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Masvingo-Beitbridge road to close on September 19

The Masvingo-Beitbridge Road will be temporarily closed to public traffic near Ngundu on Friday, September 19, 2025, to allow for rock blasting as part of ongoing road works.The section of the road between the 90 km and 106 km pegs is curr…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:04hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter

One-stop border post at Beitbridge

Zimbabwe and South Africa are accelerating plans to establish a One Stop Border Post (OSBP) at Beitbridge, a development expected to boost regional integration and improve trade efficiency along one of Southern Africa's busiest transit cor…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 14:36hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Border Post traffic movement resumes

Cross-border traffic between Zimbabwe and South Africa resumed on Monday night following a temporary shutdown at the Beitbridge Port of Entry (PoE), after a liquefied petroleum (LP) gas tanker fell off and became lodged at a service statio…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:38hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter

200kg of cannabis from South Africa intercepted at Beitbridge

Police in Matabeleland South have arrested two men for allegedly smuggling 200 kilograms of dagga into Zimbabwe from South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Chiratidzo Du…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Corruption rife at Beitbridge border post

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has revealed that it has recorded 150 cases of corruption at the Beitbridge Border Post over the past four years, primarily involving collusion between Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) offic…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:43hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi Square unveiled In Beitbridge

The Beitbridge Municipality has announced plans to honour Vice-President Kembo Mohadi by establishing a dedicated square in the town's central business district, to be named Mohadi Square or KCD Square.The new square will be situated at th…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:29hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Viral audio exposes judicial corruption in Beitbridge

The Beitbridge magistrates' court is under intense scrutiny following the circulation of a damning voice note in which a woman allegedly narrates how she met with a prosecutor to influence the outcome of a serious drug trafficking case inv…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:04hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter

Illegal gambling machines in Beitbridge to be destroyed

The Lotteries and Gaming Board of Zimbabwe will on Wednesday, July 3, destroy a consignment of illegal gaming machines confiscated earlier this year during a crackdown on unlicensed gambling operations in Beitbridge.The machines were seize…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:18hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Mayor's vote of no confidence deemed invalid

The recent vote of no confidence against Beitbridge mayor Peter Pirato Mafuta by fellow councillors has been declared a non-event by town clerk Loud Ramakgapola, who stated that the process did not follow legal procedures and contravened c…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter

Govt, Crossborders 4ED move to ease Beitbridge border fees

Crossborders for Economic Development (Crossborders 4ED) and the Government have reached a preliminary agreement to review border user fees for cross-border transporters using the newly upgraded Beitbridge Border Post, in a move aimed at l…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:03hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Councillors suspend Mayor over incompetence

Tensions reached a boiling point at Beitbridge Town Council on Monday evening as Councillors passed a vote of no confidence in Mayor Peter Pirato Mafuta, accusing him of incompetence, dereliction of duty, and hindering key capital projects…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:08hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter

2 die after collapsing at Beitbridge Border post

Two individuals died in separate incidents at the Beitbridge Border Post between Friday and Saturday after collapsing while undergoing customs and immigration formalities, authorities confirmed.The first incident occurred on Friday morning…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:36hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter

Revenue improves after Beitbridge upgrade

Government revenue at the Beitbridge Border Post has surged significantly following the completion of its modernisation, showcasing a successful example of how public-private partnerships (PPPs) can drive infrastructure-led growth in Zimba…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:35hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge clearing agent jailed for smuggling

A Beitbridge clearing agent, Brian Zimbume, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of fraud and smuggling related offences. Zimbume, who was employed by Andalusia Investments trading as ZimBorders, was found guilty…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:38hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

Drones help intercept over 1,000 undocumented migrants at Beitbridge

Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato has praised the use of drones in helping intercept more than 1,000 undocumented migrants attempting to enter South Africa illegally over the Easter weekend.Masiapato confi…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:38hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter

Albert Nguluvhe: Loyalty, courage and dedication in the shadows of power

In a political landscape often defined by betrayal, opportunism and shifting loyalties, Albert Nguluvhe stands out as a rare embodiment of courage, principle and unwavering dedication to duty. His story is not one of blind allegiance to in…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:17hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter

