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A 56-year-old South African immigration officer at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Musina, Limpopo, has been arrested for allegedly accepting bribes from foreign nationals entering the country illegally.
Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba confirmed the arrest, saying six illegal foreigners were also arrested during the police operation.
The officer was arrested during a sting operation conducted by Operation Vala Umgodi on the morning of September 29.
Upon investigation, the officer was found with R3,100 and six passports belonging to foreign nationals.
The owners of the passports were located on buses arriving from Malawi, awaiting processing.
The arrested foreigners, aged between 27 and 43, failed to provide satisfactory explanations regarding their passports and the cash found with the officer.
The Limpopo Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit was notified, and the money and passports were seized as evidence.
Both the immigration officer and the six foreigners were scheduled to appear in the Musina Magistrate’s Court on September 30.
Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Samuel Manala commended the police for the arrests.
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Pindula News

A 56-year-old South African immigration officer was arrested for taking bribes from people entering the country illegally at the Beitbridge border. The officer was found with money and passports belonging to foreign nationals. Six illegal foreigners were also arrested in the operation. The arrested people were scheduled to appear in court. The police were commended for their work in catching the officer and the foreigners involved in the bribery scheme.

South African Immigration Officer Arrested At Beitbridge For Accepting Bribes

Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi, said that Zimbabwe will engage South Africa to speed up the processing of travellers between the two countries during peak periods.
This comes after thousands of travellers were forced to wait for their buses on the Zimbabwean side of the Beitbridge Border Post because they were caught up in traffic jams on the South African side in the past few days.
Speaking on Sunday during a visit to Beitdridge town, Rwodzi said there is a need for the two countries to engage each other during peak periods to ensure there is seamless travel for visitors on both sides of the border. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200021378/zim-to-engage-sa-over-beitbridge-border-chaos">NewsDay</a> quoted Rwodzi as saying:
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Our Zimbabwean side is okay and officials have cleared all people here. They are waiting for their buses and vehicles caught up in traffic jams on the SA side. Travellers have indicated they are waiting for their transport.
We will in future engage our counterparts in SA to see how we can speed up movement, and make it seamless.
I am happy that facilities by Zimborders have enabled fast movements on our side.
I am told the average per day has been around 20 000 people a day and we expect 25 000 today [Sunday].
</blockquote>
Rwodzi spoke to travellers at the border and distributed water and various goodies to children and adults alike.
Beitbridge Border Post, which is Zimbabwe’s busiest port of entry, handles approximately 300 buses, 2 000 commercial trucks, 3 000 light vehicles, and 20 000 travellers daily.
During holiday periods, these numbers can triple, resulting in even higher traffic volumes.
During this 2023 festive period, authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution, maintain safe following distances, and be vigilant of pedestrians at all times.
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Zim To Engage SA Over Beitbridge Border Traffic Jam - Minister Rwodzi

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has deployed extra staff and increased the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems to handle the anticipated surge in travellers and vehicles.
In the past, ZIMRA’s ICT systems have been blamed for delays in processing cargo, vehicles, and travellers during peak periods. However, this time, ZIMRA states that it has addressed these issues and is confident in its ability to handle the traffic flow effectively. The Beitbridge Border Post typically clears around 30,000 travellers, 3,000 private cars, and 300 buses during peak periods. Said the tax collector:
<blockquote>
As we approach the festive season, Zimra has put in place a number of strategies including deploying additional staff numbers by 15 December 2023.
All leave days for Beitbridge staff have been suspended to ensure all staff members are at work and beef up the shifts.
Additional laptops and printers have been secured to ensure all possible service counters are adequately manned. A service kiosk manned by ICT personnel will be available for clients to use.
In addition, computer equipment will also be available to clients to register their electronic Temporary Import Permits (TIP) for those driving foreign vehicles.
</blockquote>
ZIMRA is encouraging travellers to complete the TIP application process in advance, from the comfort of their homes. The authority has also made free Wi-Fi available for those who need it to comply with border clearance procedures. Travellers are advised to ensure they have all necessary vehicle documents and invoices for any goods they may have purchased. ZIMRA recommends downloading declaration forms and declaring goods in advance to expedite the processing of TIPs upon arrival at the border post.
ZIMRA emphasised that there should be no payment for the services rendered, and if any payments are made to officials, clients should insist on receiving a payment receipt.
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ZIMRA Deploys Extra Staff And Increases Use Of ICT Systems To Handle Anticipated Traffic Surge

Save The Children, a non-profit organisation, believes that the recent attempt to transport over 400 unaccompanied Zimbabwean children to South Africa was a case of child smuggling rather than trafficking.
Border Management Authority officials intercepted 42 buses carrying 443 children, all under the age of eight, at the border post in Musina, Limpopo.
Patience Joe from Save The Children said that the children were likely being taken to visit their parents who work in South Africa. She told SABC News:
<blockquote>
So I think for us, the concern is exactly that we are saying these children were trafficked. So, I think to unpack what trafficking is – trafficking is the taking of children from a safe environment for exploitation. In this instance, we haven’t heard of any allegations of that which to us is appearing as child smuggling.
Child smuggling is the taking of children and bringing them into a country where they do not have the valid documents or the valid visas that are required by that country. Which in this case, is appearing to be so.
</blockquote>
This comes after Zimbabwe’s Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, July Moyo, stated <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/12/05/zimbabwe-addresses-reports-of-443-children-below-8-intercepted-on-suspicion-of-child-trafficking/">they had not received official confirmation on the alleged number of children.</a> He said between November 25 and December 3, a total of 124 children were intercepted and handed over to the Department of Immigration at Beitbridge Border Post. Moyo added that efforts were underway to reunite the remaining 23 children with their families.
Moyo said these children were mainly intercepted attempting to cross the border without the requisite travelling documents. Others were travelling without an accompanying parent or guardian.
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Save The Children: Zimbabwean Children Intercepted At Beitbridge Border Were Smuggled Not Trafficked

The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare in Zimbabwe has addressed reports about 443 unaccompanied Zimbabwean children below the age of 8 being intercepted in South Africa on suspicion of child trafficking and handed over to Zimbabwean authorities.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, the Ministry clarifies that it has not received official confirmation on the alleged number of children. However, between November 25 and December 3, a total of 124 children were intercepted and handed over to the Department of Immigration at Beitbridge Border Post. Efforts are underway to reunite the remaining 23 children with their families. The Ministry is also conducting awareness programs to promote responsible parenting and safe migration. Read the statement:
<blockquote>
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare is the lead agency in the care and protection of children in Zimbabwe. The Children’s Act (Chapter 5:06) as amended identifies unaccompanied and separated migrant children as children in need or care and protection.
The Ministry is concerned with information released by the South African Border Management Authority on the 3rd of December 2023 alleging that 443 unaccompanied Zimbabwean children below the age of 8 years were intercepted in South Africa on fears of child trafficking and were handed over to Zimbabwe Authorities.
To the contrary, the two (2) Border Authorities on both the Zimbabwean and South African side have not received any official communication or confirmation on the alleged 443 children as reported in some publications.
The Ministry would like to advise the nation that during the period 25 November 2023 to 3 December 2023, received a total of 124 children (71 males and 53 females) who were intercepted and handed over to the Department of Immigration at Beitbridge Border Post.
Upon Identification, the children were moved to a place of safety at Beitbridge Reception Centre awaiting relatives/family tracing and reunification. To date 101 children have since been reunified with their relatives/families and efforts are underway to reunify the remaining 23 children currently placed at the Reception Centre.
The majority of identified children are from Bulawayo Metropolitan Province and Matabeleland South province. These children were mainly intercepted attempting to cross the border without the requisite travelling documents. Others were travelling without an accompanying parent or guardian. The Ministry is working with the Zimbabwe Republic Police to find out perpetrators of this heinous offence.
As a preventative measure, the Ministry is conducting nationwide awareness raising programs, particularly in these migrant sending communities, to sensitise citizens on responsible parenting and safe migration.
</blockquote>
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Zimbabwe Addresses Reports Of 443 Children Below 8 Intercepted On  Suspicion Of Child Trafficking

