Africa is a rich continent which can enable it to self-sufficient if resources are exchanged freely. The major challenge has been how to make the goods flow freely from one country to the other. This gave birth to what is now popularly known as “The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This initiative has brought opportunities to many sectors including the food, manufacturing and the mining industries. The major question which is yet to be answered is how the AfCTA will benefit the South African economy.

The AfCFTA Conference will present the Agreement, the opportunities it creates, and the anticipated economic benefits, as well as potential pitfalls. The Conference will also examine opportunities for women, young entrepreneurs, and small and medium enterprises. It will also explore ways to expand intra-African commerce, and to craft the trade rules and regulations needed to make the AfCFTA work for key industries and business owners. Finally, the event will provide stakeholders with the information they need to access new markets and expand intra-African trade.