Online Reporter
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is holding a breakfast meeting to engage Beitbridge border agencies and businesses with the view to sharing experiences and finding ways to improve the ease of doing business.
Acting regional manager, Mr Timothy Manatsire, said the revenue collector needed to engage stakeholders to give feedback on critical operational issues.
He said trade facilitation can only be a success where there is a shared vision and collaboration among the stakeholders.
Mr Manatsire said efficiencies had steadily improved at the Beitbridge border post following the completion of the US$300 million project.
He said Zimra had also automated services and was using drones and a canine section to enforce customs laws and prevent illicit leakages through the border.
The meeting is being attended by various stakeholders, including customs clearing agents, businessmen, small to medium enterprises, among others.
Beitbridge plays a key role in terms of regional and international trade, handling at least 1000 commercial trucks, 200 buses, 2000 light vehicles and 14 000 travellers daily.
It links South Africa to at least nine Sadc countries by road.
