Why have drivers been stranded at Zimbabwe's border?
Truck drivers reported robberies and water shortages while stranded for days trying to enter Zimbabwe. How did a new toll cause chaos at the border?
In recent weeks, the Beitbridge border crossing between Zimbabwe and South Africa came to a standstill.
Truck drivers were stranded for as long as ten days. They complained about robberies and going without food.
The crossing is one of the busiest on the continent, helping to connect countries across southern Africa.
But when a new toll for trucks was introduced, delays led to queues going back miles.
And although the congestion is now cleared, there are worries about what will happen over the busy festive period.
So, how did a new toll cause chaos at the border?
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