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THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration Authority (Zinara) says revenue from toll fees has increased 75 percent since October last year on levels disbursed to them by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra).Zinara took control of toll revenue collection from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority in October last year and is also responsible for auditing the use of the funds from the road fund by road authorities and ensure that disbursed funds are utilised for the purpose for which they are intended.
Outgoing chief executive Frank Chitukutuku said revenue collections had doubled in the first half of 2014 compared to 2013 level, but could not give figures.
“The first half has been pleasing since we took over from Zimra in November last year and we have since doubled revenue collection comparing to same period last year,” he said.
Chitukutuku said revenue will increase in the second half year going forward, driven by the increased toll fees.
“This will also obviously be improved when we start collecting revenue from the Limpopo Bridge.”
According to Zinara, in October 2013, Zinara collected $2,330,943 compared with $1,613, 941.41 in October 2012. In November and December 2013, Zinara collected $2,531,240 and $2,750,000 compared with $1, 241,165.50 and $1,786,603.66 in the last two months in 2012, respectively.
Chitukutuku attributed the increase to more accountability which was enabled by introduction of the computer system.
Zimra was using the manual system amid concerns of corruption.
On his resignation Chitukutuku dismissed allegations of being pushed out saying he has personal endeavours to fulfil.
He said he will be taking 3 months leave upon which his contract will then expire during that period.
Engineer Moses Juma will now be the acting CEO.
Online Reporter