An African initiative aimed at boosting the continent's industrial independence has officially launched its campaign, titled Power, Protect and Purchase, at the CANEX Weekend in Lagos, Nigeria.
The Africa Made movement aims to generate an additional 34 billion US dollars in annual gross domestic product by shifting from the export of raw cotton to locally processing and manufacturing garments.
The initiative seeks to ensure that more value is created within Africa, turning the continent's natural resources into jobs, industries and greater economic independence. Thuto Ngobeni reports…

<p>An African initiative aimed at boosting the continent's industrial independence has officially launched its campaign, titled Power, Protect and Purchase, at the CANEX Weekend in Lagos, Nigeria.<br>The Africa Made movement aims to generate an additional 34 billion US dollars in annual gross domestic product by shifting from the export of raw cotton to locally processing and manufacturing garments.<br>The initiative seeks to ensure that more value is created within Africa, turning the continent's natural resources into jobs, industries and greater economic independence. Thuto Ngobeni reports&hellip;</p>