Established half a century ago, Africa’s biggest regional trading bloc is now down to 12 members.
While 61% was handled by road, 39% was transported by rail, indicating a significant increase of 8.4% in rail use compared to the previous year.
The high-profile meeting of government officials, diplomats and business leaders will focus on intracontinental trade.
Non-oil export volumes were up but value dropped in 2023.
Zimbabwe’s “gateway to the sea” to get better flying infrastructure.
The container vessel measures 367 meters in length and is 48.2m wide.
South Africa remains the biggest trading partner at 42% of exports and 43% of imports, but the share is dropping.
More bailouts from National Treasury for big parastatals predicted.
The damaging East African spat over flights between the two countries is resolved, and there will be no interruption.
Effective from January 22 all Kenya carrier’s flights will be stopped.
Freight and pedestrian movement halted in volatile East African region.
