South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at the opening session of the Intra African Trade Fair 2021 (IATF2021) on Monday, 15 November 2021.
The event, which brings together investors from 54 countries of the continent, including Angola, is taking place at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban.
Angola is taking part with 30 companies, including public institutions, which should exhibit various services and products, "made in Angola", as part of the key projects developed by the Executive in compliance with the PDN-2017/2022.
The IATF2021 is a trade show that provides a platform for linking international buyers, sellers and investors as well as allowing for participants and visitors to profile and share market information and investment opportunities in support of intra-African trade and the economic integration of the continent.
Hosted by the South African government in conjunction with African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), IATF2021 takes place from 15 to 21 November with the theme focussing on the newly-launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
The free trade area is an African Union initiative that creates a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of business persons and investments.
The Trade Fair is expected to draw more than 10 000 visitors and buyers with more than 80 South African companies, supported by government, having an opportunity to showcase their products and services.
The IATF2021 will include more than 1 000 exhibitors from across Africa showcasing their goods and services.
The seven-day exhibition includes a packed programme of conference sessions featuring key leading African and international thought leaders and experts.
The Trade Fair will provide a unique and valuable platform for the South African businesses to access an integrated African market of over 1.2 billion people with a Gross Domestic Product of over US$2.5 trillion created under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
