Africa Local Trade Alliance — ALTA
A continental platform fostering equitable intra-African trade — enabling compliant market access, verified networks and institutional pathways for traders, SMEs and exporters.
Opportunities Through ALTA
A harmonised route for businesses to participate in regional trade — improving access to markets, compliance pathways and partnership networks.
Cross-border Enablement
Guidance aligned to AfCFTA rules & documentation.
Market & Retail Access
Pop-ups, retail floors & marketplace placements.
Verified Networks
Buyer & supplier verification for safer trade.
Funding Pathways
Introductions to capital partners and grant channels.
Compliance Support
SARS, CIPC and export documentation assistance.
Traceability & Digital Tools
Digital records for trust and investment readiness.
Local Institutional Links
Municipal & provincial facilitation where available.
Market Intelligence
Notifications of tenders, trade fairs and commercial opportunities.
Who should participate?
- Informal traders and formal businesses seeking cross-border channels
- SMEs, manufacturers and agro-processors
- Start-ups, cooperatives and regional associations
Membership Fee: R240 / year
Single annual fee covering platform participation, verification and basic support channels.
Enterprise Enablement Services
Practical services to help enterprises formalise, comply and trade. Click any service to request assistance.
Service requests are handled by local ALTA teams and routed to appropriate partners.
Select Your Country — ALTA Chapter
Click your country to begin registration. You may also search.
If your country is not listed, select a neighbouring ALTA and specify your country in the registration form.
Industries Supported
Click an industry to learn what assistance ALTA / Public Price provides and to apply.