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SADC ministers launch user pays model at Wenela Border Post

Transport ministers from three Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states gathered at the Wenela Border Post in the Zambezi region on Wednesday to officially launch the user pays principle (UPP) funding model. The funding model is designed to ensure fairness and efficiency and requires direct users to pay for services rather than relying on […] The post SADC ministers launch user pays model at Wenela Border Post appeared first on The Namibian .

The Namibian30 Apr 2026, 08:21 am
SADC ministers launch user pays model at Wenela Border Post

Transport ministers from three Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states gathered at the Wenela Border Post in the Zambezi region on Wednesday to officially launch the user pays principle (UPP) funding model. The funding model is designed to ensure fairness and efficiency and requires direct users to pay for services rather than relying on general taxation or broad cost-spreading. It is recognised as a highly effective method for cost recovery.

Originally published by The Namibian on 30 Apr 2026, 08:21 am. View original article