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The South Africa-Zimbabwe corridor has recorded the highest movement compared to other official points of entry or exit.
Newsday reports, quoting statistics from the International Organization for Migration, that Zimbabweans are seeking greener pastures across the Limpopo River. IOM’s July data indicates that 35,187 movements were recorded, and 1,380 migrants were interviewed across 20 flow monitoring points in Zimbabwe.
The data reveals that of migrants travelling to South Africa from Zimbabwe who specified their internal length of stay, 29% planned to remain for six to 12 months, while 19% mentioned three weeks to three months.
The report stated that Harare (23%), Beitbridge (23%) and Bulawayo (11%) were the most highlighted districts of destination for the migrants.
