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Govt defends 60km radius restrictions decision
The government has defended its decision to reduce the operating radius of commuter omnibuses (kombis) from 120km to 60km, stating that it followed consultations and assurances that the national bus f...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:06hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bus operators urged to step up after kombi ban
Large bus operators are preparing to handle increased demand following new government restrictions limiting commuter omnibuses to operate within a 60 km radius. This move aims to improve road safety b...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:24hrs | 5605 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends roads state of disaster declaration
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the state of disaster for Zimbabwe's road network for another two years. The extension, announced through Statutory Instrument (SI) 151 of 2024, ensur...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:32hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
New route permit restrictions shock kombi operators
The Zimbabwean government's recent decision to reduce the operating radius for kombis from 120km to 60km has surprised and concerned public transport operators, particularly those serving rural r...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:12hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Zinara tollgate fees exemption clarified
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has clarified the criteria for tollgate fee exemptions, specifying that only government vehicles and those assigned to traditional chiefs are ex...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:11hrs | 2740 | by Staff reporter
Kombis banned from operating beyond 60km radius in Zimbabwe
The Government has reduced the operating distance for Kombis from 120km to 60km and mandated the installation of speed limiting and monitoring devices for all Kombis.Transport and Infrastructu...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 1045 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa taking over SADC chairmanship a travesty'
ANC of Ramaphosa ranked 16th most corrupt organisation worldwideIOLCorruption indexes around the world aim to measure the most corrupt businesses, non-profit organisations, and even political ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 07:09hrs | 1826 | by Staff reporter
Berita officially divorced from Nota Baloyi
In 2022, SA Music Award (Sama) award-winning singer Gugulethu Khumalo, better known as Berita, announced that she had split from her husband, controversial pop culture commentator and podcaster Nhlamu...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 12:38hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council to acquire more refuse trucks
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is exploring the acquisition of five refuse trucks as part of its solid waste management masterplan. The goal is to restore standards in the city, which was once renowned a...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister commissions first Binga propaganda radio station
INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, yesterday officially commissioned Twasumpuka FM, the first and only community radio station in Binga District in Matebelel...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt scraps Cala, introduces school based projects
THE Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) have, with immediate effect, been replaced with the new school-based projects of practical applications with the number of areas covered by the non...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No additional tollgates on Zimbabwe's premium roads
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has dismissed claims that additional tollgates were being established along the country's premium roads.Users of social media platforms have ...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
10% tollgate resident discounts gazetted
People living within 10km of a tollgate shall pay toll fees discounted by 10 percent following the gazetting of Statutory Instrument 5 of 2024, the Toll Roads (National Road Network) (Amendment) Regul...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zinara clarifies motorists' queries on tollgates
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has dismissed claims that additional tollgates were being established along the country's premium roads.Users of social media platforms have ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 17:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Overpopulation dogs Cowdray Park schools
THE public and private sector have been urged to invest in education infrastructure in the fast growing suburb of Cowdray Park in Bulawayo which has seen the limited number of schools forced to create...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:37hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Court nullifies independent councillor's election victory
The High Court, convened in Chinhoyi, has overturned the victory of Archibald Muzanenhamo, who was initially declared the winner in Chinhoyi Ward 4 during the harmonized elections on August 23 and 24....Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZESA for something at Ngundu BC
Dear Editor Ngundu residents have seen it all in the hands of ZESA Rutenga. The residents have suffered enough and have now nowhere to run to. They came and cut off electric power cables that ...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 22:59hrs | 4 | by Ngundu Resident
'By-elections manna from Heaven for Zanu-PF,' says Chiwenga
VICE-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Zanu-PF will capitalise on the confusion within the opposition ranks to clinch a resounding victory in the by-elections slated for this weekend....Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs 25 more schools
BULAWAYO needs at least 25 primary schools to address hot sitting, which has seen areas such as Cowdray Park having three-in-one schools as it battles crowding.A three-in-one school is an educ...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:07hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans among top 5 most exploited nationals in UK
A LATEST situational report by a non-profit organisation in the United Kingdom (UK) has painted a gloomy picture that reeks of massive exploitation, bordering on slavery, of migrants from developing c...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 19:30hrs | | by James Muonwa
CCC Bulawayo celebrates clean sweep
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) Bulawayo province was yesterday celebrating its clean sweep in Bulawayo following Wednesday's election.Bulawayo has remained an opposition stronghold for ye...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police warn against gatherings at polling stations
POLICE Commissioner General, Godwin Matanga, has warned members of the public against unsanctioned gatherings at polling stations as he urged voters to maintain peace and stability during the election...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Police assures peace for tomorrow
The Zimbabwe Republic police assured its preparedness for the election day tomorrow and the preceding period.Commissioner General of th...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 21:58hrs | 7 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Chamisa preparing next Zimbabwe Cabinet
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa exuded confidence as he promised to win tomorrow's harmonised elections telling thousands of his supporters yesterday that he has a...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Stafff reporter
ZEC spells out election day conduct
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) yesterday released a list of activities that are not permitted within a 300-metre radius of a polling station on election day next Wednesday.Posting on ...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual fights premature births scourge with neo-natal ventilator donation
