The Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the largest free trading zone in the world in terms of the number of participating countries. Although governments and enterprises have been working to ensure smooth collaboration among countries and regions ever since AfCFTA commerce started in January this year, there is much work to be done on technology infrastructure to ensure the free trade area lives up to its promise of improving the economy of the 55 participating states.

Cross-border payment platforms, telecommunications networks and internet access are ingredients needed to ensure the success of the trade area.

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