Malawi Begins Repatriation of Zimbabwe Bus Tragedy Survivors
Published on May 8, 2026 at 10:22 AM by Edgar Naitha
The Government of Malawi has begun arrangements to repatriate survivors and victims of the fatal bus accident that occurred in Zimbabwe earlier this week, with the first group of survivors expected to leave Harare this morning.
In a statement released last night, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the Malawi Embassy in Harare has already processed emergency travel documents for passengers who have been certified medically fit to return home.
According to the ministry, all victims who were admitted to Kotwa and Mutoko District Hospitals have since been discharged. However, eight injured passengers remain admitted at Parirenyatwa Referral Hospital in Harare, including one patient who is currently receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
The government said the repatriation exercise is being coordinated through the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) and the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services in collaboration with Zimbabwean authorities.
The tragic accident happened on Tuesday in Kotwa District, approximately 23 kilometres from the Nyamapanda Border Post in Zimbabwe, after the passenger bus overturned.
Seventeen Malawians died in the crash, while several others sustained injuries.
Authorities say efforts are continuing to support survivors and facilitate the return of both the injured and the bodies of those who lost their lives to Malawi.
