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Councilors warn Beitbridge mayor

BEITBRIDGE Town Council councillors have accused Mayor Pilato Mafuta of "sleeping on duty" and failing to ensure that resolutions passed by the local authority are implemented.The councillors, led by Ward 3 representative Takavingei Mahach…

Published: 10 Sep 2026 at 18:52hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Prison needs urgent modernisation

BEITBRIDGE Prison requires urgent modernisation and expanded infrastructure to support Zimbabwe's shift from a purely punitive correctional system towards rehabilitation and reintegration, Matabeleland South Minister of State for Provincia…

Published: 26 Aug 2026 at 15:19hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

SA, Zimbabwe prioritise third Limpopo bridge

South Africa and Zimbabwe have identified the construction of the Third Limpopo Bridge and the operationalisation of the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post as key projects in efforts to turn their bilateral partnership into tangible economic …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:13hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge's Ramakgapola blames his subordinates over toilets issue

BEITBRIDGE Town Clerk Loud Ramakgapola has blamed his subordinates for allegedly giving him false reports about conditions at Siya So Industrial Site, where about 375 traders have operated for years without access to toilets.Ward 3 council…

Published: 19 Aug 2026 at 08:33hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter

Ash, Bonfire and Bureaucracy: A Night at Beitbridge

A personal commentary on crossing home from South Africa into ZimbabweThere is a particular kind of tiredness that settles into the bones of a traveller at Beitbridge - not the ordinary fatigue of a long journey, but something heavier, sha…

Published: 17 Aug 2026 at 08:01hrs | 851 | by Josiah Mucharowana

Beitbridge starts selection for new CBD stands' owners

The selection process for prospective buyers of stands in the new Beitbridge central business district (CBD) has begun, with the town council prioritising investors capable of constructing buildings of at least four storeys.Beitbridge Town…

Published: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:42hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge citrus plant targets 1,500 jobs

Zimbabwe has called on agro-processors to strengthen drought resilience and boost value addition in Matabeleland South as Orangeville, a US$25 million citrus processing company, plans to create 1,500 jobs over the next five years while exp…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:34hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe blamed for Beitbridge truck gridlock

The Border Management Authority (BMA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have moved to reassure freight operators and motorists that the long queues of trucks on the corridor leading to the Beitbridge Port of Entry are not the re…

Published: 26 Jul 2026 at 18:31hrs | 1041 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge introduces express lane for returning Zimbabweans

Zimbabweans returning from South Africa under the government-assisted repatriation programme will now benefit from faster processing at Beitbridge Border Post following the introduction of a dedicated clearance channel designed to reduce d…

Published: 15 Jul 2026 at 18:59hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter

Returnee surge overwhelms Beitbridge

Thousands of migrants are streaming back into Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge Border Post following South Africa's intensified enforcement of immigration laws, with many returnees arriving exhausted, destitute and uncertain about their fut…

Published: 04 Jul 2026 at 09:13hrs | 986 | by Staff reporter

Fatal bus crash near Beitbridge

A bus driver was killed and at least 11 passengers injured after a repatriation bus carrying Malawian nationals overturned on the N1 highway near Musina, just four kilometres south of the Beitbridge Border Post, on Tuesday.According to pre…

Published: 01 Jul 2026 at 09:33hrs | 1573 | by Staff reporter

Malawi envoy commends Zimbabwe's support for stranded nationals at Beitbridge

Malawi's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, General (Retired) Peter Namathanga, on Tuesday visited Beitbridge Border Post to assess Zimbabwe's response to the growing number of Malawian nationals returning from South Africa amid rising anti-migrant t…

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:25hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter

Malawians stranded in Beitbridge

Thousands of Malawian nationals returning from South Africa remain stranded at Beitbridge Border Post, with the Zimbabwean Government saying its priority is to assist Zimbabwean citizens returning home.Matabeleland South Minister of State …

Published: 30 Jun 2026 at 19:19hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge immigration official loses case

A South African Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of a former Department of Home Affairs immigration officer accused of gross dishonesty while stationed at the Beitbridge Port of Entry, bringing to a close a disciplinary dispute that h…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 20:52hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter

