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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 | 864 | 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 | 529 | by Staff reporter

South Africa shows off new border patrol drone tech

Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has unveiled the Border Management Authority's (BMA) new drones and body cameras that will be piloted over the Easter weekend to enhance border security.Schreiber said the two drone models to be roll…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:30hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter

South Africa to deploy drones to strengthen Beitbridge border?

South Africa has announced plans to introduce drones under its Border Management Authority (BMA) to monitor and secure its borders, which have long been criticized as â€œporous." The move is aimed at enhancing surveillance and addressing c…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:55hrs | 481 | 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 | 557 | 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 | 2578 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's CAAZ licenses 400 drone pilots

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has licensed over 400 drone pilots and certified more than 15 companies for the use of drone technology across various sectors. These certifications reflect the growing interest in drone appl…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:27hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter

NRZ drones expose coal thieves

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has seen positive results from its investment in drones, leading to the arrest of four women for extracting coal along train tracks. NRZ security personnel used a drone to spot the women in Msasa, Ha…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:35hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter

Drones help NRZ recover stolen equipment

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has recovered the bulk of its stolen equipment following the massive capacitation of its loss control unit in terms of human resources and acquisition of drones among other hi-tech crime detection eq…

Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | 10 | 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

MDC-T on course to join POLAD

A top party official of the Douglas Mwonzora-led Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) recently announced that they will be hopping on to the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) bandwagon anytime soon.Giles Mutsekwa the party's deputy chair…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:42hrs | 13 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 2 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Mnangagwa's govt warns road contractors against shoddy jobs

TRANSPORT minister, Felix Mhona has warned contractors who are rehabilitating roads across the country against poor workmanship, saying those who compromise quality will be compelled to redo the work.Following the declaration of Zimbabwe's…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Landlord steals US$32 000, jewellery from tenant's house

A HARARE man has appeared in court on allegations of seizing house keys from his tenant's maid before stealing US$32 000 and goods worth US$152 000.Kundai Muradzikwa (age not supplied) was facing theft charges when he appeared before Harar…

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 20:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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 | 3 | 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 | 23 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean actor lands role in Scandal!

South African-based model and actor Jerome Galiao has landed a role in one of Mzansi's biggest soapies, "Scandal!".The Harare-based and bred will appear for his first episode on December 28 as a new character called Dr Nyasha Mugari.Galiao…

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | 5 | 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

Chamisa's MDC not cooperating with police

The MDC-Alliance is refusing to co-operate with police detectives assigned to investigate claims that the vehicle carrying party leader Nelson Chamisa was shot at, with no one in the group of vehicles at the time even willing to show polic…

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Kamambo trial deferred

The trial of ZIFA president, Felton Kamambo, who stands accused of bribing councillors to enable his ascension to the top post, was today deferred to November 3 after his defence lawyer failed to attend court because of other commitments.D…

Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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 | 213 | by AFP

Captured US drone now Iranian 'property' - Iran official

TEHRAN (AFP) âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº A US drone captured by Iran is now the "property" of the Islamic republic, Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Tuesday, dismissing a request by US President Barack Obama for its return."The American espio…

Published: 13 Dec 2011 at 09:20hrs | 1157 | by AFP

Iran shows footage of captured US drone, brought down by its electronic warfare unit

TEHRAN âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ã¹ Iran made a formal protest on Thursday over a US drone entering "deep" into its eastern airspace last week, and aired footage of what appeared to be the downed aircraft on state television.Swiss ambassador Livia …

Published: 08 Dec 2011 at 18:12hrs | 3 | by AFP

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