South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised Zimbabwe’s economic progress and infrastructure development, saying the improvements could create new opportunities for trade and investment between the neighbouring countries.

Fresh anti-immigrant violence in South Africa has forced foreign nationals to flee their homes, with hundreds seeking shelter as governments organise voluntary repatriation programmes.

HARARE – AmaZulu King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini and King Ndamase Ndamase of Western Pondoland are expected to visit Zimbabwe for high-level talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa as regional leaders seek solutions to escalating anti-immigrant tensions in South Africa.