Other industries include refining, food processing, light consumer goods, textiles and lumber. Manufacturing is based on the processing of indigenous primary products and imported raw materials. Expansion is taking place in the agriculture-based light manufacturing sector in areas such as dairy products, fruit juices, soap and beer which aim at local substitution of the more expensive imports. The construction sector is experiencing expansion, particularly in the area of road construction. Telecommunications Direct dialling is available from South Africa on dial code 09237 followed by subscribers telephone number.
Telefax machines are increasingly available, although only to government and business.
The metric system is used. General Tourism has not yet been exploited to its full potential. Trains, buses and taxis are available. Medium and long term cover are considered on a case by case basis. Foreign Exchange Exchange Control is administered by the Directorate of Economic Control and External Finance in the Ministry of Finance.