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Treasury releases US$4.8m to support Zimbabwean returnees
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TREASURY has allocated US$4.8 million to support Zimbabweans returning home from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks that have forced thousands to abandon their livelihoods.
The government announced on Thursday that the funding will facilitate the safe return and reintegration of affected citizens into their communities.
Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube disclosed the allocation while presenting the 2026 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review in Parliament.
"Government is implementing a returnee reintegration and economic empowerment programme, aimed at facilitating the orderly reintegration of returnees into their communities, while leveraging their skills, experience and entrepreneurial capabilities to drive inclusive economic growth," Ncube said.
He said Treasury had availed US$4.8 million to support humanitarian operations and ensure the safe and dignified return of Zimbabweans displaced by the unrest in South Africa.
In addition to the financial package, Ncube said government had introduced measures to ease the transition for returnees, including granting duty-free importation of personal belongings, household goods, business equipment and vehicles.
"When they brought in their goods, those were duty-free. Full household goods, even their machinery and equipment that they use for their business, including cars and so forth.
"So we really worked hard to support our citizens for their successful integration," he said.
The Finance Minister said the assistance package would also cover transport, logistics and other immediate needs as returnees rebuild their lives and restart economic activities.
The repatriation programme comes amid heightened anti-migrant tensions in South Africa, which have prompted thousands of Zimbabweans to return home.
According to government figures, more than 111,000 Zimbabweans have returned from South Africa to date, with authorities rolling out support measures aimed at helping them reintegrate and contribute to the country's economic development.
The government announced on Thursday that the funding will facilitate the safe return and reintegration of affected citizens into their communities.
Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube disclosed the allocation while presenting the 2026 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review in Parliament.
"Government is implementing a returnee reintegration and economic empowerment programme, aimed at facilitating the orderly reintegration of returnees into their communities, while leveraging their skills, experience and entrepreneurial capabilities to drive inclusive economic growth," Ncube said.
He said Treasury had availed US$4.8 million to support humanitarian operations and ensure the safe and dignified return of Zimbabweans displaced by the unrest in South Africa.
In addition to the financial package, Ncube said government had introduced measures to ease the transition for returnees, including granting duty-free importation of personal belongings, household goods, business equipment and vehicles.
"When they brought in their goods, those were duty-free. Full household goods, even their machinery and equipment that they use for their business, including cars and so forth.
"So we really worked hard to support our citizens for their successful integration," he said.
The Finance Minister said the assistance package would also cover transport, logistics and other immediate needs as returnees rebuild their lives and restart economic activities.
The repatriation programme comes amid heightened anti-migrant tensions in South Africa, which have prompted thousands of Zimbabweans to return home.
According to government figures, more than 111,000 Zimbabweans have returned from South Africa to date, with authorities rolling out support measures aimed at helping them reintegrate and contribute to the country's economic development.
Source - newzimbabwe
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