Strategic Management of Toll Fee Revenue in Zambia: Efficiency, Governance, and Infrastructure Outcomes

Bupe Sande and John Machayi
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Bupe Sande: University of Zambia
John Machayi: University of Zambia

African Journal of Commercial Studies, 2026, vol. 7, issue 3

Abstract: This study investigates the strategic management of toll fees in Zambia, focusing on revenue collection efficiency, governance of public-private partnerships (PPPs), and the allocation of toll revenues for road infrastructure development. While toll fees serve as a key financing mechanism in developing economies, concerns about transparency, efficiency, and equitable distribution raise sustainability issues. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining survey data from 106 respondents with analysis of policy documents and literature. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data were examined through thematic analysis. Findings reveal that although toll fees are widely recognized as essential for infrastructure financing, operational inefficiencies and transparency challenges persist. About 36.8% of respondents viewed the system as necessary but in need of improvement, while 34% reported traffic delays despite electronic tolling systems. Concerns over accountability and uneven revenue allocation were also evident. The study further highlights limitations in PPP effectiveness due to regulatory and governance challenges. It concludes that strengthening legislative frameworks, improving transparency, and enhancing revenue reinvestment mechanisms are critical to achieving a more efficient, equitable, and sustainable toll fee management system in Zambia.

Keywords: Transparency; Revenue Allocation; Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs); Strategic Management of Toll Fees (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: H54 H83 L32 R42 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.59413/ajocs/v7.i3.21

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