The SACU Customs Officials Training on AfCFTA and the Workshop on the AEO Programme  

17 February 2025

The SACU Customs Officials Training on African Continental Free Trade Agreement and the Workshop of Customs and Government Agencies on Risk Management and Authorised Economic Operator Programme that was held on 10 – 14 February 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

South Africa, as the host, welcomed delegates and underscored the importance of collaboration in successfully implementing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, Risk Management, and the Authorised Economic Operator Programme. Namibia, as the SACU Chair, emphasised that collective efforts within SACU will drive regional progress in implementing these key initiatives.

Approximately 58 Experts from Customs and Other Government Agencies attended the training and workshop in Johannesburg, with an additional 70 participants joining online.