This interactive session will unpack how industrial development and infrastructure investment can accelerate Africa’s regional integration agenda and drive sustainable growth. 

26 September 2025

09:30 AM – 11:30 AM (CAT)

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Featured Speaker

Johansein Rutaihwa, Ph.D
Head of the Industrialization & Competitiveness Unit at the SADC Secretariat

Dr. Rutaihwa leads efforts to design, harmonize, and implement industrialization policies across SADC member states. His work focuses on value-chain development, private sector competitiveness, investment promotion, and regional integration. 

With a strong background in economics, sustainable development, trade, and policy formulation, he brings extensive expertise in shaping Southern Africa’s industrialisation and competitiveness agenda.