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Mnangagwa in bomb scare
A BOMB scare at Victoria Falls International Airport has forced President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Falcon 7X aircraft to be turned back to Harare.Mnangagwa was expected to attend the closing cerem...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 18:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe missing in action
AIR Zimbabwe, which faces a myriad of problems ranging from mounting debts, ageing aircraft, government interference and poor management, has become a pale shadow of itself as it is failing to make a ...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Kenyan Airways aircraft breaks down in Zimbabwe
A KENYAN Airways (KQ) aircraft reportedly developed a technical fault at Victoria Falls International Airport on Wednesday afternoon resulting in close to 100 passengers en-route to Cape Town sleeping...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 20:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe Airport expansion 85% complete
THE US$153 million expansion and upgrading of the terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare is now 85 percent complete, as Zimbabwe's "Open Skies Policy" also continues to attr...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 05:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Airlink launches Harare-Durban direct flight
SOUTH Africa's Airlink has launched direct flights between Harare and Durban in a development that is expected to promote trade and tourism.Harare is Zimbabwe's capital and trade centre while ...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tightens firm chokehold on Jonathan Moyo
FORMER cabinet minister, MP and Zanu-PF politburo member Jonathan Moyo, who escaped by death by a whisker when the army stormed his home and that of a friend guns blazing during the 2017 military coup...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet connects Kruger park to Victoria Falls
FASTJET has become the first airline in the history of Victoria Falls International Airport to offer a flight that connects Victoria Falls and Kruger National Park in Empumalanga, South Africa....Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet resumes Victoria Falls-Joburg flights
LOCAL airliner, Fastjet has resumed flights between Victoria Falls and Johannesburg in neighbouring South Africa in response to renewed demand for air travel, bringing hope to the tourism industry....Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 16:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Indian investors target Vic Falls
Victoria Falls, which was declared a city last week and is already a special economic zone, has started attracting foreign investors, with an Indian transnational firm with interests in the health sec...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opens airports to international flights
Zimbabwe officially opened its airports to international flights yesterday with five airlines resuming services into the country and the Zimbabwean authorities ready to enforce the new testing and pub...Published: 02 Oct 2020 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe gets fresh hope for international flights
STRUGGLING flag carrier Air Zimbabwe (AirZim) might regain its wings to fly internationally after a Netherlands-based company, Knighthood Capital (Knighthood), recently tabled an offer to partner the ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe grapples with US$85m SAA debt
ZIMBABWE owes South African Airways (SAA) over US$85 million (R1,1 billion) in unrepatriated revenue from ticket sales as the country continues to grapple with biting foreign currency shortages amid g...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Uganda Airlines eyes Harare route
Uganda Airlines is expected to soon join a host of other regional airlines flying into Harare.The airline, which recently acquired a fleet of planes, has put Harare on its radar of preferred d...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 05:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Revamp for JM Nkomo Airport
GOVERNMENT is working on the second phase of refurbishment of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo which will see the erection of a control tower, among other facilities. ...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 22:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Can Air Zimbabwe be run profitably?
Air Zimbabwe was placed under reconstruction on 4 October 2018 after operating for over 51 years in the skies. The airline has debts of over $350 million that are weighing down any restructuring exerc...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:54hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Can Air Zimbabwe be run profitably?
