Presentation 4: Private Sector Experience!

1. Presentation 4: Private Sector Experience! 11th – 12th September 2012 Sector Forum, Durban, River Side Hotel Presenter: Wayne Smith Owner of IRS (International Runners Service CC) Private sector – Road Freight Operator

2. SADC requested guideline on Private Sector Experience! # # Why some requirements are inefficient or unnecessary Why access to some Markets is a greater challenge than others In which countries have you established businesses and why How could the requirements be improved How would, Cabotage and the Third Country Rule relaxation affect the Business Environment In which countries is it easy to operate and why What other Transport policy, legal and regulatory matters would you like to change in order to improve operations and business performance In which countries would you like to establish businesses and why have you not done so

3. Current Trade Barriers Law Enforcement & Agencies Customs related processes & Documentation Infrastructure Transport Sector Foreign Exchange Controls Load Limits & Overloading Control Third Country Rule & Cabotage

4. Law Enforcement & Agencies Not effective and unprofessional in carrying out their Duties Duplicate duties of Government Departments Foreign Licenses & IDs are a problem for RSA Law enforcement, Respect Foreigners Effective Training, Teach values, Do their Duties One charge, Do away with Permits, Third Party Ins.

5. Law Enforcement & Agencies Create unneccessary delays by not synchronising searches Cash opportunities for Governments Staff Transferring & Work Permits, Mechanics Simple processes, affordable, Accessable to work Show development with funding already received Use one area for all searches

6. Customs Related processes and Documentation Back up servers, IT Dept @ Borders 24hrs Acquittals, Responses to Queries from Customs Connectivity, IT Departments Release processes & Exiting Customs, Condep Advise: RELEASE or SEARCH BAY! No grey areas Extend Time frame OR Acquit @ Border, communication

7. Infrastructural Issues Poor roads, Parking facilities, Ablution Structures not Used effectively: Beit Bridge Congestion, Empty Vehicles release process Release by Tare weight, Scan Must be uniform, Roads and condition, Toll Fees Use old Facilities, Bridges, Lease to Private sector

8. Load Limits & Overloading Control Third Country Rule & Cabotage Weigh Bridges, Axle masses, Not Calibrated, Poor Operation Unfair practice & costs for Local operators to compete, lose income, Vehicles optimum not used Transporters are against the rules, to allow, others to operate in their territory Training & Maintenance of Units, Audit Weigh Bridges (REVOCA) , Upgrade Facilities, Harmonies EAC, SADC/COMESA

9. Foreign Exchange Controls Transfering Funds, Too Strict, Not Allowed to Have Foreign Exchange, Cannot Pay regionally, RSA ONLY allows INWARD transfers SADC free trade area inter banks, Electronic Banking, Revenue Authorities linked, Prevent Offshore Investments, One SADC Currency

10. Access to Certain Markets more challenging than others Language Barriers Accepted forms of Communication Rules and Regulations, Laws, Political Enviroment & Stability All Countries are to become Harmonized & Liberalized Reserve Bank or Financial Institutions Restrictions Financial Deals between SADC Member States should not be restricted Protection of Investments in Foregin Countries Political interferance should not jeopardize business growth

11. THOUGHT FOR THE DAY! • It takes but ONE great Leader to Make others take action! Every one is a Leader, you just don’t see it. How about each and every one of use looking inside themselves, to make that decisions and be THAT LEADER to your fellow man. YOU Are the LEADER Africa is the Greatest Continent

12. Which Countries would you like to do establish businesses and WHY have you not done so! • Mozambique & Zambia • Language (Mozambique) • Laws • Trustworthy & Honest partners • Funding • Long Distance • Corruption • This prevents expansion

13. The UNITED STATES of AFRICA AFRICA the NEXT 30 Years • SADC • African Union • Working together to make this the Bread Basket of the world and of course • IRS Africa the Past 30 Years • Land issues • Corruption • War • Poverty

14. Road to growth • We need • Visionaries • Direction for all • Strong Leaders • Simple, Logic BUT effective policy • BUT MOST OF ALL……. • ACTION TAKERS!

15. THANK YOUSpecial thanks to Barney, Viola and Markus for their Inputs End of Presentation 4: Private Sector Experience! 11th – 12th September 2012 Sector Forum, Durban, River Side Hotel Presenter: Wayne Smith Owner of IRS (International Runners Service CC) Private sector – Road Freight Operator

16. SADC requested guideline on Private Sector Experience! # # Why some requirements are inefficient or unnecessary Why access to some Markets is a greater challenge than others In which countries have you established businesses and why How could the requirements be improved How would, Cabotage and the Third Country Rule relaxation affect the Business Environment In which countries is it easy to operate and why What other Transport policy, legal and regulatory matters would you like to change in order to improve operations and business performance In which countries would you like to establish businesses and why have you not done so