Upgrading of the border post between South Africa and Mozambique is progressing well, according to Brenda Horne, CEO of the Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative (MCLI). Horne said the border post was a hive of activity where various projects were under way. “Phase 1 of the upgrading of the Lebombo border post on the South African side is under way and will see the separation of traffic – so light vehicles, freight, buses and pedestrians will all be separated. The design is of such a nature that it will allow it to be incorporated should the border post ever be turned into a one-stop border post.” According to Horne, much work is also taking place on the Mozambique side where the entire Ressano-Garcia border post is being upgraded and refurbished. “Also here the upgrade has been designed to incorporate the changes on the South African side and to be later incorporated into the one-stop border post. Upgrades and work are also taking place around specific freight facilities.” Horne said while a 24-hour joint one-stop border post was not yet a reality, the concept was growing and work at both border posts had taken this into account as a definite for the future.
