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Shiny happy people

It’s such a pleasure that visitors are a priority for Zim/Zam custom officials who have got things so right at the border of both countries. Crossing into Zambia from Zimbabwe was a breeze – all in, it took about 10 minutes. Mcali Mulenga, the driver who collected me at the Zambian gate took my passport to be stamped, while I sat feeling cool in the air-conditioned bus. ‘It’s no problem to move quickly between the countries,’ he continued on his return, ‘and many Zims cross the border for a Friday night – the drinks are cheaper here.’

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