African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

03 Sep

Stronger partnerships needed to harness the full potential of AfCFTA

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Niël Terblanché Namibia has called for strengthened partnerships with trusted developmental allies like Indonesia to fully unlock the potential of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Representing President Nangolo Mbumba at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Pohamba Shifeta, the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, stressed the critical role of Indonesia as a key partner in Africa's journey towards economic integration and regional industrialisation. Namibia’s appeal comes at a time when global disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, have been reinforcing the increasing need for resilient partnerships. Shifeta, on behalf of the president, focused the attention…

31 Jul

Cooperation holds the key to peace and prosperity

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Niël Terblanché The success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is highly dependent on strategic partnerships with countries and governments from around the world. The Vice President of Namibia, Dr Nangolo Mbumba addressed delegates to the Russia Africa Summit and said the African continent has set itself ambitious goals and flagship projects to propel the continental development, as enshrined in Agenda 2063.“One of those flagship projects is the AfCFTA which was launched in 2021. We encourage the Government of the Russian Federation to provide the necessary support to the African Union Member States as we implement this continental…

26 Jun

Masisi says AfCTA can raise Africa … but full regional integration must come first

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Moses Magadza “The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the key drivers that can position Africa as an economic powerhouse,” declared the President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi, while officially opening the 49th Plenary Assembly Session virtually yesterday (Friday 25 June, 2021). “However, it is important to underscore that, the successful implementation of the SADC integration agenda is a prerequisite for the true realisation of the AfCFTA,” he continued. Masisi stressed that domestication of AfCFTA at national level was “central to (its) effective implementation”. AfCTA was agreed upon in 2018 and came into force in January this year.…

29 Apr

Meatco scouts for NCA beef deals

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Staff Writer Meatco has announced that it is currently exploring new markets in West and Central Africa to find a lasting solution for the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs) farmers. The move by the meat processor, which is part of a delegation made up of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform and facilitated by the Ministry of International Relations and Corporation, is aimed at engaging with business communities on the possibilities of exporting beef as part of efforts to finding competitive and sustainable markets for the NCAs livestock farmers. The engagements are made possible through the African Continental Free…