HH calls for protection of truck drivers as he backs intra Africa trade

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says there is need to ensure that drivers transporting goods across countries are safe. And President Hichilema says Zambia is committed to enhance intra Africa trade Speaking when he addressed delegates at the Intra- African Trade Fair, South Africa, Monday, President Hichilema said it would be easier to facilitate trade amongst countries if drivers were protected. “The free trade area should identity key priorities and infrastructure that will be required to efficiently and effectively trade amongst ourselves. And it’s important that such priorities should include basics such as ensuring that the safety of our drivers driving goods across within our countries and across boundaries are safe. This is a small-looking issue but very important in promoting trade…...