SA is Africa’s most industrialised economy, Ramaphosa tells business delegates in Doha, Qatar

Lerato Mbhiza

Addressing the Qatar Business Roundtable on Wednesday in Doha, President Cyril Ramaphosa told the delegates that South Africa is the most industrialised economy in Africa with well-established companies and developed manufacturing and services sectors.

“Many of these companies are active in the Middle East and indeed Qatar. These companies, such as Sasol in the petro-chemical sector with its advanced technologies and iconic consumer brands such as Nandos and Ocean Basket.

“South African agriculture and agro-processing companies are world class, and we can support the Food Security Program of the State of Qatar. Beyond these, South Africa is developing its expertise in areas such as pharmaceuticals, the space industry and advanced manufacturing”.

Ramophosa said South Africa was also developing greater market access across the world because of its free trade agreements with countries such as the European Union and the United Kingdom. 

‘We are about to implement the African