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Ghana Means Business at SAITEX and AB7

Jun 27th, 08:17


Ghana Means Business at SAITEX and AB7

 West Africa’s rising economic super-state Ghana is serious about doing business at this year’s SAITEX and AB7 event in South Africa. The nation will be hosting its own pavilion at the Southern African International Trade Exhibition (SAITEX) and Africa’s Big Seven (AB7) taking place from 30 June to 2 July at Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Johannesburg.

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