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Kazembe slams poor work ethic at Forbes Border Post
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Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe has called for immediate behavioural and operational reforms at Forbes Border Post after witnessing firsthand the inefficiencies contributing to long delays at one of Zimbabwe's busiest entry points.
Minister Kazembe toured the post alongside Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Misheck Mugadza, and other officials. He said the visit was in line with President Mnangagwa's directive to resolve persistent traffic congestion at the border.
"Zimbabwe can no longer afford queues that contradict the spirit of improved bilateral cooperation between Harare and Maputo, especially following the recent Memoranda of Understanding and the successful Zimbabwe–Mozambique Binational Commission attended by both heads of state," Minister Kazembe stated. He added that the leaders emphasized that "Zimbabwe is Mozambique and Mozambique is Zimbabwe" and do not want to see the current backlogs.
The Minister expressed concern over avoidable administrative bottlenecks, noting that some delays were caused by poor work ethic rather than structural challenges. He observed instances where traffic processing halted simply because senior officials had arrived, stressing that many issues could be addressed through a change in mindset rather than systemic adjustments.
"Some of the issues can be eliminated by culture change. We all saw that when the process resumed, it flowed smoothly without any system changes. It is the attitude. Let us first change our mentality," he said.
Minister Kazembe also highlighted the upcoming Zimbabwe Border Management Authority, which he said will help streamline operations and reduce current frustrations for travellers. A Mozambican delegation, led by a Minister of State, was expected at the border to jointly assess the challenges and agree on urgent corrective measures.
Minister Kazembe toured the post alongside Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, Minister of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs and Devolution Misheck Mugadza, and other officials. He said the visit was in line with President Mnangagwa's directive to resolve persistent traffic congestion at the border.
"Zimbabwe can no longer afford queues that contradict the spirit of improved bilateral cooperation between Harare and Maputo, especially following the recent Memoranda of Understanding and the successful Zimbabwe–Mozambique Binational Commission attended by both heads of state," Minister Kazembe stated. He added that the leaders emphasized that "Zimbabwe is Mozambique and Mozambique is Zimbabwe" and do not want to see the current backlogs.
The Minister expressed concern over avoidable administrative bottlenecks, noting that some delays were caused by poor work ethic rather than structural challenges. He observed instances where traffic processing halted simply because senior officials had arrived, stressing that many issues could be addressed through a change in mindset rather than systemic adjustments.
"Some of the issues can be eliminated by culture change. We all saw that when the process resumed, it flowed smoothly without any system changes. It is the attitude. Let us first change our mentality," he said.
Minister Kazembe also highlighted the upcoming Zimbabwe Border Management Authority, which he said will help streamline operations and reduce current frustrations for travellers. A Mozambican delegation, led by a Minister of State, was expected at the border to jointly assess the challenges and agree on urgent corrective measures.
Source - Manica Post
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