GOVERNMENT says it has formally requested the Democratic Republic of Congo to implement robust measures to prevent criminality, harassment and violent attacks on foreign truck drivers. Lufuma adds that government is engaging in multi-level diplomatic initiatives with the DRC to enhance protection for the Zambian truck drivers. In a statement, Wednesday, Lufuma said government acknowledged with deep concern the mounting security challenges faced by Zambian truck drivers operating within the Democratic Republic of Congo. “The Government of the Republic of Zambia wishes to acknowledge with deep concern, the mounting security challenges faced by the Zambian truck drivers operating within the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Government is fully aware of the harassment, intimidation and attacks reported by our truck drivers...
