern Africa, reforms are opening the door to greater private-sector participation, new investment and the expansion of freight rail capacity. A recent Engineering News article however, highlights that there is a vital piece of the infrastructure financing puzzle that cannot be overlooked: risk mitigation and insurance. For large, capital-intensive projects, the ability to manage and transfer risk is fundamental to securing financing. Investors, lenders and project sponsors need confidence that the assets underpinning their investment are protected against risks that could threaten a project’s viability. The article underpins how the role of the ECIC becomes particularly important. As South Africa’s export credit agency, 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 supports South African companies participating in major projects across Africa by providing insurance against political and commercial risks. By helping to mitigate these risks, ECIC can strengthen the bankability of projects, facilitate access to finance and support South African businesses in pursuing opportunities beyond our borders. The development of Africa’s rail infrastructure is about more than moving goods. Efficient rail networks can strengthen regional trade, connect markets, support industrialisation and contribute to sustainable economic growth. The South African government ratified the Luxembourg Rail Protocol, an international treaty that creates a global legal system to make private financing for trains and railway equipment cheaper and easier, on 27 January 2025. Under the Protocol, selecting a 30-day insolvency grace period, institutions like the ECIC are already offering up to a 20% risk premium discount for Protocol-compliant deals? ECIC is proud to play a role in supporting South African exporters as they contribute to Africa’s infrastructure development and economic transformation. Read the full @EngNewsZA article here: bit.ly/45ZB57j #ECIC #ExportCredit #Infrastructure #Rail #Africa #TradeFinance #RiskMitigation #AfricanInfrastructure #EconomicDevelopment #SouthAfrica

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗘𝗢 31 August is not just the end of Women’s Month 2026, but also marks 100 days of our CEO, Linda Seroka, who took up the role on 1 June 2026. It seems fitting to close out the month with thoughts from our CEO on the first critical months of her leadership journey at ECIC and her reflections on Women’s Month 2026. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂? “The first 100 days were about creating momentum around one idea – our aim was to ensure that viable South African export opportunities are not lost where ECIC and its partners can unlock the necessary financing and risk capacity. i.e. where an export opportunity is sound, our job is to help build the financial bridge that gets it over line. That meant listening deeply to the management team on what is working well and what requires improvements to make this possible, strengthening collaboration with business partners and challenging ourselves to move with greater urgency. The ambition is larger than a number on a scorecard. When a South African company wins a contract in Africa, factories can stay open, jobs can be created and supply chains can grow. My first 100 days were about reconnecting our daily work to that consequence —aligning our day-to-day work to our strategic objectives and mandate in order to turn ECIC’s balance sheet into possibility”. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂? “Women’s Month reminds me that the freedoms we inherit were once acts of courage by women who refused to accept the limits placed on them. For me, 9 August is therefore not only a celebration; it is a responsibility. Each generation of women must widen the road for the women who come after us. I think especially about economic freedom. A woman who can earn, own, invest, insure and build has choices — and choices change the trajectory of families and communities. That is why representation at the top matters, but it cannot be the finish line. Our leadership must translate into institutions, markets and systems that work better for women who may never sit in our boardrooms. I honour the women before us by asking a simple question of my own leadership: because I was here, whose possibilities became bigger?” 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖, 𝘄𝗵𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱! #ECIC #ECICat25 #WomensMonth #100days #womeninfinance #womenleaders #SouthAfrica

At ECIC, PR and Communications plays a strategic role in protecting, positioning and strengthening the organisation’s reputation, while ensuring that ECIC’s mandate, impact and value to South African exporters and stakeholders are clearly understood. As part of our series this Women’s Month, we asked ECIC PR & Communications Specialist, Dheshree Nelson, who has been with the Corporation since 2015, what Women’s Month 2026 means to her. “This Women’s Month, I celebrate the courage of women who use their voices, challenge the status quo and create space for others to rise. As women, we have the power not only to shape our own journeys, but to influence organisations, communities and the future we want to see. May we lead with purpose, support one another and never underestimate the impact of our voice.” As we celebrate 25 years of ECIC, we also celebrate the women whose expertise, leadership, commitment and voices continue to contribute to our journey and our impact. #ECIC #ECICat25 #WomensMonth #womenempowerment #SouthAfrica #womeninbusiness

