The World : S. Africa Stalls Shipments
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South African customs agents stalled trucks from Zambia and Zimbabwe, some up to 24 hours, in the wake of those countries’ endorsement of economic sanctions against Pretoria. Both landlocked black-ruled nations ship exports and imports through South Africa. Customs officials said the long inspections at the border were for a statistical survey. “The screws are undoubtedly being tightened,” a South African freight official said.
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