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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.
Remarks by Commissioner General of the Eswatini Revenue Service, Mr. Brightwell Nkambule
Ladies and gentleman allow me to begin my remarks by welcoming everyone to the ERS for the Joint SACU and ERS National Consultations for one of our regional flagship programmes, the Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) which is a build-up process to the main event that is scheduled from 29-31 May 2023. I wish to thank the SACU Secretariat for partnering with the ERS in promoting this programme. It has been a busy week; the SACU Secretariat has really kept us busy for the past two days including today. On the first day we had internal engagement as SACU and ERS and yesterday we engaged with our partner agencies who are also represented at the National Committee on Trade Facilitation.
Statement by the Executive Secretary of SACU, Mr. Thabo David Khasipe
It gives me great pleasure to join you at this Breakfast Session for Eswatini Revenue Service Engagement with the Private Sector, under the theme “Authorised Economic Operator Accreditation - Bringing Real Benefits to Business in Eswatini”.
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