AfCFTA: All systems go
/ 13-04-21 / Share Link
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into effect on January 1, eliminating tariffs on 90% of goods produced on the continent, however significant challenges to intra-Africa trade growth remain. Didi Akinyelure, Journalist & Entrepreneur, Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani of Mixta Africa, Stewart Makura of Citi, Colin Fraser of FCMB Bank UK Limited, and Lodewyk Meyer of Baker McKenzie assess the expected logistical and financing benefits brought by the implementation of the agreement.