Building an integrated, productive and prosperous southern Africa

This document is a policy statement published by the Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone (TASEZ) referencing a letter from President Cyril Ramaphosa dated 17 August 2026. It discusses the strategic importance of regional integration within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), emphasizing job creation, industrial growth, infrastructure development, and intra-regional trade. The document highlights challenges such as low intra-SADC trade and reliance on imports despite abundant local resources, and calls for deeper economic cooperation through shared corridors, energy systems, and water management.