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Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Several people are feared dead after a Pavillion bus travelling from Karanda, Mt Darwin, to Harare was involved in a serious accident early this morning.Although police could not be drawn to comment on the incident, an eyewitness, Mr. Rich…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 129 | by Staff reporter

MPs push for formalisation of informal sector

MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have urged government to formalise Zimbabwe's vast informal sector, broaden the tax base and urgently review what they described as an unfair tax burden on the poor.The calls were made during debate on the 2025 …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Founders High deputy head fined over dodgy bus hire deal

FOUNDERS High School deputy headmaster, Nkosana Mlibazi (47), has been fined US$200 after being convicted in a botched bus hire transaction that embarrassed him before colleagues and dragged him to court.Mlibazi, who initially faced two ch…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:39hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter

MP Bajila intervenes in Mafakela Primary bus levy dispute

Emakhandeni-Luveve Member of Parliament Descent Bajila has intervened to resolve a growing dispute at Mafakela Primary School in Old Luveve, Bulawayo, following allegations that learners were barred from writing mid-year examinations due t…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 22:00hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter

23 injured as bus overturns on Masvingoâ€“Beitbridge road

At least 23 passengers were injured on Monday, 28 July 2025, when a Zhongtong bus overturned along the Masvingoâ€“Beitbridge Road, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.The accident occurred at the 144-kilometre peg of the busy …

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Free Methodist Church of Zimbabwe reunites after 20 years of division

After nearly two decades of division caused by internal leadership disputes, the Free Methodist Church of Zimbabwe has officially reunited, marking a historic moment of healing and reconciliation for the denomination. The church celebrated…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Minister Nguluvhe's humble bus ride wins praise

In a rare display of humility, dedication, and accessibility, Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Albert Nguluvhe stunned many last week when he abandoned the comfort of government transport and jumped onto a long…

Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Parents reject, return 'overpriced' bus

A storm is brewing at Ngangu Primary School in Chimanimani after angry parents and guardians forced the return of a newly purchased school bus to its supplier, alleging the vehicle was grossly overpriced. The dispute has reportedly unveile…

Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:30hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter

Apostolic church minor dies after pregnancy, parents attempt to conceal truth

A disturbing new case of child marriage has rocked Zimbabwe, as members of the Johanne Marange apostolic sect are accused of trying to conceal the death of a suspected 13-year-old bride who reportedly died from pregnancy-related complicati…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:44hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter

School bus accident widens rift between parents, school

A school bus accident involving a Mapanzure High School vehicle allegedly hired out for a Zanu PF event in 2022 has reignited deep-seated tensions between parents and the school's administration, triggering public outrage and calls for acc…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:44hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter

6 men arrested over abduction, assault of Zebra Kiss bus passenger

Six men have been arrested following the brutal abduction and assault of Charlotte Dube, a cross-border trader who was baselessly accused of theft while traveling from Lusaka to Harare.According to reports first broken by H-Metro, the grou…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:50hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter

Bus rank chaos and reckless competition plague Zimbabwe's public transport sector

A disturbing video recently surfaced showing two buses dangerously tailgating and jostling for a loading bay at a terminus, rekindling painful memories of the tragic 2023 Rimbi-Zebra Kiss fatal bus crash along the Harare-Nyamapanda road. T…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mystery surrounds 'haunted' bus

In the Chitungwiza area near a car repair garage at Chikwanha Shopping Centre, there is a parked bus that residents claim has not moved for several months - but has been displaying strange and mysterious behavior.Locals say the bus, which …

Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bus crew arrested for smuggling drugs

Two bus crew members were arrested after police intercepted their vehicle along the Harare-Masvingo Road and discovered 34kg of dagga along with various smuggled items.The suspects, identified as Simbarashe Chikasha (36) and Prince Nyakudy…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:38hrs | 1171 | by Staff reporter

Bless It Up bus goes up inflames

A Harare bound Bless It Up  bus went up in flames after it had problems with brakes this morning in Concession, Mashonaland Central province.When Bulawayo24.com arrived the bus was burning and passengers had all disembarked safely.Wit…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 13:41hrs | 1303 | by Simbarashe Sithole

South Africa-bound bus causes chaos in Bulawayo

A South Africa-bound bus has caused significant disruption to businesses along 6th Avenue and Fife Street in Bulawayo, with the vehicle blocking shop entrances and parking spaces for over eight hours on Monday. The unbranded bus was clampe…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's highways: A deadly gamble for travelers

Zimbabwe's highways, once celebrated as vital connectors across the nation, have turned into perilous traps, claiming thousands of lives over the past decade. A spate of bus accidents has sparked a national debate, raising questions about …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:32hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter

