HH AMONG 8 HEADS OF STATE AT INTRA-AFRICA TRADE FAIR

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is among eight other Heads of State and Government participating at this year’s Intra-African Trade Fair taking place in Durban, South Africa

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is representing Zambia at the official opening ceremony graced by South Africa’s President CYRIL RAMAPHOSA.

President HICHILEMA, is accompanied by Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister CHIPOKA MULENGA, and Community Development and social Services Minister DOREEN MWAMBA.

Earlier, the President was received by Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Major General JACKSON MITI and other Embassy staff.

A number of Zambian businesses are participating at the continental trade fair, which is Africa’s largest trade show providing a platform for sharing trade, investment and market opportunities.

This year’s theme will focus on the newly-launched African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) – a single market for goods and services across 55 countries, aimed at boosting trade and investment.

The event is held every two years to provide trade and market information and to connect buyers and sellers from across the continent.

This is according to a statement released to ZNBC news by First Secretary Press and Public Relations at the Zambian High Commission in South Africa NAOMI NYAWALI.

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