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World Union of Wholesale Markets Johannesburg 2025

Joseph-Olivier Briley, agri-entrepreneur from the Ivory Coast speaking, with listening Giannis Triantafyllis, WUWM vice-chairperson and Greg Whitaker, CEO of software developer Agrigate One.
Joseph-Olivier Briley, agri-entrepreneur from the Ivory Coast speaking, with listening Giannis Triantafyllis, WUWM vice-chairperson and Greg Whitaker, CEO of software developer Agrigate One. 
Dancers mark the opening of the WUWM conference in Johannesburg, 2025.
Dancers mark the opening of the WUWM conference in Johannesburg, 2025.
Laurent Nys, CEO of the Brussels market (MABRU) and host of the next WUWM conference in NOvember 2025, with Stéphane Layani, CEO of Rungis Market in Patris and chair of the WUWM and Valérie Vion, board member of WUWM.
Laurent Nys, CEO of the Brussels market (MABRU) and host of the next WUWM conference in NOvember 2025, with Stéphane Layani, CEO of Rungis Market in Patris and chair of the WUWM and Valérie Vion, board member of WUWM.
Sello Makhubela, acting CEO of the Joburg Market.
Sello Makhubela, acting CEO of the Joburg Market.
Vincent Masoga, a board member of the Joburg Market, with Tshipiso Yende of Radio 702 which covered the WUWM conference live.
Vincent Masoga, a board member of the Joburg Market, with Tshipiso Yende of Radio 702 which covered the WUWM conference live.
Dineo Senoamadi, an entrepreneur representing juice brand Chuze Juice as well as artisanal soap.
Dineo Senoamadi, an entrepreneur representing juice brand Chuze Juice as well as artisanal soap.
Jane Strijdom, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) country manager, with Ayanda Kanana, CEO of Halls Fresh Produce and Jan Mocke of GrowthMap Economics.
Jane Strijdom, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) country manager, with Ayanda Kanana, CEO of Halls Fresh Produce and Jan Mocke of GrowthMap Economics.
Representing Potatoes South Africa: Jodie Hattingh, Brian Makhele and Sheila Makgato.
Representing Potatoes South Africa: Jodie Hattingh, Brian Makhele and Sheila Makgato.
Frans Mankanku, Malebo Malebo and Billy Vorster from the Joburg Market, where they are responsible for security functions.
Frans Mankanku, Malebo Malebo and Billy Vorster from the Joburg Market, where they are responsible for security functions.
The Pheko Group offers moringa products conjoined with olive oil and herbs, and run by Pheko Dlamini and Lesego Ramoshoa and sold at the Joburg Market.
The Pheko Group offers moringa products conjoined with olive oil and herbs, and run by Pheko Dlamini and Lesego Ramoshoa and sold at the Joburg Market.
Evert Schutte, managing director of the RSA Group at the Joburg Market with Essop Timol of the City of Johannesburg.
Evert Schutte, managing director of the RSA Group at the Joburg Market with Essop Timol of the City of Johannesburg.
African Indigenous Snacks is the brainchild of Empress Zamakhuba Radebe, assisted by Karabo Tsotetsi and Khotso Leteba with a pleased customer.
African Indigenous Snacks is the brainchild of Empress Zamakhuba Radebe, assisted by Karabo Tsotetsi and Khotso Leteba with a pleased customer.
Representing the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dese Alebachew and Ambassador Gebeyehu Ganga.
Representing the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Dese Alebachew and Ambassador Gebeyehu Ganga.
Dr Justy Range of Smartfresh Systems, trading data platform, extolling the virtues of the South African market system which, while ostensibly similar to its counterparts in the world, fundamentally differs in its socio-economic developmental goals.
Dr Justy Range of Smartfresh Systems, trading data platform, extolling the virtues of the South African market system which, while ostensibly similar to its counterparts in the world, fundamentally differs in its socio-economic developmental goals.
Dave Larkin and Justy Range of Smartfresh Systems which manages the trading data as well as cold stores and ripening rooms on 22 markets for thirty years.
Dave Larkin and Justy Range of Smartfresh Systems which manages the trading data as well as cold stores and ripening rooms on 22 markets for thirty years.
Athembile Stenge, Smanga Nhlengethwa, Khathu Mulaudzi, Phillemon Mogotsi and Audrey Masemola from the City of Johannesburg.
Athembile Stenge, Smanga Nhlengethwa, Khathu Mulaudzi, Phillemon Mogotsi and Audrey Masemola from the City of Johannesburg.
Mike Idagiza, poultry farmer on the East Rand.
Mike Idagiza, poultry farmer on the East Rand.
From the secretariat of WUWM: Valérie Vion, Frédérique Wagon and Hermine de Nantois.
From the secretariat of WUWM: Valérie Vion, Frédérique Wagon and Hermine de Nantois.
Luha Marakole with Masega Rampa of the Johannesburg mayor's office.
Luha Marakole with Masega Rampa of the Johannesburg mayor's office.
African Moon construction company based in Daveyton also attended the conference: Philly Mokone, Tshepo Masango, Thabo Sibeko and Musawenkosi Lukhele.
African Moon construction company based in Daveyton also attended the conference: Philly Mokone, Tshepo Masango, Thabo Sibeko and Musawenkosi Lukhele.
The Soweto Farmers Market stall.
The Soweto Farmers Market stall.
Ntombi Vena, Tintswalo Maluleke and Mapule Khumalo from the City of Johannesburg.
Ntombi Vena, Tintswalo Maluleke and Mapule Khumalo from the City of Johannesburg.
