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2 Zimbabwe immigration officers arrested over visa fraud

Two immigration officers have been arrested for allegedly processing visas for seven Chinese nationals at Nyamapanda Border Post, including two who were already in police detention for violating Zimbabwe's immigration laws.One of the detai…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:12hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter

US reaffirms tough visa rules for Zimbabweans

The United States has reiterated its strict position on visa processing for Zimbabwean residents, confirming that all non-immigrant visa applications must be lodged at its consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa.In a notice issued Tuesday,…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 20:06hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

ZEP holders face renewed uncertainty

As the November 2025 expiry date for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) approaches, thousands of Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa are once again facing an uncertain future, with government yet to provide clear guidance on the way forw…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 20:02hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

Top athlete demanded US$3m to market Zimbabwe

A high-profile Zimbabwean sportsperson based abroad demanded US$3 million annually to promote the country as a tourism destination, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has revealed.Speaking during an interview with Lin…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:35hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's investment advisor awarded UAE Golden Visa

Zimbabwe's Special Presidential Investment Advisor, Dr. Paul Tungwarara, has been granted a 10-year Golden Visa by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a move seen as deepening the country's economic ties with the Gulf region.The long-term resi…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:33hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter

US moves Zimbabwean visa applications to Johannesburg

Zimbabweans seeking U.S. immigrant visas will now have their applications processed at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, under new rules from the U.S. Department of State. Effective November 1, applicants must attend interv…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 10:24hrs | 2680 | by Staff reporter

U.S. extends visa validity for Zimbabwean applicants

The validity of C1/D (transit and crew member) visas for Zimbabwean applicants has been extended to 24 months with multiple entry. Applications for these visas can currently be submitted at U.S. embassies or consulates outside of Zimbabwe.…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 22:58hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter

US halts visa services for Zimbabwean nationals

The US Embassy in Zimbabwe suspended most visa services in the southern African nation until further notice, while indicating that the move doesn't constitute an outright travel ban."We have paused routine visa services in Harare while we …

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 12:03hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean startups join Visa's Fintech Accelerator

Zimbabwe's fintech ecosystem is gaining international recognition as two local startups, ChatCash and BigDot.ai, have been selected among 22 companies for Visa's Fourth Africa Fintech Accelerator. The 12-week virtual program brings togethe…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 12:06hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

SA unperturbed by US visa policies affecting Zimbabwe

The South African government appears unmoved by the recent visa ban imposed by the US embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, even as US President Donald Trump continues to disrupt global diplomacy with tariff increases and immigration policies seven…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 19:34hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter

US embassy pauses most visa processing in Zimbabwe

The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe will temporarily pause all routine visa services starting Thursday, according to a memo from the U.S. State Department obtained by Semafor. The suspension affects both immigrant and nonimmigrant visa c…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:21hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter

US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas

President Donald Trump's administration will require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay bonds up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, the State Department said on Tuesday."…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 10:22hrs | 399 | by Reuters

Zimbabwean Exemption Permit deadline nears

More than 90,000 Zimbabwean nationals have submitted applications for various visa categories, permits, and waivers to South Africa's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as the clock ticks down to the final phase of the Zimbabwean Exemption P…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 23:45hrs | 967 | by Staff reporter

UK opens visa centre in Bulawayo

Residents in the southern parts of Zimbabwe can now apply for UK visas closer to home following the official opening of a new application centre in Bulawayo.The facility, housed at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, will operate every Saturday be…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:08hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter

US warns Zimbabweans against misusing visas for 'birth tourism'

The United States Embassy in Harare has issued a stern warning to Zimbabweans against misusing its visa system, particularly for engaging in "birth tourism" - the practice of travelling to the U.S. to give birth for the sole purpose of sec…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 16:19hrs | 2552 | by Staff reporter

Harare man in trouble over US$11,000 visa scam

A 36-year-old Harare man, Crispen Zhou, appeared in court this week facing two counts of fraud and charges related to the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act after allegedly duping two victims of over US$11,000 in a fake visa proces…

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:49hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo ties behind Jah Prayzah's US visa woes

