The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) gives South Africa and other sub-Saharan countries preferential US market access and provides benefits to both the United States and African countries.
JOHANNESBURG - Trade and Industry Minister Ebrahim Patel said African industrialisation must be top of mind at the AGOA Business Forum, which kicked off in Johannesburg on Thursday.
More than 30 countries benefit from the trade pact, with the agriculture and manufacturing industries at the forefront.
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