South Africa’s Lebombo Border Reopens for Cargo Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns on N4 Corridor

South Africa’s Lebombo Border Reopens for Cargo Amid Ongoing Safety Concerns on N4 Corridor

In South Africa, the Lebombo border post in Mpumalanga has reopened for cargo transit after protests in Mozambique forced a temporary closure. Mozambican authorities are regulating truck numbers, while cross-border facilitators urge drivers on the N4 Maputo Corridor to proceed cautiously. Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato says safety concerns remain despite the reopening:

November 15, 2024 18

Business / Economics

NSA informal cross-border trade study reveals gender disparities

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has released the findings of a study conducted in November 2023 on informal cross-border trade. According to the report, Namibia exported goods valued at N$9.1 million and imported goods worth N$1.2 million during the period under review. The NSA's Executive for Economic Statistics, Abel Sindano, emphasized the importance of informal cross-border trade in the region. He said that it plays a critical role in sustaining […]

September 18, 2024 47

Africa

Kenya oil facilities face huge losses

A new report says Kenya has lost $200 million worth of oil exports to Uganda. The country has been Uganda's largest regional market since last year. Daniel Kijo reports.

January 29, 2024 47