The United Kingdom (UK) granted a loan of US$43.7 million towards the modernisation project of one of Zimbabwe’s key border crossing points with South Africa. This deal, confirmed by the British ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pete Vowles, took place in 2020. The project’s total cost amounted to US$296 million. In an X post seen by Pindula News, Vowles said:
<blockquote>
Spent the morning at Beitbridge border to see how UK investment (through @PIDGorg) has reduced processing times, is speeding up regional trade &amp; transforming the town. It’s seriously impressive &amp; proof of the power of public private partnerships, led by Zimborders Great to see @MottMacDonald🇬🇧 providing expertise to the oversee the project.
Increasing trade &amp; investment between Zimbabwe and UK is a priority for @UKinZimbabwe. In the last year trade between us has increased to over half a billion USD (£469m).
</blockquote>
<h3>What really transpired:</h3>
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF), part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), provided a loan of US$43.7 million for a project to modernise the Beitbridge Border Post. Zimbabwe’s government granted a 17.5-year concession to Zimborders, a private company, to rebuild and operate the border post near Beitbridge.
The project aims to boost business, industry, and tourism in the region. The facility had been struggling to handle increased traffic and delays, causing inconvenience and financial losses. With the modernisation, waiting times are expected to decrease, and new infrastructure will benefit both Zimbabwe, South Africa, and other countries accessing the strategic road network. The project will create job opportunities, with a focus on increasing the employment of women.
The whole modernisation and improvement initiative in Beitbridge is scheduled to be completed in April of next year (2024). The project was divided into three phases to ensure civil works were completed without disturbing the border post.
Phase 1 comprises a freight terminal, roadways, and ICT facility upgrades (Phase 1),
Phase 2 comprises a bus terminal. The new Beitbridge Border Post bus terminal was first used in July this year. All construction activities, including ICT improvements, have been completed.
Phase 3 comprises a light vehicle terminal and out-of-port works. 
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UK Granted A US$43.7 Million Loan To Zimbabwe For Beitbridge Border Modernisation

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has made progress in solving multiple robbery cases following the arrest of a 21-year-old man at the Beitbridge Border Post for possessing an illegal pistol. According to a police report seen by Pindula News, the suspect, Raymond Chatama, implicated his accomplice who was subsequently arrested in Harare.
Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, stated that Chatama was arrested during the “No to cross border crimes” operation in <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Beitbridge/">Beitbridge</a>. He was found in possession of a 0.22 Star pistol, a magazine with 19 live rounds, and a spent cartridge. He added:
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Further investigations by CID Homicide, Harare linked the suspect to four cases of robbery which occurred between 22nd November 2022 and 26th December 2022 in Ruwa.
The suspect implicated Best Zuze (42) who was arrested on 02nd November 2023 at Zimbabwe Agricultural Showgrounds, Harare. The arrest led to the recovery of a 303 rifle, three pellet guns as well as 55-inch and 32-inch television sets.
The suspects are clearing a robbery case which occurred at a plot along Roseneath Road, Ruwa where a family was attacked before US$350.00 cash, two television sets, three cellphones a Toyota Hilux GD6 were stolen, as well as two robbery cases which occurred at two different supermarkets in Ruwa on 22nd November 2022 where US$1 511 and ZWL$10 000 were stolen.
The suspects are also linked to a robbery case where US$516.00 cash, Proda shocker, three reachable torches and a Nexus generator were stolen at Kumusha Resort and Gardens, Mayfair Lishen, Ruwa on 26th December 2022.
</blockquote>
According to Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the ZRP is committed to fighting crime in the country. He assured the public that the police would not hesitate to track down criminal syndicates. He encouraged anyone with information about criminal activities to come forward and report it to the nearest police station so that the law can be enforced and justice be served.
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ZRP Solves Multiple Robbery Cases After Arresting A 21-Year-Old Man At Beitbridge Border Post

An estimated 20 000 people cross the Zimbabwe/South Africa border on a daily basis.
This was said by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa this Thursday while addressing journalists soon after receiving his Zimbabwean counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the South African side of the Beitbridge border.
President Mnangagwa was in South Africa at the invitation of Ramaphosa to inspect the border in order to find ways of improving the movement of people and goods between the two countries. Said Ramaphosa:
<blockquote>
We are here on a border inspection to come and see how our two borders are functioning because so many people, visitors from both countries cross the border, I’m told sometimes it’s up to 18 000, 20 000 people a day and so we want to ensure that our two border processes function well so as to enhance ease of movement of our people and ease of movement of goods so that trade between the two countries can be improved. So, this is an inspection visit by both of us.
</blockquote>
Ramaphosa was expected to preside over the launch of the Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina, Limpopo Province, and also hold official talks with Mnangagwa.
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20 000 People Transit Through Beitbridge Border Daily - President Ramaphosa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will on Thursday, 05 October meet his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, during the launch of the neighbouring country’s Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina, Limpopo Province.
In a <a href="https://www.thepresidency.gov.za/press-statements/president-ramaphosa-preside-over-launch-border-management-authority">statemen</a>t on Wednesday, South Africa’s Presidency said the two leaders will jointly tour the Beitbridge Border Post before having their meeting in Musina. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 05 October 2023, preside over the launch of the Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina, Limpopo Province.
The launch of the BMA follows its formal establishment and assumption of its status as a schedule 3 (A) public entity on 1 April 2023.
The establishment of the BMA means that South Africa now has an integrated border management platform, with a single command and control with which to support the attainment of secure borders, safe travel and trade.
As part of the launch, President Ramaphosa will receive President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe to hold official talks and undertake a guided tour of the Beitbridge border, supported by members of the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on the BMA.
The President will then proceed to officiate the launch of the BMA at the Musina Show Grounds and also handover a Sword to the Commissioner of the BMA to delegate the powers to lead the third law enforcement authority in the Republic.
</blockquote>
South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, told the media in Pretoria recently that his Ministry is set to upgrade six of its major ports of entry including the Beitbridge Border Post.
According to a report by the<a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/ramaphosa-ed-meet-in-musina-to-tour-beitbridge-border/"> Chronicle</a>, the Zimbabwean government has already completed the upgrading of Beitbridge Border Post at a cost of US$300 million in a private-public partnership with the ZimBorders Consortium.
Beitbridge (Zimbabwe), which now has three terminals for freight, buses and private cars/pedestrians and is also automated, links South Africa with Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Angola, DRC, Malawi and Tanzania.
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Mnangagwa, Ramaphosa Meet In Beitbridge

