By James Gwati-The government has announced that it will soon reopen borders and allow both vehicle and human traffic.

Borders were closed early this year after the country experienced a surge in COVID-19 cases.

Speaking at a tour he had at Plumtree border post last week Finance minister, Mtuli Ncube said the Government was working on reopening the borders as well as addressing issues of the increasing cases of smuggling using illegal entry points.

“We are informed that when you tighten screws here, people cross into Botswana using other illegal entry points. As Government we are concerned and we are going to equip you.

“We have authorised the purchasing of drones to reduce smuggling and illegal migration. Very soon we are going to open up borders for passenger traffic and we expect the borders to be having a lot of pressure and we will see how best we give you support,” he said.