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Zimbabwe police officers receive drone pilot certificates

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has stepped up its technological capabilities, introducing drone operations as part of its crime-fighting arsenal.On Thursday, 27 police officers were awarded drone pilot certificates, giving them an adva…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 13:58hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe deploys drones along Mozambique border

The Zimbabwean government has intensified efforts to clamp down on smuggling along the country's porous eastern border with Mozambique through the full-scale deployment of drone surveillance technology - a move officials say is already yie…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:44hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Electronic form 1 boarding school enrolment opens November 1

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education will open the electronic enrolment process for Form One pupils seeking boarding school placements on Friday, November 1. The enrolment system, managed through the Electronic Ministry Applicat…

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man arrested for flying a drone without a licence

Bulawayo police have arrested a 32-year-old man from Newton West for illegally operating a drone near a local lodge. The incident occurred on October 23, 2024, when police officers stationed on guard duty noticed a drone flying from the lo…

Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:18hrs | 1567 | by Staff reporter

Drone hits Netanyahu's home?

A drone has been "launched towards" the private residence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the coastal town of Caesarea, his office has said."The prime minister and his wife were not at the location, and there were no injuri…

Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 13:10hrs | 2577 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to buy agriculture drones

GOVERNMENT is set to buy 10 agricultural drones to fight birds , pests and diseases that threaten crops, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development Dr Anxious Masuka has said.Drone cameras spot pests and bir…

Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mushekwi ex-wife loses cash, goods worth US$190 000

A HARARE landlord appeared in court for stealing US$32 000 cash and jewellery worth US$152 000 from a tenant.Kundai Muradzikwa appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi charged with unlawful entry.Muradzikwa was released on free bail after…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

It's the economy, stupid!

WORKING for government remains one of the surest ways for a stable income, job security and above all, a ticket to further studies for many across the globe.However, with each passing day, the statement is being proven to be contrary in Zi…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Mthwakazi activists further remanded

NINE members of the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), who on Wednesday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Tawengwa Sangster charged with disorderly conduct, were further remanded to November 8.They are being accused of staging …

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

$5m for Manama Hospital repairs

THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has availed ZW$5 million needed to rehabilitate Manama Mission Hospital and the army has since been seconded to carry out construction works at the health institution that was destroyed by heavy rains early …

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Transporters must adopt required pre-clearance processes at border

It's just over a week since the new Beitbridge Border Post freight terminal has been opened to the public and the results of improved border management systems are slowly beginning to show.Like any project, migration from old systems to ne…

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Nick Mangwana

Denying that there sanctions against Zimbabwe now a discredited position

All is primed for the observation of the Anti-Sanctions Solidarity Day which was declared by Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders to take place every 25 October.The day this year falls on Monday, and as expected, a number …

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 5 | by Lovemore Chikova

Amazon unveils drone delivery plan

Washington - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos revealed on Sunday that his company is looking to the future with plans to use "octocopter" mini-drones to fly small packages to consumers in just 30 minutes.The US retail giant's ambitious project still …

Published: 02 Dec 2013 at 09:18hrs | | by AFP

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'Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate'

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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