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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 | 63 | 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 | 416 | 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 | 378 | 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 | 603 | 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 | 384 | 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 | 1793 | 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 | 1065 | by Staff reporter

PHOTOS: Mzansi Express bus crash in Musina claims lives

A devastating road accident early Tuesday morning has claimed multiple lives after a Mzansi Express bus traveling from Johannesburg to Zimbabwe was involved in a horrific crash in Musina, Limpopo Province.The tragic incident occurred when …

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 07:58hrs | 3551 | 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 | 344 | 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 | 811 | by Staff reporter

Councillors slam inaction over bus terminus revival

Frustration is mounting among Masvingo city councillors over the local authority's continued failure to renovate and revive Mucheke Bus Terminus, despite multiple resolutions aimed at restoring order and revenue in the city's transport sys…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 13:09hrs | 220 | 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 | 375 | 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 | 126 | 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 | 2903 | by Staff reporter

6 dead after bus travelling from Botswana to Harare overturns in Gweru

Tragedy struck early this morning when a Hungwe bus travelling from Botswana to Harare overturned at the Fairmile roundabout in Gweru, claiming six lives.The accident occurred around 6AM, sending shockwaves through the Midlands capital as …

Published: 07 May 2025 at 10:43hrs | 1496 | by Staff reporter

Belarus to establish bus and tractor assembly plant in Zimbabwe

Belarus is set to establish a bus and tractor assembly plant in Zimbabwe by December 2025, further cementing the growing ties between the two nations. This announcement was made by Mr Pearson Chigiji, the chief director for Political Affai…

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:18hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter

Bus operator ordered to pay US$145,000 for fatal crash

Mandeep Tours, a luxury bus operator, has been ordered to pay US$145,042.94 in damages to Govasberg, another bus company, for the total loss of its bus in a tragic head-on collision that claimed 13 lives on October 6, 2019.The accident occ…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:34hrs | 1019 | 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

Zhengzhou Bus suspends operations in Zimbabwe

Zhengzhou Bus has announced the suspension of its operations in Zimbabwe, effective from 14 January 2025. This decision comes as a significant blow to the country's public transport sector, with 98% of Zimbabwe's long-distance buses, inclu…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:24hrs | 22663 | 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 | 1304 | 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 | 1720 | 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

1 dead, baby missing as bus swept wway in Gwanda flood tragedy

Tragedy struck in Gwanda District on Monday when a long-distance bus belonging to Green Horse Bus Company was swept away while attempting to cross the flooded Mletshane River on a narrow bridge. The incident claimed one life, and a three-m…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1578 | 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 | 127 | 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

Another Inter Africa Bus accident

Passengers aboard an Inter Africa bus traveling from Bulawayo to Mtshayeli in Tsholotsho narrowly escaped a fatal tragedy this afternoon when the vehicle overturned and landed on its roof.The accident occurred shortly after the Gwayi River…

Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | 420 | 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 | 879 | 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 | 330 | 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 | 1453 | 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 | 1370 | 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 | 735 | 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

Harare-Bulawayo road bus accidents leave 15 injured

Fifteen people were injured on Monday morning when a bus veered off the road and overturned along the Harare-Bulawayo Road. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reported that the Govasburg bus, which was carrying 30 passengers, lost control …

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:34hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter

Conductor falls from moving bus, crashed to death

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to bus and commuter omnibus conductors following the tragic death of a 27-year-old bus conductor on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The conductor lost his life after opening the bus…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 21:15hrs | 2822 | 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 | 184 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe bus operator property attached

Renowned bus operator Tinashe Nanhanga, owner of C.A.G Travelers Coaches, has had his property seized due to unpaid rent.Recently, the Messenger of Court attached Nanhangaâ€™s Honda Fit, registered AFI 9758, due to a prolonged legal disput…

Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 18:58hrs | 1561 | 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 | 1099 | 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 | 435 | by Staff reporter

Chikozho Bus Services owner commits suicide

On Wednesday afternoon, Alphabet Chikozho, a prominent businessman and bus operator, was found dead in his car on the Zvishavane-Masvingo highway. Chikozho, 60, is suspected to have taken his own life by shooting himself. The tragic news w…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 14:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Malaba orders judges to use buses for Nyanga retreat

Judges are reportedly unhappy after being forced to travel by bus for an end-of-term retreat in Nyanga, Manicaland. Chief Justice Luke Malaba ordered that all judges travel in two buses: a 15-seater for Constitutional Court judges and…

Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 12:56hrs | 2899 | 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 | 249 | 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 | 1534 | by Staff reporter

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