By Johnathan Paoli
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced the partial reopening of the Lebombo port of entry from Friday afternoon, to allow for the movement of people and the potential opening for cargo processing.
BMA commissioner Michael Masiapato said that Mozambique was busy finalising its preparations for cargo processing, and that would be allowed as soon as their officials were ready and stationed at the processing areas.
Masiapato, the Port Management Committee, the Mpumalanga community safety, security and liaison department, and MEC Jackie Macie, have all agreed on the partial reopening on the assurance that operations would proceed with safety measures taken for all stakeholders.
They reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring safe cross-border movement and trade to avoid further loss of revenue.
“The high-level engagement was fruitful with the government of Mozambique’s national leadership at the Lebombo port of entry for workable solutions and discussions.
“Cargo movement between
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