PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's special adviser, Paul Tempter Tungwarara, has donated 50 buses to ferry Manicaland citizens stranded at Beitbridge Border Post while returning from South Africa.
Tungwarara announced the development at a Mutare hotel after meetings with central committee members and Zanu PF's Manicaland District Coordinating Committee.
He revealed that returnees would also receive free meals, with many in dire conditions.
Transport mogul and fellow central committee member Esau Mupfumi will provide the fleet, while Tungwarara finances the programme.
The repatriation is being done in phases, with 200 people from the province already identified at the border.
Beneficiaries must carry identity cards confirming residence in any of Manicaland's eight districts.
The process begins today.
"We have Manicaland returnees stranded at the border," Tungwarara said.
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"We met as leadership and resolved to deploy buses from the Women's League, Youth League and main wing to rescue them and take them to their districts free of charge. We need to rescue our people because they are in danger of their lives."
"We have given Comrade Esau Mupfumi the green light to deploy up to 50 buses, starting Tuesday," he added.
Mupfumi confirmed readiness: "As I speak, the buses are ready. We are arranging fuel logistics. Manicaland returnees should not worry—we are sending buses immediately. Some had already dispersed because they were unaware of this programme."
Mupfumi added that five additional buses would be deployed through Young Women 4ED to assist cross-border members.
Zanu PF Manicaland chairman Tawanda "Tsola" Mukodza welcomed the gesture. "This initiative demonstrates party unity and responsiveness and will restore hope to families awaiting their loved ones' return. These are our people, our children—they cannot be stranded at the border without dignity and support."
