African Customs Union
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Customs union inhibits development
South Africa’s neighbours are dependent on the union’s short-sighted revenue-sharing formula.
‘If EPAs are so good, why force us to sign?’
While the European Union has wanted a conclusion to its economic partnership agreements (EPAs) as soon as possible, the Malawian government has been staving off a deal. The…
Mbeki: EU trade deals harm Africa unity
South Africa will continue engaging with the European Union to ensure new trade agreements with African countries do not harm regional integration, President Thabo Mbeki said on…