JUNE 2011 ISSUE 29
Integration of existing African regional trade blocs is expected to create larger markets and improve infrastructure. In this issue TradeInvestAfrica looks at how the proposed Tripartite Free Trade Area (T-FTA) can increase competitiveness on the continent. We also bring you a selection of countries that will offer investors attractive opportunities in the next five years.

FEATURE ARTICLES:
Tripartite region aims for improved trade conditions
Efforts to form a free trade area by three regional trade blocs are gaining momentum. The proposed Tripartite Free Trade Area (T-FTA) would increase intra-African trade and provide investors with a market of 700 million people. TradeInvestAfrica reports on the proposed business regulations.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES:
Linen Drawer seeks marketing agents in Africa
South African company Linen Drawer is seeking agents to market and sell its products throughout Africa. The company provides quality bedding, towelling and soft furnishings to the hospitality industry, interior decorators and retailers.
FEATURE ARTICLES: Where to invest in the next five years
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Eco-lodge in Uganda to capitalise on gap in market
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Power projects ready for uptake in Malawi
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    • SECTORS
    MANUFACTURING
    NAMIBIA
    Opportunities at Walvis Bay EPZ
    Namibia is looking for investors to set up manufacturing plants in the Walv...
    UGANDA: Attractive incentives to boost industries
    SWAZILAND: Pioneer investor wanted to manufacture chipboards
    ZAMBIA: Malaria drug manufacturing plant
    JOINT VENTURES
    ZAMBIA
    Geologists needed to conduct survey on copper field
    Zambia is seeking partners for a joint venture opportunity to carry out a g...
    ZAMBIA: Tilapia farmer seeks partners to develop project
    GHANA: Partners sought for ENA and carbon dioxide gas plant
    NAMIBIA: Opportunity to process slag
    DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY
    South Africa
    Linen Drawer seeks marketing agents in Africa
    South African company Linen Drawer is seeking agents to market and sell i...
    TANZANIA: Soda ash plant owner seeks suppliers of machinery
    TRADE LEAD: Brewery seeks distributors with established networks
    TRADE LEAD: Seeking agents for food & beverage equipment
    EDUCATION
    ZAMBIA
    Seeking investors for university of technology
    The Zambia Development Agency is promoting the establishment of a universit...
    UGANDA: Opportunity to develop an Institute of Applied Electronics
    RWANDA: Hospitality educators welcome to set up institute
    TRADE LEAD: Training company is looking for partners

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