SA/ZIM/MAURITIUS

BY RICHARD HURSTTHE SOUTH African government is reported to be considering a proposal by Zimbabwe and Mauritius for the removal of clothing and textile tariffs to be brought forward from the year 2006 to 2004.The two countries have also asked the Department of Trade and Industry in Pretoria to amend its rules of origin, to speed up the implementation of the existing Southern African Development Community, (SADC), agreement. It says tariffs should disappear by the year 2006.A department spokesman said that the request would be considered after consultation with ...


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