African countries urged to focus on industrial policy

SOUTHERN African countries have been urged to find solutions to climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic effects as these were increasing the poverty gap in the region.

The world yesterday commemorated International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, which is celebrated every year on October 17.

The Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW) urged the region to utilise its natural resources to eradicate poverty and fight inequality caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis.

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