ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI MARKS AFRICA DAY AND EFFORTS TO FIGHT COVID-19

AngloGold Ashanti joins over 1.2 billion Africans across the continent and in the diaspora in marking Africa Day at a time when the African Union (AU) is spearheading several initiatives aimed to combat the spread of COVID-19 and ensure Africa’s economic resilience.

The theme for this year’s Africa Day, “Silencing the Guns; creating a conducive environment for Africa's development” provides the relevant frame work to all stakeholders including governments, the private sector, civil society and academia to join forces in the fight against the pandemic, ensuring that livelihoods are protected and keeping economic activity alive.

According to the Chief Operating Officer for Africa, Sicelo Ntuli, the theme is in pursuance of the aspirations of Agenda 2063, which provides a developmental framework towards a continent that is integrated, prosperous and peaceful.

“Other flagship projects include the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which has come into force and which aims to boost intra-African trade.

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