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Zera blitz nets 300 smuggled LPG cylinders
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has seized 300 smuggled liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders from South Africa and Botswana for failure to conform to set local standards.The...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:04hrs | 1047 | by Staff reporter
Donald J Trump's political Houdini act dazzles Kamala Harris
Donald J. Trump completed the greatest political comeback in modern U.S. history in the early hours of Wednesday, claiming enough electoral votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris and return to t...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 11:49hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Liquefied petroleum gas use rises 14-fold
The consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Zimbabwe has surged nearly 14-fold since 2012, rising from around five million kilograms per year to the current 70 million kilograms. This dramatic...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:16hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Zera sues 13 dealers over fuel contamination
Thirteen out of 155 fuel samples collected from retail sites across Zimbabwe were found to be contaminated or adulterated, falling below acceptable quality standards, according to a report by the Zimb...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:05hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Zera, police raid illegal gas dealers
AT LEAST 250 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dealers were last year arrested for illegally selling the fuel in a joint operation involving the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera), police and the...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
US$11m LP gas depot complete
GAS supplies are now more assured with the operationalisation of the first phase of the US$11 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and handling facility with a holding capacity of 650 tonnes ...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
LP gas vendors arrested
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reported the arrest and conviction of a minimum of 80 illegal vendors of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP gas) since the start of the year, along with th...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo flea burns
ABOUT 350 traders in Bulawayo have been left stranded after their wares were reduced to ashes by a raging inferno, which engulfed Mutize Flea Market, popularly known as the ‘Little Musina" early yes...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gas shortage looms in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE may face shortages of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) after wholesalers were ordered to have 48kg cylinders branded at short notice or have their licences cancelled.In a notice, the Zim...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Surely, does ZANU PF need 100 years to build electricity infrastructure?
ZANU PF never ceases to amaze! Always full of excuses - some just incredible, others pure madness, whilst there are downright stupid!I always say to myself, 'if ZANU PF had been a man,...Published: 13 Dec 2022 at 14:13hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF makes bold statement ahead of 2023 harmonised elections
AS Zimbabwe barrels towards next year's harmonised elections, Zanu-PF is firing from all cylinders winning elections in urban areas and increasing its leads in rural constituencies in a bold statement...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Have black people failed to govern themselves?
I sit here without any electricity - due to outrageous load shedding or outrages induced by antiquated equipment becoming a daily occurrence - whilst not ...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 13:07hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Net closes on notorious Midlands armed robbers
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 11 suspected armed robbers who have been terrorising people in Midlands province.Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Maho...Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Your 'new dispensation' claims are banal
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, authority of the Office of the President is being undermined by the incumbent.Oftentimes your speeches are unwholesome and not in tan...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Cyprian M Ndawana
5-year-old from Zimbabwe undergoes successful liver transplant
A five-year-old boy from Zimbabwe who was suffering from respiratory failure due to oxygen bypassing his lungs successfully underwent a liver transplant at Gurugram's Artemis Hospital.Accordin...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 19:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
6 more cyclones forecast to hit Zimbabwe
At least six more tropical cyclones that will develop in the south-west Indian Ocean this season are expected to reach Zimbabwe during the current rainy season, although there are no predictions of th...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
7 robbers arrested over US$22k goods
SEVEN armed robbers recently stormed Zvimba Rural District Council warehouse, attacking a security guard before stealing property worth over US$22 000.Provincial police spokesperson, Inspector...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 06:59hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chitembwe returns to Caps United
HARARE giants Caps United yesterday unveiled Lloyd Chitembwe as the new coach for a third stint at the club.The unveiling ceremony took place at the National Sports Stadium.He returns ...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council to pipe pre-paid gas to homes
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) will now install pre-paid gas meters in new residential areas under a piped gas reticulation system, as the local authority seeks alternative revenue streams as demand for ...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 20:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Villagers celebrate deaths of 6 Chinese at Zimbabwe mine
VILLAGERS from around SAS Mine in Mazowe where two gas explosions claimed eight lives have expressed joy following the death of six Chinese nationals who were managers at the site.SAS Mine is ...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BCC crafts new fire by-laws to regulate fireworks
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has crafted new fire by-laws which will regulate the use of fireworks as well as the discarding of gas cylinders in the city.The council's intention was reveale...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to commission new medical oxygen plant
In a major milestone, a medical oxygen plant has been built in Mutare by a company under the Harare Institute of Technology to ensure Zimbabwe has adequate supplies, especially as demand has risen wit...Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare braces for three-month water shortage
Harare residents should brace for serious water shortages for the next three months as the council is having challenges accessing water treatment chemicals as its major supplier is refurbishing its fa...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zera warns unlicensed LPG fillers
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has warned against the mobile sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) saying such conduct is criminal and potentially dangerous.Zera said LPG fill...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube gets improved contract
ZIMBABWE international forward, Prince Dube, has been handed an improved contract by Azam FC, to try and keep him at the Tanzanian club. The free-scoring forward has transformed himself as the...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa woos G40, Gamatox
