Tanzania, May 11 -- Dar es Salaam. The Commissioner General of the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA), Mr Yusuph Juma Mwenda, has called for stronger regional cooperation and investment in modern customs systems to improve trade facilitation, strengthen border security and boost revenue collection across East and Southern Africa.

Speaking in Zanzibar during the World Customs Organization East and Southern African Regional Meetings (WCO ESA), Mr Mwenda said the gathering of customs experts from 24 countries provides a vital platform for enhancing efficient customs operations while tackling cross-border crime and revenue leakages.

He said customs authorities play a critical role in protecting national borders by preventing the entry of proh...