Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Nomalungelo Gina, has said that South Africa and Kenya are working on several economic protocols to promote and grow their economies.
Speaking during a webinar earlier this week, Gina said that the countries were actively collaborating in the sectors of tourism, fisheries, energy, information and communication technology (ICT), and agriculture to carve a mutually beneficial path and to promote and grow business opportunities in the two respective economies
She said the South African government wanted to ensure that its manufactured products enjoyed access to the African market through the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement.
“We are aiming to have the rules of origin covering 87% to 90% of products on our tariff book adopted by the heads of state, and conclude bilateral offers with a number of countries,” said Gina.
The Kenyan High Commissioner to South Africa, Catherine Muigai Mwangi, said the webinar had provided an excellent opportunity to not only enhance bilateral trade but also boost trade between the East African community and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