Over 8,200 repatriated through Beitbridge

SOUTH Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) says it processed 8,230 foreign nationals through the Beitbridge Port of Entry between June 12 and June 24 as part of ongoing voluntary repatriation efforts, while warning that non-compliant…

Published: 28 Jun 2026 at 11:51hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter

Over 24,000 returnees strain Beitbridge facilities

THE growing pressure at the Beitbridge Border Post is becoming increasingly evident as thousands of Zimbabweans stream back into the country ahead of the June 30 deadline that has heightened fears among undocumented migrants in South Afric…

Published: 27 Jun 2026 at 17:31hrs | 1118 | by Staff reporter

Zimra sets major Beitbridge customs auction

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is set to conduct a major customs auction at Beitbridge Border Post from June 24 to 26, offering dozens of vehicles and a wide range of imported goods seized or forfeited through customs processes.According t…

Published: 22 Jun 2026 at 09:34hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge at the centre of regional return wave

Seventy-four Zimbabweans have returned home through Beitbridge Border Post after being repatriated from Mossel Bay in South Africa's Western Cape Province, where rising anti-migrant tensions have left many foreign nationals fearing for the…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:09hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Border crackdown leaves buses stranded

Scores of buses remain stranded at the Beitbridge Border Post following intensified inspections by authorities targeting undeclared and commercial goods being transported through passenger vehicles.Officials from the Zimbabwe Revenue Autho…

Published: 13 Apr 2026 at 19:11hrs | 1818 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to light independence flame in Beitbridge

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is expected to arrive in Beitbridge this morning to officiate at the lighting of the Independence Flame at Juliet Assembly Point, marking the start of this year's commemorative roadshow.The ceremony will…

Published: 10 Apr 2026 at 17:38hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe freight sector hit by costly border delays

Long-haul freight operators in Zimbabwe are facing recurring delays and rising costs due to persistent non-tariff barriers, particularly at border posts such as Beitbridge, according to industry stakeholders.Mike Fitzmaurice, chief executi…

Published: 09 Apr 2026 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans brace for new Beitbridge controls

Zimbabweans who rely on the Beitbridge Border Post for survival are bracing for tougher times as South Africa moves to tighten security at its busiest land crossing.Authorities have announced plans to rebuild infrastructure and deploy adva…

Published: 24 Mar 2026 at 20:39hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter

SA-bound R4m illicit cigarettes intercepted near Beitbridge

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has confiscated illicit cigarettes and vehicles valued at more than R4 million during intelligence-driven operations near Beitbridge, Limpopo.Captain Moses Semono confirmed that soldiers, ac…

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 11:32hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter

Extortion at Beitbridge border post Zimbabwe

Today I had an experience at Beitbridge Border Post that I believe deserves attention, not for drama, but for accountability and improvement. As a first-time user of the new biometric passport control gates, I was unaware that I needed to …

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 09:47hrs | 809 | by Simbarashe Peter Mpofu

SA's Beitbridge fence saga rages on

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has moved to enforce a January judgment of the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) that blocks contractors from retaining profits earned through the controversial R40 million Beitbridge border fence project, …

Published: 08 Feb 2026 at 21:04hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter

South African lions on the loose! Beitbridge in on high alert

The Beitbridge Rural District Council (BBRDC) has issued a warning to villagers in the eastern part of the district following sightings of two collared lions around Tshituripasi, Nuli, and Mawale.The lions are believed to have escaped from…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 17:31hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter

Minister tours flood-prone township

A TOUR of the flood-prone Dulivhadzimu Township in Beitbridge was conducted yesterday by the Minister of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Albert Nguluvhe, as Government intensifies efforts to find permanent s…

Published: 20 Jan 2026 at 09:07hrs | 858 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge's hidden sex economy

When the South African dream collapsed, Beitbridge — the bustling border town on Zimbabwe's southern frontier — quietly became a refuge for Marble Moyo*, a sex worker surviving on the margins of a harsh economy.For Moyo and many other wome…

Published: 18 Jan 2026 at 20:18hrs | 1078 | by Staff reporter

20 minors intercept at Beitbridge border

South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA), with the support of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), has intercepted more than 20 minors near the Limpopo River in the vicinity of the Beitbridge border fence, amid intensi…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:48hrs | 611 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge border movement situation improves