The Progressive Zimbabweans in South Africa (PZSA) group is threatening to close the Beitbridge Border Post in an effort to pressure Zimbabwean authorities into calling for new elections. This push comes after Presidential <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa/">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a> was declared the winner of the presidential election held on August 23-24, 2023, by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The victory was criticized by the SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM), led by Dr. Nevers Sikwili Mumba, who deemed the election as not being free, fair, and credible. The SEOM cited concerns such as delayed voting, ballot paper mix-up, and voter intimidation.
<h3>Call for Fresh Elections and Why It Matters:</h3>
The PZSA group has stated that it will announce the date for a shutdown. The group is advocating for new elections that are free, fair, and credible in Zimbabwe. In a flier seen by Pindula News, the group added:
<blockquote>
Fix Zimbabwe, Stop immigration crisis in South Africa.
</blockquote>
A significant number of Zimbabweans reside in South Africa, either as workers or students. This has caused immigration concerns, as some South Africans believe that Zimbabweans are taking away job opportunities. Authorities have also expressed concerns about the strain on the economy, particularly in the healthcare sector. Last week, a large number of Zimbabwean nationals residing in South Africa participated in street protests on Friday, September 8. They were expressing their dissatisfaction with the election results of August 23, which they claimed were manipulated in favor of the ZANU PF party.
The Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Nelson_Chamisa/">Nelson Chamisa</a>, rejected the presidential results and called for fresh elections supervised by an independent body like SADC, the African Union or the United Nations instead of the perceived biased ZEC. 
<h3>Waning chances of fresh elections:</h3>
Following his inauguration on September 4, 2023, President Mnangagwa has announced his new cabinet. Congratulations from regional and global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres, have reduced the likelihood of a fresh poll. Academic Ibbo Mandaza believes that regional and international bodies “will do absolutely nothing unless Zimbabweans themselves take the initiative to use this occasion to pressure the regional body to carry out its responsibilities under the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security“
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono shares a similar view, stating that Mandaza’s observation accurately captures the current post-election situation in Zimbabwe. He added:
<blockquote>
Anyone who tells you that SADC, AU or UN will do something for Zimbabwe to resolve the election situation is lying to you. It is only Zimbabweans who can fix their problems.
</blockquote>
The CCC is adamant help is coming. Nelson Chamisa stated that his party <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/09/17/watch-chamisa-says-ccc-wont-wait-for-five-years-to-provide-leadership/">will not wait for five years</a> to provide leadership in Zimbabwe. He criticised President <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Emmerson_Mnangagwa/">Emmerson Mnangagwa</a>, accusing him of undermining the democratic process through various coups on the ballot since 2008. He said:
<blockquote>
We will not wait for five years there has to be change now and we are going to lead in making sure that change comes to Zimbabwe. We are putting a full stop to this mess. Whatever it takes, we must provide leadership. 
</blockquote>
<h3>Some modicum of hope for Fresh elections?</h3>
It remains to be seen if there will be fresh polls. In 2008, Robert Mugabe was sworn in as the President of Zimbabwe after the presidential elections. However, the international community, including some countries and organisations, expressed concerns about the electoral process and alleged irregularities. There were reports of violence, intimidation, and manipulation of results during the elections. As a result, many countries and international bodies did not recognise Mugabe’s re-election and raised doubts about the legitimacy of his presidency. The situation led to diplomatic tensions and further strained Zimbabwe’s relations with the international community.
The reaction from the international comunity forced the ruling party to engage in negotiations that led to a power-sharing agreement between Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai. The agreement established the Governmrnt of National Unity (GNU) which was operational between 2009 and 2013.
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Progressive Zimbabweans Group Plans To Close Beitbridge Border Over Fresh Elections

A South African immigration officer based at Beitbridge Border Post reportedly fought with Zimbabwe-bound travellers who had complained about his slow service on Friday.
A witness told the <a href="https://newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local-news/article/200009990/sa-immigration-officer-fights-zim-travellers">Southern Eye</a> that the South African official threw away the passports of a group of travellers after they challenged him for insulting them.
South African border official Thabo Mogkola referred questions to Home Affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza who reportedly ignored the questions.
A white female traveller who declined to be identified told the publication that the immigration officer was openly rude and his mood further darkened when travellers complained about his slow pace. Said the traveller:
<blockquote>
Travellers were also not happy about his rude manner of speaking, and they started grumbling after spending a long time waiting in the queue.
He was deliberately being slow for reasons best known to him and trouble started.
He came out of his office and started collecting passports from the crowd. He then went to a fence close by and threw the passports over.
People scrambled to get their passports, while others physically attacked him.
</blockquote>
The official reportedly fought back until some of his colleagues restrained him.
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SA Immigration Officer, Zimbabwean Travellers In Fistfight

There was chaos at the Beitbridge Border Post on Monday as hundreds of Zimbabwean cross-border traders desperately tried to leave South Africa before a national shutdown led by the opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), reported <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009110/hundreds-stranded-at-beitbridge">NewsDay</a>.
The EFF led by Julius Malema called for a national shutdown on 20 March to force South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down, accusing him of corruption.
The protesters were also demanding the restoration of electricity and an end to load shedding.
Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy secretary-general Wisbon Malaya told NewsDay that hundreds of Zimbabwean cross-border traders had their goods confiscated by South African police. Said Malaya:
<blockquote>
Actually, I am on my way from South Africa. On Friday, I witnessed the Gauteng Police arresting and confiscating the goods of street traders that are not South Africans.
On Sunday, several cross-border traders tried to come back home in a rush before the protests causing chaos at the border.
Thousands of goods such as blankets, carpets, cooking oil, yogurt, and other dairy and poultry products were confiscated.
I witnessed poor women and cross-border traders looking hopeless at the border.
One old lady fainted at the border after a load of her onions was confiscated.
There is a need to educate cross-border traders about what is allowed and not allowed at the border post, as well as how to register to trade commercially in order to operate safely.
</blockquote>
Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) executive director Samuel Wadzai said the situation in South Africa is worrisome. He said:
<blockquote>
The prevailing situation is worrying. We have seen the deployment of the military in SA, and this will severely affect cross-border traders’ ability to trade in the neighbouring country.
</blockquote>
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EFF Shutdown: Zimbabwean Traders Lose Goods At Beitbridge Border Post