AIR Zimbabwe was placed under reconstruction on October 4 2018 after operating for over 51 years in the skies.The airline has debts exceeding US$350 million that are weighing down the restruct...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 3 | by Victor Bhoroma
Ethiopian Airlines executives confront Mnangagwa
Ethiopian Airlines executives have demanded US$18 million stuck in Zimbabwe during a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Mnangagwa met Ethiopian Airlines CEO Ethiopian Airlines Group Chi...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 19:06hrs | | by ZimLive
Zimbabwe Airways loses one plane over delayed payment
Zimbabwe Airways, the controversial new state-owned airline being built with the help of aircraft retired by Malaysian Airways has lost one of the four Boeing 777-2H6(ER) aircraft that it had targeted...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 11:15hrs | 20 | by zimlive
The most treasonous act you can do for your country is to support Zanu PF
If you support Zanu, you will be helping future Zimbabwean children to become perpetual slaves of other Nations while armed thieves in Zanu exponentiate their wealth.Imagine a country where yo...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 17:19hrs | 2 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Treasury to pay $4m monthly to settle airlines debt
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has made an undertaking to pay $4 million monthly to foreign airlines who were currently owed $150 million, NewsDay reported.Foreign airlines f...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans scramble for Emirates tickets
Zimbabwe's travelling public is scrambling to secure Emirates tickets, some booking as far ahead as August 2019 for speculative reasons.Emirates, is among the few major airlines which have not...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 15:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe aviation industry faces collapse
THE aviation industry faces collapse, owing to failure by monetary authorities to remit ticket sales to foreign airlines, which have now ballooned to $76 million, making Zimbabwe an unprofitable ticke...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
New look Victoria Falls airport attracts more airlines
VICTORIA Falls International Airport is overwhelmed by visitors, a development that has seen some airlines either increasing frequency or introducing bigger planes to meet demand.The new look ...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Why President Mnangagwa used Fly Africa
The government has been sending mixed signals over the acquisition of new planes from Malaysia that the state media once claimed were meant for the revival of Air Zimbabwe. However, it has since emerg...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 09:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia challenged on Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe and Zambia should jointly market Victoria Falls instead of competing as this would bring more tourists to the world wonder.Branding and reputation expert Thebe Ikalafeng said it was b...Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 13:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Cape Town to Victoria Falls Airlink takes to the skies
Airlink will on Sunday begin direct flights between Cape Town and Victoria Falls as southern Africa's largest independent airline expands its footprints.The airline will offer a six-day servic...Published: 01 Jul 2017 at 15:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Fly Africa Zimbabwe to resume operations next month
Fly Africa Zimbabwe (Fly Africa) will resume operations next month after an 18-month hiatus following its acquisition by a local company, Mugwagwa Resources, the businessdaily reported.The air...Published: 26 May 2017 at 14:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air traffic increase excites Zimbabwe tour operators
PLAYERS in the tourism industry have predicted a brighter future for the sector on the back of increased air traffic spurred by upgrading of the country's aviation infrastructure.Zimbabwe Coun...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenya Airways launches Nairobi-Vic Falls flight
Kenya Airways today launches a direct flight between Nairobi and Victoria Falls, the 52nd destination globally.The air service is the second in the country after the direct flight between Nair...Published: 01 May 2017 at 13:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenya Airways brings forward launch of Victoria Falls flights to May 1
Kenya Airways had originally planned to introduce flights into Victoria Falls, which will also connect to Cape Town in South Africa, on May 18.ONE of Africa's largest airlines, Kenya A...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kenya Airways launches flights to Victoria Falls
KENYA Airways begins three weekly flights to Victoria Falls on Monday in another vote of confidence for the airport after undertaking a $150 million upgrade.The airline will fly on Mon...Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 22:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ethiopian Airlines plane lands in Vic Falls
IT was pomp and fanfare at the Victoria Falls International Airport yesterday when Ethiopian Airlines made a maiden landing at the giant facility.To welcome the new baby at the new look ai...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Turkish, Rwandan airlines to fly into Victoria Falls
TURKISH and Rwandan airlines might soon be flying into Victoria Falls, joining several other airlines which are using the new international airport, an official has said.Rwanda Airlines ha...Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Kenya Airways to introduce a direct flight between Nairobi and Victoria Falls
