Thupeyo Muleya

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Thupeyo Muleya

South Africa has deployed its senior government officials to supervise and monitor staff at its borders, including the Beitbridge Port of Entry (PoE), to ensure a speedy flow of travellers and cargo during the Easter holidays this weekend. Beitbridge is among the busiest borders, which during peak periods clears around 35 000 travellers daily, compared to the usual 15 000 on any normal day.

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Thupeyo Muleya

The Government has started implementing a host of measures as it embraces digital services to streamline operations and boost the movement of cargo and travellers at Beitbridge Border Post. The latest move is part of the Government's drive to match service delivery in line with a modernised Beitbridge Border Post. So far the Department of Immigration has introduced the use of automated gates systems, commonly referred to as eGates and the online border management system.

Mar 5, 2025 | allafrica.com | Thupeyo Muleya

Picture this: As you approach the border, you are greeted by a clean, modern facility with strategically placed litter bins and clear, eye-catching signs encouraging proper waste disposal. It is not just about functionality, it's about creating an ambiance that inspires travellers and border users to take responsibility for their waste. After all, a clean environment is not just a luxury, it's a basic human right and a shared global aspiration.

Mar 4, 2025 | allafrica.com | Thupeyo Muleya

A 33-year-old woman from Ingezi, Kadoma, who was found in possession of 6.2kg of dagga, has been jailed for an effective two and half years as authorities continue to crack the whip on those smuggling illegal drugs between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Sphelile Kufa was convicted on her own plea of guilty when she appeared before Beitbridge resident magistrate, Mr Takudzwa Gwazemba on Tuesday. The drugs, valued at US$626, were forfeited to the State.

Feb 19, 2025 | allafrica.com | Thupeyo Muleya

The volume of commercial trucks accessing many countries north of the Zambezi River through Beitbridge Border Post has increased over the last four years. This follows the transformation of the facility under the US$300 million private-public partnership between the Government and the Zimborders Consortium.