Namibia assumes SACU chairmanship

NAMPA

2024-07-15

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WINDHOEK, 15 JUL (NAMPA) – The Republic of Namibia has assumed the Chairmanship of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Summit, Council of Ministers and Commission, effective 15 July 2024.
The leadership transition marks the beginning of Namibia’s one-year term, which will conclude on 14 July 2025.
Namibia’s assumption of the chairmanship comes at a crucial time for SACU, as the region continues to navigate various economic and trade chall...

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