Africa Free Trade

Friday, 29 September 2023

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FNC participates in session of 9th parliamentary forum of BRICS member countries

Urdu Point 29 Sep 2023

... of the Ninth Parliamentary Forum of BRICS member countries in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss the topic of “Harnessing multilateralism and parliamentary diplomacy to deepen BRICS and Africa partnership for accelerated implementation of the Africa free-trade agreement.”.

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African Caribbean Leadership forum honours Barrow

The Point 29 Sep 2023

... making, trade and investment, innovation transfer and tourism ... “With the establishment of the Africa Continental Free-Trade Area (AfCFTA) and a population of 1.4 billion people, Africa is poised to become a huge global market and a new frontier for innovation and investments”.

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ANDILE NTINGI: No-one can be industrial giant without constant access to power

Business Day 29 Sep 2023

SA exporters also have access to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s largest free trade area, which has removed trade tariffs on 88.3% of 5,000 goods traded in Africa ... We must get our act together to avoid missing out on existing trade opportunities and becoming the “Sick man of Africa”.

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BRICS Parliamentary Forum 'shambolic' and 'national embarrassment' - DA

Eye Witness News 29 Sep 2023

The DA said the gathering of lawmakers was marred by 'ANC incompetence', saying it called into question South Africa's credibility as a reliable partner within the expanding bloc ... Free trade within Africa a win-win for continent and BRICS nations - Mashatile.

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India has always backed perspectives of developing countries, Raja Sabha Dy Chairman at BRICS Parliamentary Forum

Beijing News 28 Sep 2023

The theme of the conference is 'Harnessing Multilateralism and Parliamentary diplomacy to deepen BRICS and Africa Partnership for accelerated implementation of the Africa Free Trade Agreement.'BRICS is a grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa ... "India's bilateral trade with Africa has already reached US 98 billion in 2022-2023.

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BRICS group poised to shape global economy, says Saqr Ghobash

Urdu Point 28 Sep 2023

Ghobash made this statement during his speech at the opening session of the ninth BRICS Parliamentary Forum, held under the theme, "Harnessing inclusive Multilateralism and Parliamentary Diplomacy to deepen BRICS and Africa Partnership for Accelerated Implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement," in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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BRICS Parliamentary Forum eyes quotas on export of national resources to West

Eye Witness News 28 Sep 2023

MPs from parliaments from the BRICS countries are also calling for the abolition of visa requirements related to trade movement ... Another key discussion was around the Africa Partnership and the African Continental Free Trade Area which was chaired by South Africa.

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Free trade within Africa a win-win for continent & BRICS nations - Mashatile

Eye Witness News 27 Sep 2023

... was to create a framework for the Free Inter-Africa Trade ... “As South Africa, we are excited about the role parliamentary diplomacy within the realm of BRICS can play in creating an enabling environment for the successful implementation of the Africa free trade agreement.".

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Africa on its way to creating the world's largest single-free trade area

Independent online (SA) 27 Sep 2023

Africa is well on its way to creating the world's largest single-free trade area, with 1.3 billion people and a gross domestic product (GDP) of $3.4 trillion ... a single African market as all 54 countries have signed the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement.

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OGFTZ Boss, Onas, Commends Tinubu, Abiodun over Economic Foresightedness

This Day 27 Sep 2023

…Urges investors to explore Ogun Free Trade Zone ... In the final analysis, he called on investors to look inward and consider the opportunities in Ogun-Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Nigeria, which he said serves as a powerful reminder of the untapped potential in Africa’s rapidly evolving economic landscape.

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Oye Urges US Investors to Leverage Nigeria’s Population to Exploit AFCFTA Offerings

This Day 27 Sep 2023

... advantage to exploit the opportunities of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ... According to him, “Under the rules of origin, you can trade in Africa under the continental free trade.  Nigeria also represents a large country with over 240 to 250 million people.

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Why SA’s energy security depends on strategic investment partnerships

Independent online (SA) 27 Sep 2023

Regardless, South Africa urgently needs quality investment, at scale ... Global terms of trade are shifting dramatically ... Within the continent, the value of robust trade between countries in Africa is increasingly seen as a key driver of growth and economic resilience, as evidenced by the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.

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BRICS Parliamentary Forum aims to shape global landscape with legal power and collaborative vision

Independent online (SA) 27 Sep 2023

The 9th BRICS PF Assembly revolved around the theme of "Harnessing Multilateralism and Parliamentary Diplomacy to Deepen BRICS and Africa Partnership for Accelerated Implementation of the Africa Free-Trade Agreement.". The chosen theme again underscored the commitment to promoting a more inclusive, integrated, and prosperous Africa.

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Afreximbank urges prioritisation of export trading companies to drive African small and medium ...

Business Ghana 26 Sep 2023

In an address to the Africa International Exhibition, which opened yesterday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly ... “These are particularly urgent as Africa commences implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA),” stated Mrs.

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Unstoppable Africa 2023: Shaping a Future of Prosperity and Innovation

Business Ghana 26 Sep 2023

The two-day Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (https.//www.GABI.biz) event aims to boost Africa’s standing in the global economy and establish the continent as the foremost destination for business, trade, and investment ... African Continental Free Trade Agreement.