Truck drivers fearful of xenophobic attacks stuck at Kazungula borderBy ANDREW MUKOMAHUNDREDS of Zambian trucks carrying goods bound for South Africa are marooned at the Kazungula border, with drivers refusing to complete deliveries following reports of insecurity in that country.The drivers fear that they would be victims of the reported xenophobic attacks in South Africa.South African truck drivers have reportedly been blockading national roads protesting the employment of foreign nationals, demanding improved conditions of service and issues relating to professional driving permits.Zambian truckers have vowed not to leave the country until their safety could be guaranteed.The drivers claimed that a number of Zambian truck drivers were being jailed for driving South African-owned trucks.One of the drivers, Mr David Mutale said attacks on roads targeting Zambians had claimed the lives of several foreign truck drivers in recent months.Mr Mutale said no truck driver was willing to leave for South Africa if the government does not provide […]
Truck drivers fearful of xenophobic attacks stuck at Kazungula border
