By PETER SICHALIA DECISION by Government to suspended entry of In Transit (IT) vehicle through the Nakonde border to curb the spread of corona virus, has sparked protest from clearing agents who anticipate increased costs.Muchinga Province acing Permanent Secretary, Jonathan Ng’onga, said the decision was as a result of increase in the number of covid-19 cases in Tanzania, but clearing agents have warned that the longer vehicles stayed in Tanzania pending clearance the more expenses they would incur.Vehicles designated as IT, are imported from Japan and dock in Dar-es-salaam in Tanzania before they are driven into the country.“In view of the tremendous increase of the number of Covid-19 cases Tanzania has recorded, it has become imperative that some stringent measures are applied,” Mr Ng’onga said.He said the 14 mandatory quarantine period would be implemented for people crossing the border at their own cost.But Nakonde Clearing Agents Association Chairperson, Steven Chileshe said the suspension of entry […]
Nakonde transit ban sparks protest
