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Zimbabwe and Botswana introduce visa-free travel deal

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za

3-minute read
12 December 2023 | 15:38 CAT

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Zimbabwe and Botswana have embarked on a bilateral deal to eliminate passport requirements for each other’s citizens, fostering a new era of unrestricted travel between the two nations.

This move by both countries aligns with a growing momentum towards visa-free travel within Africa. Seychelles, The Gambia, and Benin have already embraced visa-free entry for African visitors, with Rwanda recently joining the list. The trend underscores a deeper conversation about the potential of connectivity and integration across the continent.

A promising development is underway in Africa, as several countries are working on welcoming African visitors without the hassle of visas. The gradual wave of visa-free entry policies has opened a more earnest conversation on the power of connectivity and integration.

Notably, other African nations, including Botswana and Namibia, South Africa and Ghana, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, have entered reciprocal visa waiver agreements, further promoting seamless travel and fostering regional cooperation.

As Zimbabwe and Botswana lead the way in dismantling passport barriers, the move signifies a step towards stronger African unity and collaboration, echoing a continent-wide commitment to fostering mutual understanding and economic growth.

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