Authorities at Kariba and Chirundu border posts have
reduced the number of days on which Zimbabwean can cross to trade their wares
in Zambia using passes.
An agreement reached between border authorities in Zimbabwe
and their Zambian counterparts, effective this week, traders from both
countries will only be allowed to trade on Mondays and Thursdays.
Department of Immigrations Area Manager for Kariba Mr
Joshua Chibundu confirmed the development today.
He said, according to an agreement with their Zambian
counterparts, traders had been given only two days per week to sell their
products across the border.
“The restrictions are a temporary measure aimed at curbing
the outflow of basic commodities which are currently in short supply in local
shops and supermarkets.
“The measures are aimed at curbing shortage of basic goods
in local shops and also in a way contributing to the stabilising prices of
goods,” he said. Herald
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