Chipoka Mulenga at 20th AGOA Johannesburg Indaba
20th AGOA Johannesburg Indaba in South Africa
By Simon Banda and Derrick Sinjela
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) Chipoka Mulenga has arrived in South Africa ahead of the 20th African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum which is taking place in Johannesburg.
Mr. Mulenga is expected to attend various meetings such as the AGOA Ministerial meeting which will be preceded by the African Trade Ministers, and senior officials meetings.
Other engagements include the Meeting of African Ministers of Trade and Industry, and the Commercial MoU Dinner by Consul General of the U.S. Consulate, among others.
Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Ms. Mazuba Monze says the AGOA Business Forum is important for high-level networking and presents a platform for strengthening trade and investment policies.
“Zambia has continued to partner with the US through the AGOA initiative which is a United States of America trade programme that provides eligible countries in sub-Saharan Africa with preferential access to the U.S markets. AGOA aims to promote economic growth, reduce poverty, and foster a stronger trade partnership between the United States and African nations.
The 20th AGOA Forum brings together African Government Ministers, Senior U.S. administration officials, as well as U.S. and African business and civil society stakeholders. The private sector, civil society, and labour movements are also participating,” read Commissioner Monze’s Thursday 2nd November, 2023 Press Statement circulated by Zambia High Commission – South Africa, First Secretary Press and Public Relations Tamara Nyirenda.
Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Ms Mazuba Monze with South African President Cyril Ramamphosa
AGOA is a mutually beneficial trade and investment partnership that benefits both the African eligible countries and the U.S. and has fostered the development of regional value chains among eligible countries, thereby contributing towards enhancing intra-Africa trade and development.
Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) Chipoka Mulenga