A 47-year-old Zimbabwean national was caught entering South Africa at the Beitbridge border with illicit cigarettes valued at more than R21 million.
Peter Tambudze appeared in Musina Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo on Thursday where he is facing charges of fraud, false declaration, and possession of illicit cigarettes.
The matter was postponed to 14 February for a formal bail application, according to <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/man-arrested-at-beitbridge-border-for-allegedly-smuggling-illicit-cigarettes-worth-r21m-into-sa-20230209">News24</a>.
What happened: It is alleged that on 19 January, Tambudze arrived at the Beitbridge border post from Zimbabwe driving a truck with two trailers.
Limpopo National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said:
<blockquote>
He declared on the SAD 500/Entry form that he is transporting cotton.
Along the way from Musina, police officers stopped the truck and searched it. They found that the truck was loaded with illicit cigarettes worth over R21 million, and he was arrested.
</blockquote>
Police subsequently confiscated the truck, two trailers, and the cigarettes.
In a similar matter:
Six people appeared in the Mable Hall Periodical Court for possession of illicit cigarettes worth more than R5 million.
It is alleged that Jan Botha, 42, Ekman Eddie, 34, Harley Reegan, 29, Sibanda Clement, 42, De Well Elton, 34, and Bhikoo Ephraim, 57, were arrested after being found in possession of the cigarettes on 27 January.
Malabi-Dzhangi said it is alleged that upon police arrival, the suspects were in the process of packaging the cigarettes inside a gas tank at Toitskraal farm.
The police allegedly found Bhikoo Ephraim, who is the owner of the farm, and they also found two suspects who were inside the gas tanker offloading cigarettes.
The driver of the gas tanker ran away and was still at large.
Police confiscated three trucks, a gas tanker, an Isuzu bakkie, Toyota Auris, and cigarettes.
The matter has been transferred to Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for bail applications on 15 February. 
The cigarette brands were not stated. Since the COVID-19 lockdowns, South Africa has recorded an influx of cigarettes originating from Zimbabwe. 
They became freely available on the black market at a fraction of the cost of more established brands such as Marlboro, manufactured by Philip Morris and it is alleged that the treasury lost billions of Rands in revenue each month.
Smuggled brands include Remington Gold (RG) cigarettes, one of Gold Leaf’s brands. This has resulted in South African authorities opening a<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/illicit-trade-case-gold-leaf-tobacco-rudland-vow-to-fight-order-granted-to-sa-revenue-service/"> case on illicit tobacco</a>, gold and fuel transactions against <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Simon_Rudland">Simon Rudland</a>, a Zimbabwe-based tycoon and co-owner of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gold_Leaf_Tobacco_Zimbabwe">Gold Leaf Tobacco.</a>
Rudland and his Gold Leaf Tobacco say they could not be held responsible for cigarettes legitimately bought in Zimbabwe and smuggled across the border.
Last year, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) reported that Zimbabwe had lost US$248 million to illicit cigarette deals. 
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Zimbabwean National Caught At Beitbridge Border With Illicit Cigarettes Worth Over R21 Million

Zimbabweans working in South Africa and returning home for Christmas with family and friends have said “money speaks at <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Beitbridge">Beitbridge</a> border post” if they don’t meet some requirements.
Returnees who spoke to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/scams-at-beitbridge-border-post/">Chronicle</a> on condition of anonymity said those who were not willing to be tested for COVID-19 stashed money in their passports on arrival at the Zimbabwean side of the border and officers stamped the passports.
This way, travellers avoid lining up for their health status to be checked.
<h2>Some context:</h2>
These reports come when there is <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/hospitals-full-as-china-battles-with-new-covid-wave/">a resurgence of COVID-19 in some countries.</a>
The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, recently urged Zimbabweans to exercise extreme caution in their contacts with diasporans coming home during the current festive season, and those visiting other countries in our region to protect themselves from contracting COVID-19.
Zimbabwe national police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) was taking the reports of evading COVID-19 screening seriously adding, “we are investigating the matter.”
Another returnee said that Zimbabweans entering South Africa through Beitbridge without permits simply place the amount of money demanded by immigration authorities and are allowed to proceed “without much further ado”.
The Chronicle also reported that the case was the same if a foreigner was stopped inside South Africa without possessing valid work permits – money was paid to bribe officials. 
It is not the first time reports of corruption at the Beitbridge Border Post have been reported. 
Several Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officials were busted over the years for engaging in underhand dealings that have seen them amassing wealth at the expense of the whole nation.
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"Money Speaks At Beitbridge Border Post" - Travellers Speak Out

The government has said Zimbabweans that will be repatriated from South Africa following the expiration of their extension of stay must not be scared to come back as they will be welcomed without challenges.
Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) facility is set to expire on 30 June this year and thousands of Zimbabweans will be affected.
Home Affairs Deputy Minister, Ruth Maboyi-Ncube told Sunday News in an interview that there are systems in place to ensure that they smoothly fit into society. She said:
<blockquote>
They (Zimbabweans) must not be scared as they are returning home. We are ready to welcome them. We have already started making preparations to ensure their smooth return.
The customs and immigration department is in the know and ready to assist. They are also aware that the nationals are returning with property and vehicles and know what to do in that regard. We promise a smooth passage as a Ministry.
We will ensure they get into our schools as long as they can produce proof of schooling in South Africa. We will then blend them with other learners in our schools. We are yet to meet with the relevant Ministry and discuss the finer details regarding schooling but we see no challenges.
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/near-expired-zeps-zimbabweans-in-south-africa-express-mixed-feelings/">Near-expired ZEPs: Zimbabweans In South Africa Express Mixed Feelings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zeps-govt-assisting-zimbabweans-to-secure-required-documents-for-legal-stay-in-south-africa/">ZEPs: Govt Assisting Zimbabweans To Secure Required Documents For Legal Stay In South Africa</a></li>
</ul>
<h2>She also noted that the government has:</h2>
<blockquote>
i). facilitated a duty-free importation of goods, property and vehicles for nationals as they return as they are aware that returnees have accumulated movable property during their stay in South Africa.
ii). organised that returnees without identity documents go straight to the registry department and get national Identity Documents and passports. 
iii). arranged that Port Health officials demand at least two dose vaccinations, if they do not have them, they must produce a valid PCR test taken within the last 48 hours and if they do not have them, COVID-19 tests will be done at the border post.
</blockquote>
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Govt Speaks On Zimbabweans Set To Return Upon Expiration Of ZEPs