Crossborders4ED drills borehole in Beitbridge

A group of cross-border transporters operating under the banner Crossborders for Economic Development (Crossborders for ED) has donated a solar-powered borehole to Beitbridge District Hospital to help address persistent water shortages.The…

Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:50hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge injured transferred to Harare

Harare-based emergency medical service provider, Discovery Ambulances, has transferred five of the 56 survivors of last week's tragic Beitbridge accident, which claimed 25 lives.The survivors were moved to Harare on Sunday evening in two d…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 09:03hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Smugglers abandon R3m Zimbabwe cigarettes in South Africa

South African authorities have launched a manhunt for two suspected smugglers who abandoned a truck loaded with illicit cigarettes worth R3 million in Marble Hall, some 360km from the Beitbridge border, on Wednesday.The South African Polic…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa declares Beitbridge accident a National Disaster

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the tragic Beitbridge accident, which claimed 24 lives on Thursday morning, a National Disaster. He extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and announced state assistance for th…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:21hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe introduces automated e-Gates at Beitbridge Border Post

The Department of Immigration has launched automated gate systems, commonly known as eGates, to facilitate faster and more secure travel for individuals using new biometric passports. This innovation aligns with the Government's efforts to…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF praises Mnangagwa for Beitbridge Border Post transformation

The Zanu-PF Economic Development Cluster has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his leadership in the transformation of the Beitbridge Border Post, a US$300 million infrastructure project under Zimbabwe's Second Republic.The projec…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:42hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter

Man attempts to burn neighbour's bedroom

A 22-year-old man from Famona, Inyathi, is facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to set his neighbour's bedroom on fire following a fistfight over an unknown misunderstanding.Nqobile Nkomo appeared before Bulawayo regional magi…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:52hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge armed robber jailed for 12 years

A Beitbridge armed robber, Azwindini Kwinda, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm.Kwinda was also ordered to pay a fine of US$300 for the possession of an unlic…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:52hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter

State of crops, livestock promising in Matabeleland

Farmers in Matabeleland South are optimistic about achieving a bumper harvest this year as crops are showing promising growth, and livestock conditions are gradually improving after last year's El NiÃ±o-induced drought. The positive outloo…

Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter

Crossover murders irk Bulawayo police

Bulawayo police have urged liquor outlet operators to enhance security measures following a surge in violent incidents, including fatal stabbings, during New Year celebrations. The authorities are particularly concerned about the increasin…

Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 1263 | by Staff reporter

Over 1 million travellers cleared at Zimbabwe's ports in December

Zimbabwe recorded a significant increase in traveller volumes in December 2024, with over one million people processed at the country's ports of entry. This marked a notable rise from the 840,000 travellers cleared during the same period i…

Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter

Chinese national in Zimbabwe court for fraudulent trucking scheme

A Chinese national, Liu Bo (43), appeared in court yesterday facing charges of defrauding a local transport business owner by duping him into hiring out his truck for the transportation of chrome ore, only for it to be used to ferry lithiu…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:51hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Chaos erupts at Beitbridge as travelers clash with Zimra officials

Beitbridge's Dulibadzimu Bus Terminus turned into a scene of chaos on Monday when travelers clashed with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officials during an operation targeting smuggled goods. The situation quickly escalated as pass…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:50hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter

Zimborders hikes vehicle toll fees at Beitbridge

Zimborders Consortium, the entity managing the Beitbridge Border Post, has announced that it will be increasing access toll fees for commercial vehicles starting February 1, 2025. The fee hikes will apply solely to commercial vehicles, whi…

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 2143 | by Staff reporter

Festive rush intensifies at Beitbridge border post

Activity has significantly heightened at the Beitbridge Border Post as Zimbabweans based in South Africa make a last-minute dash home for the festive season. Authorities from both Zimbabwe and South Africa have responded by deploying addit…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:36hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge border gears up for traffic surge

As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe and South Africa's border authorities have begun implementing integrated plans to manage the anticipated surge in traffic at Beitbridge Border Post, ensuring smooth operations as traffic volumes c…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:33hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Travellers stranded as bus services halt in Beitbridge

Hundreds of travellers, including cross-border traders and shoppers, were left stranded in Beitbridge on Wednesday after bus operators suspended services in response to a government-led anti-smuggling operation.The suspension came amid fea…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:51hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge route buses withdraw services