Greg Whitaker, the CEO of Agrigate One.
Greg Whitaker, the CEO of Agrigate One.
Representing the Republic of India are Virupaksha Kuruvangi Channegowda, Shivanand Kapashi and Ghunandan Chikkamavat Gangaiah with Dr JS Yadav from the WUWM Board (second from left).
Representing the Republic of India are Virupaksha Kuruvangi Channegowda, Shivanand Kapashi and Ghunandan Chikkamavat Gangaiah with Dr JS Yadav from the WUWM Board (second from left).
Andries Erasmus of the RSA Group in conversation with Brian Mukhele of Potatoes South Africa.
Andries Erasmus of the RSA Group in conversation with Brian Mukhele of Potatoes South Africa.
Millicent Sedibane from Sedichue Assessment & Business Solutions and Thokozami Thwale of GrowthMap Economics.
Millicent Sedibane from Sedichue Assessment & Business Solutions and Thokozami Thwale of GrowthMap Economics.
Stefanie Vivier of the RSA Group and Duncan Behr, marketing manager of Rugani fruit and vegetable juices.
Stefanie Vivier of the RSA Group and Duncan Behr, marketing manager of Rugani fruit and vegetable juices.
Quinton Naidoo, head of socio-economic development at the Kagiso Trust.
Quinton Naidoo, head of socio-economic development at the Kagiso Trust.
Jaco Oosthuizen, CEO of the RSA Group, who bought mandarins and chillies as a gift for delegates that morning at the Joburg Market, and filmed the process to illustrate how accessible the market is.
Jaco Oosthuizen, CEO of the RSA Group, who bought mandarins and chillies as a gift for delegates that morning at the Joburg Market, and filmed the process to illustrate how accessible the market is.
Delegates from the engineering industry: Romeo Mashaba, Dr Winnie Nontobeko July of Dinakhona Enterprises, David Nembilwi and Vulombe Marungane.
Delegates from the engineering industry: Romeo Mashaba, Dr Winnie Nontobeko July of Dinakhona Enterprises, David Nembilwi and Vulombe Marungane.
Donny Phakwago, Social Development: City of JOhannesburg, and colleague Simon Motsusi, from the food value chain sub-unit within the municipality's social development sector.
Donny Phakwago, Social Development: City of JOhannesburg, and colleague Simon Motsusi, from the food value chain sub-unit within the municipality's social development sector.
Simultaneous translators Lillian Folchini (Portuguese) and Dasong Cao (Mandarin), working for Mzansi Communications.
Simultaneous translators Lillian Folchini (Portuguese) and Dasong Cao (Mandarin), working for Mzansi Communications.
Godfrey Tsotetsi from the board of the Joburg Market, Suzan Khoza from Molemo Le Bohlokoa and Vuyisile Moedi from Gasela Trading.
Godfrey Tsotetsi from the board of the Joburg Market, Suzan Khoza from Molemo Le Bohlokoa and Vuyisile Moedi from Gasela Trading.
Dimpho Xaba, farmer on the Joburg Market board, with Sanele Ndaba who's also on the board. With them is Razaque Quive from the Mozambique chapter of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
Dimpho Xaba, farmer on the Joburg Market board, with Sanele Ndaba who's also on the board. With them is Razaque Quive from the Mozambique chapter of Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).
From the Ekurhuleni College for Agriculture, on Johannesburg's East Rand, attended David Ngwenya and Asanda Mbongwa. 
From the Ekurhuleni College for Agriculture, on Johannesburg's East Rand, attended David Ngwenya and Asanda Mbongwa. 
Dr Babagana Ahmadu of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations: There is enough evidence that climate change is taking effect to convince reasonable people, he told delegates.
Dr Babagana Ahmadu of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations: There is enough evidence that climate change is taking effect to convince reasonable people, he told delegates.
Oluseyi Makinda, governor of Oyo State, said that the Nigerian state was the first subnational in the world to join WUWM.
Oluseyi Makinda, governor of Oyo State, said that the Nigerian state was the first subnational in the world to join WUWM.
Trade economist Siyabonga Cawe of the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC).
Trade economist Siyabonga Cawe of the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC).
Proudly representing the KingFresh Group and its diverse offerings: Nico van Schalkwyk, Siphesihle Mpangane, Kopano Setlhare, Evans Maupa and Vusi Ndlovu.
Proudly representing the KingFresh Group and its diverse offerings: Nico van Schalkwyk, Siphesihle Mpangane, Kopano Setlhare, Evans Maupa and Vusi Ndlovu.
Ruhan Herselman, Renier Strydom and Joanell Roux from ZZ2, major grower of tomatoes, avocados and more.
Ruhan Herselman, Renier Strydom and Joanell Roux from ZZ2, major grower of tomatoes, avocados and more.
Giannis Triantafyllis, vice-chair of WUWM.
Giannis Triantafyllis, vice-chair of WUWM.
Minister Parks Tau of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Minister Parks Tau of the Department of Trade and Industry.
Explaining the fundamental role of the Perishable Products Control Board was Sinqobile Mahlalela, PPECB Limpopo operations manager.
Explaining the fundamental role of the Perishable Products Control Board was Sinqobile Mahlalela, PPECB Limpopo operations manager.
Stéphane Layani, opening the Johannesburg conference in his capacity as WUWM chairperson.
Stéphane Layani, opening the Johannesburg conference in his capacity as WUWM chairperson.
A dancer at the opening of the WUWM Johannesburg conference.
A dancer at the opening of the WUWM Johannesburg conference.