SACU Secretariat

The ES of the SACU, Mr. Dumisani Masilela, formally presented his credentials today to Hon. Amb. S. Ashipala-Musavyi, Minister of International Relations and Trade of Namibia, following his appointment as the fourth ES of SACU, effective 1 March 2026.

Executive Leadership Transition at SACU: Council of Ministers appointed Mr. Dumisani Masilela as the New Executive Secretary effective 1 March 2026

Today, the ES of SACU, Mr. Dumisani Masilela, received a courtesy visit by the Deputy Director-General of the Department of WTO Affairs, Ministry of Commerce of China, Mr. Han Changtian, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of China to Namibia, HE Z. Weiping.

The SACU Senior Trade Officials have successfully concluded their four-day Strategic Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, today. The STOs will present their report at the Meeting of the SACU Ministers of Trade and Industry, which is scheduled to take place tomorrow in JHB.

The Strategic Meeting of the SACU Senior Trade Officials underway in JHB, South Africa, and provides an opportunity for Member States to reflect on the regional bloc’s trade agenda and set strategic guidance for the year ahead amid evolving global trade dynamics.

Delegates at the Strategic Meeting of SACU Senior Trade Officials underway in JHB, South Africa. The meeting is chaired by the Deputy Director-General in the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa, Amb. Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter and will end on 12 March 2026.

Explore the newly released SACU in Figures 2025, presenting key regional indicators as at 30 January 2026. Read the full publication on our website. sacu.int

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The Second Dedicated Session of the SACU Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC), together with the Technical Committees of Senior Officials, held virtually today, to consider key projects and priorities for the Proposed Budget for 2026/27 FY.

The Joint Meeting of Trade and Legal Experts was held on 6 – 7 November 2025 in SA to engage on the Guidelines for Implementation of Article 26 of the SACU Agreement. The Meeting was chaired by Mr. I. S. Khumalo of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, SA.

The 13thOperational Meeting of the SACU Tariff & Trade Remedies Experts , held on 4 – 7 Nov 2025 in JHB, South Africa. The Meeting deliberated on issues pertinent to ensure deeper & continuous collaboration among the Member States & capacity building on tariffs & trade remedies.

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A great exchange of ideas. Today, the SACU Secretariat hosted students from St. Olaf College USA, on a Study Tour exploring insights into SACU’s work in promoting regional economic integration and cooperation.

Transition in Executive Leadership at SACU

The 2nd Meeting of the SACU Task Team on Automotive and Mineral Beneficiation held on 21–23 October 2025 in Gaborone, Botswana to deliberate on matters related to regional value chains, enhance industrialisation & unlock investment opportunities in the region.

“Your Voice Matters: Participate in the SACU 2025 Stakeholders Perception Survey” Members of the public who have not received a survey link from our consultant, DMSA, are invited to scan the QR code or click here to participate. research.net/r/SACU25

Today, the ES of SACU, Mr. Thabo Khasipe, hosted H. E. Mr. Zhao Weiping, Ambassador of China to Namibia, during a courtesy visit to the SACU HQ and discussed possible areas of collaboration between the two parties.

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