# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau has called on South Africa to shift focus to new export markets, especially across Africa. Speaking at AECI’s Centenary Legacy book launch, Tau stressed the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement for boosting industrial growth. He said South Africa must enhance manufacturing, attract investment, and pursue transformation. Tau highlighted the need for a new industrial path, leveraging minerals and trade alliances to secure long-term economic resilience and global competitiveness.
Tau urges SA to diversify trade, focus on African Markets