Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
Emmanuel Mwamba
Zambia has issued a second travel advisory alert issued to truck drivers and transporters entering South Africa.
The advisory alert follows reported fresh wave of sporadic attacks on foreign registered trucks driven by foreign nationals.
Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba says truckers and truck drivers should remain alert and follow security protocols issued by the South African government
He says it is cardinal that truckers should always use highways as they are well secured with high police presence and where regular highway patrols are conducted.
Mr. Mwamba says he has been assured by the South African government of intensive security measures that have been established which include police presence at boarder and crossing points and toll gates on all major highways.
He has also called on Zambian truckers to avoid using routes which are experiencing picketing, protests or demonstrations of any kind in order to save lives and goods.
Mr. Mwamba notes that trade between the two countries will not be disrupted as the government of the Republic of South Africa has assured of stringent security and safety measures.
About six Zambian registered trucks were recently caught up in separate local violent protests.
The six trucks were petrol bombed in that country following violent protests that erupted in Limpopo and Kwazulu Natal provinces; however, no lives were lost in the attacks.
This is contained in a statement issued to QTV News by Zambia High Commission Pretoria South Africa First Secretary Press and Public Relations Naomi Nyawali.