President Hakainde Hichilema is tomorrow, Thursday, March 19, 2026, expected in Nakonde district, Muchinga Province for a one day working visit.
Muchinga Province Minister Njavwa Simutowe who confirmed the visit of the President says while in Nakonde district, the President will commission the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) and hold meetings with various stakeholders including the traditional leadership.
The media reports that Mr Simutowe has stated that the commissioning of the Nakonde One Stop Border Post which is a flagship project, is a testament to the government’s commitment towards enhancing regional trade, improving efficiency and fostering economic growth between Zambia and Tanzania.
The Provincial Minister adds that commissioning of the facility marks a significant milestone in the decentralization agenda and trade facilitation efforts by the government.
“The Nakonde One Stop Border Post is expected to drastically reduce the time and cost of doing business at the crucial entry point thereby boosting commerce and strengthening the ties between Tanzania and Zambia,” he said.
Meanwhile, Nakonde residents have commended the government for upgrading the Nakonde One Stop Border Post (OSBP) which has come with a lot of benefits.
Wigan Sinkonde has stated that the facility will boost regional trade and create job opportunities among other.
Mr Sinkonde has explained that the facility has new digital systems, aimed at reducing truck dwell times from 64 hours to 10 hours, is of great importance to the region.
“With this facility, a lot of people here will benefit and this facility will also reduce crime levels,” he said.
And one of the drivers talked to, Salu Musonela stated that the shift towards modern, cashless payment systems is designed to minimize delays, reduce revenue leakage and simplify compliance.
“We spend a lot of time clearing through taking documents to the Zambian side and back to the Tanzanian side, the upgrading of this facility is a great move which will help us reduce on delays,” he said.
