NTABAZINDUNA – The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development this Thursday hosted journalists on a tour of Zimbabwe’s tollgates (Ntabazinduna) to enhance understanding of the e-tag system. The initiative forms part of the government’s efforts to modernise toll collection, reduce congestion, and curb revenue leakages.
Speaking during the media tour and operational demonstration, the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Engineer Joy Makumbe, said the facility would help decongest major roads and improve efficiency.
“We are rolling out this system at various toll plazas, and this is a testimony that we are developing our infrastructure to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. This will enable decongestion of our major highways.
As a Ministry, we are implementing this system through partnerships to ensure that roads are decongested and that everyone experiences ease of doing business,” said Engineer Makumbe.
The e-tag system allows for seamless, cashless payments as vehicles pass through tollgates, minimising stoppages and enhancing efficiency. According to the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA), the project aims to streamline toll collection and provide a more convenient experience for motorists.
The rollout is part of a broader Tollgate Development Plan, which includes upgrading ICT infrastructure and introducing a hybrid system to ensure that current workers are not displaced.
Journalists received a firsthand look at how the system works, with InstaToll’s technology enabling payments via card facilities or e-tags without requiring vehicles to stop. ZINARA plans to pilot the project soon, with upgrades at key tollgates like Norton, Kadoma, and Ruwa to boost capacity and reduce waiting times.
The Ministry’s move aligns with broader efforts to harness digital solutions for improved road management and revenue collection.
