MALKERNS:Mancoba Khumalo, the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade has urged Rhodes Food Group to make use of the United States(US) African Growth and Opportunity Act(AGOA) market and the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfcTA).
According to eSwatini Government online platforms, the Commerce Minister was speaking during a tour of the company on Thursday, the company was previously known as SwaziCan.
“As the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, we are the pivot of all businesses, its development and growth in the country. Growth in one sector translates to growth in the economy of the country through exports, the export earnings thereof, and the multiplier effects from those activities.We are therefore thrilled to witness such monumental growth in the manufacturing of citrus products in the country and also the value addition on raw material for export,” said the Commerce Minister.
Minister Manqoba Khumalo being briefed about RFGE’s products during a tour of the company(pic: Gov).