TRUCK DRIVERS URGED TO MOVE IN CONVOYS IN DRC

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Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali has urged Zambian truck drivers to adopt safety strategies such as travelling in groups when crossing into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in order to minimise the risk of attacks.

Speaking at Sakania border in Ndola, Mr Tayali said convoy travel, already practiced by drivers of other nationalities, enhances safety and allows truckers to look out for one another while in foreign territory.

The Minister made the remarks before receiving the body of Joseph Chivanga, a Zambian truck driver who went missing earlier this month and was later discovered dead in DRC.

Mr Tayali assured drivers that Government is actively engaging Congolese authorities to address the rising insecurity affecting truckers. He emphasised that protecting Zambian drivers remains a priority.

Truck drivers, led by State House Drivers Desk representative Austin Mwiinga, called on Government to strengthen security engagements with DRC authorities to ensure their safety during cross‑border assignments.

Speaking on behalf of Mr Chivanga’s family, Chali Kasonde thanked Government for facilitating the repatriation of his body.

Mr Chivanga went missing while transporting acid to Kolwezi, later the  body was discovered at Ntenke Fungulume mortuary in DRC and Government officials formally received his remains at Sakania border and handed them over to his family.