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Report of the second meeting of COMESA, EAC and SADC Tripartite non-tariff barriers focal points November 2010 The meeting was opened by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade KenyaEng. Abdulrazaq dan Ali, CBS.In his opening speech he welcomed delegates to Nairobi, Kenya and to the 2nd meeting of the Tripartite non-tariff barriers (NTBs) Focal Points. He commended progress with regard to the tripartite NTBs elimination efforts towards harmonization of the different regional programmes for the elimination of NTBs in COMESA, EAC and SADC.
Tunduma - Nakonde Border Post: Progress Report November 2010 The border post at Tunduma – Nakonde is one of the border crossings that have been identified as important for improving border management efficiency. The border crossing experienced problems which can be attributed to deficiencies and capacity difficulties in the existing regulatory, management and administrative environments as well the state of physical facilities at the border. Tunduma – Nakonde is between the United Republic of Tanzania and Zambia and it handles traffic from Dar es Salaam to Zambia and DR Congo and vice versa.
Progress Report for the Kazungula Bridge and Border Facilities Project: June 2010 September 2010 This document is a monthly progress report covering up to the end of August 2010. Some recent developments on the project are also highlighted in the report. The Kazungula Bridge Project is part of the North-South Corridor, which links the mineral-rich regions of Zambia and the DRC through Botswana and the port of Durban in South Africa. Crossing at the Kazungula Border Post is currently done by a ferry moving about 30 trucks per day, which is slow and accident prone contributing to delays, high transport costs and hence justification of the bridge.
Report of the private sector Tripartite NTBs training and sensitization workshop September 2010 In response to the request by Kenya Manufacturers Association for support to conduct training on the NTBs online reporting and monitoring mechanism, TMSA in collaboration with COMESA Secretariat conducted a successful training and sensitization workshop in Serena Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya on 2nd September, 2010. The training was well received by participants who hailed the online system as relevant and timeous for East Africa region as the online reporting would ensure timeous resolution and sensitization of existing NTBs in partner states.
Beitbridge Border Post: Progress Report August 2010 The border post at Beit Bridge is an extremely important border on the North South Corridor, with significant numbers of trucks and passenger vehicles going to and from the South African ports and, to a lesser extent, Maputo, and countries to the north such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, DR Congo and Malawi. There are also instances in which the land route to the north, into Tanzania and even into Sudan, has been used in preference to the sea route.
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Final Report \| North-South Corridor Maintenance Finance Options April 2010 For the latest reports on the North-South Corridor, please click here.
Study on Axle Loads; Turning Circles and Lane Widths for Freight Vehicles in Sub-Saharan Africa: Draft Final Report March 2010 Member states of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) of the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) region, namely the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC) have agreed to harmonise permissible maximum axle and axle unit masses. In addition, the RECs agreed to a maximum permissible combination mass of 56 000 kg.
TMSA Case Story Series \| Improving Service Delivery and Reducing Clearing Times at Beitbridge Border Post January 2010 The border post at Beitbridge is an extremely important border on the North South Corridor, with significant numbers of trucks and passenger vehicles going to and from the South African ports and, to a lesser extent, Maputo, and countries to the north such as Zimbabwe, Zambia, DR Congo and Malawi. There are also instances in which the land route to the north, into Tanzania and even into Sudan, has been used in preference to the sea route. It is one border post that experiences extreme forms of traffic congestion at peak periods.
Transport Logistics Consultants (TLC) Final Report: Situational Analysis at Beit Bridge Border Post between Zimbabwe and South Africa November 2009 At Stakeholders site visit and conference at Beitbridge on the 21st and 22nd of May 2009 stakeholders were desirous that consideration be given to the operation of Beitbridge as a OSBP (one-stop border post) and requested that these views (amongst others) be brought to the attention of the South African and Zimbabwean Governments through SADC.
Modern and Efficient Border Controls: The Theory of One Stop Border Posts (OSBP) and Lessons Learnt on the Chirundu One Stop Border Post Project In its quest to advance its ongoing regional integration efforts, COMESA has made Chirundu the pilot for the introduction of one stop border posts in the region. This followed a May 2005 Council of Ministers decision in Kigali, Rwanda in which theCOMESA Secretariat was directed to establish OSBPs in the region. The one-stop border post model at Chirundu is being supported by DFID and JICA who have committed resources to the project in order to facilitate legitimate trade in the region.
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Quarterly Report 5 \| TradeMark Southern Africa \| October - December 2010 TMSA Quarterly Report for the North South Corridor for the period October 2010 - December 2010. For the latest on the North-South Corridor and the work of the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Project Preparation and Implementation Unit, please click here.