ZIMRA Speaks On Delays At Forbes Border Post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has attributed delays at the Forbes Border Post to installation works for an automatic high-rapid speed boom barrier.
The delays which have left tracks scattered in Mutare’s central business district would last 10 days, said ZIMRA in a statement seen by Pindula News.
Forbes Border Post near Mutare serves traffic between Zimbabwe and Mozambique, bordering the Machipanda Border Post on the Mozambican side. It is a getaway to the Beira corridor.
Reads the statement issued on October 28:
CURRENT DELAYS AT FORBES BORDER POST DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE AUTOMATIC RAPID HIGH-SPEED BOOM BARRIER; 28th OCTOBER 2022
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to advise all travellers, importers, exporters, transporters, clearing agents and the general public that due to the ongoing installation works for the automatic high-rapid speed boom barrier at Forbes Border Post, the border post’s traffic handling capacity has been significantly impacted upon.
This has resulted in the closure of the east-bound traffic lane, reduction of working and parking space. This reduction in capacity has resulted in some congestion and delays in the effective passage of all traffic, both out-bound and in-bound. The delays are projected to last for the next ten (10) days during which period the installation works is expected to be completed.
The Authority regrets the inconvenience caused to all its clients transacting through Forbes Border Post, nonetheless, we believe that this project is necessary as it will go a long way in creating efficient and effective traffic management for all stakeholders.
In the meantime, stakeholders are encouraged to engage the Authority through the various communication channels should they encounter any challenges during this period.
ZIMRA remains committed to minimising any delays that may be experienced.
