Zambia has stepped forward to demand answers and action from
the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following a wave of violent attacks on
foreign truck drivers - incidents that
have left families mourning and regional transport workers living in fear.
Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the government has officially engaged the DRC authorities, insisting that the safety of cross-border transport workers must be protected in line with international norms and regional security agreements.
This high-level engagement comes in the shadow of several attacks on Zambian truck drivers operating in the DRC, including the tragic death of Joseph Chivanga, who was discovered dead in December 2025 - a case that sent shockwaves across the transport sector.
Mr. Lufuma told the media that Zambia and the DRC are currently holding a Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security meeting in Lubumbashi.
He said the persistent harassment and violence targeting Zambian and other foreign truck drivers will be one of the main issues on the table.
He stressed that Zambia expects stronger guarantees, clearer commitments, and immediate measures to secure the transport corridors that keep regional trade alive.
Just to Unlock Your
Mind Minister of Labour and Social Security assured the nation that the safety of the truckers was a top priority. Transport workers are the invisible engine of regional trade - crossing dangerous routes, delivering goods that power economies.
When truck drivers face violence, it is not just a crime against individuals, but a threat to trade, food supply chains, and regional stability. By confronting the DRC on this matter, Zambia is not only protecting its citizens but pushing for safer corridors for all who keep Southern Africa moving.
Defence Minister Ambrose Lufuma says the government has officially engaged the DRC authorities, insisting that the safety of cross-border transport workers must be protected in line with international norms and regional security agreements.
This high-level engagement comes in the shadow of several attacks on Zambian truck drivers operating in the DRC, including the tragic death of Joseph Chivanga, who was discovered dead in December 2025 - a case that sent shockwaves across the transport sector.
Mr. Lufuma told the media that Zambia and the DRC are currently holding a Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security meeting in Lubumbashi.
He said the persistent harassment and violence targeting Zambian and other foreign truck drivers will be one of the main issues on the table.
He stressed that Zambia expects stronger guarantees, clearer commitments, and immediate measures to secure the transport corridors that keep regional trade alive.
Just to Unlock Your
Mind Minister of Labour and Social Security assured the nation that the safety of the truckers was a top priority. Transport workers are the invisible engine of regional trade - crossing dangerous routes, delivering goods that power economies.
When truck drivers face violence, it is not just a crime against individuals, but a threat to trade, food supply chains, and regional stability. By confronting the DRC on this matter, Zambia is not only protecting its citizens but pushing for safer corridors for all who keep Southern Africa moving.
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