Over 115 000 Zimbabweans have returned home following instability against illegal immigrants in South Africa.<\/p>\n
The repatriation and re-integration of Zimbabwean nationals from South Africa continues, with a total of 36 940 returnees having been repatriated through Government arrangements, while 79 730 have self-repatriated, bringing the total number of returnees to over 115 000. Additionally, a cumulative total of 870 self-repatriations was recorded through the Botswana entry points.<\/p>\n
Speaking during this Tuesday\u2019s Post-cabinet media briefing, Information Minister Dr Zhemu Soda said a total of 38 057 returnees have registered through the Skills Registration Process, with some local companies expressing interest in utilising the skills data for their employment needs.<\/p>\n
\u201cCabinet noted with concern the loss of employment benefits, pensions, and unpaid dues for the returnees, which matter will be pursued through bilateral arrangements.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Beitbridge Reception Centre Clinic has attended to 2 147 returnees, comprising 851 males, 1 296 females and 575 children under the age of 15.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most common conditions treated are upper-respiratory tract infections, diarrhoeal diseases and headaches.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn logistics, 512 bus trips have been undertaken from the Beitbridge Reception Centre to various destinations in the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore trucks are being mobilised for the transportation of household goods and business equipment.<\/p>\n
\u201cTreasury has since released an additional US$2 million towards coordination of the repatriation exercise, bringing cumulative disbursements to US$3.4 million.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe United Nations Agencies have mobilised approximately US$564 000, while the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies provided US$264 000 for hygiene promotion and transport support.<\/p>\n
\u201cGovernment, working closely with Harare Metropolitan Province and other partners, is establishing a reception centre at an appropriate place in Harare to assist returnees directed to Harare.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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