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PICS: Bafana Bafana bus in accident with SA Toyota Quantum
A Bafana Bafana bus full of morning commuters was rammed on the side by a South Africa-registered Toyota Quantum on Fort Street and 6th Avenue in Bulawayo this morning. Bus driver of the ZUPCO...Published: 10 hrs ago | 3457 | by Staff reporter
Dead woman 'haunts family'
A Cowdray Park family in Bulawayo says it is being haunted by its 22-year-old daughter, who died in a car crash nearly three months ago as they constantly "see" her in the house. The family wa...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1004 | by Staff reporter
Hit and run corpse remains uncollected
Police in Mashonaland Central are appealing for relatives of a male adult who was hit and run by a speeding motorist in Concession.The accident occurred along Glendale-Centenary road on 13 Aug...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1584 | by Simbarashe Sithole
3 die in kombi, bus collision
Three people including a 21-year-old mother and her child, died on the spot, while several passengers were injured when an illegal commuter omnibus burst its front tyre and collided with a Munhenzva b...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:43hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Driver crashed to death by own truck
A TRUCK driver was crushed to death by his broken down truck after going underneath to fix brake failure near Nyamhunga bus terminus in Kariba on Sunday. The man had stopped the truck to fix its brake...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 1441 | by Staff reporter
Are electric cars more expensive to insure?
The simple answer to this question is "yes". An electric car, when compared side by side to its gasoline powered equivalent, will cost more to insure. There are numerous reasons for this. Some make se...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 14:34hrs | 440 | by Staff Writer
Edgar Lungu's last words: Are you an African?
Journalist Simba Chikanza telephones Zambian government spokesperson to the President Edgar Lungu over the deployment of the Zambian army by the PF government during the counting of the ballot votes: ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 13:53hrs | 3676 | by Nomazulu Thata
Three die in a road accident
THREE people died while three others are battling for life after a Toyota Allion they were travelling in hit a hump at 30 kilometer peg along Mazowe Cente...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 20:39hrs | 2530 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Deadly helicopter was meant for Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's fleet of presidential helicopters was depleted in April when an Air Force of Zimbabwe chopper crashed in Acturus, 30 kilometres east of Harare, as new details emerge on ...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:51hrs | 3302 | by Staff reporter
Army boss accident: Convict granted $50 000 bail
A HIGH Court judge has granted $50 000 bail pending appeal to a 51-year-old Harare motorist who was jailed last month for crashing into Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander Phillip Valerio Sibanda'...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:31hrs | 791 | by Staff reporter
Zimnat launches Motor Vehicle Assessment Centre with simulated accident
Zimnat General Insurance today (Thursday) launched its first Motor Vehicle Assessment Centre with a head turning simulation of an accident along Leopold Takawira Street in Harare, opposite Parirenyatw...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:53hrs | 1152 | by Staff reporter
Are electric cars more expensive to insure?
