{"id":93899,"date":"2024-12-10T11:42:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=93899"},"modified":"2024-12-10T11:42:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:42:25","slug":"mozambique-border-crisis-impact-on-sa-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/mozambique-border-crisis-impact-on-sa-economy\/","title":{"rendered":"Mozambique border crisis: impact on SA economy"},"content":{"rendered":"

10 December 2024 | 12:00 CAT
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The escalating unrest at Mozambique\u2019s border is severely impacting South Africa\u2019s economy, particularly its logistics and export industries.<\/p>\n

Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association, discussed the crisis during an interview<\/a> on Radio Islam International. He emphasised the ripple effects of Mozambique\u2019s political turmoil on South Africa\u2019s economic infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first problem,\u201d Kelly explains, \u201cis that our ports and our railways are not doing what they need to do.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many South African industries, including mining and agriculture, rely on the Port of Maputo as an export hub due to inefficiencies at Durban and Richards Bay. Fresh produce exporters, for instance, have faced devastating losses as goods perish while stuck at ports.<\/p>\n

The numbers paint a bleak picture: the logistics industry is losing approximately R10 million per day, with R6 million attributed to transport costs and R4 million to auxiliary services like fuelling and repairs. Cumulative losses over the past month are estimated at R100 million, threatening the survival of small transport companies, some of which have been in operation for decades. \u201cThere are some businesses who have said, we\u2019ve been stuck now for 72 hours\u2026 it\u2019s the fourth time this month. We\u2019re not making ends meet,\u201d Kelly noted.<\/p>\n

The crisis extends beyond South Africa. Neighbouring countries like Namibia, Zambia, and Botswana are also feeling the strain as trucks traveling to and from the region face significant delays. Kelly warned that if stability isn\u2019t restored soon, international markets might seek alternative suppliers, further undermining the region\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

Kelly highlighted the need for decisive action from South African leadership. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen one or two ministers go along to the border\u2026 but there hasn\u2019t been any movement from either our president or senior cabinet members,\u201d he said. He urged SADC leaders to intervene and bring Mozambique\u2019s conflicting parties to the negotiation table, stressing the importance of preserving Africa\u2019s trade networks.<\/p>\n

Listen <\/strong>to the full interview<\/a> on Sabaahul Muslim with Moulana Sulaimaan Ravat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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