Zimbabwean-born UFC star Themba Gorimbo has spoken out on musician Jah Prayzah's recent US visa setback, subtly suggesting that the artist's close ties to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo may have played a role in the denial - de…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:28hrs | 1447 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean musician Jah Prayzah denied US visa

Zimbabwean music superstar Jah Prayzah has been forced to cancel his highly anticipated Independence Day performances in the United States after encountering visa-related complications, dealing a blow to fans who had already made travel an…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 14:35hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's online visa system now fully operational

Zimbabwe's Online Border Management System (OBMS) is now fully operational, ushering in a new era of digitised immigration services that allow travellers to apply for visas and complete border formalities online. This milestone marks a sig…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:12hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter

US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting

The US State Department says it will resume scheduling appointments for international student visas, but will ask all applicants to make their social media accounts public for enhanced screening.Officials have been instructed to expand soc…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 11:34hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe introduces online visa applications

Zimbabwe has launched a new online visa application system, allowing travellers from countries requiring a visa to apply electronically, in a major move to modernise the country's immigration processes and eliminate outdated paper-based me…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 14:02hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter

Julius Malema denied UK visa

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has accused British authorities of attempting to silence dissent after he was denied a visa to the United Kingdom, just hours before he was scheduled to depart for a conference at the Un…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:11hrs | 1269 | by Staff reporter

DRC introduces $50 Visa requirement for Zimbabwean citizens

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has introduced a $50 visa requirement for Zimbabwean citizens, ending the previous visa-free travel arrangement between the two nations.Zimbabwe was among the few countries whose citizens could enter …

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 15:55hrs | 22426 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe community radios in financial distress

Community radio stations in Zimbabwe are grappling with a sustainability crisis due to chronic under-funding, weak financial management, and infrastructural shortcomings, the Parliamentary Committee on Media and Broadcasting was told.In a …

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:55hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter

SA extends visa, permit deadline for Zimbabweans

South Africa's Ministry of Home Affairs has granted a temporary reprieve to thousands of foreign nationals, including Zimbabweans, by extending the deadline for visa and permit holders whose documents expired at the end of March. The new d…

Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:54hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter

Namibia to require visas for U. S. citizens

In a significant policy shift reflective of the evolving dynamics of international travel, the Namibian government has announced that as from April 1, 2025, U.S. citizens and tourists from more than 30 other countries will be required to o…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:46hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans can now travel to Russia with e-Visa scheme

Zimbabweans seeking to visit Russia can now do so more easily, thanks to the introduction of an e-visa system. This new scheme allows travelers from Zimbabwe to enter Russia and stay for up to 16 days without the need for extensive paperwo…

Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:52hrs | 2495 | by Staff reporter

40% of South Africa critical skill permits issued to Zimbabweans

South Africa has issued 4,913 critical skills visas since 2020 to nationals from over 100 countries, with more than half (55%) of those going to people from Zimbabwe and India.Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber revealed the information i…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 19:29hrs | 5287 | by Staff reporter

Dali Mpofu denied work visa to represent Namibia's EFF

Prominent South African legal practitioner, Advocate Dali Mpofu and his colleague Advocate Lerato Moela were denied work permits this week by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security.The two arrived in Namibia to repr…

Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:29hrs | 10045 | by Staff reporter

Ireland imposes visa requirements for South Africa and Botswana

Citizens of Botswana and South Africa will be required to obtain a visa to travel to Ireland from next week under arrangements announced by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee.People who have travelled from either country to Ireland have no…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:06hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to take over KAZA chairmanship

Zimbabwe is poised to take on the role of coordinating chair for the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) this year. Covering five Southern African countries - Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe - the KA…

Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

UK-based Zimbabwean in Certificate of Sponsorship storm

A Zimbabwean woman residing in the United Kingdom has found herself embroiled in controversy, facing accusations of defrauding numerous Zimbabweans by falsely promising to secure their entry into the UK through a Certificate of Sponsorship…

Published: 25 May 2024 at 12:52hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter

