THE Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) has started managing the Vehicle Traffic Management System at Kasumbalesa Border Facility, including other supporting infrastructure.
This follows the fourth cabinet’s meeting held at State House last week.
Minister of Information and Media Chushi Kasanda said the decision by Cabinet follows the expiry of the Concession Agreement between the Government and the Zambia (I. P.) Border Crossing Company ZIPBCC on Friday 3rd March, 2023.
“The Government and ZIPBCC signed a Concession Agreement for Kasumbalesa Border Post on 1st July, 2009, to Design, Build, Operate and Transfer. The operations of the border facility by ZIPBCC commenced in March, 2011,” she said.
Mrs Kasanda, who is also Chief Government spokesperson said the transfer of the Kasumbalesa Border Post will allow the Government to manage the operations of the border facility and maximize revenue collection for implementation of developmental programmes.
She said Cabinet attaches a lot of importance to the operations of the boarder because Kasumbalesa has become a very busy crossing point where cross border business is concerned.
“Over time, business at Kasumbalesa border has greatly increased, particularly with increased volume of trade between Zambia and the DRC. The border has also become the main crossing point for goods and services from many countries in the Southern African region and as such, Cabinet feels special attention needs to be attached to ensure smooth operation of the Kasumbalesa border going forward,” Mrs Kasanda said.
Meanwhile, Cabinet also deliberated on the commemoration of the 2023 National Youth Week and appreciated the many activities that the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Arts has lined up during the week which will culminate in the celebration of the Youth day which falls on 12th March, 2023.
“Cabinet indicated that the planned activities for the commemoration of the 2023 National Youth week which included among others, the Exhibition by Youth Entrepreneurs and Innovations and The National Youth Indaba should be undertaken in order to promote youth participation in the development of the country,” Mrs Kasanda said.
She urged all stakeholders to participate in the planned activities and show solidarity and encourage the youth to fully participate in the development of the country.
(Mwebantu, Sunday, 5th March, 2023)