Nelson Mandela famously said: “If you want to change the world, help the women”. This Women’s Month, we are proud to put some of the incredible young women of ECIC in the spotlight. We asked ECIC Business Analyst, Thando Shields, what makes her proud to work at ECIC and what legacy she hopes to leave at the ECIC. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖? What makes me proud to work at ECIC is seeing how our work translates into tangible economic impact. ECIC’s latest Integrated Report estimates that its insured export transactions helped generate or sustain more than 41,000 job opportunities in South Africa over the past ten years, while contributing approximately R9.53 billion to GDP. Those figures make it clear that our work extends beyond policies, transactions and internal processes—it supports businesses, livelihoods and South Africa’s competitiveness. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲? I hope to leave a legacy of meaningful improvement. I would like the processes, relationships and capabilities I influence to be stronger because I was involved. I also want to be remembered as someone who acted with integrity, shared knowledge and helped colleagues succeed. Ultimately, my goal is to contribute to an ECIC that is increasingly trusted, responsive and equipped to fulfil its mandate for many years to come. 𝗪𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗖! #ECIC #WomensMonth2026 #ECICat25 #womeninfinance #womeninexport #Africanwomen

By enabling South African firms to secure international contracts, ECIC supports thousands of direct and indirect jobs across multiple sectors. Export-related activities generate employment not only within exporting firms but also throughout supply chains involving manufacturers, logistics providers, engineering firms, professional services companies, and small and medium-sized enterprises. Over the past twenty-five years, an estimated 87 000 job opportunities were created or sustained as a result of ECIC support. #ECIC25Tuesday #ECICat25 #exportfinance #exportdevelopment #economicdevelopment #jobcreation #SouthAfrica

The panel on ‘Financing Exports: Unlocking Trade Finance for Export Growth: Financing South African Businesses to Compete Globally’ earlier today at @CapeExport in East London, yielded insights into how buyers can maximize their effectiveness by ensuring that they can adequately finance production and ensure timely payment. The panel, which included ECIC Head: Short Term Insurance, Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, highlighted the importance of aligning the size of deals with the right funding sources to achieve successful transactions. #ECIC #ECESE2026

The ECIC team was honoured to welcome Mr Willem van der Spy, a non-Independent, non-Executive ECIC Director representing the @the_dtic, to the ECIC exhibition stand at the @ecdc_developec's @CapeExport today. Pictured here are Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, Head: Short-Term Insurance, and Seth Keshwar, Acting Head: Business Development.

ECIC Senior Underwriter, Short-Term Insurance, Ntombifuthi Priscilla Mdluli, will be participating in a panel titled ‘Financing Exports: Unlocking Trade Finance for Export Growth: Financing South African Businesses to Compete Globally” at the 7th edition of the @ecdc_developec's @CapeExport on Thursday, 20 August 2026, from 13h00-13h45 CAT at the East London ICC, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The panel discussion will cover: • Trade finance and working capital solutions for exporters. • Export credit guarantees and risk management. • Financing export growth and entering international markets. • Investment funding for export-focused businesses. • Support available for SMMEs and emerging exporters. • Collaboration between public and private financial institutions to boost export competitiveness. The symposium, which runs from 19-21 August, is organized by Eastern Cape Province runs alongside the Continental Energy and Infrastructure Investment Forum (@CEIIFSAEEC), an initiative spearheaded by the South African Electrotechnical Export Council. #ECIC #ECICat25 #ECESE2026 #PoweringTradingOpportunity #EasternCape #Africantrade