POLITICAL analysts have warned that the closing of ranks by Zanu-PF factions spells even greater danger for the country's brawling opposition ahead of the 2023 national elections.The fresh war...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 20:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mudenda to drop inept Parly chairpersons
INCOMPETENT parliamentary portfolio committee chairpersons face the sack, with National Assembly Speaker Jacob Mudenda saying they were doing a disservice to the House and the electorate. Mude...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 15:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi's empire is crumbling
The late socialite and businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure's Botswana empire is crumbling after the neighbouring country's Energy Regulatory Authority (BERA) ordered the closure of his Quick Gases ...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe hospitals run out of oxygen
MEDICAL practitioners have called on government to urgently intervene and put measures in place to ensure adequate supply of oxygen as most health institutions in the country are constantly running ou...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zera raises alarm on illegal gas fillers
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has expressed concern at the mushrooming of roadside and backyard Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP gas) filling posts, saying they should be regularised to a...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Glen View South litmus test for Mnangagwa'
THE forthcoming Glen View South by-election set for September 7 will be a litmus test for Zanu-PF leader, President Emerson Mnangagwa, whose government is grappling to contain several challenges, incl...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo mourns Plumtree accident victims
Bulilima-Mangwe Senator Simon Khaya Moyo has mourned three accident victims who died in a horrific truck accident along the Plumtree-Brunapeg Road last week. The accident occurred at the 62-ki...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3 court witnesses die in car crash
THREE witnesses in a case involving a police officer, Constable Peter Muzulu, who allegedly molested 21 pupils at Bulu Primary School in Mpoengs, died on Monday after a truck that was ferrying them fr...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Safe use of LPG in the Home
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a clean, safe and portable form of energy, which has been fully embraced in Zimbabwe by domestic and industrial users. However, like all other flammable fuels, it has ...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 21:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Musona move delights 'unqualified' Sunday
WARRIORS coach Sunday Chidzambga is delighted to see Warriors captain Knowledge Musona playing again after a lengthy period without getting game time.The striker switched from Anderlecht to ba...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
From Great Zimbabwe to Zimbabwe Ruins with Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
With great good hope Zimbabweans of all polical affiliation, race, colour and creed poured-out onto the streets, led by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, to tell Mugabe of The Enough of the journey from Th...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 12:33hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola.
Zimbabwe reels from spike in fatal accidents
MOTORISTS and other road users have been urged to exercise extra caution during the forthcoming festive season to prevent loss of lives through accidents.Three weeks ago, 33 people were burnt ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Storing an LP gas cylinder safely
There are specific guidelines that should always be followed when storing LP gas cylinders.These guidelines help to prevent unnecessary accidents that could cause serious damage.The st...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 10:32hrs | | by Thomas Shane Matle
The most expensive cars in Zimbabwe
As you drive in the streets of the Sunshine City you realise the number of expensive cars is growing at a very fast rate.Competition for the most luxurious is also increasing at an alarming rate.From ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 15:05hrs | 40 | by Prince Ngwenya
Oxygen Cylinder supplier sues Steelmakers for $11000
Oxygen Cylinder supplier have sued the Steelmakers Zimbabwe in Kwekwe for $11 000 owed in in a botched deal.Maxwell Chioto summoned the company to the Bulawayo High Court dem...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 08:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Coming home to vote victory is certain
After all the rallies, election manifestos and promises were done. Here comes the day which we have been waiting for.It was on a beautiful Friday morning and turned into a sunny day later. I w...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 15:08hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Rhinos edge Bosso
Black Rhinos 1 - 0 HighlandersBLACK Rhinos started the second half of the season the way they finished the first as a solitary strike by maturing forward Vincent Mhandu helped the army side seal v...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Science Catastrophe looming in rural schools
All learners are now supposed to sit for a Combined Science Practical examination, thus according to the dictates of the new curriculum. The move is plausible as practical science investigation gives ...Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 16:52hrs | | by ARTUZ
Govt identifies investors for CSC
Government has identified several investors willing to fund the resuscitation of the Cold Storage Company amid reports that at least $100 million was required to bring the parastatal back on its feet....Published: 07 May 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZCTU calls for general strike
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has been plunged into another crisis after the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) yesterday called for a general strike to protest against its "disr...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
What I learnt from Liverpool
Liverpool's progress (this 2018) has caught the eyes of many people around the world. Indeed they are several intriguing lessons we may get from the Liverpool coach and his team, but we will just pick...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 19:41hrs | | by gwizimotivator
Is Jah Prayzah strangling his own baby?
A YEAR after it was formed, those that greeted the birth of Jah Prayzah's Military Touch Movement with jubilation may now be questioning whether their excitement was perhaps premature, given the glari...Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mahachi 'signs' for Orlando Pirates
ZIMBABWE Warriors' winger Kudakwashe Mahachi has reportedly signed for Sowetan giants Orlando Pirates and is expected to join his new teammates from Golden Arrows this week.The 24-year-old dri...Published: 01 Jan 2018 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zapu Europe Province holds grand meeting
Zapu is shifting into the right gears at the right time. This was evident in the recent Zapu Europe Inter-organs meeting which was held in the West Midlands, UK. The inter-organs meetings are held qua...Published: 17 Feb 2017 at 06:07hrs | | by BMV
Dembare lose to league's whipping boys in Beitbridge
Border Strikers 2 - 1 DynamosJUST when Dynamos fans thought things could not get any worse, the misfiring Glamour Boys slumped to a shock defeat at the hands of basement side, Border Striker...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 06:40hrs | | by Thupeyo Muleya
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