Zimbabwe Govt's Urban Toll Gates Bid Criticised

The government's bid to introduce toll gates in towns faces stiff resistance, as such a move would likely further burden urban dwellers.
  • Zimbabwe:   Urban Tollgates Plan Faces Resistance

    New Zimbabwe, 6 October 2013

    CONSUMERS and workers' organisations have vowed to resist government plans to introduce urban tollgates, saying this would burden the already suffering workers, as the cost will be… Read more »

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  • Zimbabwe:   Proposed Urban Tollgates Face Stiff Resistance

    Zimbabwe Standard, 6 October 2013

    CONSUMERS and workers' organisations have vowed to resist plans by government to introduce urban tollgates, saying this would burden the already suffering workers, as the cost will… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zinara Takes Total Control of Tollgates Revenue

    The Herald, 4 October 2013

    THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration is now in total control of tollgates after it took over from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority with effect from Tuesday this week, ending a… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Govt to Take Over Tollgate Manning

    The Herald, 1 October 2013

    GOVERNMENT is now finalising for the full takeover of toll gates manning by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, an official has… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Urban Tollgate Plan Divides Experts

    The Herald, 1 October 2013

    URBAN development experts and town clerks have welcomed the proposition of urban tolling by the Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry, saying it will boost revenue… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Traffic Decongestion: Think Beyond Urban Tollgates

    The Herald, 1 October 2013

    Urban tollgates are being considered by the Government, says Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Dr Obert Mpofu, but will be rejected, we hope. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Councils Back Mpofu Urban Tollgates Plan

    New Zimbabwe, 30 September 2013

    CONTROVERSIAL new plans by Transport Minister Obert Mpofu to introduce tollgates in urban areas have received the backing of the Gweru and Harare councils. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Brace for More Tollgates - Mpofu

    New Zimbabwe, 16 September 2013

    MOTORISTS must brace for more tollgates on the country's roads, new Transport Minister Obert Mpofu warned on Monday. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zinara to Unveil Tollgates

    The Herald, 26 March 2013

    The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration is expected to unveil the new state-of-the-art tollgates being constructed along the Plumtree-Bulawayo-Mutare highway by the end of next… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Zinara to Unveil New Tollgates

    The Herald, 25 March 2013

    The Zimbabwe National Roads Authority is expected to unveil the new state of the art tollgates being constructed along the Plumtree-Bulawayo-Mutare highway by the end of next… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Tollgate Fee Hike Plan Shocks Public

    Zimbabwe Standard, 2 September 2012

    MOTORISTS, public transport operators and passengers have expressed shock at plans to increase toll fees on major roads, saying this was not justified. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Tollgate Fees to Go Up - Zinara

    The Herald, 31 August 2012

    Tollgate fees are likely to increase after the construction of new state-of-the-art toll plazas on the country's highways that has started with a pilot project along the… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Tollgate Levies Used As a Political Tool

    Zimbabwe Independent, 5 April 2012

    THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) announced that three tollgates would be built along the Plumtree-Mutare highway over the next three years. Two permanent gates… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Toll Fees to Go Up

    The Herald, 20 March 2012

    GOVERNMENT will soon increase toll fees on major roads undergoing facelift and tighten pilfering of money. No vehicles, including those owned by the Government and ambulances, will… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Tollgate Funds Plundered

    Financial Gazette, 2 March 2012

    FUNDS which were meant for the rehabilitation of the country's roads have been abused through outright corruption, overpayments and dual payments. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Tollgates Rake in U.S. $59 Million

    The Herald, 20 July 2011

    GOVERNMENT in 2010 collected about US$59 million from tollgates and other road related fees, a Cabinet minister has revealed. Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Govt to Construct Permanent Tollgates

    The Herald, 13 July 2011

    GOVERNMENT will soon start building new permanent tollgate structures with enhanced security features that will minimise pilferage, a Cabinet minister has said. Read more »

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