For the record

Polarstern will replace the existing research vessel of the same name, which has been in service since 1982.

The La Niña weather pattern has brought good rains across Southern Africa.

December is expected to be the slowest month for ports since June 2023 when they handled 1.83 million TEU.

Air cargo enabled front-loading to deliver products ahead of tariff deadlines and accommodated demand surges.

It marks a significant milestone for aviation across Southern Africa with expanded airfreight options.

Authorities urged members of the public to report any goods recovered from the containers.

Border guards will boost measures to detect and seize narcotics, illicit goods and stolen vehicles.

“They should really be running the border on a 24/7 basis.” – Mike Fitzmaurice, Transist.

Local producers want a tariff that responds timeously to global price movements.

The country’s new vehicle sales are surging, but imports are eroding local manufacturers’ market share.