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Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-575  

NTB Type

8.1. Government Policy and regulations  

Complaint

This complaint is registered by FESARTA.
The old bridge at Beitbridge cannot be opened to traffic because of an existing agreement between the government of Zimbabwe and a private sector company.
It is accepted that it is an old bridge and that it may not be safe for many heavy trucks using it at one time. However, there is a railway line over it and there does not seem to be any refusal to allow trains to use it.
It could be used by private motorists, so freeing the new bridge for heavy goods.
There seems to be no justification to renew the existing agreement.  

Status note

Zimbabwe reported that the two Governments of Zimbabwe and South Africa had agreed that the old Bridge remain closed following commissioning of the new bridge that is functioning properly without congestion.  

Progress update note

1. At the FESARTA Transport Forum held on 17-18 April 2013, it was reported that FESARTA would source a study on the condition of old bridge and also follow up with BCOCC and Zimbabwe Revenue Authority with regards progress/next steps on Beit Bridge Border Management System.

2. A reminder was sent to FESARTA on 18 November 2014 to follow up on progress to date.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Zimbabwe: Beitbridge (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

South Africa  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2013-03-14  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2017-06-09  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2013-03-18 12:32  

Modified

2017-06-10 05:30