The first France/South Africa Forum on the theme of business opportunities in Africa took place on 13 & 14 November 2006 in Sandton, Johannesburg. South African businesspeople had the opportunity to discuss business opportunities in Africa with their counterparts from France. Guest speakers included France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Christine Lagarde, SA’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa, as well as top French and South African businesspeople.