Traffic moving from Zimbabwe into South Africa at the Beitbridge Port of Entry has started to improve after days of long delays, following coordinated engagements between the two countries through the inter-border management committee.Sinc…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:16hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter

Long delays hit Beitbridge as South Africa struggles to cope

Hundreds of travellers from Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia leaving the country by road through the Beitbridge Port of Entry are experiencing prolonged delays to cross into South Africa, amid congestion caused by limited space and understaffin…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:34hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge remains busiest land border

The Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe has remained the busiest land crossing in the region, processing more than 22 000 travellers in a single day at the height of the festive season return period.South Africa's Bord…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:31hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge border clears 437,000 travellers, arrests 3,640

Beitbridge Border Post, Zimbabwe's busiest port of entry, recorded the passage of more than 437,000 travellers during December, while immigration authorities arrested 3,640 people for violating border laws.According to figures from the Dep…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:42hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's HIV fight faces a new hurdle

Despite Zimbabwe's significant progress in the fight against HIV, health authorities warn that men remain reluctant to seek care, a trend that could undermine continued gains.The issue was highlighted at a recent men's engagement meeting i…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:40hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

One-stop border planned for Beitbridge

The Border Management Authority (BMA) has announced plans to construct a one-stop border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe, a move aimed at reducing congestion and streamlining the movement of travelers and cargo.BMA Commissioner Dr. …

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 10:39hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter

More drones deployed to tighten Beitbridge anti-smuggling net

The Government has ramped up anti-smuggling measures at the Beitbridge Border Post through the deployment of additional drones, aiming to tighten surveillance and seal illicit trade routes at Zimbabwe's busiest entry point.The enhanced dro…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 13:17hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter

Strong rebound in Zimbabwe business confidence for 2026

Most business executives expect operating conditions to improve in 2026, buoyed by macroeconomic stability, regulatory reforms and recovery prospects in key productive sectors, according to the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) …

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 08:46hrs | 1404 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge clearing 13,000 travellers daily

About 13 000 travellers are currently being cleared daily at the Beitbridge Border Post as traffic volumes steadily rise ahead of the festive season peak, prompting Zimbabwean and South African authorities to activate a coordinated cross-b…

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 08:44hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge drops contractor for bus terminus project

Beitbridge Municipality has terminated its contract with Ultra Construction over delays in completing the Dulivhadzimu Long-Distance Bus Terminus, a project that has been ongoing since 2012. The move comes after mounting frustration from r…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 07:46hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter

Forbes overtakes Beitbridge as Zimbabwe's busiest commercial border post

Forbes Border Post in Mutare has surpassed Beitbridge as Zimbabwe's busiest commercial entry point, with a sharp rise in freight traffic creating congestion and operational challenges for border authorities.The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 11:28hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe launches new airline

Zimbabwe has ushered in a new era of domestic aviation with the launch of RIDA Falcon Air, a new airline that commenced its inaugural flight between Harare and

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 12:54hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's MDC getting hot under the collar over UN rapporteur's visit

Since the news of the United Nations (UN) special rapporteur, Ms Alena Douhan's visit to Zimbabwe was broken, the MDC Alliance (MDC-A) and other anti-Government elements like political activist Hopewell Chin'ono have been having sleepless …

Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 05:18hrs | 200 | by Nobleman Runyanga

Dialogue could have averted COVID-19 Beitbridge border chaos

The festive season was marked by dramatic scenes of tens of thousands of people amassing at border posts between South Africa and its neighbours where procedures had slowed down due to COVI D-19 restrictions. Border posts such as Beitbridg…

Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 16:18hrs | 334 | by Lies! Louw-Vaudran and Ringisai Chikohomero

Five-star Euro NCAP rating for the award-winning New Land Rover Defender 110

South Africa, 9 December 2020 - The award-winning New Land Rover Defender 110* has earned another five-star review - this time from the safety experts at Euro NCAP. Land Rover's most capable and durable model ever has been awarded the maxi…

Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 09:31hrs | 284 | by Agencies

