Botswana director of Refugees Management Ms Thobo Letlhage had the following remarks;

“We have students who are in different stages at university, hence we are working with the Government of Zimbabwe to ensure that they get passports as soon as possible so that they could return to their studies. For those who are on medication, we are providing them with three months’ supply so that they can take medication while being integrated into the Zimbabwean health system.”

In addition to the above remarks, Ms Thobo Letlhage addressed the concerns that arouse relating to the current pandemic. She said:

“We don’t want to bring a large group at one go as we have to implement Covid-19 containment measures. Also, those who are being repatriated will be having a Covid-19 test certificate. For those who would have tested positive, they will be held until it is safe for them to travel. As the government of Botswana, we committed to assisting the refugees as we believe that their best interest is served when they return to their homes”

The Zimbabwean government has also promised to play their part in helping the ex-refugees get back on their feet. Dr Togarepi Tirivavi who serves as the Zimbabwe Commissioner for refugees, reaffirmed the refugees saying that they would be given a once off payment of $2 500 to restart their lives.

Not to be left behind, the UNHCR is giving all adults US$520 and minors $100 as a once-off payment.

48 refugees have already been returned and another group is to be expected before the week ends and another batch within a two weeks time frame.

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