Travellers call for one-stop border post at Ramokgwebana :: Mmegi Online

RAMOKGWEBANA: Batswana and Zimbabwean cross-border travellers have called on the governments of both countries to consider transforming the Ramokgwebana/Plumtree border posts into a one-stop post.

Thousands of travellers are still forced to contend with delays at the Ramokgwebana border post as immigration officials struggle to cope with the influx of vehicles and travelers entering and leaving the country.

Delays are mainly caused by a high turnout of Zimbabweans based in Botswana who usually travel home for the holidays. Approximately 8,000 individuals and over 2,000 vehicles pass through the Ramokgwebana border on a daily basis.During the Easter holidays, some travellers were forced to spend the night at the border gate as they queued for their turn. This unexpected turn of events left many travelers seething with anger.

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Travellers call for one-stop border post at Ramokgwebana

RAMOKGWEBANA: Batswana and Zimbabwean cross-border travellers have called on the governments of both countries to consider transforming the Ramokgwebana/Plumtree border posts into a one-stop post.

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