INNOVATIVE BORDER PROCEDURES REDUCE CONGESTION AT ESWATINI BORDER POST
Travelers queuing at Ngwenya border Post (pic Eswatini Observer) To combat long queues and traffic congestion, Eswatini immigration officers implemented innovative procedures, such as quick passport stamping while vehicles remained in motion and requesting passengers to exit their vehicles for faster processing. Ngwenya Border recorded a total of 12,199 departures on Sunday, 31 May, and Monday, 1 June, following the conclusion of the highly anticipated MTN Bushfire Festival held over the weekend. The large volume of travelers leaving the country led to significant congestion at key border posts, particularly on Monday when vehicle traffic peaked. Ngwenya Border Data for departures: Day Drivers/vehicles Passengers Pedestrians Cyclist Total Sunday 1213 420 3365 5 5003 Monday 1849 618 4728 1 7196 ...