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ZAMBIA TO REPORT DRC TO SADC ON THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF TRUCK DRIVERS - The Zambian Observer

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ZAMBIA TO REPORT DRC TO SADC ON THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF TRUCK DRIVERS Various government officials, led by Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali, have recommended escalating the security and safety challenges facing truck drivers in the Democratic Republic of Congo to SADC through President Hakainde Hichilema. Mr. Tayali highlighted that truck drivers, […] The post ZAMBIA TO REPORT DRC TO SADC ON THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF TRUCK DR…

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