Zimbabwean authorities have deported at least 16 Malawians who were stopped in Harare early this year on their way to South Africa.

Confirming the development is Mwanza boarder public relations officer Pasqually Zulu, said the deportee arrived in the country on Wednesday February 26.

Zulu said the group comprises of 8 women, 6 men and 2 minors.

The publicist attributed the deportation to lack of proper documentation and use of uncharted routes which is contrary to Zimbabwe immigration laws.

Meanwhile, the deportees who are all from Mzimba district have been released upon being advised on the need to follow the right procedure before crossing the Malawian borders.

Earlier this month, immigration authorities in Mozambique deported 23 Malawian nationals for boarding a cargo van on their transit to South Africa contravening immigration laws therein.

This is happening despite the department of Immigration and Citizenship Services efforts in bringing its services closer to the people and reduce your immigration related cases.

Zulu has since advised the general public to always follow proper procedures whenever they want to leave the country.