Southern Africa: SADC Tightens Measures On Truck Drivers

Haulage truck drivers play a pivotal role in the economies of many countries. Known as "gonyeti drivers" in Zimbabwe's street lingo, the truck drivers transport food, gas, raw materials and finished goods across the country and into neighbouring states, keeping trade alive. Their job is no stroll in the park, it involves long hours on the road and weeks away from their families and loved ones.

With the coming of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19), truck drivers, in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region are one of the essential service providers moving from one member state to the next as they deliver cargo.

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