BCC urged to leverage on its properties

Bulawayo residents have called on the local authority to leverage its numerous properties across the city to generate revenue, which could improve service delivery. Representatives from the Bulawayo United Progressive Residents Association…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:22hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter

Triple bus accident claims 2

Two people lost their lives while two others were injured in a tragic road accident involving three buses along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway on Sunday. The collision involved Tombs Motorways, Mbokoto, and Rimbi buses.National police spo…

Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:21hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter

8 church members acquitted

Eight members of the Marondera-based Assemblies of God-Spiritual Movement (AoG-SM) have been acquitted of charges alleging they obstructed a probation officer from accessing their premises. The ruling was delivered by a Marondera magistrat…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:33hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Buses hike fares

Zimbabweans gearing up for festive holiday travel were left frustrated yesterday as transport operators hiked fares by over 50%, exploiting the surge in demand. This comes against the backdrop of a struggling economy, with the local curren…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter

2 dead in Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway bus crash

Two people have been confirmed dead following a tragic accident involving three buses along the Masvingo-Beitbridge highway on Sunday morning. The crash occurred at the 197km peg and involved buses from Tombs Motorways, Rimbi Tours, and Mb…

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:53hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter

Freak accident kills 2

A tragic accident involving three buses on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway near Bubi claimed two lives and left two others seriously injured early Sunday morning.The incident, which occurred at the 192km peg along the highway, was triggere…

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:40hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Festive season rush hits Bulawayo's bus termini

Major bus termini in Bulawayo were teeming with activity yesterday as scores of travellers jostled to secure seats on long-distance buses to their rural homes ahead of the Christmas holiday.The festive spirit was palpable, as Unity Day cel…

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:39hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter

2 killed in head-on collision on Beitbridge-Bulawayo road

Two people tragically lost their lives on Thursday morning in a head-on collision between a Toyota Fortuner and a South Africa-bound cross-border bus near Makhado Business Centre, approximately 80 km west of Beitbridge.The accident occurre…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:51hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter

Bus crash survivors speak

What was meant to be a joyful journey home after Christmas shopping turned into a nightmare for Ms. Sibonokuhle Nkomo, a 36-year-old mother from Pumula South, Bulawayo. She narrowly survived a horrific bus crash that claimed seven lives an…

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter

Truck, Revival bus collide on Bulawayo-Beitbridge highway

A collision between a Quality Gases truck and a Revival bus trailer occurred earlier today about 10km outside West Nicholson, a small settlement along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge highway in Matabeleland South province.According to reports, the…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 10:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bus loader dies in tragic accident after falling under moving bus

A bus crew member tragically lost his life on Sunday after falling off a moving bus and being crushed by its wheels while attempting to load passengers and goods.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred alo…

Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 11:52hrs | 1359 | by Staff reporter

4 injured in Gatsheni bus accident along Bulawayo- Victoria Falls Road

Four people were injured in a collision between a Gatsheni Bus Services vehicle and a Howo truck at the 75-kilometer peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road around 3 PM yesterday. The incident occurred when the truck reportedly encroach…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:46hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter

Minister Machakaire captures reckless driving, leading to arrest and bus impoundment

Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, took swift action after witnessing a reckless bus driver endangering the lives of passengers. The incident, which occurred on a busy road, prompted Machakaire to record a video of the driver s…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 4168 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector

The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from October 2024 to December 2025, ZIRGP a…

Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

2 killed, 1 injured in Harare - Bulawayo Highway bus accident

Two people were killed on the spot, and another seriously injured, after a bus belonging to Blue Circle Bus Company collided with a stationary truck and veered off the road, hitting a tree on Monday. The tragic accident occurred at the 75k…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:32hrs | 1523 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed 84 years for bus armed robber

A man involved in a gang that robbed passengers on a Blue Circle bus has been sentenced to 84 years in prison. The robbery occurred on July 18, 2024, when a group, including Ashton Siziva (26), Talent Mlaudzi (20), Saul Dadirai (23), and P…

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:14hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter

Swiss Express bus kills 1 in Beitbridge border post incident

A tragic incident occurred at the Beitbridge border post on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of a woman who was struck by a Swiss Express bus. The bus, traveling from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, had stopped on the Zimbabwean side of t…

Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 13:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt to assist Chikozho bus accident victims

The Zimbabwean government will aid in the burial of nine victims who died in a Chikozho bus accident near Topora Business Centre in Masvingo Central. The accident occurred when an overloaded bus veered off the road and overturned on the Ma…

Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Suspected bus robbers apprehended

Three of the five suspected armed robbers who attacked a Beitbridge-bound Blue Circle bus near Rutenga, stealing over R60,000 and about US$8,000 from passengers and the bus crew, were quickly apprehended. Their capture came after an attemp…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:53hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter

Founders High School acquires 72-seater bus

Founders High School in Bulawayo celebrated a significant milestone as it unveiled its first-ever 72-seater bus, marking a historic occasion since its establishment in 1952. The event was filled with jubilation as the school community gath…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Mysterious' bus dumped along Zimbabwe Road

In Mutoko, Zimbabwe, a red Hino 500 bus with South African registration plates has been abandoned on the roadside, approximately 30 km before Mutoko Centre. The bus, which once boasted a vibrant red color, now shows signs of weathering wit…

Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:44hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

8 bus inferno victims named

The Anglican Diocese of Manicaland has released the names of eight congregants who tragically lost their lives in a bus fire on the Nyabandza-Gandanzara Road in Rusape over the weekend. The bus, carrying 65 members of the diocese returning…

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 11:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Long-distance buses dessert Entumbane rank

Vendors at the Entumbane bus terminus in Bulawayo are experiencing a significant decline in business as many long-distance buses have shifted to other loading points. Previously bustling with passengers traveling to rural areas like Nkayi,…

Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 06:19hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Bus conductor in court for sex slavery trafficking

A conductor employed by the prominent bus company Rimbi Tours has been arrested for allegedly trafficking a 16-year-old girl to Cape Town and selling her into sex slavery.Levie Tsongo, 37, of Kuwadzana in Harare, appeared briefly before Ha…

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 13:06hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

13 Zimbabweans die in Cape Town crash

THIRTEEN Zimbabweans were killed and 26 others injured when their coach belonging to Simplex Bus Company collided with a haulage truck on the N1 Highway near Hex River Pass in Western Cape, South Africa, on Saturday evening.There are fears…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans assault SA truck driver for blocking their bus while fleeing police in SA

Three people, including a bus driver, have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a truck driver who tried to assist police giving chase to a bus overloaded with unruly passengers.The driver and two Zimbabwean nationals were arrested for a…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Bus driver flees scene after hit-and-run incident

A BUS driver allegedly fled from the scene after he allegedly ran over a woman who was sleeping on a pavement.In a statement on X, police said the incident occurred on 7 January 2024 at Mbare Musika, Buhera Rank pavement.The victim sustain…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 17:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa must travel to rural areas by bus

TRAVELLING from capital cities to rural areas using public transport like long distance buses could go a long way in inculcating servant leadership in African Presidents and ministers. Such experiences would also lead to better people-orie…

Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 19 | by Charles Dhewa

75 pupils cheat death in bus inferno

ABOUT 75 Pakame High School pupils cheated death yesterday when their hired Inter Africa bus burst into flames after being involved in an accident along the Harare-Bulawayo Highway.The students were travelling from Harare back to school in…

Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

18 passengers cheat death as Harare-bound bus catches fire

Eighteen passengers early today cheated death after a Harare-bound BM Transport bus they were travelling on caught fire on the outskirts of Masvingo city along the Harare-Masvingo highway.All the passengers and the crew managed to escape f…

Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 18:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zacc warns bus crews

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) said they had noted with concern that there is group of criminals masquerading as officers from the commission, targeting cross-border buses, demanding various amounts of bribes.This comes aft…

Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa offers rural workers free bus rides

RATTLED by the spectre of a full blown job action across the civil service, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has offered its broke employees free buses to transport them to shopping in towns.Information, Media and Broadcasting Ser…

Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 05:42hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Armed bus robberies worry police

POLICE have said bus crews must ensure that they compile a passengers list amid concern of increasing robberies targeting passengers, the recent ones being two bus robberies in a space of a week.Last Thursday, three armed robbers pounced o…

Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:11hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

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Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

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Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

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Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

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BCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator

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'Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate'

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

Zimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania

Zimbabwean national arrested in Khayelitsha

Push for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants

Herentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors

Zimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba

ZRP disciplines cops over viral video

Matobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab

Mnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare

No justification for bread price increases

Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover

Teen remanded over blanket, shoe theft

Bulawayo hits Starlink capacity

Herdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl

Mandaza was left visibly shaken as Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume fled

Telecel Zimbabwe enters voluntary corporate rescue

Zimbabwe warns foreign investors against labour law violations

Court dismisses Zinasu students' appeal

MPs Demand Relief for Elderly on Local Authority Charges Amid Lack of National Policy