The simple answer to this question is "yes". An electric car, when compared side by side to its gasoline powered equivalent, will cost more to insure. There are numerous reasons for this. Some make se...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:51hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Politically-motivated arrests worry Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF officials in Mashonaland East province are wary of politically-motivated arrests of members ahead of the looming provincial elections.Speaking during a provincial co-ordinating committ...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 1317 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after being hit by a truck
A 40-year-old man from Sikhobokhobo area in Nkayi died on admission to hospital after he was hit by a truck while crossing the road in Lupane on Monday.Police confirmed the accident which occu...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 18:24hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
2 die, one injured in Insiza mineshaft collapse
TWO people died and another one was critically injured after a mineshaft collapsed at Stembok Mine in Insiza in Matabeleland South province last Wednesday.Acting provincial police spokesperson...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:39hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Scary details on Mnangagwa helicopter crash emerge
NEW details have emerged that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's official helicopter crash-landed due to a technical problem triggered by a faulty power system and flat battery, The NewsHawks reported....Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 06:51hrs | 12576 | by Staff reporter
'Tukuye Super Sounds must never die'
Tukuye Super Sounds frontman Cornelius Moyo says he is determined to continue with the legacy of the group he inherited from the late Khumbulani Moyo. He has just released the group's fifth album titl...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:21hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Govt takes delivery of 30 ambulances
Government has taken delivery of 30 new ambulances that are part of the 100 expected before year-end, as efforts are stepped up to revamp the health delivery system.The ambulances will now be ...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:50hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Soldier, wife die in limo accident
A Bulawayo-based soldier and his wife died on the spot after a Limousine Lincoln they were travelling in burst its rear left tyre and veered off the road before hitting a tree.The accident hap...Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 19:44hrs | 1349 | by Staff reporter
3 perish in Bulawayo-Vic Fall Highway accident
Three people died while four others were seriously injured when a vehicle they were travelling in burst a tyre and veered off the road before hitting a tree at the 138km peg along the Bulawayo-Victori...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:55hrs | 1778 | by Staff reporter
3 die in Limousine crash
Three people died on the spot when a vehicle they were travelling in from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls, a Limousine Lincoln, burst its rear left tyre, veered of the road and hit a tree at the 138km peg....Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 19:38hrs | 1839 | by Staff reporter
'Zupco disregard of COVID-19 protocols worrisome'
THE Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has raised concern over the flouting of COVID-19 guidelines on Zupco buses where overloading due to transport problems has made it difficult for passengers...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:28hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Speeding driver kills grandmother (69)
A speeding Mercedes Benz driver Samuel Chirai (33) reportedly ran over a 69-year-old woman at 80 km peg along Harare-Mukumbura highway on Sunday....Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 22:13hrs | 1405 | by Staff Reporter
7 die in Honde Valley accident
SEVEN people died while 13 others were seriously injured after a vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road, overturned once and landed on its side in Honde Valley, Manicaland province, on Su...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:15hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
16-year-olds can consent to sex, says Ziyambi
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has said 16-year-olds can legally consent to sex, but cannot marry.He said this while responding to questions from Mutare Central legislator Innocent Gonese in...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:12hrs | 1871 | by Staff reporter
Bus overtuns, several passengers injured
Several people were injured when a Velvet bus operating under the Zupco franchise lost control this morning, veered off the road and over turned along Kambuzuma Road in Harare. The bus which w...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 19:24hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter
Passengers rights group lobby for accident fund law
THE Zimbabwe Passengers Association Secretary general Paul Makiwa has challenged the government to enact the Accident Fund law to safeguard passengers in ...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 07:12hrs | 651 | by Stephen Jakes
Man dies in head on collision along Byo-Kezi road
A 24 YEAR OLD MAN recently died in a head on collision accident at the 102 km peg along Bulawayo Kezi-Maphisa road.The accident ...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:45hrs | 2920 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa's chopper in hair-raising emergency landing
IN a hair-raising incident which might leave heads rolling at the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ), President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidential helicopter was dramatically forced into an emergency landing ...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:31hrs | 9239 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe not among top offending nations in UK
Despite the number of Zimbabweans jailed in the United Kingdom increasing, the country remains not among the top 10 most offending nations. In little over a decade, the number of foreign nationa...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:51hrs | 514 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Man jailed over CDF General Sibanda accident
