The Department of Immigration has refuted speculations that Zambia will lose a huge amount of revenue at the Tunduma Boarder.

Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka said the Department has noticed some apprehension among some quarters of society with regards the requirement introduced by the Tanzanian Immigration Authorities for Zambians crossing from Nakonde into Tunduma to be in possession of a valid border pass.

Mr Nshinka added that the requirement is in accordance with the Immigration and Deportation Act which was implemented to aid cross border movements within the region.

He said a border pass is primarily designed to be issued for the purpose of providing a facility to Zambians living in border areas to pay social visits to immediate neighbouring areas.

Mr Nshinka was reacting to speculations from some members of the public that the requirement by Tanzania will lead to Zambia losing revenue, adding that Zambia stands to gain in revenue collected as the border passes issued to Zambians will be issued by the Zambian Immigration Authorities.

He said Zambians holding border passes are not allowed to go beyond Tunduma without Zambian National Passport as doing so is abrogating the conditions of the border pass.

This is according to a news statement issued in Lusaka today.

9 COMMENTS

mwanawawkwitu June 17, 2013 At 5:22 pm

Immigration Public Relations Officer Namati Nshinka thank you for clarifying this. Also educate the Zambians in nakonde of this easy and benefitial move.
- Wanu Ngwee June 17, 2013 At 6:33 pm
  
  GOOD CALL.
mwanawawkwitu June 17, 2013 At 5:24 pm

Also educate the Zambians in nakonde of this easy and benefitial move.
Nubian Princess June 17, 2013 At 5:26 pm

Good milile for immigration officers!!
JOMBO NOKIA June 17, 2013 At 6:12 pm

So you mean this a new thing, i thought it has always been a requirement for any one crossing a boarder to have a form a document. Boader passes have always been there from time in memorial
Teddy June 17, 2013 At 7:58 pm

Its a good move and I got a border pass for K2 valid for one month.
border boy June 17, 2013 At 9:58 pm

iwe ka Namati,me i have got a ka girl who i tomba at africana and she knocks off at midnight,what time will i be getting my pass? Teti fibombe ni chiyanga route fye.
- Washington DC June 18, 2013 At 4:06 am
  
  From your language and expressions I know we wouldn’t hang out but your mention of my village ( Chiyanga) put a smile on my face.
- border boy June 18, 2013 At 4:37 am
  
  @ washington DC, we can’t hang out of course niwebo mbuli. From your language tawatombapo nokutomba