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Haulage trucks prove to be dangerous on Zimbabwe roads
An MDC official Discent Collins Bajila has said the haulage trucks seem to be dangerous on the country's roads as people's lives continue to be claimed through them latest being Zanu PF Bulawayo youth...Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 10:03hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Harare to introduce high volume buses
Harare City Council will in the coming weeks introduce high-volume buses to service various routes in the capital, imminently displacing commuter omnibuses.Latest full council minutes show tha...Published: 19 Jul 2015 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kombi importation ban
Government has resolved that no commuter omnibus will be allowed on the roads come 2016, and will soon institute measures to stop importation of such vehicles.The Sunday Mail understands some...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
'All major roads in Zimbabwe to be dualised,' says Obert Mpofu
Government plans to dualise all the country's major roads to improve safety and infrastructure, a Cabinet Minister said recently. Speaking after touring Chivake River Bridge, in Murehwa, whi...Published: 07 Nov 2014 at 19:46hrs | | by David Shumba
Govt eyes $25m Zupco bus deal
GOVERNMENT is negotiating a US$25 million loan agreement with the Eximbank of India to buy 500 buses to revive the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company's operations. Local Government, Public Works and N...Published: 24 Jul 2014 at 09:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
New buses on standby to replace kombis
An urban public transport association has pledged 300 high-volume buses to service intra-city routes countrywide in response to Government's plan to phase out commuter omnibuses.The buses, wit...Published: 15 Jun 2014 at 07:44hrs | | by Lincon Towindo
Two wheelers, a Sustainable Transport Alternative
Only those who have never been affected by the consequences of the chaotic operations of commuter omnibuses can fight from their corner. My horrific experience with the commuter omnibus recently g...Published: 12 Jun 2014 at 11:02hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Metro Bus to import 30 buses from Europe
FOLLOWING a success trial run, Metro Bus is set to import 30 buses from Europe soon to improve the public transportation system in Harare, a company official has said.Metro Bus intends to pro...Published: 10 Jun 2014 at 07:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Government phases out kombis
THE Government has begun the process of phasing out urban commuter omnibuses in line with comprehensive plans to decongest major cities as well as create a modern and affordable transport system....Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zupco buys 100 75-seater buses from China
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company has bought an additional 100 75-seater buses from China at a cost of US$8 million, board chairperson Dr Chipo Dyanda has disclosed.The new acquisitions ex...Published: 27 Apr 2013 at 06:05hrs | | by Municipal Reporter
Zim govt launches national transport policy
Government yesterday launched its first national transport policy that seeks to co-ordinate the development of infrastructure, mobilise resources andencourage participation of the private sect...Published: 15 Apr 2013 at 23:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's transport sector critical to economic recovery
The Inclusive Government headed by President Robert Mugabe recognizes that transport infrastructure is a pivotal vehicle to economic growth. It plays a cardinal role in socio-economic development thro...Published: 02 Sep 2011 at 06:50hrs | 2 | by Hilton Munendoro
Zimbabwe's transport sector critical to economic recovery
The Inclusive Government headed by President Robert Mugabe recognizes that transport infrastructure is a pivotal vehicle to economic growth. It plays a cardinal role in socio-economic development thr...Published: 02 Sep 2011 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Hilton Munendoro
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