NORTON – Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona on Thursday officially commissioned the expanded Norton Toll Plaza, a development expected to ease congestion, improve revenue collection and stimulate economic activity along the Harare–Bulawayo Highway. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Minister Mhona said tolling infrastructure plays a critical role in sustaining Zimbabwe’s road network through revenue generation for maintenance and upgrades, while also facilitating efficient transit. He said Government will move towards the introduction of all-electronic tolling systems to enable cashless transactions and further reduce congestion at tolling points.
He added that the Ministry remains committed to accountability and modern revenue collection systems. The expanded toll plaza is also expected to boost the local economy through increased business activity and job creation. Minister Mhona further urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads, particularly during the festive season.
He said the commissioning of the facility sets a positive outlook for 2026, signalling Government’s commitment to expanding and rehabilitating toll plazas to meet the needs of a growing economy and population. Meanwhile, InstaToll Zimbabwe operations manager George Mufuka said the operator remains committed to ensuring the road network supports ease of doing business for motorists and travellers. “So as InstaToll, we make sure that the infrastructure established commensurate with the expected economic prospects of everyone. We complement this using modern technologies .”
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