Western Cape Government: it is important to drive trade in in sub-Saharan Africa

Imogen Vollenhoven
23 May 2013

As Africa Day is soon approaching the Western Cape government said it is important to continue to drive opportunities for growth and jobs by positioning the region to benefit from the untapped trade in sub-Saharan Africa.  

Premier Helen Zille’s Spokesperson Zak Mbhele said Cape Town seeks to become a hub for important growth sectors like ICT’s and the green economy.

Mbhele said that as an example Angola has become the biggest trading partner for the Western Cape as a region, surpassing Mozambique in 2011.

“Given our interest in driving the green economy as well as ICT as growth sectors in the Western Cape, looking much to becoming the leaders in driving those ICT and green economy revolution for the mutual benefits of the Western Cape and our trade partners on the continent,” said Mbhele.