Old Mutual Zimbabwe has donated a neonatal ventilator, the Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), to help improve the health of premature babies in the Buhera and surrounding communities. ...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 15:06hrs | 8 | by Paul Ndou
11,4 megalitre Beitbridge reservoir complete
THE massive 11,4-megalitre reservoir, which is part of the US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project, is now complete and expected to boost the border town's water supply and improve...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean family buries four Boksburg gas victims
A SOMBRE atmosphere engulfed Lushongwe Village in Gwanda as relatives and friends of four family members who were part of the 17 people who died from gas inhalation at an informal settlement in Boksbu...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mangwe, Bulilima villagers go online
VILLAGERS in Mangwe and Bulilima districts are reaping immense benefits from infrastructural development spearheaded by the Second Republic's philosophy of leaving no place and no one behind.O...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Old Gwanda Road project begins
PRELIMINARY works have started ahead of the construction of the US$150 million 120km Old Gwanda Road with engineers and surveyors on the ground conducting the feasibility study which is expected to be...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Families to be displaced by the Bulawayo-Old Gwanda road project
THE construction of the 120km Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road will result in the relocation of people living within a 70-metre radius of the road and new homes will be built for the affected families....Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bayethe FM goes live
ONE of the licenced Community radio stations Bayethe FM from Matobo in Matebeleland South province has gone on air.In a Tweet the station confirmed the development."Bayethe 107.6 FM is...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 16:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi snake bite victim gets artificial limb
LEONARD Cheshire Disability Zimbabwe has come to the rescue of a 16-year-old Nkayi girl who crawls to school following the amputation of her leg after she was bitten by a snake in 2016.Leonard...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers reject 100% salary hike
TEACHERS yesterday rejected government's 100% salary increase, saying they remain incapacitated, while accusing their employer of dishonesty after reportedly dodging wage talks under the National Join...Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tropical storm Freddy on the rebound
Tropical storm Freddy, the longest-lived tropical cyclone on record which hit Madagascar, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe in the third and fourth weeks of last month before returning to sea, is far f...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt determined to modernise all border posts
GOVERNMENT says it is determined to modernise all the country's border posts to solve the acute shortage of infrastructure as well as increase efficiency.Speaking at the handover-takeover of t...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA registered car caught trying to ferry stolen cattle in Zimbabwe
A South African registered car has been caught trying to transport stolen cattle from Mberengwa. According to a message circulating on social media, it is believed the cattle were stolen in th...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 20:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Transport Minister joins in fight to curb road carnage
Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Tapiwa Mhona has appeared in a video putting up a speed limit road sign together with his work party.This follows a shocking total ...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 07:15hrs | | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Lupita Nyong'o in a relationship with Hugh Masekela's son
Lupita Nyong'o is sharing the gift of love this Christmas.The Black Panther star confirmed she is in a relationship with Selema Masekela, son to ‘the father of South African jazz' ...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Video leaks of 'Mapostori' breaking up coffin during funeral
Zimbabwe has been hit by a shocking incident after the Zim Celebs group shared on Instagram a post of "Mapostori" religious group in their white garments wrecking up a coffin during a burial service....Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 22:30hrs | | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
South African Airways relaunches Vic Falls-Johannesburg route
South African Airways has just joined the already existing seven flights including Eurowings, that take the route to the Victoria Falls Airport.SAA has since resumed the international flight t...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 16:47hrs | | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Govt bars Chinese 'brick plant' deal
PLANS by a Chinese firm Ming Chang Sino-Africa Mining Investments to "ostensibly" set up a multi-million-dollar brick moulding plant in a Harare area known for a lucrative century-old gold treasure tr...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 20:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga health concerns forces Mnangagwa to cancel Cuba visit?
President Emmeson Mnangagwa cancelled his state visit to Cuba due to bad weather, his spokesman said on Sunday amid swelling rumours that acting president Constantino Chiwenga is unwell.Mnanga...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 06:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
5000 stands, more wards for Bulawayo
BULAWAYO is set to get a 5 000 suburb constructed on its outskirts, with the location expected to be incorporated into the city once the delimitation exercise is completed.The Bulawayo City Co...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe next stop on Lewis Hamilton's African holiday?
Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton is in Africa, enjoying a break from what has been a difficult season so far. With the calendar on hold until the Belgian GP on 28 August, the seven-time world...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 23:25hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Manama's radio dream comes alive
THE long-cherished dream of the Babirwa people in Manama to have a local radio station broadcasting in SeSotho is finally coming to life as the Ntepe-Manama Community Radio is expected to go on air ne...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Pupils turned away for non-payment of fees
ABOUT 51,8 percent of pupils across the country were turned away from school for non-payment of fees during the first term of the year, in defiance of Government policy, a report has revealed....Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suburb makes way for electricity expansion project
THE massive US$1,5 billion Hwange electricity expansion project has resulted in Ingagula suburb under ward 13 being relocated to Empumalanga area in ward six which is more than 10km away.The s...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to incorporate neighbouring areas
THE Bulawayo City Council is set to take advantage of the ongoing delimitation exercise to finalise boundary changes that will see the city incorporating areas that fall under Umguza Rural District Co...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi, Mutoko learners access digital resources without data connection
Learners in Chiredzi and Mutoko districts are set to access digital resources without data connection through Rural Light Program, an initiative of a Not For Profit Organization, Teach For Zimbabwe (T...Published: 30 May 2022 at 15:23hrs | 6 | by Chamunorwa Matanhike
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