Rising demand for copper and cobalt for use in electric vehicles has fuelled exports, but it seems ‘cartels’ are intimidating truck drivers.
The Trans-Kalahari Corridor crossing is a vital link for bilateral trade between Namibia and Botswana.
The crush of cargo choking up the border has been turned into a nice little money-spinner for Zambia.
The reason why nothing has changed for the trucks is that the SA customs agents do not operate 24/7.