New UK visa rules deter Zimbabwean migrants

Britain could face a further shortage of care workers as migrants who had been ready to move to the UK for jobs in the sector cancel their plans because of new visa rules that prevent them from bringing family.Migrating to the UK for a rol…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 09:11hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's wife misses UN women's conference over 'visa complications'

First lady Auxillia Mnangagwa failed to attend a United Nations conference on women's rights this week after what has been described as "visa complications", ZimLive reported.The 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women opened…

Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 18:10hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter

UK care firm charged workers from Africa thousands more than cost of visa

A CARE company serving NHS patients has been charging migrant workers from Africa thousands of pounds to work in the United Kingdom when the cost of a visa is only a few hundred pounds, The Guardian has learned.Care workers from Zimbabwe w…

Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

South Africa grants an extension of visa concessions

South Africa's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has granted an extension of visa concessions for individuals with pending waivers and visa applications until June 2024.Those with pending waivers, visa applications, or appeals submitted bef…

Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 15:58hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Iran waives visa requirements for Zimbabweans

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the Iranian Cabinet has decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from India and several other countries.Iran earlier this wee…

Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Ministry works on Botswana passport-free travel modalities

Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage to develop the terms allowing for passport-free travel between Zimbabwe and Botswana, Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has sa…

Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF unfazed by new visa restrictions imposed by the US government

Zanu-PF says it is unfazed by new visa restrictions imposed by the United States government on individuals accused of rigging elections and intimidating voters.US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the policy on Monday saying it w…

Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 20:54hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

US restricts visas for Zimbabwe officials citing repression

The United States on Monday expanded a visa restriction policy on Ugandan officials to include those it believes are responsible for undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups in Uganda, while also announcing a new visa restr…

Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:45hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

20 000 Zimbabweans get UK visas

THE United Kingdom has granted 20 000 work visas to Zimbabwean emigrants in the health and care sector as of June this year, the British government has revealed.The figure represents a whopping 372% increase from 2022 as locals continue to…

Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:59hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

United Kingdom considers closing temporary visa schemes for care workers

AMIDST a surge in migration to the United Kingdom, the government is contemplating the closure of temporary visa schemes for care workers. This move follows an appeal from the New Conservatives party, supported by former Home Secretary Sue…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Deported Nigerian journalist thought UK visa will make Zimbabweans authority let him in?

The ugly war of words between Zimbabwean authorities and Nigerian journalist David Hundeyin who was two days ago barred from entering the country is intensifying amid growing accusations and counter-accusations.Hundeyin holds a Ghanaian re…

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 07:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Nigerian journalist deported from Zimbabwe in visa row

A Nigerian journalist, author and activist has told of his hell after he was detained for 13 hours at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, before being ordered to board a flight back to his country.David Hundeyin said authoriti…

Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 08:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe introduces online system for visas

GOVERNMENT has announced that the issuance of visitors' visas and residence permits for foreigners will now be supported by an integrated information communication technology system known as the Online Border Management System (OBMS). The …

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

UK relaxes visa rules for foreign bricklayers

Bricklayers, plasterers and other construction jobs have been added to the government's "shortage occupation list", making it easier for foreign builders to come to Britain amid labour shortages partly caused by Brexit.The UK government ha…

Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 18:04hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Expiry: There are legal alternatives for Zim nationals and their employers

For the many Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa - and their employers - the upcoming expiry date for the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP), has been a cause for major concern.The ZEP was initially established to allow Zimbabweans in…

Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 10:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

8 000 SA returnees expected home soon

At least 8 000 migrants who registered to return home ahead of the expiry of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) in South Africa on June 30, are expected any time soon, with the Government confirming all logistics for a smooth process wer…

Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sadc pilots regional visa

DELEGATES and Southern African tourism stakeholders heard that the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) is making progress in its ambitions of having a unified visa system for the region.The goal is part of the Sadc Tourism Progra…

Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

South Africa gives reprieve for visa holders

THE South African Department of Home Affairs has extended the blanket concession to 31 December 2023 for long-term visa or waiver applicants who are awaiting the outcomes of their applications.This brings joy to over 200 000 Zimbabweans wh…

Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 16:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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