Kudos to govt for rehabilitating Harare-B/bridge highway

GOVERNMENT invited for the bids of the dualisation of the Harare-Beitbridge Highway in 1998 and in 2003, the project was awarded to the consortium of six local contractors and six local engineering firms under the name ZimHighways. The eco…

Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:30hrs | 253 | by Ben Musarurwa

PHOTOS: #ZimbabweShutDown day 3 - Beitbridge update

Gomba cafe closed yesterday Engene Garage yersterday Engene garage Zesa complex where econet,spar,netone,telecel offices are closed as of yesterday NSSA & Stanbic offices closed These are the tires the guys hid, these were lit on last …

Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 12:51hrs | 12814 | by Beitbridge Resident

Why Beitbridge should fit into National Ports Authority scope

The quest to boost productivity in industries and to grow the national economy has seen Zimbabwe, like any other progressive nation in the world, coming up with a raft of measures to remove trade barriers and improve the movement of goods …

Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 06:50hrs | 705 | by Thupeyo Muleya

Zimbabweans should shun MDC demonstrations

At a moment when the economy is facing temporary economic challenges, the opposition has decided to politicise the situation, blaming Government for failing to redress these challenges. It has been an open secret however, that there have b…

Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 09:53hrs | 3573 | by Anesu Pedzisayi

Dogs maul boy at Beitbridge border post - WhatsApp update

There are unconfirmed reports that a Malawian boy has been mauled by stray dogs at Beitbridge border post.Read WhatsApp update sent to Bulawayo24:Update:

Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 08:05hrs | 4086 | by Concerned Citizen

RBZ stop illegal forex dealings

We have already plunged into 2008 demise where RBZ is printing out the bond notes and exchange them for foreign currency at black market. May I challenge Panonetsa Mangudya to respond to the following questions. Who are these people who mo…

Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 16:36hrs | 4717 | by Isaac Nkomah

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There will be another coup in Zimbabwe

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Zinara secures US$400m for three strategic highways

Mnangagwa arrives in Moscow

Chivayo's $250,000 car gift raises fraud questions

Zanu PF reveals Mnangagwa 2030 risks

Zimbabwe silent on fresh Uebert Angel allegations

Gukurahundi victims silenced

Zanu PF axes 172 rogue affiliates

Zinara plans single vehicle compliance disc

Zimbabwe's trade deficit set to widen despite export growth

Zimbabwe has lost US$42bn to sanctions

Chivayo's US$550,000 Phantom arrives after his death

David Coltart puts brakes on Geo Pomona deal

'Miniskirts will get you raped'

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Stop teaching Shona in Chipinge schools, says MP

Macron turns to third-world strategies, bans protests

Mnangagwa assumes COMESA chairmanship, pushes value addition agenda

Senior citizen found hanging from tree in Rushinga

Cement giant PPC in US$72k dispute

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Domestic worker kills employer's son over salary

Zimbabwean man appears in court over alleged DStv hacking scheme

Mnangagwa takes over COMESA Chairmanship

Mkoba Teachers' College Principal dies of heart attack

Zimbabwe's mining cadastre office suspends walk-in services

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Could PV Sibanda emerge as Mnangagwa's successor?

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Zimbabwe ranks 122nd in global rule of law index

Mapfumo reconciles with nephew Makore

Lobola dispute threatens marriage after miscarriage claims

15 vehicles supplied to Chivayo are yet to be paid for

Zimbabwe police acquire DM4 tactical rifles

Benjani breaks silence on Bosso future following Chivayo's death

Gunshots fired as robbers raid Bulawayo school

10 Somali nationals jailed for illegal stay

Zanu-PF succession battle: Who holds the joker?

Man allegedly catches wife pants down, beats wife's lover to death

Ndodana Tshuma 'does not recall' signing plea agreement

Bulawayo dams run low

Bulawayo based TTI expands into Botswana parking space

5 guards arrested for stealing Econet equipment

Warrants issued for 3 women in Bulawayo drug case

Sugar Sugar to keep his 'mudododo'?

Heatwave to persist in Matebeleland North

Mnangagwa urges investment in mineral beneficiation

Mwonzora vows to challenge Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

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