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Zimbabwe's Namibian port project taking shape
STATE-OWNED logistics firm Road Motor Services (RMS) says its dry land port project at Walvis Bay in Namibia is now 70% complete, four years after work began on it.RMS, a subsidiary of the Nat...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 06:00hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
Train blocking Masvingo - Beitbridge road could take days to clear
Travellers taking the Masvingo highway from Beitbridge or heading into Beitbridge from Masvingo are facing a nightmare this morning after a train derailed and blocked the road.NRZ engineers ar...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 14:29hrs | 4459 | by ZimLive
Driver disappears after strange car crash
MYSTERY surrounds a suspected accident where a Mercedes Benz E class 450 plunged onto the railway line at the Emakhandeni fly-over in Bulawayo, forcing residents to panic and intercept a speeding good...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 05:23hrs | 1128 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Restoration Movement takes stand on Bulawayo's 'foreign' mayor issue
Over the past few months and several weeks the residents of Bulawayo have been dealt a heavy blow in the form of political party politics and electorate disrespect channelled to the city's residents t...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:24hrs | 540 | by 1893MRM
Let's make Zimbabwe great again
There is a general expectation of rapid economic growth in Zimbabwe, driven by massive infrastructural growth, given the new political dispensation.However, there is an adversary at work, the ...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:22hrs | 612 | by Tororiro Isaac Chaza
Wheat deliveries to improve as trucks rescue NRZ
THE country's wheat reserves are set to improve as tonnes of wheat have started trickling into the country courtesy of haulage trucks hired to complement efforts by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:50hrs | 1243 | by Staff reporter
NRZ train derails
A NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) passenger train derailed between Hwange and Victoria Falls on Sunday night as a result of broken rail caused by excessive temperatures. Hundreds of rail p...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:32hrs | 2195 | by Staff reporter
NRZ introduces 50 cents commuter trains
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is re-introducing the commuter passenger trains in the city, starting with the City-Cowdray Park route on Monday next week. Commuters will pay 50 cents ...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:35hrs | 2759 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans, we are our own worst enemy
Dear EditorI'm sure somewhere someone is calling Zimbabwe a big joke as we are a country with misplaced priorities. For starters, we have good farming land, good climate, plenty natural resour...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 14:08hrs | 2706 | by Munya Shumba
NRZ dismisses claims of re-introducing commuter trains
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has dismissed claims that it is re-introducing commuter trains with effect from next week saying such messages are meant to misinform the public and cause confu...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:37hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
NRZ urged to introduce commuter trains
Stakeholders have urged the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) to introduce commuter trains in a bid to regain the glory in the transport sector.This comes at a time when people are being rob...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 19:43hrs | 782 | by Staff Reporter
NRZ plans commuter trains return
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe is looking at possibilities of re-introducing commuter passenger trains to cushion the public from the prevailing transport hardships. In an interview, NRZ pu...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:38hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Business success in Zimbabwe no longer hinges on political connections
The Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group, a leading investor in Zimbabwe that won the tender to recapitalise the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) to the tune of $400 million (R5.7 billion), sa...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 09:08hrs | 1848 | by African News Agency
Zinara board fired
THE Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Engineer Joel Biggie Matiza has dissolved the Zimbabwe National Roads Authority (Zinara) board. He said the entity's board, whose management ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:22hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter
Vandalism puts struggling NRZ off track
THE struggling National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has expressed concern over the increase of vandalism of its points machines, resulting in train movement disruptions and derailments.The poin...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:46hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter
16 State enterprises to be privatised
The government is undertaking a raft of State enterprise reforms under which 16 entities will be privatised, 13 parastatals merged while two others will be liquidated, State Enterprises Restructuring ...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 15:22hrs | 2676 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe still awaits mega deals
LOCALLY, thousands have called him a hero for toppling the only leader Zimbabwe has known for almost four decades.Abroad, investors are, for the first time in decades, considering Zimbabwe as ...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 20:38hrs | 1387 | by Staff reporter
Matiza talks tough on VID corruption
Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza inherited a portfolio that superintends over struggling, but key parastatals such as Air Zimbabwe and the National Railways of Zimbabwe.Matiza (JBM) told ...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 18:59hrs | 604 | by Staff reporer
NRZ looks to double freight capacity to 6 million tonnes
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is targeting to double its freight volumes from the current three million tonnes per annum to six million within four years, buoyed by the recapitalisation deal...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:59hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
There is always a price to pay
Are elections a real mode of change in some African countries? Africa can not be painted now with one brush as some states have embraced democracy for real whereas in some states democracy is a myth ....Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 18:23hrs | 1520 | by AT Kadada
Mnangagwa ally resigns as NRZ board chairman
NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) board chair, Larry Mavima, has resigned as the parastatal's chairman following his recent swearing in as Senator for Shurugwi-Zvishavane and appointment as Minister...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:34hrs | 1157 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Bulawayo deputy Mayor a convicted thief
NEWLY-elected Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Tinashe Kambarami is a convicted thief who was fined by a court for stealing an electrical extension cord, it has emerged. According to court records, Kamba...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:22hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
Sable Chemicals warns of fertiliser crisis
SABLE Chemicals Industries (Sable), Zimbabwe's only manufacturer of ammonium nitrate (AN), says it will only be able to meet just about 38% of national demand this year.AN is a top-dressing fe...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
NRZ opens premier coaches to individual passenger bookings
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has opened its premier class coaches to individual passenger bookings following demand for the service by travellers. Prior to this decision the premier...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:46hrs | 1342 | by Staff reporter
New cabinet should fight corruption
The new look ED's has brought new dawn to highly expecting Zimbabweans. The corrupt ministers who had been looting the government resources should be given a rest and one impression exhibited ...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:15hrs | 375 | by Isaac Nkomah
