President Duma Boko of Botswana has announced plans to regularize the stay of undocumented Zimbabweans living in the country. He sees Zimbabwe's skilled human resources as an asset that Botswana can benefit from. It's estimated that at least 150,000 Zimbabweans currently live in Botswana.
In an interview, Henry Mukonoweshuro, the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Botswana, expressed his country's appreciation for Botswana's commitment to registering undocumented Zimbabweans. He believes it's better to have people who are regularized, traceable, and trustworthy, allowing them to seek employment opportunities. Botswana recognizes that Zimbabweans are well-trained, skilled, and committed workers.
Ambassador Mukonoweshuro plans to meet with Botswana's Minister of Immigration and Human Rights to put President Boko's words into action. They aim to establish a special dispensation similar to the one South Africa granted Zimbabwe in 2009.
The Zimbabwean Embassy in Gaborone provides consular services to a significant number of Zimbabweans daily. On busy days, especially around holidays, they serve up to 150 people. Zimbabweans visit the embassy for various reasons, such as passport renewals, birth certificates, and assistance with permit extensions.
The embassy is also working on compiling a list of Zimbabweans residing in Botswana. Dr. Brighton Hurombo, a Zimbabwean lecturer at the University of Botswana, expressed his satisfaction with the embassy's services. He recently visited the embassy to inquire about his driver's license and received helpful assistance.
In an interview, Henry Mukonoweshuro, the Zimbabwean Ambassador to Botswana, expressed his country's appreciation for Botswana's commitment to registering undocumented Zimbabweans. He believes it's better to have people who are regularized, traceable, and trustworthy, allowing them to seek employment opportunities. Botswana recognizes that Zimbabweans are well-trained, skilled, and committed workers.
Ambassador Mukonoweshuro plans to meet with Botswana's Minister of Immigration and Human Rights to put President Boko's words into action. They aim to establish a special dispensation similar to the one South Africa granted Zimbabwe in 2009.
The Zimbabwean Embassy in Gaborone provides consular services to a significant number of Zimbabweans daily. On busy days, especially around holidays, they serve up to 150 people. Zimbabweans visit the embassy for various reasons, such as passport renewals, birth certificates, and assistance with permit extensions.
The embassy is also working on compiling a list of Zimbabweans residing in Botswana. Dr. Brighton Hurombo, a Zimbabwean lecturer at the University of Botswana, expressed his satisfaction with the embassy's services. He recently visited the embassy to inquire about his driver's license and received helpful assistance.
