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Welcome to AMIE’s September 2020 Newsletter

FROM THE DESK OF PAUL

As we hit July running I think we have all become used to the ‘new normality’ under Level 3 lockdown and hopefully our economy has started to turn around. The theme for the July issue is local and international trade. Some content has been circulated to members, but we have compiled a concise summary of all relevant info in this newsletter in case some members may have missed crucial information. We have received positive feedback from members on the newsletter format, I am pleased that members are taking time out to read it. There are some interesting discussions and facts that will impact on trade. As we were putting the newsletter together, we got to hear about the resignation of the Director-General of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) Mike Mlengana. A new DG is set to be appointed in August. That being said, I’m pleased to report that during COVID-19,  DALRRD has been very responsive and AMIE has been working with key personnel navigating issues raised on a daily basis. One of these is a constructive conversation regarding the tender for providers or developers of an E-System for Imports. We will keep you updated on developments in following AMIE newsletters.