Hundreds of travelers, primarily cross-border traders and shoppers, were left stranded in Beitbridge on Wednesday as bus operators withdrew their services, fearing that their buses would be impounded during an ongoing operation targeting s…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:38hrs | 7571 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge immigration boss robbed

Two men, Tapfumanei Russell Murozi (39) and Ashley Muchemwa (29), appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts on Tuesday, facing charges of robbing a principal immigration officer stationed at Beitbridge Border Post.The accused appeared bef…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 07:03hrs | 1595 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe boosts border efficiency for festive season

Beitbridge Border Post, one of the busiest entry points into Zimbabwe, is preparing for a surge in traffic as authorities reactivate the Border Efficiency Management Systems (BEMS) in anticipation of an increase in travelers during the Chr…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:43hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter

Man whips tied-up stepson with bicycle chain, attempts to kill him

A 53-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife from Juta village, Beitbridge, have been arrested on charges of torturing and attempting to kill the woman's 12-year-old son in a shocking case of child abuse.The couple allegedly subjected the bo…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:52hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge RDC starts road repairs

The Beitbridge Rural District Council (RDC) has embarked on a significant road rehabilitation initiative to repair and upgrade infrastructure damaged by torrential rains. This move is expected to improve connectivity and enhance service de…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 79 | by Sgtaff reporter

Beitbridge bus robbers jailed 84 years each

Two armed robbers who terrorized passengers on a Beitbridge-bound bus in July have each been sentenced to an effective 84 years in prison by the Chiredzi regional court. Ashton Siziba (26) of Peterwen, Mkwasine, Chiredzi, and Phinias Shumb…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

Hailstorm leaves 25 homeless in Beitbridge

A severe hailstorm that struck the Luwade area in Beitbridge last Wednesday has left approximately 25 people, including 12 children, homeless. The violent storm caused significant destruction, particularly at Nuli School, where several cla…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge border automated services undergo upgrade

The Department of Immigration in Zimbabwe has initiated the upgrading of its automated services to align with the modernised Beitbridge Border Post, one of the busiest land ports of entry in Africa. The port, which handles around seven mil…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Rape victim offered R50 for silence

A 26-year-old man from Beitbridge has been arrested for raping a 12-year-old girl and bribing her with R50 for silence.The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe revealed that the man appeared before Beitbridge Magistrates Court facing…

Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 11:06hrs | 590 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe to upgrade communication network in Beitbridge and Plumtree

The Zimbabwean government plans to upgrade communication facilities in Beitbridge and Plumtree over the next six months to address the reliance on foreign network services from South Africa and Botswana. Minister of ICT, Postal, and C…

Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, SA close to one-stop border

The completion of Zimbabwe's US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation paves the way for a one-stop border post with South Africa, allowing travellers to clear customs and immigration once. This initiative aims to streamline proc…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:31hrs | 9602 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge Border modernisation completed

The US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project has been completed, paving the way for the implementation of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) concept with South Africa. This initiative aims to enhance border efficiency by co…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:09hrs | 2678 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers strike Beitbridge-bound bus

Five suspected armed robbers, disguised as passengers, attacked a Beitbridge-bound Blue Circle bus early yesterday morning. The robbery occurred around 2:30 am near the Neshuro turn-off in Mwenezi district, about 165 km north of Beitbridge…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:19hrs | 1537 | by Staff reporter

Radiation material intercepted at Beitbridge border

The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) recently intercepted a shipment of radioactive material at the Beitbridge Border Post. The material, transported from South Africa in a South African-registered Toyota Quantum owned by …

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 15:05hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge accident death toll rises to 11

THE death toll from Saturday's road accident in Beitbridge has risen to 11 from nine after two passengers died in hospital.The accident happened when a City Bus coach travelling to Harare from South Africa veered into the opposite lane aft…

Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:56hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

6 years later, Harare-Beitbridge Highway 108km away from completion

The Ministry of Transport says construction of the 580-kilometre Harare-Beitbridge Highway - a critical transportation and trade route linking Zimbabwe to South Africa down south and a gateway into the region up north - is almost complete.…

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 19:03hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces crippling power outages

ZIMBABWE faces crippling power cuts after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) announced that water levels at Lake Kariba have slightly decreased compared to the recordings made last year during the same period.Early last year, the country wa…

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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