The historic launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) took place on 01 January 2021, signaling a new dawn in Africa. South Africa has found itself at the forefront of the AfCFTA as the launch happened when the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, was the Chairman of the African Union. South Africa’s commitment to the AFCTA dates back to 2018 when President Ramaphosa signed the Kigali Declaration in March of that year, which affirmed South Africa’s position on the agreement.
South Africa has historically been viewed as an African powerhouse and is poised to become a key player in the larger continental context of the AfCFTA. The ATSA will serve as a virtual platform for these diverse stakeholders both from within South Africa and the broader continent, to discuss and craft workable strategies for how to capitalize on the tremendous trade and investment opportunities presented by the AfCFTA.
The inaugural Africa Trade South Africa (ATSA) 2021 Virtual Conference is aimed at exploring South Africa - Africa trade and investment opportunities in relation to the AfCFTA.
The event will bring together government and non-governmental institutions; academics; entrepreneurs; corporates; project developers; financiers; African economists; government officials; policymakers; institutional investors; development banks; commercial banks; fund managers; private equity investors; multilateral financial institutions; technology providers; IT and eCommerce companies.
