By Naomi Achieng
THE Tanzam Highway is a paved international truck road that spans approximately 2400 km from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to Lusaka, Zambia.
The route passes through the mountainous Kitonga Hills, also known as Mlima Kitonga, in the Kilolo District of the Iringa region in Tanzania's southern highlands.
The highway, known for its steep inclines and sharp curves, has unfortunately gained a reputation for road crashes, leading to fatalities and critical injuries. It features more than 21 sharp corners.
The highway, built in stages from 1968 to 1973, was constructed to provide access to Zambia's seaport and enhance transportation options for Zambia, Malawi, and the DRC.
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