he South African Customs Union (SACU) is one of the oldest such entities in the world, composed of Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. It was established in 1910, amended in 1969, and subsequently in 2002 to modernise and align its objectives with the current realities and developmental goals of the five countries. The union seeks to promote cross-border trade, forge economic integration, facilitate development and investments, and