Zimbabweans in South Africa have expressed mixed feelings as the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) facility is left with six months before the extension expiry.
The South African government announced that it <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/there-will-be-no-forever-extensions-for-zeps-motsoaledi/">would terminate the ZEP facility on 30 June 2023</a>, a decision that will affect about 180 000 Zimbabweans residing in that country.
As early as October, the Zimbabwean government announced that it was prepared for its nationals who were coming home to start a new life and would assist them with transport and other logistics.
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<li><a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zeps-govt-assisting-zimbabweans-to-secure-required-documents-for-legal-stay-in-south-africa/">ZEPs: Govt Assisting Zimbabweans To Secure Required Documents For Legal Stay In South Africa</a></li>
</ul>
Statistics from the Home Affairs department suggest that there has been a low uptake of other visa facilities amid reports that some Zimbabweans are looking for jobs abroad as caregivers and elementary school teachers.
On average, more than 12 000 people are entering Zimbabwe through Beitbridge daily during the festive season.
Between 5-10 December, 62 770 people entered Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge border.
South Africa’s head of immigration at the border, Cannie Magaya, told <a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/africa/news/zimbabwe-exemption-permit-six-months-before-expiry-zimbabweans-in-sa-have-mixed-feelings-20221228">News24</a> that although they had no figures yet, on the days leading up to Christmas, there had been an increase in traffic.
She said it could stay like that until early January when people start returning to South Africa.
Brian Moyo, a Zimbabwean working as a teacher in SA, didn’t apply for the special skills visa because he felt it was a waste of time.
While he is going back home in early January, he has set his sights on jobs in China. He said:
<blockquote>
I teach English and that’s not a special skill. I stood a chance as a science or mathematics teacher, as such, applying for other visas was a waste of time for me.
</blockquote>
Moyo who taught at some private schools back home before migrating to South Africa feels his experience there could help him in China. 
Salaries for teaching jobs in China range from R70 000 to R120 000, depending on the type of school and level of experience.
Another opportunity will come into effect in March when the United Kingdom opens up for teachers from South Africa, Ghana, Zimbabwe and Nigeria.
Working in South Africa has also become very difficult for those spending their money in Zimbabwe because of the rand’s volatility against the US dollar, the preferred currency of trade.
During the festive season, R100 is the equivalent of $5.80, but most shops or businesses only value it at $5.
Steven Tshuma, another Zimbabwean based in South Africa said he is starting a nurse aid course with the Red Cross in SA early next year to capacitate him to work in Canada or Australia.
Tshuma who works at a restaurant and has come face to face with members of Operation Dudula – a vigilante group that intimidates migrants, says he has no excuse to be in South Africa as Dudula “could burn us alive.”
By the end of October, fewer than 10% of ZEP holders had applied for the available mainstream visas.
An estimated 180 000 ZEP holders will be affected by the 30 June 2023 deadline set by the government.
Shiela Ncube, a domestic worker in Johannesburg, has no plans of leaving the country.
She hopes her boss will find a way around the system to keep her in SA.
She has been with the family for close to a decade.
Asked about looking for housekeeping jobs abroad, she replied: “No way.”
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Near-expired ZEPs: Zimbabweans In South Africa Express Mixed Feelings

At least 20 000 travellers crossed from South Africa into Zimbabwe at the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, Limpopo, from the 23rd to the 24th of December, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA).
Unlike in the past years, travellers were not spending nights in the queue before being processed.
BMA commissioner Mike Masiapato says the Beitbridge Border Post is experiencing a high number of people crossing than other ports of entry. He said:
<blockquote>
Inside the port, all the process is up and running in terms of the ICT or the computers.
We always have challenges where during load shedding the system is always going down.
This time we make sure that we have experts on the ground, so the capacity is here, additional capacity.
I can indicate that the average we are able to process over a period is about 15 000.
Last, we have processed over 14 000 and up to this point, we processed over 8 000 trucks. We processed about 600 in a 24-hour basis.
</blockquote>
People who were crossing to the Zimbabwean side at Beitbridge Border Post from South Africa commended border officials for improving services. One of the travellers said:
<blockquote>
The service at the border, I just arrived now but it’s moving. I hope we are going to reach home in time.
Me, I would clap for immigration because there are no queues. These guys are well-organised. It is moving 100%; I give them a clap.
</blockquote>
However, traffic was heavily congested on the N1 road between Musina, a town in South Africa, and the border post. |<a href="https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/more-than-20-000-immigrants-cross-from-south-africa-into-zimbabwe-at-the-beitbridge-border-post/"> SABC News</a>

More Than 20 000 Travellers Cross Into Zimbabwe Through Beitbridge Border Post

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) says it has deployed adequate personnel and material resources at all the country’s borders in anticipation of increased volumes of human and vehicular traffic this festive season.
In a statement on Friday, ZIMRA said it has deployed more workers to Beitbridge and Plumtree which are usually the busiest inland ports of entry during peak periods and major holidays. It said:
<blockquote>
We have put in place measures at all our border posts to efficiently manage the seasonal influx of travellers and traffic over the festive season.
Traditionally, traffic increases at Beitbridge and Plumtree border posts between mid-December and the first week of January.
This consists mainly of private travellers being Zimbabweans visiting their families, visitors coming to visit friends or relatives, tourists on holiday and other nationals transiting to destinations beyond our borders, all using either private or public transport.
… On the software front, the electronic Temporary Import Permits (e-TIP)) application has been enhanced to ensure that the motoring foreign travellers can easily log on and complete their applications prior to their arrival at the port, thus minimising dwell time at the border.
Furthermore, the two borders close to Plumtree – Mphoengs and Maitengwe – have also been duly capacitated to receive significant private traffic in an effort to reduce the load on the Plumtree Border Post.
Travellers can thus make a choice on which of these ports of entry is closest to their location and plan accordingly.
</blockquote>
It is estimated that Beitbridge and Plumtree handle over seven million and three million travellers annually, respectively. | <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/additional-staff-deployed-at-borders-authorities-ready-for-festive-season-traffic/">The Sunday News</a>

Additional Human, Material Resources Deployed At Borders -ZIMRA

Zimbabwean comedian <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Baba_Tencen">Baba Tencen</a> born <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Baba_Tencen">Pepukai Zvemhari</a> has commended President  Emmerson Mnangagwa for the refurbishment of the Beitbridge Border Post.
In a video shot on the 29 of November 2022 (today), Baba Tencen urged other Zimbabweans to come on the ground to see for themselves instead of relying on social media reports.
Baba Tencen who is based in South Africa said:
<blockquote>
1). The Beitbridge Border Post was the best in Africa,
2). The Beitbridge Border Post was almost at the same level with American borders,
3). Roads are being rehabilitated in Zimbabwe.
</blockquote>
Watch the video below for more:
<div><video controls="controls" height="640" preload="metadata" width="360"><a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Baba-Tencen.mp4">https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Baba-Tencen.mp4</a></video></div>
The third phase of the Beitbridge border mordenisation project opened to light vehicles and pedestrians on Saturday. The border is being upgraded in three phases; freight terminal, bus terminal and light vehicle terminals.
See pictures (by Zimpapers’ Thupeyo Muleya) of the refurbished Beitbridge Border Post:
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WATCH: Comedian Baba Tencen Commends ED For Beitbridge Border Post Refurbishments

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered the removal of touts and other illegal vendors from the new Beitbridge border post.
This comes after the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development complained that touts were tarnishing the image of the country and hindering smooth cross-border movement.
The touts claim to be able to expedite border crossing into and out of neighbouring South Africa.
Speaking at the Ministry’s strategic planning workshop here on Thursday, Minister Felix Mhona said:
<blockquote>
I am happy we have a listening President. Recently I briefed President Mnangagwa that we still have challenges of touts and middlemen (makoronyera) at the new border post who will be waiting to intercept travellers and asking for documents, and we don’t need them there. His response was, flush them out.
We don’t want interference with the operations of the border post. If you are done with your business at the border you go straight to your destination.
We don’t want anyone outside the border asking for ZIMRA documents such as manifests.
We don’t want this to happen, it must be stopped. It must be stated that no other formalities must be conducted outside the border.
Those who know, if you get into the new border post, we have all counters including the Criminal Investigating Department.
So there is no one who should stop you outside that framework.
</blockquote>
Mhona also said traffic flow at the border had increased in the last four months and was expected to reach pre- COVID-19 pandemic levels soon. He said:
<blockquote>
We are happy that the traffic flow at the new border is picking up.
Before COVID-19, the figures used to hover around 900 (vehicles) per day. With the advent of COVID-19, the number dropped to around 300 per day.
Post COVID, although we are still in the era, we are now receiving 800 trucks a day in the last four months. This means we are slowly moving towards desired numbers.
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/touts-ordered-out-of-new-beitbridge-border-post/">The Herald</a>