Panners pose threat to NRZ tracks
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has raised the red flag over illegal gold panning activities close to railways tracks, a situation which could result in the rail collapsing under the weight of...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:02hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
NRZ sues GMB over $710,000 rental arrears
NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has petitioned the High Court seeking an order to compel the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) to pay $710 696 in rental arrears and another order to evict the parastatal...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:49hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
New-elected Bulawayo councillor sinks in debt
BULAWAYO's newly-elected ward three councillor, Tinashe Kambarami (MDC Alliance) has been taken to court over an $11 000 debt owed to the National Railways of Zimbabwe Contributory Fund (NRZCPF)....Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 06:48hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Newly elected MDC Alliance councillor faces civil imprisonment
NEWLY elected MDC Alliance councillor for Ward Three and aspiring Bulawayo deputy mayor Mr Tinashe Kambarami has been issued with summons for civil imprisonment over a debt of nearly $40 000 in unpaid...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 08:54hrs | 2391 | by Staff Reporter
NRZ defends Transnet deal
National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has allayed fears that it might have entered into a questionable deal with Transnet, following the issuing of suspension notices to three top officials who were all...Published: 27 Aug 2018 at 13:04hrs | 2232 | by Staff Report
NRZ reports jump in first half freight volumes
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) moved 1 772 million tonnes of freight in the first seven months of the year, an 11% increase on its performance during the same period last year, according to a...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:08hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
National Railways on the mend
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has recorded a surge in business since it started a $400 recapitalisation programme in April this year.The latest statistics show that the parastatal mo...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:28hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Army chief assures the nation
Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda yesterday assured the nation that the country remains safe and secure despite the recent politically motivated violence that erup...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 06:32hrs | 1160 | by Staff reporter
NRZ equipment lease deal pays off
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says its decision to hire equipment from Transnet South Africa has started paying dividends, with cargo freight volumes increasing since April this year....Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:59hrs | 1296 | by Staff reporter
Factors impeding growth of industry in Bulawayo
IN my first submission I sought to unpack Bulawayo deindustrialisation and highlighted the political impact on the state of the manufacturing sector.Today I continue my submission with focus o...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | 341 | by Obert Sibanda
Train cuts man to pieces
A 38-YEAR-OLD man from Victoria Falls died when he was crushed by a passenger train in a suspected case of suicide.Hilton Makanda (38) of Mkhosana suburb's Mfelandawonye section was cut into p...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 07:15hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa lets ED rig vote but will stop ED win elections with 'mountain moving legal team'
In his desperation effort to win political office the MDC Alliance presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa, has promised the people of Zimbabwe bullet trains travelling at 400 km/hour, running on NRZ's...Published: 28 Jul 2018 at 07:17hrs | 3458 | by Nomusa Garikai
$153 million Mugabe airport upgrade begins
President Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned the $153 million Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport upgrading and rehabilitation project, as Government modernises the country's infrastructure to m...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 06:56hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa dares Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa cannot weed out corrupt elements within his government because he has dirty hands, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has said.Speaking at a rally in Zvishavane on...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 15:33hrs | 1828 | by Staff reporter
Hwange targets 4 major projects
HWANGE Local Board (HLB) has embarked on four major "Quick win" projects which are at various stages of implementation as it seeks to improve service delivery.Speaking in an interview on the s...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:02hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Hwange open 4-point lead
HWANGE are good for a return to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after they opened a four-point lead at the weekend following their 3-1 win over Zim Leopards in a Zifa Southern Region Soccer Lea...Published: 03 Jul 2018 at 07:01hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls vendors share & drink poison
ONE person died while his brother is admitted in hospital after they allegedly drank a suspected poisonous liquid they thought was red wine.The Chronicle learnt that a group of curio vendors w...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 07:52hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Man 'robs' dead best friend
A MAN from Bulawayo allegedly stole his late best friend's sim card which was linked to his bank account and withdrew more than $2 000.Sevina Ncube (41) allegedly stole John Phiri's sim card f...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:25hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa orders elevation of Hwange Town to municipal status
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing to elevate Hwange Town Council to municipal status.The directive was made after th...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:23hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Local Board commissions $150 000 clinic
THE Hwange Local Board (HLB) has commissioned its first clinic to improve health service delivery in the area.Officially commissioning Empumalanga Clinic on Tuesday, Matabeleland North Provinc...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 07:23hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
How 12-year-old girl stopped train from killing over 300 people in Zimbabwe
A 13-year-old girl has been rewarded by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) for averting a train disaster that could have killed at least 300 people when she was only 12.Nozipho Sibanda, a...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 12:30hrs | 7434 | by Erick Matotoba
NRZ challenges sale of property over salary arrears
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has approached the High Court challenging the sale of its property over $20 000 salary arrears owed to a former employee.NRZ through its lawyers Mbidzo,...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 07:05hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Truck runs over and drags cyclist
A CYCLIST was killed on the spot after he was hit by a truck that was being driven by a suspected unlicensed driver along 12th Avenue extension in Suburbs, Bulawayo yesterday.The deceased, who...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 07:03hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
'Woman kills lover, turns gun on self'
AN unidentified woman allegedly gunned down her boyfriend before shooting herself in his room at the National Railways of Zimbabwe single quarters at Raylton in Bulawayo.The woman is suspected...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | 3006 | by Staff reporter
NRZ Pension Fund sues SMEs over $13 000 rental arrears
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe Contributory Pension Fund has taken one of its Bulawayo tenants, Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Zimbabwe, to court over $13 000 rental arrears. N...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:21hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
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