The government has partnered with development partners and humanitarian organisations to provide comprehensive support that addresses both their immediate and long-term needs for returning citizens fleeing xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister, Edgar Moyo, said this during a high-level stakeholder engagement at the Beitbridge Repatriation Centre on Thursday.
Moyo toured the centre to assess the support being provided to Zimbabweans returning from South Africa and inspected key service areas while engaging returnees, development partners and humanitarian organisations involved in the reintegration process.
“Our responsibility extends beyond receiving our citizens at the border. We are committed to ensuring that returning Zimbabweans are afforded opportunities to rebuild their lives through empowerment programmes, skills development and access to social support services that promote self-reliance and economic inclusion,” he said.
Moyo said the Beitbridge Repatriation Centre continues to play a critical role in coordinating assistance for returnees.
“The reintegration of returning citizens must be undertaken in a manner that preserves their dignity and protects their welfare,” he said.
“This requires strong partnerships among Government institutions, humanitarian organisations and development partners to provide comprehensive support that addresses both their immediate and long-term needs.”
“The Government appreciates the support being rendered by our partners in ensuring that returnees receive the assistance they require.”
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