At least 23 Malawian nationals have been deported by the government of Mozambique through the country’s Immigration department.

The group comprising 21 men and 2 women was arrested in Chimoyi, Beira province and they arrived here in Malawi through the Mwanza border on Saturday.

They were found in a cargo van, contravening the laws of Mozambique whilst in transit to South Africa.

In a statement, Mwanza border Immigration publicist Pasqually Zulu explains that among the group, one had no any travel document.

Just a week ago at least 150 Malawians were also repatriated back from South Africa.