Why have drivers been stranded at Zimbabwe's border?

Published: Nov. 4, 2021, 2 a.m.

In recent weeks, the Beitbridge border crossing between Zimbabwe and South Africa came to a standstill.\nTruck drivers were stranded for as long as ten days. They complained about robberies and going without food.\nThe crossing is one of the busiest on the continent, helping to connect countries across southern Africa. \nBut when a new toll for trucks was introduced, delays led to queues going back miles.\nAnd although the congestion is now cleared, there are worries about what will happen over the busy festive period.\nSo, how did a new toll cause chaos at the border?\n#AfricaDaily\nHost: Mpho Lakaje (@mpholakaje)\nGuests: Pindai Dube and Prosper Chitambara