Though the AfCFTA Secretariat is trying its best to make this a dream come true, the Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) believes the initiative will not flourish as expected. That is the driving force of the Continental Free Trade Area," he said. "It’s about time that the Continental Free Trade Area let the citizens of Africa know the dos and don’ts. AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene, said AfcFTA has the potential to increase intra-African trade by 22 percent of total trade by 2023 following this agreement. Secretary-General of the Free Trade Area urged African governments to sensitize their citizens, especially private businesses on the impact of AfCFTA on their businesses.

Source: GhanaWeb July 23, 2021 14:15 UTC