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Traffic congestion worsens in Bulawayo CDB
Commuters and motorists in Bulawayo are increasingly frustrated by the non-functioning traffic lights at the intersection of Khami Road and Basch Street, just outside the central business district (CB...Published: 11 hrs ago | 292 | by Staff reporter
Minister Machakaire captures reckless driving, leading to arrest and bus impoundment
Zimbabwe's Minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, took swift action after witnessing a reckless bus driver endangering the lives of passengers. The incident, which occurred on a busy road, prompted Macha...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 3145 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest traffic cops in the viral video
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of two officers following the emergence of a viral social media post showing them accepting bribes from pirate kombis, taxis, and registered...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:35hrs | 1554 | by Staff reporter
11 Chinese investors eye Bulawayo for multi-billion dollar projects
Bulawayo is poised for a significant boost in its re-industrialisation initiatives as 11 prominent Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in the city. These firms, which span sectors s...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
1 dead, 31 injured as bus carrying school pupils overturns
One person was confirmed dead while 31 were injured, among them 25 primary school pupils, after a bus carrying staff and the young learners overturned near Rusape on Friday afternoon.Police sp...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 12:03hrs | 1500 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean cow horn artist aims to tap into Chinese market at CIIE
Cow horns are often regarded as waste material at slaughterhouses, a Zimbabwean craftsman, however, has struck gold in them.Joseph Chifamba, a businessman who makes jewelry and other products ...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:51hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 416 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
Why UDC's victory is not a blueprint for Zimbabwe's opposition
The recent political landscape in Southern Africa has been marked by significant shifts, with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) conceding defeat to the United Democratic Congress (UDC) led by Duma B...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 17:03hrs | 2278 | by Tinotenda Gacha
Kombi driver charged with culpable homicide after horror crash
A commuter omnibus driver involved in a tragic accident on Thursday morning along the Harare-Bulawayo Road has been charged with culpable homicide. The accident, which took place near the Kuwadzana tu...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 13:15hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Protest against neocolonial regime held in Paris
This Monday, Paris was the scene of a significant citizen mobilization, with more than 100 posters pasted in emblematic places of the capital. Strong messages denouncing neocolonialism were placed in ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:46hrs | 262 | by Staff Reporter
African Sun to Sell Monomotapa Hotel
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed hospitality group, African Sun Limited, has announced plans to sell its flagship property, the Monomotapa Hotel Crowne Plaza in Harare. The move comes as part of a s...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:27hrs | 273 | by Sgtaff reporter
Mr. Mnangagwa, before talking about colonial reparations, why not pay Gukurahundi reparations first?
In a recent address at State House, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa renewed his call for former colonial powers to pay reparations to their ex-colonies, suggesting that such reparations could ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:25hrs | 451 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rains cause flooding in Harare CBD
Heavy rains in Harare on Thursday have highlighted the city's ongoing drainage problems, rendering several areas of the Central Business District (CBD) impassable. Blocked drains led to extensive floo...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1504 | by Staff reporter
5 people died in an accident along the Harare-Bulawayo road
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a devastating road traffic accident that occurred on October 31, 2024, claiming the lives of five individuals along the Harare-Bulawayo Road. The incid...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 10:15hrs | 1532 | by Staff reporter
Manager in court over ghost workers
Tinashe Madzima, a human resources manager at Livetouch Investments Private Limited, appeared in court on Tuesday facing fraud charges after allegedly creating fictitious employee accounts to defraud ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:50hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Motorist collapses during argument with TTI 'clampers'
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by Tendy Three Investments (TTI) traffic enforcers, who reportedly clamped the vehicle of a motorist suffering fro...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 13:12hrs | 2058 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF emergency Politburo meeting raises eyebrows
The ruling Zanu PF party has convened an extraordinary politburo meeting this afternoon at its headquarters in Harare, amidst escalating tensions surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession ...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 10:09hrs | 5413 | by Staff reporter
Retired Chief Air Marshal Elson Moyo injured in road accident
On October 29, 2024, at approximately 3:00 PM, Retired Chief Air Marshal Elson Moyo, the former Commander of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, was involved in a single-vehicle accident along the Chegutu-Pick...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 09:32hrs | 1621 | by Staff reporter
One-stop-shop for Victoria Falls road upgrade
The Zimbabwean government has established a one-stop-shop to streamline coordination between key stakeholders and expedite the finalisation of a concession agreement for the rehabilitation of the Beit...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Harare traffic cop in bribery storm
A Harare City Council traffic and parking officer is under investigation following allegations of demanding bribes and assaulting a motorist, bringing to light ongoing concerns about the behavior of m...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:46hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Bulawayo road bus accidents leave 15 injured
Fifteen people were injured on Monday morning when a bus veered off the road and overturned along the Harare-Bulawayo Road. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reported that the Govasburg bus, which wa...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:34hrs | 854 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's celebrity snake handler dies of snake bite
One month after he was placed in an induced coma following a snake bite, South African YouTuber, Graham 'Dingo' Dinkelman, has passed away.In a statement, 44-year-old Dinkelman's wife Kirsty D...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 09:24hrs | 3098 | by TimesLive
South Africa submits main legal claim to the top UN court accusing Israel of genocide
The South African legal team delivered a nearly 5,000-page document to the United Nations' top court on Monday, the latest step in a case the country brought accusing Israel of committing genocide aga...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 09:21hrs | 403 | by Associated Press
'Taxi rank' chaos in Bulawayo CBD
Bulawayo's city centre is facing significant disruption as kombi crews, illegal taxi operators, and inter-city buses continue to flout traffic regulations and city by-laws, particularly during peak ho...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:39hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean industry urged to brace for AfCFTA competition
