Chaired by South African President Jacob Zuma and attended by President Ian Khama, King Mswati of Swaziland, Namibian President Hifikepunye Pohamba and Lesotho Prime Minister Pakalitha Mosisili, the meeting took place in South Africa last week.
The summit was meant to reflect on the achievements and challenges, as well as to deliberate on the future strategic direction of SACU, in view of the recent regional and global developments. According to a communiqu from SACU, the heads of state and government recalled the outcome of the centenary summit and expressed satisfaction with the successful launch of the commemoration of SACU's 100 years of existence. They recalled the new vision for SACU to be an economic community with equitable and sustainable development, dedicated to the welfare of its people for a common future that was adopted and signed on April 22, 2010 in Windhoek, Namibia. The leaders observed that over the past 100 years, SACU has been confronted with several challenges, which necessitated its continuous adaptation.
