NRTP
Phase I: Pilot Tolling Programme (2013–2016)
The National Road Tolling Programme (NRTP) was launched on 1st November 2013 under the provisions of the Tolls Act No. 14 of 2011. The programme commenced with the collection of road tolls at gazetted weighbridges, initially targeting Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs).
During this phase, tolling operations were carried out at weighbridges operated by the Road Development Agency (RDA).
- Toll collections were administered by the Road Development Agency (RDA)
- Collected revenues were remitted to the National Road Fund Agency (NRFA)
- Funds were dedicated to road maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation
Phase II: Expansion and Automation (2016–2022)
Phase II marked the expansion of tolling operations and the introduction of modern technology.
Key highlights include:
- Establishment of Inland Toll Stations
- Toll collection extended to all vehicle classifications
- Introduction of Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
- Installation of customer fare display units
- Image capture and recording for every transaction to enhance transparency and accountability
Phase III: Public–Private Partnerships (2022–Present)
Phase III introduced Public–Private Partnerships (PPPs) to improve efficiency, service delivery, and infrastructure sustainability.
Currently, the Inland Toll Stations stand at 26, 20 operational ports of entry and five toll stations are privately managed under PPP arrangements:
- Katuba Toll Station – Lusaka–Chisamba Road
- Manyumbi Toll Station – Kabwe–Kapirimposhi Road
- Kafulafuta Toll Station – Kapirimposhi–Ndola Road
- Abram Zion Mokola Toll Station – Fisenge–Luanshya Road
- Konkola Toll Station – Chingola–Kasumbalesa Road
NRFA operated Toll Gates including Katuba, Manyumbi and Kafulafuta on Lusaka-Ndola Road operated by MOIC-LN
Toll Charges by Vehicle Classification
| Category | Vehicle Description | Access Type | Toll Fee (ZMW) |
| A | Small vehicle up to 3.5 tons (cars, vans, minibuses up to 16 seats) | Single access | 20.00 |
| B | Light vehicle with 2 axles, 3.5 – 6.5 tons (minibuses 17–30 seats) | Single access | 40.00 |
| C | Bus with more than 30 seats | Single access | 50.00 |
| D | Medium heavy rigid vehicle (over 6.5 tons, 2–4 axles) | Single access | 200.00 |
| E | Heavy articulated vehicle (4 axles and above) | Single access | 300.00 |
| F | Abnormal load vehicle | Single access | 3,000.00 |
Toll fees at Michael Chilufya Sata Toll Plaza between Ndola and Kitwe shall be as follows:
Toll Charges by Vehicle Classification
| Category | Vehicle Description | Access Type | Toll Fee (ZMW) |
| A | Small vehicle up to 3.5 tons (cars, vans, minibuses up to 16 seats) | Single access | 20.00 |
| B | Light vehicle with 2 axles, 3.5 – 6.5 tons (minibuses 17–30 seats) | Single access | 40.00 |
| C | Bus with more than 30 seats | Single access | 50.00 |
| D | Medium heavy rigid vehicle (over 6.5 tons, 2–4 axles) | Single access | 400.00 |
| E | Heavy articulated vehicle (4 axles and above) | Single access | 600.00 |
| F | Abnormal load vehicle | Single access | 1,000.00 |
However, free passage on toll roads in Zambia is granted to authorised emergency vehicles, including the fire department, police vehicles, public or private ambulances, emergency response vehicles and vehicles carrying blood or tissue banks. Others would be military vehicles, contractors working on the construction, improvement, maintenance or development of a road and the Republican President’s and the Vice President’s motorcades, respectively.
