The Border Administration Authority (BMA) has introduced that it’s deploying senior officers to observe the scenario at South African borders, together with the Beitbridge border submit, throughout the Easter holidays.
The Beitbridge border, which hyperlinks South Africa and Zimbabwe, is likely one of the busiest borders within the continent. In keeping with The Herald, throughout the peak intervals like Easter holidays, the Beitbridge border clears round 35 000 travellers a day.
BMA Senior Officers deployed throughout Easter Holidays
The BMA introduced in a press release that its Deputy Commissioner, Jane Thupana, will likely be on the bottom throughout the Easter holidays to observe the scenario on the Beitbridge border.
Moreover, the BMA Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, will likely be on the Lebombo port of entry earlier than the Easter holidays.
“The Commissioner of the Border Administration Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato will on Tuesday, 15 April 2025 from 16h00 be on the bottom to observe the accelerated safety management measures on the Lebombo port of entry earlier than the Easter holidays,” mentioned the BMA.
The BMA said that it has additionally deployed drones and body-worn cameras for added technological assist.
“Commissioner Masiapato will likely be in Lebombo from 15 to 18 April 2025, whereas most travellers are exiting the nation earlier than the Easter holidays. Deputy Commissioner Jane Thupana will likely be in Beitbridge from 16 to 17 April 2025,” the BMA said.
Enhancements At The Beitbridge Border
In keeping with The Chronicle, Zimbabwe’s Division of Immigration has put in automated gates (e-gates) to be used by these with biometric digital passports to ease site visitors in any respect three terminals throughout the holidays.
This method will assist these travelling with e-passports. They’ll scan them on the e-gates for automated clearance for entry or exit, lowering the human interface that always facilitates rent-seeking actions.
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