The government says it will roll out the e-passport system at the Zimbabwean Embassy in Botswana in the first quarter of 2026.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga made the announcement during a meeting with Zimbabwean business leaders in Gaborone.
He also revealed that plans are in motion to extend operating hours at the Plumtree Border Post to improve traffic flow and convenience for travellers. Chiwenga said:
“I am glad to inform you that the government will install the E‑Passport System here at the Embassy in the first quarter of next year.
“This will mean that, as long as your documents are in order, you will now be able to apply for and collect your passports within seven working days.
“We are also collaborating with the Botswana government to transform the Plumtree Border Post into a one-stop post.
“In the interim, efforts are being made to extend the operating hours of the border post.”
Chiwenga also encouraged the Zimbabwean diaspora in Botswana to form consortia to invest in key sectors back home, including agriculture, mining, infrastructure, tourism, and real estate.
He also outlined several measures the government has taken to make doing business easier, such as reviewing and relaxing investment laws, cutting government expenditure, and lowering company registration fees, among other initiatives.
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