About ACIC
A trusted continental gateway for African commerce
The Africa Commerce and Investment Chamber connects African enterprises with markets, capital, institutions and strategic partners.
Institutional Overview
Building Africa’s commercial future
ACIC is a Johannesburg-based continental business institution committed to expanding intra-African trade, attracting responsible investment and connecting African enterprises to global markets. We work across the private sector, governments, embassies, development institutions and international trade partners.
Our geographic mandate spans the African continent, with a focus on practical facilitation, credible connections and enabling policy dialogue.
Vision
To become a trusted continental gateway for African commerce, investment and global business partnerships.
Mission
To facilitate sustainable trade, investment and commercial cooperation by connecting African enterprises with markets, capital, institutions and strategic partners.
Strategic Objectives
What we set out to achieve
Expand intra-African trade and market access
Attract responsible domestic and international investment
Strengthen business networks and institutional cooperation
Provide credible market intelligence and research
Advocate for enabling trade and investment policy
Support enterprise competitiveness and capacity
Core Values
The principles that guide us
Integrity
We act with honesty, transparency and accountability in all engagements.
Cooperation
We build bridges between businesses, institutions and governments.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest professional and institutional standards.
Inclusivity
We create opportunity across sectors, sizes and borders.
Innovation
We embrace new ideas that advance African commerce.
Accountability
We are answerable to our members and the communities we serve.
Sustainable prosperity
We pursue growth that is responsible and enduring.
Governance & Leadership
Governance structure
ACIC is guided by a governance framework comprising a board, an executive team and an advisory council. Leadership profiles are editable placeholders to be confirmed.
Chairperson
Leadership profile to be confirmed
Chief Executive Officer
Leadership profile to be confirmed
Director, Trade & Investment
Leadership profile to be confirmed
Director, Membership & Partnerships
Leadership profile to be confirmed
Organisational Timeline
Our journey
Formation
ACIC is established in Johannesburg as a continental business institution.
Foundation
Core mandate, governance framework and membership categories defined.
Networks
Building business, investor and institutional networks across African markets.
Growth
Expanding trade facilitation, investment promotion and market intelligence services.
Johannesburg Headquarters
ACIC is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa — a leading commercial hub connecting regional and continental markets.
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