The Zimbabwean embassy in Namibia has told all Zim nationals to leave that country or face 35 days in quarantine. 

In a letter released on Friday, the Embassy gave Zimbabweans in Namibia up to 21 April to register their names to be repatriated where they will be expected to go into mandatory quarantine for 21 days.

Surprisingly, the embassy says travellers will meet their own transport costs further complicating the situation considering how the coronavirus pandemic has affected production and income capabilities of most workers except those on government payrol.

Below is the full letter from the Embassy to Zimbabweans;

The Zimbabwe Embassy in Namibia is requesting all Zimbabwean nationals who have been affected by the lockdown and would wish to return to Zimbabwe to register their names at the Embassy of Zimbabwe on 20 – 21 April 2020 from 1100 hours to 1300 hours. 

Those who wish to travel back home should have valid travelling documents and Zimbabwean national identity cards.

Please take note of the following:

1. Travelers will meet their own transport costs.

2. There is possibility of a 14 day quarantine at the Zambian border before proceeding to Zimbabwe at your own cost. The Zambian Government will only provide accommodation.

3. Botswana borders are not open to non-Batswana citizens so chances of transiting through Botswana are nil at the moment.

4. Mandatory 21 day quarantine upon arrival in Zimbabwe