Media Press Release
Immediate Press Release 15 September 2022
The Africa Women in Trade is a registered social enterprise which was created as a response to the need for Africa Women in Europe to support Africa Women and youth SMEs. The core objectives of AWT are to inform, to facilitate access to markets, facilitate connections of investors and funders, share skills, and form sustainable partnerships following the announcement of the AfCFTA Agreement.
The Africa Women in Trade have issued a press statement as an indication of preparedness and excitement towards the upcoming Inaugural African Women Conference, Expo and Awards Gala. The conference is set to take place on October 20th -22nd, 2022, at the Cape Town City Hall, Cape Town , South Africa.
The Awards Gala event aims to recognise and reward the women and youth who have played a major role in trading in the continent and the globe at large, said Ms Joy Zenz CEO and Founder Africa Women in Trade. The conference and expo which is made possible through partnership of different organisations and networks, to enable women and youth businesses the opportunity to showcase their products and services. These events promise to attract different stakeholders in the supply value chain.
Our vision is to create a platform to connect and enable Africa women and youth to trade under AfCFTA. Our Mission is to create a Network where African women and youth can access information regarding Africa Continental Free Trade Area, facilitate access to markets regionally, nationally, and globally, and offer capacity building and access to capital through grants and investments.
The AWT are honoured to have guest speakers that include Her Excellency Dr Nkosazana Dlamini- Zuma and His Excellency Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of AfCFTA.
THE THREE DAYS ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED AS FOLLOWS:
To provide a network for African Women in Trade
Create Access to Africa and Global Markets
Enable B2B trading within Africa and Globally
Creating a conducive environment for exchanging ideas, sharing knowledge, and implementing best practice and practical solutions for our continent.
Provide workshop training for women and Youth in Trade.
Facilitate robust Dialogue and opportunities for business marketing and growth by match making for investors and entrepreneurs
To influence policy making by engaging with government institutions and regional bodies practical solutions to challenges as well as good practice.
REGISTER TODAY!
Register to join as a Delegate ( Free Entry )
Register to Exhibit your products or services ( A free is required)
Awards Gala evening ( Entrance Fee is required)
Read more about the event, Trade Tour, Program, Guest Speakers and connect with exhibitors on the following link:
Any further enquiries please visit our website further below or send them to the Email address:
Email: Africawomenintrade@gmail.com
Website: www.africawomenitrade.com
The Communications Team-AWT