SA companies to participate in Intra-African Trade Fair 2021
This fair is expected to draw more than 10 000 visitors and buyers.
THE Intra-African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021) will give more than 80 South African companies, supported by the government, an opportunity to showcase their products and services at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre from November 15 to 21.
The IATF2021 is a trade show that provides a platform for linking international buyers, sellers and investors. It also allows participants and visitors to profile, share market information and investment opportunities in support of intra-African trade and the economic integration of the continent.
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The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Nomalungelo Gina said IATF2021 will provide a unique and valuable platform for South African businesses to access an integrated African market of more than 1.2 billion people with a gross domestic product of more than US$2.5t, created under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
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“The trade fair will offer us an opportunity to profile and market proudly South African goods and services, build lasting networks and establish collaborations that will increase South Africa’s goods and services exports into the continent and position South Africa as the partner of choice,” said Gina.
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