AfCFTA & Cross-Border Trade
Positioning regional producers to leverage African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) protocols, cross-border corridors, and regional export networks.
Flagship Pan-African Gathering
AfriKan Entrepreneurship Excellence Conference (AEEC) 2026
Hosted in Thohoyandou, Limpopo from 9 â 11 September 2026. Bringing together 500+ delegates including entrepreneurs, development financiers, government ministers, and corporate leaders.
Deal-Making & Investment
Direct matchmaking rooms connecting vetted SMEs and agricultural cooperatives with angel investors, impact funds, and state development agencies.
Excellence Awards
Recognizing pioneering small businesses, young innovators, women in agriculture, and ethical commercial leaders across Southern Africa.
Dedicated Sector Leadership
What Are Sector Commissions?
Commissions are industry-led working committees established under the Forum to spearhead policy advocacy, supplier matching, and infrastructure projects in core commercial sectors.
Agriculture & Agrihub Commission
Oversees the development of regional aggregation facilities, cold-chain transport networks, water management advocacy, and daily municipal market price transparency.
Explore Agrihub Sector →Food & Retail Commission
Promotes local shelf-space agreements with supermarkets, food hygiene and quality testing standards, and logistics linkages between farmers and commercial wholesalers.
Explore Retail Sector →Engineering & Manufacturing Commission
Drives industrial capability, technical apprenticeships, equipment sharing initiatives, and metal fabrication standards for infrastructure projects.
Explore Engineering Sector →Enterprise Development Commission
Bridges early-stage businesses with commercial enterprise supplier development (ESD) funds, corporate incubators, and B-BBEE compliance mentorship.
Explore ED Programs →Strategic Priorities
Commission Strategic Objectives
How our working committees deliver tangible impact for the local economy.
1. Supply Chain Localization
Increasing the share of corporate and public sector procurement spent with locally rooted suppliers and manufacturers.
2. Policy Engagement
Submitting structured policy memoranda to municipal, provincial, and national authorities regarding tariffs, zoning, and infrastructure.
3. Skills & Standards
Partnering with accredited TVET colleges and SETAs to deliver accredited technical certifications aligned with market demand.