COMMERCE, Trade and Industry Minister, Chipoka Mulenga, says trade has continued to flow normally following the reopening of borders with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Zambia’s borders with the DRC were closed down from Sunday to Tuesday, owing to protests that were taking place in that country. Addressing truck drivers on the Copperbelt after the access points were reopened, Mulenga said a committee comprising of members from both countries had been set up to ensure that trade was done in a transparent and safe manner. “The reasons why we convened for this meeting are two: number one, you are all aware of what happened between ourselves and the DRC. I must mention that we were sent by the Head of...

This premium content is for paid ePaper subscribers.
Subscribe
Already a member? Log in here