Harare activates emergency repatriation plan and waives import duties for returnees

The Zimbabwean government activated a nationwide emergency repatriation plan and ramped up border security as thousands of citizens return from South Africa ahead of planned anti-immigrant demonstrations. Authorities announced a special duty waiver for personal and household goods, commercial equipment, and one motor vehicle per returnee. However, Information Minister Soda Zhemu imposed strict conditions to prevent abuse by non-qualifying individuals, signaling a controlled re-entry process. [iharare.com, Daily News, NewZimbabwe.com]