Zimbabwe's local industry must be ready for competition from across the continent as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) comes into force, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:22hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF to renew talks with Britain over pledge to fund Zimbabwe land reform process
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's party plans to reopen talks with Britain amid faint hopes the former colonial master could reconsider a return to its pledges to contribute financially towards Harare's ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 09:50hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Tshangani dam is a tale of unfulfilled promises
The Zimbabwean government has once again delayed the completion deadline for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, now pushing it to 2026, leaving residents of Bulawayo in a precarious situation as the city grapple...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:02hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims that Zanu-PF emerged stronger, revitalised
ZANU-PF concluded its 21st Annual National People's Conference this past weekend, leaving with a renewed commitment to steer Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals. President Emmerson Mnangagwa emphasi...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:59hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Inter Africa bus crash kills 2
Two people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries when an Inter Africa bus overturned at Umguza Bridge along the Bulawayo-Gwanda Highway on Saturday. The accident occurred as the bus,...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:56hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims to be a constitutionalist
President Mnangagwa has reiterated his commitment to the Zimbabwean Constitution, affirming that he will not extend his presidential term beyond 2028. This declaration came during the 21st Zanu-PF Ann...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:26hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe takes sanctions fight to US Congress
The Government of Zimbabwe is contemplating sending a high-level parliamentary delegation to the United States Congress to advocate for the repeal of the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amend...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
BCC urged to conduct thorough research before policy implementation
Bulawayo City Council has been urged to conduct thorough research before implementing policies to ensure proper service delivery.The call was made by ward 2 councillor, Adrian Rendani Moyo rec...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:47hrs | 186 | by Stephen Jakes
Emakhandeni-Luveve MP concerned over rising housebreaking cases
Emakhandeni-Luveve Constituency lawmaker Discent Bajila has urged the government to create jobs to help reduce the rising cases of housebreaking in his constituency and Bulawayo as a whole.He ...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 354 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa's ED2030 faction has plan for Zanu-PF conference
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies are reportedly planning to propose a constitutional amendment at the upcoming Zanu-PF annual conference in Bulawayo to extend his presidency beyond the curr...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 14:58hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.Downing Street in...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA to meet over road accidents
Zimbabwean and South African officials will meet next week to address the rising issue of road traffic accidents and strengthen regulations surrounding the transportation of dangerous goods between th...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:43hrs | 371 | by Staff reporgter
Zimbabweans jailed for human trafficking in Botswana
Three Zimbabweans and two Batswana have been sentenced to two years in prison each after being convicted of human trafficking in Botswana. The group was arrested in Tonota while transporting 10 undocu...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Community calls for speed cameras rather than speed humps
Concerned residents of Beitbridge have appealed to the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development to install speed cameras and enforce stricter road traffic regulations along the 5.1km dual ...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Powertel gains 2% market share
Powertel, a telecom subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, has recorded a significant 2.05 percentage point increase in market share during the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest report from the Po...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 18:48hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Was Mbeki snubbed by Mboweni family?
The Thabo Mbeki Foundation has received numerous media enquiries regarding former President Thabo Mbeki's involvement in the funeral of the late Tito Mboweni.Mboweni died at the age of 65 foll...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 16:08hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's photo with Mugabe's iconic moustache goes viral
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has become the center of online attention following the release of a photo from yesterday's Politburo meeting, where his new moustache drew comparisons to the late ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:36hrs | 4754 | by Staff reporter
Passport scandal exposes Zimbabwe to terrorism
The Zimbabwean government has raised alarms over a passport scandal involving four Cameroonian nationals who were fraudulently issued travel documents, claiming that the incident poses significant ris...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:55hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge border automated services undergo upgrade
The Department of Immigration in Zimbabwe has initiated the upgrading of its automated services to align with the modernised Beitbridge Border Post, one of the busiest land ports of entry in Africa. T...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe attracts US$1.2 billion in investments in Q3 of 2024
Zimbabwe attracted investments worth US$1.2 billion during the third quarter of 2024, with 168 new licences issued to investors by the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA), according to a...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Flights into Zimbabwe rise 19% in 3 months
Zimbabwe's aviation sector recorded substantial growth in the second quarter of 2024, with all airports in the country reporting increased flight activity compared to the first quarter, according to s...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 291 | by `
Zimbabwe passports processing officer appears in court
A processing officer at the Harare Registrar General's Office, Chipo Matovanyika, appeared in court yesterday on charges of assisting four Cameroonian nationals to fraudulently acquire Zimbabwean pass...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Pupil killed in a freak accident
The small community of Godlwayo Village in Umzingwane District has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of a six-year-old Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupil in a road traffic acc...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 19:37hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police receive donation of 11 empty drums
Proton Bakers today donated 11 drums to the Bulawayo Police Traffic Section to support road safety at roadblocks. The handover ceremony, held at the Bulawayo Central Traffic Police Station, was attend...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 16:17hrs | 1203 | by Staff reporter
Dudu to perform at Diplomatic Charity Bazaar
This Saturday, renowned jazz singer Dudu Manhenga will take the stage at the Diplomatic Charity Bazaar, hosted by the Diplomatic Spouses Association (DSA) at Old Georgians Sports Club in Mt Pleasant, ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:19hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
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