ED Orders Removal Of Touts From New Beitbridge Border Post

The opposition Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) has condemned the move by the government to charge border access fees in either US dollars or South African rand for all commercial vehicles passing through Beitbridge Border Post with effect from 1 December 2022.
According to Statutory Instrument 192 of 2022, the new regulation will apply to both foreign and local registered vehicles.
In a statement, CCC Parliamentary Spokesperson on Transport and Infrastructure Development, Settlement Chikwinya (MP), said the new policy shows that the government has no confidence in the Zimbabwe dollar.
Chikwinya said the move is also illegal as it is against the Principles of the Reserve Bank Act Chpt 22:15 that establishes the Zimbabwe Dollar as a legal tender.
He said CCC will challenge the legality of Statutory Instrument 192 of 2022 gazetted by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development in the courts. Read Chikwinya’s statement below:
<blockquote>
We strongly condemn the forced USD Toll fees at Beitbridge Border Post that will come into effect on the 1st of December 2022.
On 11 February 2022, the government of Zimbabwe gazetted SI 192/2022 which states that toll fees for Commercial vehicles at Beitbridge Border Post are payable exclusively in USD and SA Rands irrespective of the vehicle’s country of registration.
This means that even vehicles registered in Zimbabwe and owned by Zimbabweans will have to pay toll fees in USD or SA Rands.
CCC views this irrational move by the Min of Transport &amp; Infrastructure Hon Felix Mhona as not only illegal but very insensitive considering that the majority of Citizens in Zimbabwe who earn a legitimate income are earning ZW$ especially the C/Servants &amp; most working class.
The latest punitive action by the government on the motoring public that intends to use the B/B remains illegal in that it goes against the Principles of the Reserve Bank Act Chpt 22:15 that establishes the Zimbabwe Dollar as a legal tender and a currency of choice for Zimbabweans.
It remains illogical and very much so illegal for the same government that in February of 2019 promulgated SI33/2019 introducing the RTGS electronic transactions platform and further in June 2019 enacted SI142/2019 firmly introducing back the Zimbabwe Dollar to the market.
The same government now disregards the same Zimbabwe dollar and RTGs for toll fees exclusive to Beitbridge Border Post, how a national piece of legislation will apply to one border post and not others in a country with 8 border posts remains baffling.
In SI192/2022, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development completely ignores the intention of Parliament in enacting the Reserve Bank Act as read together with various Statutory Instruments that seek to establish the multi-currency regime.
The Minister of Transport further contradicts his counterpart, the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Prof Mthuli Ncube.
On 27 June 2022, Ncube addressed the nation and said, “The Market’s lack of confidence in Multi-currency is causing us problems, but I am here to assure you it will remain in place for the next five years.” (APANews).
Hon Mhona further rubbishes his boss’ powers who through the use of Presidential Powers ( Temporary Measures ACT) enacted SI 118A/2022.
The act establishes the Multi-Currency regime and provides for penalties to anyone or entity that refuses to trade in the currencies defined in the Multi-Currency basket with the Zimbabwe Dollar included.
This law runs for the whole duration of the National Development Strategy 1 Policy that is from 1 January 2021 to December 2025. This law runs for the whole duration of the National Development Strategy 1 Policy that is from 1 January 2021 to December 2025.
All the Minister of Transport is showing is a lack of confidence in the Zimbabwe Dollar and policies by his government and ruling party Zanu-PF and its leader Emerson Mnangagwa.
The Citizens Coalition for Change views the introduction of the exclusive USD payment for toll fees payment as an increase in the cost of doing business at B/Boarder Post that will result in most commercial vehicles avoiding this Border Post &amp; using other ports of entry.
Foreigners have already begun shunning Beitbridge Border Post in preference for Kazungula Border Post en route to Zambia and DRC. This will definitely affect business in the expanding town of Beitbridge.
The new Policy by Government at Beitbridge Border Post does not come as a surprise as the main Contractor who was awarded the tender to rehabilitate the Border Infrastructure is Mr Glynn Cohen with his Company Zimborders.
Mr Cohen, born in Zimbabwe now resides in Monaco, a tax haven island on the offshores of Italy and obvious all the USD payments are now being looted and shipped to the tax haven island.
Mr Cohen intends to quickly recoup his money before the 2023 general Elections, a move borne out of a lack of confidence in ZANU PF  winning the next election. The Citizens Coalition for Change condemns this illegal looting of public funds through such lawfare.
The Citizens Coalition for Change will definitely put SI 192/2022 to a challenge in the courts of Law fully confident that a fair and reasonable court will outlaw this piece of unjust legislation.
Once in government after the 2023 elections, a Citizens Coalition for Change government will facilitate a conducive business environment at all Border Posts for ease of doing business for cross-border commercial traders and the general motoring public.
We shall instill confidence in our local currency through increased production and good governance in all sectors of the economy through committed respect for the rule of law.
</blockquote>

CCC Condemns New Policy On Border Access Fees, Vows To Challenge Law In Court

The government of Zimbabwe gazetted Statutory Instrument (SI) 192 of 2022 on Friday 11 November 2022 stating that toll fees at Beitbridge Border Post are now payable exclusively in US dollars and South African Rand. Read the SI seen by Pindula News:
<blockquote>
<h2>Statutory Instrument 192 of 2022.</h2>
[CAP. 13:13 Toll Roads (Beitbridge Border Post Modernisation Project) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (No. 1)
IT is hereby notified that the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development has, in terms of section 6 of the Toll Roads Act [Chapter 13: 13], hereby made the following regulations:—
1. These regulations may be cited as the Toll Roads (Beitbridge Border Post Modernisation Project) (Amendment) Regulations, 2022 (No. 1). 
2. The Toll Roads (Beitbridge Border Post Modernisation Project) Regulations, 2020, issued in Statutory Instrument 127 of 2020, are amended in section 5 (“Amount and collection of project ton—
(a) by the repeal of subsection (1) and the substitution of the following—
“5. Subject to section 6, any person in charge of or driving a commercial vehicle passing through the Beitbridge Border Customs Area shall pay the project toll at the designated office of the Beitbridge Border Customs Area exclusively in USD or South African Rand, as specified in the Schedule.”; 
(b) by the repeal of subsection (2).
</blockquote>
A notice that was issued by Zimborders following the SI stated that Zimbabwe dollars are no longer acceptable. Read the notice:
<blockquote>
Beitbridge Currency Change Notification
Important Notice to all Commercial Trucks
We would like to take this opportunity to advise our customers, as per the revised Statutory Instrument published on 11 November 2022. ZWL will no longer be accepted as the currency of receipt, irrespective of vehicle country of registration. This will come into effect 1st December 2022 and request that you please make the necessary arrangements to ensure you are not inconvenienced at the Border.
Thanking you Zimborders
</blockquote>
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Toll Fees At Beitbridge Border Post Now Payable Exclusively In US$ And South African Rand

