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South African policymakers and business leaders are advancing continental trade integration to reduce external economic dependence and unlock growth. Infrastructure investment, regulatory harmonization, and the African Continental Free Trade Area framework are central to overcoming fragmented markets and creating competitive advantages across the region.