Leading African airline, Kenya Airways will introduce a direct flight between Nairobi and Victoria Falls starting on May 18. The new route, which will be linked to Cape Town, becomes Kenya Airways...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenyan Airways refuses to fly diabetic Zimbabwean deportee from UK
The Zimbabwean community who lobbied the Kenyan Airways against participation in the deportation of a 55-year-old diabetic asylum seeker breathed a sigh of relief when their call was heeded by the air...Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 21:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF supporters continue to idolise Mugabe
IT is Saturday, September 24, as early as 10am and Harare International Airport is teeming with ruling Zanu-PF youths drawn from across the capital to welcome President Robert Mugabe from the Unit...Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling syndicate consisting of Zimra, ZRP, ZNA officials busted at Airport
A smuggling syndicate consisting officials from ZIMRA, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has been busted at the Harar...Published: 16 Feb 2016 at 20:05hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Airport police intercept UK-Bound 4kg cannabis From Zimbabwe
Police at Kamuzu International Airport (KIA) in Malawi on Thursday intercepted cannabis "cakes" weighing 4kg posted from Harare, Zimbabwe, and heading to the United Kingdom on Kenyan Airways.S...Published: 09 Jan 2016 at 09:29hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mafikizolo fly into Zimbabwe tomorrow
Top performers for "Harare Lockdown Concert", Mafikizolo from South Africa and Roberto of Zambia, are expected in the country tomorrow ahead of their show at Harare International Conference Centre tom...Published: 17 Dec 2015 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Temba Mliswa falls on hard times
Former Zanu-PF chairman for Mashonaland West Temba Mliswa has fallen on hard times, as he is failing pay to $3 462 for air tickets bought on credit for trips to Tanzania and Zambia. Mliswa als...Published: 19 Sep 2015 at 10:22hrs | | by Daniel Nemukuyu
USAid programme to Zimbabwe apolitical, says envoy
The United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Bruce Wharton says his country's aid to Zimbabwe is apolitical amid accusations that its funding the National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe led by Stan Zvorwadza t...Published: 24 Jul 2015 at 09:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Winky D accused of fraud
Zimdancehall sensation Winky D is at loggerheads with promoter Luther Pazvakavambwa of Digital One Promotions, who is accusing the musician of fraud after he failed to perform in the United Kingdom d...Published: 18 May 2015 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Sophia Chese and Brenda Phiri
Air Zimbabwe eyes China, London routes
AIR Zimbabwe (Air Zimbabwe) is in negotiations with an international investor to service China and London routes, which is expected to be a turnaround for the local airline, a government official has ...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 12:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Two more foreign airlines for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe hopes to have two more foreign airlines on its runways by year end, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) general manger David Chawota said.Caaz is currently in negotiations wit...Published: 16 May 2014 at 07:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Angola airline to increase Zimbabwe, Luanda direct flights
Angola's national carrier, Linhas Aereas de Angola (Taag), plans to introduce frequent direct flights between Harare and Luanda on the back of increased business between the country and Zimbabwe....Published: 19 Apr 2014 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Deported Zim granny vanishes
Friends say they fear for the safety of grandmother Evenia Mawongera, who has been deported to Zimbabwe.The 55-year-old was put on a Kenyan Airways flight from Heathrow on Friday night, after...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 03:37hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Kofi Olomide, Winky D snub Mugabe's bash
Rhumba giant, Kofi Olomide and local crowd puller, Winky D expected to light up President Mugabe's bash did not show up, leaving thousands disappointed. Olomide had agreed to come but got cau...Published: 25 Aug 2013 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Airlines in rush to clinch Zimbabwe licence deals
ZIMBABWE is lining up new airline deals amid revelations that scores of airlines are rushing to get licences from the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe to fly into the country. In a recent...Published: 05 Jul 2013 at 04:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Warriors player flown back home before World Cup qualifier match
HARARE - Zimbabwe's chaotic trip to Guinea for Sunday's 2014 World Cup qualifier continued unabated after Hardlife Zvirekwi had to be flown back to Zimbabwe after misplacing his passport in Nairobi, K...Published: 16 Jun 2013 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
At least 8 airlines will ferry UNWTO guests
AT LEAST eight airlines would be available to ferry guests during the United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly slated for August.Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Wa...Published: 27 Mar 2013 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
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