SACU leaders establish N.dollars 5 billion fund for regional resilience

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2026-06-27

CAPE TOWN, 26 June 2026 - SACU leaders concluded their 9th Summit on Friday. Pictured: Advocate Duma Boko (Botswana), Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (Namibia), Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa (South Africa), King Mswati III (Eswatini), and Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane (Lesotho), met in South Africa to strengthen regional value chains and finalise the bloc’s strategic development plans. (Photo: Namibia Presidency) NAMPA.

WINDHOEK, 27 JUN (NAMPA) – The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) held its 9th Summit in Cape Town on Friday, concluding with the establishment of a N.dollars 5 billion investment fund to enhance regional resilience and economic integration.
Under the leadership of South African President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa, Heads of State from Botswana (Advocate Duma Boko), Eswatini (King Mswati III), Lesotho (Samuel Ntsokoane Matekane), and Namibia (Ne...

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