Cape Town – The first phase of setting up a free trade area across 26 countries in Africa is expected to come into effect in three years, Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said on Monday. Briefing the media in Parliament, following Sunday's meeting in Sandton to set up a free trade area between the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Common Market for … [Read more...] about Davies maps route for free trade area
free trade
Free trade area closer to fruition
Johannesburg - After many years of planning and coordinating, African leaders have now moved a step closer to establishing the long-conceived goal of a united African economic community. The leaders have agreed to formally launch negotiations to establish a grand Free Trade Area (FTA) that would encompass 26 countries in three Regional Economic Communities (RECs), namely the … [Read more...] about Free trade area closer to fruition
