MBABANE – Eswatini is moving closer to establishing a national consultative mechanism for tariffs and trade remedies, a move that is expected to benefit local businesses and civil society. A workshop, facilitated by the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Secretariat, concluded today with a clear action plan for the way forward.
Acting Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Msebe Malinga, closed the workshop, expressing satisfaction with the outcome. “I am pleased to note that these targets have been met as expected, thanks to the dedication of the participants as well as the Secretariat team that facilitated the workshop,” he said.
Malinga explained that the action plan developed during the workshop is not the solution itself, but a “vehicle to the solution.” He urged all involved to implement the plan according to the agreed-upon timeframes, noting that all the identified actions are within Eswatini’s control.
The PS also extended gratitude to the SACU Secretariat for its support since October 2024. He thanked officials from the Ministry of Commerce, the Eswatini Revenue Service, the private sector, and civil society for their participation, stating that their involvement is crucial as they are the “ultimate beneficiaries of this work.”
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