SA, Tanzania strengthen ties as import ban on agricultural products is lifted

MINISTER of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has welcomed Tanzania's decision to lift its recent import ban on South African agricultural products.

- YOGASHEN PILLAY

Announced on Saturday, the resolution reflects the effective dialogue established between Lamola and his Tanzanian counterpart, highlighting the enduring strength of the relationship between the two nations.

“We agreed to facilitate the resolution of all outstanding issues,” Lamola said.

“This outcome demonstrates that the diplomatic route remains the most effective path to resolving challenges. Together, we prove that cooperation and mutual understanding can unlock shared opportunities”

The announcement comes as Tanzania commemorates its 61st anniversary of unification—a significant milestone celebrated on 26 April, the day in 1964 when Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania.

Lamola hailed this occasion as a “beacon of pan-Africanism,” pointing out that Tanzania's progress continues to inspire the continent.