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Archive | Cross border
Situation tense at Ressano Garcia border
Trucks and buses bearing South African number plates were reportedly stoned near the Ressano Garcia border post on Friday in retaliation to the xenophobic violence currently gripping South Africa. At […]
Rusumo One Stop Border Post is launched
According to the Rwandan Minister of Infrastructure, James Musoni, the recently opened Rusumo One Stop Border Post in eastern Rwanda will unlock business opportunities for the country and also boost […]
Intra-Africa trade to be boosted
Closer intra-Africa trade has been forecasted by the International Data Corporation. Information communication technology (ICT) initiatives will assist in breaching trade barriers by removing obstacles, increasing efficiency and encouraging transparency. […]
Tightening border controls
More emphasise will be placed on effective control and management of South Africa’s border security. State Security Minister David Mahlobo highlighted this during his departmental Budget Vote in Parliament. “Our […]
Effective and efficient cross border payments
Finding cross border payments challenging? Then the Cross-Border Payments & Remittances Conference taking place at Emperors Palace between 16 and 17 July is the place to be. The conference will […]
East Africa seeks U.S.$4 Billion rail funding adviser
With the aim of boosting cross border trade - Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi are looking for an adviser to help them secure financing for a $4.13 billion railway project in […]
No cash! No problem!
Drivers no longer have to carry wads of cash when undertaking cross-border deliveries. Transport Forex, created by Inter Africa Bureau de Change, a registered bureau de change with the South […]
Expedited Financial Transaction System launched in the EAC
Following the launch of the East African Community’s (EAC) Payment and Settlement Systems Project, financial transactions between the member states are expected to be easier and faster. The new system […]
CBRTA permits and breakdowns
The South African Cross Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA), which issues and enforces road transport permits for cross-border movement of goods, has clarified its position on vehicle breakdowns. If the […]