4.2 LOCALITY AND PHYSICAL CONTEXT

Figure 32 Site analysis by Author

Beitbridge Border Post is 2km away from Beitbridge town on the Zimbabwean side and 12km away from Musina Town on the South African side. The Architecture of the existing structure and programmes are customised to shelter the border control systems of Humans and goods crossing the border. There is little in which the border boost or benefits the ordinary local entrepreneurs as most of the goods cross here is not for the local traders.

Limpopo river is the physical geographical river merely used to divide these two nations. The mighty Limpopo River is inhabited by the Hippopotamus, crocodiles, and various species of fish. Limpopo river poises much potential for tourism and Agricultural markets.

The Beitbridge has a hot desert climate region with less rainfall and high temperatures with a low record of – 1.1oC and a high record of 44.4 oC (World Meteorological Organization, 2016). The surrounding areas have a unique type of trees that dominate the regions: Mopani and Baobab trees. The Mopani worm is a very nutritious and delicious food that grows from the

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