The 5^th Joint SACU Trade Policy Review was held on 25-27 October 2023, in Geneva, Switzerland. SACU is reviewed every seven years with the previous review having taken place in November 2015. Its primary aim is to foster enhanced compliance among all Members with the rules, disciplines, and commitments established within different WTO Agreements.

The Executive Secretary of SACU, Mr. Thabo David Khasipe, facilitated the official handover of the SACU Chairmanship from the Kingdom of Eswatini to the Kingdom of Lesotho on the 27^th July 2023 in Maseru. The event was graced by the presence of the Right Honourable, Mr. Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho and Chairperson of the SACU Summit. Honourable Mr. Neal Rijkenberg, Minister of Finance of Eswatini and Former Chairperson of the SACU Council of Ministers, presented the Handover Report and passed on the Chairmanship to Dr. Retselisitsoe Matlanyane, Minister of Finance of Lesotho.

The 8^th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State or Government took place on the 29^th June 2023, in Mandvulo, Kingdom of Eswatini.

The SACU Council of Ministers is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Thabo David Khasipe, as the Executive Secret

The Right Honourable Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, His Excellency Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, as the current Cha

May I invite you to join me and my Colleagues at the SACU Secretariat as we celebrate the International Customs Day, under the theme “Nurturing the next generation: promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs”.  This theme perfectly suites the current global environment, as most countries around the globe are still recovering from the impact of COVID-19 and other economic headwinds affecting international and cross border trade.