LONDON - Under new immigration rules set to take effect from January 8, 2026, some migrants seeking to enter the United Kingdom (UK) will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency at an A-level standard.
In a move that has sparked both relief and controversy, South Africa's Home Affairs Minister Dr. Leon Schreiber announced an 18-month extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP), pushing its validity from November 28, 2025, to May 28, 2027.
JOHANNESBURG - The South African government has extended the validity of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) by 18 months, allowing holders to remain legally in the country until May 28, 2027.
SCOTLAND - The ‘Mighty Kingdom of Kubala’ has fallen after Scottish Police removed Zimbabwean Jean Gasho, her Ghanaian husband Kofi Offeh and their "handmaiden" American Kaura Taylor, from a forest which they had camped on.
SOUTH AFRICA - As the November 2025 expiration deadline draws near, holders of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) are once again facing an uncertain future, as the South African government has yet to provide timely clarity on the way forward.
HARARE - The United States government has temporarily suspended all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, with the exception of most diplomatic and official visas, effective immediately.
South Africa’s public protector, Kholeka Gcaleka, has denied that she has been engaged by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) over the country’s expatriates being denied healthcare in Mzansi.
LONDON - Zimbabweans in the UK will be able to apply apply for passports and access other consular services next week during an outreach programme hosted by Diaspora Insurance at its global headquarters in Birmingham.
HARARE - The United States government is reportedly considering a significant expansion of its travel restrictions, potentially impacting 36 additional countries, including Zimbabwe, as part of a heightened focus on national security and immigration vetting.
HARARE - France's escalating need for foreign labor to address its workforce crisis has presented new employment opportunities for individuals, including those from Zimbabwe, in key sectors such as healthcare, construction, and agriculture.
