Trade has been an essential part of the African markets. But materialisation and globalisation including opening local markets to the international markets is becoming a problem for most African countries. And there is the African Growth and Opportunity Act which was signed into law in the year 2000. The act offers tangible incentives of African countries to continue their efforts to open their economies and build free markets. With challenges facing the continent, how is Africa responding to industries becoming obsolete contributing to joblessness and inequality? To unpack the topic we are joined by:
1. Cyril Prinsloo Researcher SAIIA Economic Diplomacy Programme
2. Kholofelo Maponya Shareholder Day Break farms
3. Tinashe Kapuya Head: Industrial Trade and Investment Intelligence Agricultural Business Chambers