Security agents implementing an operation dubbed “No to Cross border Crimes” Thursday intercepted copper cables worth around US$100 000 that were being smuggled to South Africa. 
The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Energy_Distribution_and_Transmission_Company">Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC)</a> and the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Railways_of_Zimbabwe">National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)</a> have positively identified part of the recovered cables as theirs.
The police are yet to make arrests after the driver of the truck that was carrying the cables fled upon sensing that he had been detected by intelligence officials at the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Beitbridge">Beitbridge Border Post.</a>
Team leader, Chief Superintendent Bekezela Ndlovu said intensive investigations into the matter were underway. She told <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/trucker-transporting-us100-000-stolen-zesa-cables-flees-from-police-at-border/">Chronicle:</a>
<blockquote>
We are yet to make any arrests and our intelligence officers are firm on the ground following up on the case.
Initial indications are that our officers reacted to a tip off and swooped on a South African bound commercial truck at the border.
Unfortunately, the truck driver escaped before they could get to him and we have leads and are looking for him.
</blockquote>
Ndlovu said following a physical examination, it was discovered that the truck was laden with nearly 5 tonnes of copper cables with a street value of US$97 400.
She said the copper cables, copper scrap, used cans consignment, the horse and trailer had been seized and handed over to the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Revenue_Authority">Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA).</a>
Ndlovu said they had deployed enough manpower and discovered the methods some criminals are using to smuggle goods in and out of the country. 
She said police had also busted a number of warehouses around Beitbridge town which were being used to store smuggled goods from South Africa.
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Beitbridge: Security Intercept US$100K Worth Of Copper Cables Being Smuggled To South Africa

Traffic congestion at Beitbridge Border Post, which is common during the Christmas and New Year holidays, will soon be a thing of the past, a senior immigration official has said.
The Beitbridge Border Post is currently being modernised at a cost of US$300 million, with key infrastructure due for completion by November 2022.
Speaking in an interview with <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/congestion-at-beitbridge-border-will-be-history">The Sunday Mail’s</a> Tanyaradzwa Rusike, Chief Immigration Officer, Respect Gono, said the renovations will ease congestion at the border and speed up the roll-out of the one-stop border post concept between Zimbabwe and South Africa. She said:
<blockquote>
Renovation of the border post itself should be complete by November 20, 2022.
In other words, phase three, which includes the passenger terminal, will be completed by the end of this month, meaning the border will be available for full utilisation by travellers for this festive season.
However, the whole project should be completed by the end of May 2023. This includes accommodation for staff and other aspects.
Once the renovation programme is completed, we indeed expect congestion to be a thing of the past, because the border upgrades ensure separation of traffic, which results in the fast and efficient movement of people and goods.
Travellers will be pleased to know that things are continuing to get better at the border.
In that regard, we expect that the situation will further improve on completion of the pedestrian and light vehicles terminal by the end of November 2022.
Proper signage has assisted in the smooth flow of persons and processes.
An automated traffic control system, which is now in place, also ensures efficiency and orderliness.
</blockquote>
Gono revealed that from January to September 2022, they had 2 012 559 entries and 1 463 321 exits, giving a total of 3 475 880 who passed through the border this year.
She said that at peak, such as the forthcoming festive season, they are expecting to handle between 30 000 to 35 000 per day.
Gono expressed confidence that border authorities will be able to handle the huge numbers without congestion.

"Congestion At Beitbridge Border Will Soon Be History"

Unknown gunmen on Saturday morning shot at a Beitbridge-bound Bridgestone Bus Service coach and shattered some of its windows but no one was seriously injured in the incident.
<a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200001298/gunmen-open-fire-on-bus">NewsDay</a> reports that the shooting occurred 10 kilometres from the border town on the Masvingo highway.
One woman passenger is reported to have been cut slightly by flying glass.
The officer commanding Beitbridge Police District Chief Superintendent Tichaona Nyongo said police picked the incident on social adding that no official report had been made. He said:
<blockquote>
We got that (report through an) audio and police reacted up to Lutumba but saw nothing. What really troubles me is no official report has been received other than this audio we picked from social media.
</blockquote>
Nyongo said investigations were underway.
Melody Mabonga, a government officer travelling on the bus sent distress audio soon after the attack and said the suspected gunmen drove fast alongside the bus which did not stop despite some stones having been laid across the road. Said Mabonga:
<blockquote>
The driver had slowed down for a road construction hump when shots were fired at the bus but he accelerated and did not stop. There were stones laid across the road and we observed a minibus driving fast alongside the bus. Shots hit the rear windows.
</blockquote>
The conductor of the bus Givemore Matemadanda said the bus carrying about 40 passengers was hit on the right side and the missile went out through the left rear side.
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Gunmen Shoot At A Beitbridge-bound Bus

There is a video circulating on social media which shows dozens of cigarettes being smuggled into South Africa from Zimbabwe. Although the date of the incident could not be ascertained, we do believe it was after the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Massive quantities of cigarettes poured across the Limpopo border from Zimbabwe when South Africa banned the sale of cigarettes to prevent the spread of COVID-19. They became freely available on the black market at a fraction of the cost of more established brands such as Marlboro, manufactured by Philip Morris and it is alleged that the treasury lost billions of Rands in revenue each month. Watch the video recently posted by Star FM Zimbabwe:
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<video controls="controls" height="426" preload="metadata" width="236"><a href="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cigarettes.mp4">https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cigarettes.mp4</a></video></div>
Brands that have been poured into South Africa include Remington Gold (RG) cigarettes, one of Gold Leaf’s brands. This has resulted in South African authorities opening a<a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/illicit-trade-case-gold-leaf-tobacco-rudland-vow-to-fight-order-granted-to-sa-revenue-service/"> case on illicit tobacco</a>, gold and fuel transactions against <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Simon_Rudland">Simon Rudland</a>, a Zimbabwe-based tycoon and co-owner of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Gold_Leaf_Tobacco_Zimbabwe">Gold Leaf Tobacco.</a>
Rudland and his Gold Leaf Tobacco say they could not be held responsible for cigarettes legitimately bought in Zimbabwe and smuggled across the border.
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WATCH: Boxes Of Cigarettes Being Smuggled Into South Africa

Severe power cuts currently being experienced in South Africa have disrupted operations at the Beitbridge Border Post resulting in delays and the formation of long queues spanning back as far as 4km.
A loss of power at the border meant that passport documents “could not be scanned by officials”, causing a major tailback, reported <a href="https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/breaking-beitbridge-border-closed-open-delays-load-shedding-tuesday-20-september/">The South African</a>.
Reports indicate that southbound cargo heading into South Africa on Tuesday remained stuck on the Zimbabwean side of the border, as equipment used to process these deliveries has also been badly affected.
Cars, trucks, and even people on foot are now being held-up at Beitbridge Border Post due to “network challenges”.
South Africa has been experiencing longer power cuts over the past few days, with the country’s power utility, Eskom, implementing Stage 6 on Sunday.

