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Lamola calls for 50% intra-SADC trade during SA’s SADC leadership

Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa will use its SADC chairpersonship to strengthen regional trade and value chains, targeting an increase in intra-SADC trade from about 20% to 50%.

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Why it matters

South Africa plans to use its SADC leadership to redirect regional commerce toward internal trade flows, potentially shifting where member states source goods and services.

Most affected

SADC member states' exporters — Access to expanded regional market during South Africa's chairpersonship push.
SADC consumers and importers — Potential shift in sourcing toward regional suppliers as trade targets increase.

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Whether SADC member states formally adopt the 50% target and what timeline is set for implementation.

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