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Zimbabwe to officially open $88 million Trabablas Interchange
Zimbabwe is poised to celebrate a landmark achievement in its ambitious road infrastructure overhaul as the state-of-the-art Trabablas Interchange is set to officially open to traffic this Friday. The...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:12hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Zambia border jumping spikes
The illegal movement of immigrants between Zambia and Zimbabwe has increased due to the receding water levels in the Zambezi River, a result of the ongoing drought caused by the El Niño weather patte...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:06hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA close to one-stop border
The completion of Zimbabwe's US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation paves the way for a one-stop border post with South Africa, allowing travellers to clear customs and immigration once. ...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:31hrs | 9599 | by Staff reporter
Major facelift for Chirundu border post
The Chirundu one-stop border post is set for a significant upgrade and modernization through a public-private partnership between the Government of Zimbabwe and the Chirundu Border Consortium, valued ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:00hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Japan gives Zimbabwe US$ 17.4m for road upgrade
Last Friday, Japan and Zimbabwe finalized an agreement for the improvement of the North-South Corridor Phase 2 road.Funded by Japan, the construction between Makuti and Hell's Gate (Mana Pools...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:12hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Masisi allays fears over Zimbabwe IDs usage at border posts
The proposed use of National Identity Documents (IDs) for travel between Botswana and Zimbabwe will not cause an influx of Zimbabwean nationals into Botswana.This was said by President Dr Mokg...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 10:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Botswana urged to establish one-stop border
ZIMBABWE and Botswana must step up implementation of cross-border infrastructural development projects aimed at facilitating regional trade which are central to the attainment of the two countries' so...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Mozambique agree to refurbish, expand rail link
Zimbabwe and Mozambique have agreed to refurbish and extend the 10km railway line that stretches from Machipanda to Mutare within the next three months.Both Transport Ministers yesterday confi...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 07:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Travellers' nightmare at Beitbridge border
CONGESTION at Beitbridge Border Post has started building up as travellers, mostly Zimbabweans based in South Africa are now returning home for the Christmas holiday.For the past three days, l...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 06:15hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Chirundu border now open 24 hours
The Chirundu One-Stop border post is now operational 24 hours a day, a move driven by Zimbabwe and Zambia to boost intra-Africa trade and handle the increased traffic from Beitbridge and Forbes border...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZimbabwePorts of entry get boost
GOVERNMENT has started overhauling and refurbishing three of the country's major ports of entry and highways that connect Zimbabwe to the region.The country is looking to cement its status as ...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 09:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge modernisation winds up
THE US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project has reached its final stage with contractors now winding up construction works, ZimBorders Consortium general manager, Mr Nqobile Ncube ...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border Post automation a game-changer, says Mthuli Ncube
THE automation of services and the implementation of traffic separation at the Beitbridge Border Post have ushered in a new era of efficiency at Zimbabwe's busiest port of entry. Professor Mthuli Ncub...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge to enhance Zimbabwe - South Africa one stop border
The modernisation of the Beitbridge Border Post at a cost of US$300 million will pave way for the implementation of a one-stop border between Zimbabwe and South Africa.Government and the Zimbo...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 21:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives for Matabeleland South visit
MATABELELAND South will be under the spotlight as President Mnangagwa is today expected to commission the Blanket Mine Central Shaft in Gwanda District during his two-day visit to the province....Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique railway line on cards
ZIMBABWE, Botswana and Mozambique are working on plans to establish a railway line to connect the three countries with a gateway to the sea, President Mnangagwa has said.Further, Zimbabwe and ...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 19:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa commissions new-look border post
A NEW era beckons for Beitbridge District in Matabeleland South as President Mnangagwa is expected to visit the border town today where he will officially commission some of the completed works under ...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US$300m Beitbridge border upgrades come online
MATABELELAND South is poised for major economic transformation with President Mnangagwa expected to visit the province tomorrow to commission some of the completed works under the US$300 million Beitb...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Beitbridge highway project: A new big step in the right direction
AS we turn right off the Harare-Beitbridge highway - just before the intersection of the Harare and Bulawayo arteries five kilometres north of Beitbridge Border Post on the banks of the Limpopo River ...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga pleads with business
VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday pleaded with the business community to practise "ethical business ethos" and desist from unjustified price hikes.Officially opening the internatio...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mobilises funds for Kazungula project
GOVERNMENT has mobilised funds to conduct detailed engineering designs for the construction of a bridge at Kazungula One Stop Border Post (OSBP), which will service Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana as pa...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa set to upgrade Beitbridge Border Post
SOUTH Africa has announced plans to upgrade its side of the Beitbridge Border Post, a development the transport and shipping industry said was a positive step towards achieving a one-top border post f...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Second phase Beitbridge expansion 50% completed
The second phase of the Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project, which includes construction of a world-class bus terminal, is nearing completion, with over 50 percent of the works having been co...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sadc regional integration will benefit Zimbabwe
THE Southern African Development Community's (Sadc) regional indicative strategic development plan (RISDP) 2020–30 of October 2020 is a framework for the implementation of Sadc's regional integratio...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:13hrs | 3 | by Vince Musewe
9 DRC border jumpers nabbed
Nine Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) nationals who, last week, slipped into the country illegally but were arrested by police, appeared in court last Friday.Chinhoyi magistrate Ms Tamari Ch...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 18:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Beitbridge border clearance has improved'
