Industries include petroleum extraction, cement, kilning, lumbering, brewing, sugar milling, palm oil, soap and cigarette making. Telecommunications Direct dialling is available from South Africa to the Congo on dial code 09242 followed by the subscribers telephone number. Telex services are available. The metric system is utilised. General Public transportation is inadequate.
Taxis are available.
RSA Exports - Recommended Terms Irrevocable confirmed letter of credit. The Ministry of Finance and Budget, who has delegated his approval authority to the General Directorate, administers Exchange Control. All exchange transactions must be effected through authorised banks or the postal administration. The Foreign Trade Directorate in the Ministry of Commerce issues import licenses. Imports from all sources require a declaration or a license.