Botswana reaffirms regional integration, prosperity for SACU countries

GABORONE, June 28– Botswana has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to advancing regional integration and prosperity to steer the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) into a new era of industrialization and economic transformation, as Botswana’s 2026/2027 term as chair of SACU starts from July 15.

After the ninth Summit of the SACU Heads of State and Government held in Cape Town, South Africa on Friday, Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko highlighted “renewed purpose, stronger partnerships, and a shared commitment to building a more integrated and prosperous Southern Africa,” said the president’s social media account on Saturday.