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JOINT MEDIA RELEASE - SACU MEMBERS SIGN MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT
Johannesburg, 31 May 2023 – Accredited traders in Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa will benefit from lower trade costs and quicker turn-around times for imports and exports, because of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement signed today by the five Member States of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).
Workshop to enhance trade opportunities and regional collaboration in the Southern African region.
Windhoek, 26 May 2023 -- The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Secretariat, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will host an information sharing workshop on the AfCFTA and a regional dialogue on emerging market opportunities for the SACU region. This initiative follows collaboration between the AfCFTA Secretariat and the Team Europe Technical Assistance Facility to Support the AfCFTA and Continental Economic Integration (EU-TAF).
Keynote Address by the Minister of Trade, Industry, Business Development & Tourism Hon. Mokhethi Shelile (Mp) at the Official Opening Ceremony of the SACU Authorized Economic Operator National Consultations – The Lesotho Chapter
I am very glad that finally, COVID – 19 restrictions are behind us, we are now able to meet in person as we discuss these important trade related issues that are extremely critical for revival of our economies especially for us in the SACU region. It is always preferable to meet in a physical setting such as today, and this is in line with the Sesotho saying that “Litaba li mahlong.” Online meetings can do little to replace the natural face-to-face interaction, yet we must move in the same direction with the rest of the world and meet virtually when circumstances so warrant.
Welcome Remarks by the Commissioner Client Services, Mrs. ‘Mathabo Mokoko at the opening of day 2 of the SACU Authorized Economic Operator National Consultations – The Lesotho Chapter
Revenue generation and trade facilitation remain interdependent and inseparable. Programmes, initiatives, and strategies addressing customs and trade issues have evolved to address risks and compliance in various areas, thereby providing the much-needed revenue assurance for tax & customs administrations, and in times of stringent budgetary challenges such as now, such programmes have assisted to ensure that limited resources are focused on high-risk cargo.
STATEMENTS DELIVERED AT THE SACU INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE
1. Statement by His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana and Chairperson of the SACU Summit2. Remarks by Ms. Paulina M. Elago, Executive Secretary of SACU Secretariat
3. Remarks by Honourable Mmusi Kgafela, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Botswana
4. Remarks by Honourable Senator Manqoba Khumalo, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade of Eswatini
5. Remarks by Honourable Dr. Thabiso Molapo, Minister of Trade and Industry of Lesotho
6. Remarks by Honourable Lucia Iipumbu, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade of Namibia
7. Remarks by His Excellency Mr. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA
PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED AT THE SACU INVESTMENT ROUNDTABLE ON INVESTMENT AND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PRIORITY SECTORS
1. Fruits and Vegetables Value Chain2. Leather and Leather Products
3. Meat and Meat Products
4. Cosmetics and Essential Oils
5. Textile and Clothing
PRESENTATIONS ON THE SYNOPSIS OF KEY INVESTMENT PROJECTS IN THE SACU REGION BY INVESTMENT PROMOTION AGENCIES
1. Key Investment Projects – Botswana2. Key Investment Projects - Eswatini
3. Key Investment Projects - Lesotho
4. Key Investment Projects - Namibia
5. Key Investment Projects – South Africa
OTHER PRESENTATIONS:
1. Taking SACU Export Products beyond borders – Tapping into the AfCFTA Market and Beyond2. Overview of the SACU Work Programme on Industrialisation