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The delegates at the African Economic Platform will today debate the competitiveness of the African business. Yesterday business called on leaders across the continent to create a conducive climate for business. As the conference comes to an end, delegates will adopt resolutions on how to fast track economic development in Africa. Challenges such as intergration, free movement of goods and people are some of the issues they will have to find solutions to. Yesterday, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe rebuked big economies on the continent for dragging their feet in resolving the problem of free trade. To help us find out more about the discussions we have:

*** Dr Chris Karubi : Honorary Consul for Mauritius in Kenya and a member of the AU Foundation

*** Dr Namane Magau: A Board member of South Africa’s Nuclear Technology Board, and former Business Women Association President.

*** Dr Anthony Maruping : AU Commissioner for Economic Affairs.

***Vuyani Jarana: Chief Officer for VODACOM Business