Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.
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Returnees face economic hardship and limited support as they try to rebuild in Zimbabwe.
![Zimbabweans returning from South Africa face the challenge of rebuilding their livelihoods after fleeing anti-immigrant hostility and violence [Mike Hutchings/Reuters]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/6b584fab38f543c9b7bb9e1bb8c95b5c_18.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)







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Ferry capsized while carrying at least 114 adult passengers and five crew members, says disaster management agency.

An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing.
A heavy security presence and cautious businesses reflected tensions over constitutional changes.
Virtual consultations are replacing hours of travel, bringing affordable healthcare closer to rural Zimbabweans.
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Zimbabweans return home amid xenophobic violence in South Africa
Constitutional amendment will keep President Mnangagwa in office until 2030 and allow parliament to elect the president.
Supporters call the bill a governance reform, while opponents see a turning point for Zimbabwe’s political future.