American Chamber of Commerce

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Welcome to the American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa (AmCham)

AmCham is affiliated to the US Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business federation which represents nearly 3 million businesses of every size and which is based in Washington DC.

AmCham was founded in 1977 as a non-profit association and operates without financial assistance from government. We promote and advance the interests and views of US business in South Africa.

Through AmCham, business people of the United States and South Africa are able to come together and promote their mutual interests.

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