Zimbabwe Prepares for 1.4 Million Returning Migrants

Zimbabwe has raised the bar in terms of repatriating people. Initially we were dealing with numbers around 700 to 1,500 people per day. We expect these numbers to increase, but we will not tire because these are Zimbabweans that are coming home," Bulawayo.com reports Garwe as saying.

The repatriation efforts come after Zimbabwe's Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe estimated that more than two million Zimbabweans are believed to be living in South Africa. According to WorldOmeter, the population of Zimbabwe currently stands at 17.2 million people. Garwe said that the government is prepared to receive and support those who choose to come back to the country.

Many of the migrants are from neighbouring countries, with tens of thousands of illegal foreigners from Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Malawi, already leaving South Africa. They are opting to camp outside the embassies of their home countries, awaiting assistance from their governments to return back home.

The Zimbabwean government has announced that it will provide assistance to those returning, including support for employment, education, and healthcare. The government is also setting up reception centres to facilitate the return process.

According to nehandaradio.com, the government has been working with international organizations to prepare for the influx of returning migrants. The Zimbabwean government has also set up a task force to coordinate the repatriation efforts and ensure that those returning are provided with the necessary support.

The repatriation efforts are expected to have a significant impact on the economy, with many returning migrants expected to contribute to the workforce. However, the influx of migrants may also put a strain on the country's resources, particularly in terms of housing, healthcare, and education.

The government has announced that it will provide support for those returning, including assistance with employment, education, and healthcare. The government is also setting up reception centres to facilitate the return process.

The repatriation efforts are a significant development in the country's efforts to address the issue of migration. The government has been working to improve the lives of those living in the diaspora, and the repatriation efforts are seen as a key part of this process.

The repatriation efforts are expected to continue in the coming weeks and months, with many thousands of migrants expected to return home. The government has announced that it will continue to provide support and assistance to those returning, including employment, education, and healthcare.