SARS hosts 2025 Governing Council meeting: Ian Saunders
South Africa is working on an enhanced e-commerce strategy as part of its efforts in positioning customs as an economic enabler.
Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen addressed the opening of the 2025 Governing Council of the world customs meeting in Pretoria, hosted by SARS.
The World Customs Organisation East and Southern Africa Governing Council meets annually to look at challenges faced by Customs in the region.
The delegates, including World Customs Secretary General Ian Saunders flagged the rise in e-commerce activities, global trade instability and illicit financial flows as a threat to emerging economies and customs facilitation.
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