The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is set to partner with private sector investors to overhaul the production of driving licences and vehicle number plates, aiming to eliminate persistent production and issuance delays.

• The reform aims to address issues caused by underfunding, which has hampered the 2017 smart driving licence system with only 20 enrolment kits deployed nationwide since its inception.
• Key individuals involved in the announcement include NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa.
• The proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model would enable private investors to establish up to 290 centres across the country for swift licence issuance, a move inspired by successful models in other countries.