A Harare man, Desmond Sinoia (51), who admitted to recklessly ramming into Commander Defence Forces General Phillip Valerio Sibanda's car at the intersection of Glenara and Samora Machel in Harare, ha...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 17:57hrs | 1389 | by Staff Reporter
General Sibanda escapes death in an accident
THE Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Phillip Valerio Sibanda was nearly killed in an accident when a motorist rammed into his motorcade on Monday, a magistrate court heard yesterday....Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | 8473 | by Staff reporter
General Valerio Sibanda's car in accident
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (NSSA) employee, Desmond Sinoia (51), yesterday admitted to reckless driving and ramming into a vehicle belonging to Zimbabwe Defence Forces commander General Philip...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 06:33hrs | 1663 | by Staff reporter
5 die in horror crash
Five people died on the spot while 10 others were injured after a Nissan Caravan carrying 22 passengers veered off the road, overturned and landed on its roof near the 97km peg along the Mutare-Masvin...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe film on Showmax
ACCIDENTAL Small House, a romantic comedy film by Zimbabwean production company, Invision Studios, is now available on Showmax, an online streaming platform owned by Africa's largest pay-TV group, Mul...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:12hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
65 major Bulawayo roads under rehab
A TOTAL of 65 major roads across Bulawayo are being rehabilitated under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase Two (ERRP2) at an approximate cost of $625 million. The US$400 million...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:09hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Police impound vehicles fitted with bar lights
Police in Mashonaland East province have impounded 30 vehicles recently in an on-going operation targeting motorists with vehicles fitted with bar lights. The law enforcement agents say the bl...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 15:41hrs | 1269 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 28 037 illegal gold panners
POLICE have arrested 28 037 illegal gold panners since the commencement of the operation "Chikorokoza ngachipere/ isitsheketsha kasiphele / no to machete gangs".The operation was launched on 7...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 10:12hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe runs out of blood
The National Blood Services of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has appealed to members of the public for urgent donations of blood as Covid-19 has affected regular blood donation campaigns.According to their ...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 09:59hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Road rehab creates 1 500 job opportinuties
Over 200 kilometres of road have been reconstructed and opened to traffic on the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge highway, underlining progress being made by the Second Republic towards the attainment of Vi...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:29hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Burning truck kills one
A TOYOTA Dyna truck which was being driven by Luckson Mutemeri (67) allegedly caught fire at 92 km peg along Harare Mukumbura highway on Thursday an...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 22:53hrs | 880 | by Simbarashe Sithole
4 die in mountain accident
FOUR members of an Apostolic church who were coming from an all-night prayer died after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled backwards after suspected engine failure before overturning and rolli...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:20hrs | 1255 | by Staff reporter
4 die after vehicle stalls and overturns several times
FOUR members of an apostolic church - coming from an all-night prayer - died after the vehicle they were travelling in rolled backwards and overturned several times in Buchwa mountain in Mberengwa. ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 13:51hrs | 1149 | by Staff reporter
Top cop arrested for abusing exhibit vehicle
A TOP cop has appeared in court after he was allegedly involved in an accident while driving an exhibit vehicle.Chief Superintendent Kirisipen Mutsengi (55), who is officer commanding Vehicle ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:56hrs | 1179 | by Staff reporter
Zexie Manatsa diagnosed with cancer
Yesteryear musician Zexie Manatsa has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that can cause damage to the bones, immune system and kidneys. The "Tea Hobvu" hitmaker took to soc...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | 962 | by Staff reporter
ZRP warns hit and run drivers
Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned motorists to desist from fleeing scenes of traffic accidents after being involved in accidents. This follows a spate of hit and runs that have been reported a...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 10:14hrs | 1022 | by Staff reporter
Pothole accident kills 4 people
Four people were killed and two others injured on Monday after their vehicle overturned and rolled over a few times near Filabusi.The four bodies lay strewn on either side of the wreckage of t...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 19:16hrs | 4017 | by Staff reporter
Six people die in road accidents
Six people died while several others were seriously injured in two separate road accidents which occurred in Murewa and Macheke recently.In Murewa, three people died Saturday morning after the...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 18:35hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter
Two die in head-on collision
Two people died near Simona farm along the Bindura-Glendale road when two trucks collided head-on.When Bulawayo24.com arrived at the scene bodies of the deceased were still trapped inside the ...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 19:17hrs | 2229 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's new Gukurahundi whitewash
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial biography, A Life of Sacrifice, which trended upon its launch this week – mainly for the wrong reasons – has many shades of grey, but it does not compl...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 18:26hrs | 1638 | by Staff reporter
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