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The World : S. Africa Stalls Shipments

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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