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 theWestern 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 .
23 May 2013
As Africa Day is soon approaching the
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.
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