Online Reporter
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter
The Crossborder4ED Association has strongly condemned the smuggling of goods into Zimbabwe but has also raised concern over what it termed excessive and repetitive roadblock searches faced by cross-border traders.
Speaking during the Presidential Revolving Fund provincial distribution ceremony—where the association received US$20,000—national chairperson Mr Deft Masomere called for the establishment of a one-stop, comprehensive search system at ports of entry.
“As an association, we do not condone smuggling,” said Mr Masomere. “However, our members are complaining about multiple searches at roadblocks after crossing the border. We believe there should be a single, thorough search at the point of entry. It’s worrying to see an entire bus being turned back several kilometres after the border.”
Mr Masomere said while law enforcement efforts are appreciated, a more streamlined and less disruptive system would support both traders and authorities in curbing illicit activities.
