Zimbabwe: Deputy PM condemns g’vt on toll

  1. Posted on Saturday 25 April 2009 - 09:00
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    Bruce Sibanda, AfricaNews reporter in Harare, Zimbabwe
    Plans by Zimbabwe's all inclusive government to introduce toll gates countrywide has been criticized by Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara saying motorist risks being "milked." Mutambara said the roads are in bad state and they have to me upgraded first.
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    He is quoted as saying in Masvingo that “You do not milk people on roads with potholes. You do not do that. You have to fix the roads first."

    Government in March announced that it would introduce toll gates on all major highways countrywide. The money to be collected government said would be used to maintain the roads but motorist are doubtful.

    The entire road network is in poor state and most accidents are attributed to potholes on roads.

    Mutambara added:" They are meant to attract money so that we can fix our broke country. Goche made that announcement and quickly retracted it. There has to be partners who develop the roads and then we take away the tender after a few years.”

    However, government has temporarily shelved the collection of toll fees at Zimbabwe's entry ports and major roads to allow for further consultations and the construction of the requisite infrastructure.

    When operational, government vehicles, those registered by or carrying a diplomat, belonging to the fire brigade, ambulance would be exempted from paying toll fees.

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