SADC Truck Drivers Association of Zambia Secretary General Jackson Banda says the various price increments which the government is implementing must go alongside some salary adjustments. Banda, however, says the increment in toll fees for heavy goods is understandable because some countries like Congo DR actually charge as much as $300. In a public notice recently, the National Road Fund Agency announced an upward increase in toll fees for heavy goods vehicles, effective January 1, 2024. “Pursuant to the Tolls Act No 14 of 2011 The National Road Fund Agency (NRFA) as the Lead Tolls Agent, wishes to inform operators of heavy goods vehicles (4 axle and above) and abnormal load vehicles that pursuant to Statutory Instrument No 55 of...

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