The drivers –responsible for transporting land-locked Malawi’s exports and imports including fuel, want government to intervene in their outstanding grievances, especially on salaries with some claiming to go home with K25, 000 every month.

Ahumad Chiwala, an executive member of TDAM, was quoted by local media as saying the issue of their grievances is not new, blaming Government for showing no interest to sort out their concerns.

He said the drivers started voicing their concerns in 2017.

Malawian truck drivers, who are involved in transporting various exports and imports, including fuel and fertilisers, claim they are the least paid in the southern Africa.

Malawi relies heavily on road transport network to access international gateways, including  the 2,300 kilometres road to Durban in South Africa, and to Beira and the railway road to Nacala in Mozambique, both about 800 kilometres.

Dar e salaam port in Tanzania handles 15 percent of Malawi’s cargo. It is the longest road network for Malawi.

International haulage fleet compliment Malawi’s transport woes.

Meanwhile, Total Malawi, one of the leading fuel suppliers in the country, says their logistics  have been affected by the ongoing strike “to receive  and supply fuel products.”

In a statement issued on Tuesday by Luwani Nyasulu, general trade manager, he requested motorists “to use available product sparingly be we do not have any update as to when the strike will end.”