Load Shedding In SA Paralyses Operations At Beitbridge Border Post

South Africa’s Home Affairs Department has responded to reports made on 15 September that the department was blocking some Zimbabweans who were intending to pass through the Beitbridge border post to Zimbabwe.
<a href="https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/zimbabweans-trying-to-leave-sa-not-being-turned-back-home-affairs-explains-20220919">News24</a> reported that the new Border Management Authority guards in Musina, Limpopo were blocking the travellers. Reads the statement issued by the department in response to the reports:
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Border Guards are doing access control duties at the Beitbridge Border Post and they direct the Zimbabweans wanting to go back to their home country to the relevant queues so that they can be documented in accordance with the Immigration Act. This means that they need to be fingerprinted and have their demographic details taken.
However, there are people who have refused to be documented on their departure. They believe that now that they are going back home, nobody needs to ask them any questions at our border.
Nobody will be allowed to just waltz through our border to and fro without being documented. There are no exceptions in this regard, whether you go through a land port, sea port or an airport. This is regardless of your nationality.
There is no way South Africa will refuse anybody from going back home. But similarly, South Africa can’t just allow anybody to move in and out of the country without it being recorded anywhere.
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<div data-testid="tweetText" dir="auto" lang="en">This was after the motorist had experienced delays at the border which he said were meant to frustrate travellers thereby forcing them to resort to paying bribes to fast-track the clearance process. The motorist whose Twitter username is Brian Vahombe narrated his ordeal: </div>
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<div data-testid="tweetText" dir="auto" lang="en">On Thursday, the 1st of September 2022, I drove to Zimbabwe from SA via Beitbridge. President Mnangagwa has Built a World Class Infrastructure, but ZIMRA TIP (Temporary Import Permits) guys are Seriously De-campaigning the President’s hard work</div>
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<div data-testid="tweetText" dir="auto" id="id__gqsrpcqe837" lang="en">Other Departments such as Immigration, ZimBoarders, VID, etc are working perfectly, but ZIMRA 
is doing a De-service to the 2nd Republic. Out of more than 5 ZIMRA Counters for TIP, only 1 counter had an attendant </div>
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<div data-testid="tweetText" dir="auto" lang="en">Despite the fact that TIP process is now done online, the ZIMRA attendant could only assist 3 to 4 people in an hour &amp; there were several ZIMRA guys that were sitting behind the counters doing absolutely nothing. </div>
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<div data-testid="tweetText" dir="auto" lang="en">It boggled my mind: What is the reason to have more than 5 Counters for ZIMRA TIP when there is only 1 attendant? What is the reason to have an online ZIMRA TIP system, if an attendant can only assist 3 to 4 people in an hour? </div>
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<div data-testid="tweetText" dir="auto" lang="en">From my own observation, I realized that it is a trick which is used by ZIMRA to frustrate people, so that people can end up paying bribes to expedite the process. I advise President Mnangagwa to deal with the ZIMRA TIP issue as a matter of urgency</div>
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<div data-testid="tweetText" dir="auto" lang="en">President Mnangagwa’s mantra &amp; government policy, “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” is seriously under siege &amp; it is being sabotaged by ZIMRA TIP guys. I saw Tourists &amp; other drivers Furious &amp; Frustrated by the ZIMRA TIP service. It’s a MESS.</div>
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<h2>Zimra apologised to the motorist saying:</h2>
Good day @BrianVahombe1 we apologise for the service you got, as ZIMRA we strive to improve our service at every level and we value your feedback, we have since escalated the issue and we will soon see an improvement.
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<h2>The motorist responded:</h2>
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<div>Thank you very much for your response, I really appreciate it. However, to improve the ZIMRA TIP services &amp; avoid corruption at the Beitbridge border, I suggest the following:</div>
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<div>1. The TIP system must be FULLY Automated &amp; human intervention MUST Only come in when collecting cash. People MUST only queue when they are paying for their TIP &amp; collecting their TIP printout &amp; not queuing for the process which they have done ONLINE. IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. The queuing numbering system must be generated automatically when the driver puts his/her details online. </div>
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<div>2. ZIMRA Beitbridge MUST FIRE the security company that is controlling the queue. This is because the security is the one that is Fuelling Corruption by taking bribes from the Touts that are Mushrooming outside the Beitbridge Boarder offices. </div>
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<div>3. The security company that is controlling the queue at ZIMRA TIP section must be replaced by an Automatic numbering system like the one used in BANKS &amp; people will be called &amp; served according to their numbers. The queuing number must be generated together with the ref number.</div>
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<div>4. Beitbridge ZIMRA Counters at the TIP section MUST have attendants or attendees at all times. This will show seriousness on ZIMRA’s path &amp; it will also show that ZIMRA you are ready to serve people with the efficiency that is expected of you.</div>
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<div>5. President Mnangagwa built a World Class Infrastructure for departments such as ZIMRA to provide a World Class service to the public. </div>
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<div>The motorist also urged the ZIMRA Beitbridge TIP section to “Stop Corruption and Stop Frustrating Travellers,” saying that corruption was a De-service to the 2nd Republic. </div>
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<div>ZIMRA issues a <a href="https://www.zimra.co.zw/news/2117:understanding-temporary-importation-permit-tip-for-visitors-vehicles-3#:~:text=Conditions%20governing%20TIP&amp;text=In%20the%20event%20of%20extended,of%20carbon%20tax%20and%20insurance.&amp;text=In%20the%20case%20of%20a,the%20nearest%20ZIMRA%20office%20immediately.">Temporary Import Permit (TIP)</a> to a visitor to Zimbabwe bringing in a foreign registered private vehicle upon entry into Zimbabwe.</div>
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Frustrated Motorist Tells Mnangagwa To Deal With Corrupt ZIMRA Officials At Beitbridge Border

A South African national was together with his five Zimbabwean colleagues arrested at Beitbridge Border Post on Friday after they were found in possession of more than 1 500 kgs of copper cables.
They were nabbed by a joint team comprising ZESA loss control officers, the police and other security officers.
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1). South African national, Siyabonga Ntombela (32), 
2). Gift Ndlovu (25) of Bubi, 
3). Emmanuel Mdlongwa (30) of Pumula East, 
4). Aleck Maseko (28) of Gwabalanda, 
5). Proud Mkwebu (24) of Old Magwagwe and 
6). Nomathamsanqa Ncube (38) of Nguboyenja 
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They were arrested after failing to account for the 1 693 kgs loot of copper cables they were found in possession of at the border post.
ZESA general manager – stakeholder relations communications and welfare Dr George Manyaya confirmed the development. He told The Sunday Mail:
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Our ZESA Loss Control team embarked on a nationwide anti-vandalism joint campaign with ZRP and other security forces. It was during the blitz that they managed to nab the suspects who had in their possession 1 693 kgs of copper cables. Electricity is a key enabler to the attainment of the goals and aspirations of Vision 2030 hence we condemn such acts.
Zimbabwe is strategically located in terms of electricity transmission and distribution in what we call the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) hence it plays a key role in terms of the transmission and distribution of electricity to other countries, be it Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique and other regional countries. As such the destruction of such infrastructure which are the backbone of our existence is detrimental. It is economic sabotage. We would like to thank members of the public and the security forces for their continued effort in safeguarding the utility’s property.
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ZESA has in the past attributed some power cuts witnessed countrywide to vandalism of its properties including transformers and cables.
In August 2020, <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/08/31/zesa-loses-23-000-transformers-to-vandals-in-bulawayo/">Zesa reported that it had lost 23 000 transformers and 76 000 cables in Bulawayo</a> to thieves adding that they needed to be urgently repaired.
Thieves risk 30-year-jail terms.
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