The Third Meeting of the SACU Task Team on Automotive and Mineral Beneficiation

The Third Meeting of the SACU Task Team on Automotive and Mineral Beneficiation held on 17 – 19 November 2025 in Swakopmund, Namibia and chaired by Mr Innocent Sbu Khumalo of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition South Africa. The Automotive and Mineral Beneficiation sectors have been identified as priority areas within the SACU Industrialisation Work Programme due to their potential to drive job creation and support the region’s long-term economic transformation. Delegates reviewed progress on key activities undertaken since previous engagements, including the development of a Draft Roadmap as well as consideration of Terms of Reference for Smart Specialisation Strategies, amongst others.