• Importation and exportation of commercial cargo through Victoria Falls border will only be allowed on rail transport.
• This is in line with SI No. 115 of 2020 that came into effect on 1st January 2021.
• Non-commercial cargo or vehicles below 16 tons will still be allowed to use the border post.

Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) says it will restrict importation and exportation of commercial cargo through the Victoria Falls border post effective 1st March, 2021.
Authority Corporate Communications Manager Topsy Sikalinda told Money FM News that importation and exportation of commercial goods will only be allowed on rail transport.
Mr. Sikalinda stated that all commercial cargo intended for import and export using road will have to use alternative entry or exit points such as Kazungula or Chirundu borders.
He however said non-commercial cargo and vehicles below 16 tons will be allowed to use the border post, adding that the border remains available for use to all hawkers, individual traders and tourists.
Mr. Sikalinda explained that the move is in line with Statutory Instrument (SI) number 115 of 2020 that came into effect on 1st January 2021, and that the measure is aimed at preserving the Victoria Falls Bridge and also bring sanity to Livingstone Town which is Zambia’s main tourist capital.
“In line with SI No. 115 of 2020 that came into effect on 1st January 2021, the Zambia Revenue Authority wishes to inform all importers and exporters and the general public that importation and exportation of commercial cargo through the Victoria Falls border will only be allowed on rail transport.”
“This measure is meant to preserve the Victoria Falls Bridge and also bring sanity to Livingstone Town which is Zambia’s main tourist capital. The measure is also meant to reduce human animal conflict around the border area were truck accidents have been recorded,” Mr. Sikalinda stated.
Meanwhile, Mr. Sikalinda noted that the limited facilities at Victoria Falls Border Post were not designed to handle commercial cargo.
He said due to the increase in trade volumes in the region, border officials are finding it challenging to conduct detailed physical inspections owing to limited space at the border post.
“Over the years, trade volumes have increased in the region hence creating challenges for border officials who are unable to conduct detailed physical inspections due to limited space and other requisite handling facilities at the border post. In addition, due to the location of the border post in the national park, there has been an increase in animal and human conflict of late,” he added.
Mr. Sikalinda further stressed the need for the business community to familiarize themselves with the Statutory Instrument No. 115 of 2020 and the Eighth Schedule of the SI.