Zimbabwe and Botswana Forge Path to Passport-Free Travel: Presidents Mnangagwa and Masisi in Talks at Kusi Ideas Festival

In a groundbreaking development, Zimbabwe and Botswana have embarked on discussions to eliminate passport requirements, aiming to facilitate seamless movement of both people and goods between the two nations.During a Presidential panel discussion at the Kusi Ideas Festival, jointly hosted by the Nation Media Group of Kenya and the Government of Botswana, President Emerson Mnangagwa revealed the mutual agreement between himself and Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi to initiate the legal process for this significant change. The proposed elimination of passport requirements signifies a potential landmark shift in regional travel policies, promoting easier access and trade between Zimbabwe and Botswana. This progressive step has the potential to significantly streamline cross-border movements and foster closer ties between the two countries.