ZIMBORDERS authorities yesterday said the traffic backlog at Beitbridge Border Post had "tremendously" improved, with vehicle clearance now taking less than 12 hours, compared to five or more days in ...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Driver vanishes, fuel tanker impounded
Police and other security agents have impounded a foreign registered fuel tanker at Chirundu One-Stop Border Post which was loaded with about 25 000 litres of water after the driver had attempted to d...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:31hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Fuel Tanker filled with water impounded
Police and other security agents have impounded a foreign registered fuel tanker at Chirundu One-Stop Border Post which was loaded with about 25 000 litres of water after the driver had attempted to d...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 17:42hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Mozambique push for one-stop border posts
Zimbabwe and Mozambique are pushing for the implementation of agreed projects including the setting up of a pair of one-stop border posts at Forbes-Machipanda and Nyamapanda-Cuchamano and the construc...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Address Beitbridge Border Post mess or we lose out to Kazungula
IN this digital age, our border posts are expected to move with the times and embrace technology so that clearing of goods is done efficiently.Our border posts have been so porous and delays a...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Beitbridge modernisation to enhance Zimbabwe, SA one-stop-border'
THE on-going works to modernise Beitbridge Border Post under a US$300 million budget will enhance traffic separation, address security challenges and pave way for the implementation of the One-Stop Bo...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Hichilema in 30 minutes meeting
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema got down to serious business yesterday soon after taking his oath of office in Lusaka with a 30-minute diplomatic meeting with President Mnangagwa where they agree...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
First phase of Beitbridge Border Post upgrade nears completion
WORK on the massive US$300 million modernisation of Beitbridge Border Post into a world class commercial hub has gathered momentum with major developments under the first phase of the project almost c...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, neigbours mull border posts facelift
ZIMBABWE has entered into bilateral arrangements with Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique to modernise border posts.This was disclosed last Thursday in Parliament by Finance deputy minister Clemen...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kazungula Bridge opening to boost Sadc trade
THE official opening of the Kazungula Bridge and One-Stop Border Post facilities next week Monday is expected to enhance Southern Africa's access to international markets through connectivity with maj...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:15hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimra to ease cargo flows due to construction delays
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is working on several measures to speed up the flow of commercial cargo traffic through Beitbridge Border Post where parking space is now limited due to the ongo...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border Post undergoes upgrade
COMPLETION of the US$300 million Beitbridge border post modernisation project will speed up the roll out of the One-Stop border post concept between Zimbabwe and South Africa, the Minister of Finance ...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA MPs call for one-stop border concept at Beitbridge
A call for full implementation of the one-stop-border post concept at Beitbridge is seen as a solution to the perennial congestion challenges that take place there, South Africa's Parliamentary Portfo...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
One-stop border post could address Beitbridge chaos
Long delays recently resurfaced at Beitbridge Border Post, with travellers spending close to three days to access either South Africa or Zimbabwe. Among other factors, a bad work attitude amon...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
One-stop border post to ease congestion at Beitbridge
CONGESTION and long delays have become perennial at Beitbridge due to its high economic activity as the nucleus of regional and international trade, and this requires South Africa and Zimbabwe to upgr...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA to open B/Bridge amid tight COVID-19 protocols
GOVERNMENT yesterday said it was going ahead with the reopening of the Beitbridge border post on December 1 as scheduled but with tight COVID-19 protocols in a bid to control the spread of the virus i...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
North-South Corridor road rehab begins
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has officially launched the commencement of works on the first 6,5km of a 21km stretch along Makuti-Chirundu Road linking the country to Sadc, Comesa and East African states. ...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Malema worried about Zimbabwe
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Mr Julius Malema has called on the South African government to support Zimbabwe's economic transformation, which is now in full swing. Mr Malema said thi...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Biti's aides acquitted on border jumping charges
MDC vice-president Tendai Biti's three aides, who were accused of border jumping following the July 30, 2018 disputed polls, have been acquitted by Karoi magistrate Sam Chitumwa.Biti's lawyer ...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti's lawyer, aides plead not guilty in 'border jumping' trial
A LAWYER and some aides for senior MDC official and human rights lawyer Tendai Biti have pleaded not guilty to charges of violating the country's immigration laws when their trial commenced before Kar...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 15:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge modernisation to boost town's economy
The US$241 million modernisation of Beitbridge Border Post is expected to boost the town's economic and infrastructure growth, President Mnangagwa has said. He said Zimbabwe and South Africa agreed at...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, South Africa increase collaboration on migration
ZIMBABWE and South Africa have increased collaboration on the management of migration and repartition of children across their border through the Cross-border Coordination Committee for Unaccompanied ...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa arrives
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in the country last night ahead of today's third session of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission Summit in Harare. President Ramapho...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 05:48hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's team arrives for BNC meetings
Senior government officials from South Africa arrived into the country yesterday for preparatory meetings of the third session of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) amid indication...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 23:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in watershed deals with Botswana, South Africa
ZIMBABWE and Botswana will establish trade on at least five value chains across the two countries' borders.Zimbabwe and Botswana last week signed a number of agreements meant to further cement...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:34hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
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