Flow Monitoring Report: December 2024 Overview for Zimbabwe

The December 2024 Flow Monitoring Report for Zimbabwe captured 49,220 movements and included 1,102 migrant interviews. The data revealed a majority of Zimbabwean nationals, significant involvement in commercial activities by Zambians, and notable increases due to the holiday season. Key corridors included South Africa-Zimbabwe and Zambia-Zimbabwe with varying movement patterns documented.

In December 2024, the flow monitoring report for Zimbabwe documented a total of 49,220 movements and included interviews with 1,102 migrants at 22 designated Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs). Among the interviewed individuals, 52% were female and 48% male, with 89% identifying as Zimbabwean nationals and 6% as Zambians. Notably, 61% of the Zambian nationals surveyed indicated they were traveling to Zimbabwe primarily for commercial activities, chiefly to sell clothing.

A significant increase of 67% in total movements was observed compared to the previous month, largely attributed to the festive season in December. Inflows represented 74% of the recorded movements, while outflows comprised 26%. The major sending districts included Beitbridge (62%), Harare (14%), and Chiredzi (6%), whereas Harare (31%), Bulawayo (24%), and Beitbridge (12%) were the leading receiving districts. Matabeleland South province emerged with the highest outflows (65%), while Harare province saw the most inflows (32%). Migrants from Matabeleland South generally traveled to Limpopo (62%), Eastern Cape (18%), and Gauteng (17%) in South Africa.

During this period, the South Africa-Zimbabwe corridor experienced the most significant movements, with 46,204 recorded, followed by the Zambia-Zimbabwe corridor with 3,016 movements. In the South Africa-Zimbabwe corridor, 54% of the movements were classified as short-term and 15% as long-term economic, while in the Zambia-Zimbabwe corridor, 59% were short-term and 25% long-term economic movements. The Zimbabwe Department of Immigration Control documented 322,931 entries and 185,814 exits at the Beitbridge border post, along with 19,886 entries and 4,254 exits at the Chirundu border post.

The December 2024 Flow Monitoring Report for Zimbabwe highlights significant movement patterns, especially due to the festive season. With the majority of migrants being Zimbabwean nationals, the data reveals critical insights into regional mobility, economic activities by Zambian migrants, and the impact of various corridors. Overall, the noticeable increase in movement underscores the dynamics of migration in the region.

Original Source: reliefweb.int