Speaking during a media tour of the Ntabazinduna Tollgate the first in the country to adopt the upgraded electronic payment system Manyaya said uptake had grown significantly despite early scepticism and misinformation. “The e-tag lane is not for Government officials as people think. The system is open for everyone.
Initially there was an outcry to say it was for Parliamentarians but we now have big companies especially in distribution who have registered. We also have private citizens who have registered. As we speak, 30 000 motorists have signed up and we are hopeful that by next year everyone will be on board.” Manyaya said He said e-tagging was a key part of government efforts to modernise toll collection, curb revenue leakages and reduce congestion long-standing problems on the countey’s major highways.
To further streamline payments ZINARA is introducing an e-wallet linked to ZimSwitch allowing motorists to pay for licensing and toll fees through a single digital platform. Dr Manyaya described the e-wallet as a convenience tool that would complement ongoing infrastructure upgrades across the tolling network. Operations manager Andrew Masenge said the automated system reduces delays caused by cash shortages or network disruptions at conventional payment booths.
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“With multiple payment methods in Zimbabwe, network glitches can cause serious queues. E-tag eliminates that by offering a prepaid, automated experience,” he said Government officials say the rollout demonstrates a broader push to modernise national infrastructure.
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