The Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration and, in partnership with the Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union Commission (AUC), are holding a high-level conference on AfCFTA from 19-21 August in Accra
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Voith's on-site machining and service tools capabilities for Southern Africa
The technology group Voith has introduced its on-site machining and service tools capabilities to customers, business partners and authorities during an official launch event in Witfield, Boksburg, South Africa, aiming to strengthen its hydropower service portfolio
Sub-Saharan Africa all set to rise as a fintech hub
Sub-Saharan Africa has the potential to emerge as a fintech hub, providing solutions to millions of unbanked population
AfDB extolls Chinese commitment to improve Africa’s industrialisation

The aim is to create wealth and sustainable agribusiness jobs for African youth. (Image source: falco/Pixabay)
The African Development Bank (AfDB) in Nigeria met a private sector consortium from China to help attract investment through partnerships in the development of special agro-Industrial processing zones (SAPZs) across Africa
Joint statement between the USA and AU on AfCFTA
Deputy United States trade representative C.J. Mahoney and African Union Commission commissioner for trade and industry Albert Muchanga have signed a joint statement concerning trade between the USA and the African Union at the opening ceremony of the 2019 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum