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Construction begins on Bulilima's first tarred road

Construction of the first tarred road in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, has officially commenced. The 10-kilometre stretch runs from Plumtree town to just beyond Tsambani shops at Makwa River in Village 28 along the Plumtree-Dombod…

Published: 22 Sep 2025 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Masvingo-Beitbridge road to close on September 19

The Masvingo-Beitbridge Road will be temporarily closed to public traffic near Ngundu on Friday, September 19, 2025, to allow for rock blasting as part of ongoing road works.The section of the road between the 90 km and 106 km pegs is curr…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zinara disburses ZiG6,1bn for road works

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has disbursed ZiG6,1 billion for roadworks nationwide, funding critical infrastructure projects including the dualisation of the Harare-Mazowe Road.Zinara board chairperson George Manyaya …

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare-Mazowe road dualisation opens key sections

A major milestone in Zimbabwe's road infrastructure upgrade was achieved yesterday with the opening of a 3.3km stretch of the Harare-Mazowe road dualisation project, bringing relief to motorists long burdened by congestion along the busy r…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road width to be widened

The Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, currently eight metres wide, is set to be widened by an additional four metres, bringing it to 12 metres upon completion.Government has awarded contracts to five reputable firms â€“ Fossil Contracting, Mas…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Multiple ZIMRA checks on Beitbridge - Harare roads excessive

Cross-border traders have raised concerns over what they describe as excessive and duplicated inspections by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) and law enforcement along the Beitbridge - Harare highway, warning that the practice length…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:29hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter

Harare-Mazowe Road dualisation begins

Work has begun on the long-awaited dualisation of the Harareâ€“Mazowe Road, with contractors now on site to transform one of Zimbabwe's busiest highways.The project is expected to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve road safe…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Temporary road closures for Mabvuku Interchange project

Motorists on the Harare - Mutare Highway will face traffic diversions from September 9, 2025, as construction begins on the new Mabvuku Traffic Interchange, a key infrastructure project aimed at easing congestion along one of the country's…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Road accidents spike over Heroes & Defence Forces holidays

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported a worrying increase in road traffic accidents during the 2025 Heroes and Defence Forces holidays, with fatalities and injuries rising sharply compared to last year.According to police statist…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 dead, 2 injured in fiery Plumtree road crash

Two people lost their lives and two others sustained serious injuries in a horrific early morning crash on Monday involving a Botswana-registered haulage truck and a Honda Fit along Plumtree Road, just before the Mganwini turn-off bridge i…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 19:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZCC blames Zimbabwe govt for road carnage

The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has urged the government to take responsibility for the recent surge in road traffic accidents, pointing to the failure to resuscitate a reliable public transport system as a key underlying cause.The …

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Vic-Falls Road rehab to take 10 months

The rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road is gaining significant momentum, with five contractors now actively working on different segments of the critical trade and tourism corridor. The Government has set an ambitious 10-mon…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 20:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Govt to widen Seke Road, introduce dedicated bus lanes

The Government is moving to widen Seke Road and construct dedicated bus lanes in response to a surge in deadly accidents along the busy highway linking Harare and Chitungwiza.The announcement follows two major crashes in as many weeks. A f…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 15:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe road accidents drop 12,5%

Zimbabwe has recorded a notable decline in road traffic accidents during the first quarter of 2025, according to the latest Transport Statistics Report released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat).The report shows that 12â…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Spiritual cleansing sought after deadly Chitungwiza road accident

A wave of fatal accidents on the Harare-Chitungwiza highway has prompted a rare spiritual alliance, as religious and traditional leaders unite in calling for a cleansing ceremony to end what many believe is a "spirit of death" haunting the…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prioritise local labour on Bulawayo-Vic Falls road project

Hwange East legislator Joseph Bonda has called on the government to prioritise the employment of local people in the ongoing rehabilitation of the Bulawayoâ€“Victoria Falls Highway, a critical national infrastructure project.Speaking durin…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 17:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tourism hopes derailed by neglected road infrastructure

Hopes of transforming Kariba into a premier tourist destination are being undermined by chronic neglect of road infrastructure, with stakeholders voicing growing frustration over the government's inaction.The deteriorating condition of the…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 14:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 killed, 13 injured in collision on Lomagundi road

A tragic road traffic accident occurred in the early hours of Monday along Lomagundi Road, between Harare Drive and the Westgate roundabout, claiming two lives on the spot and leaving 13 others injured.The fatal crash happened around 4:30 …

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 13:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZRP arrests over 1,000 in Harare road crackdown

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 1,050 people in Harare since launching a major operation targeting pirate taxis, touts, and reckless drivers, in an effort to restore sanity on the capital's roads.The operation, which began …

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe road traffic accidents jump to 28,159 in 6 months

A deadly collision along Harare's Seke Road on Tuesday has once again spotlighted Zimbabwe's deepening road safety crisis. The horrific crash, which claimed 17 lives-including two pedestrians-has become a grim symbol of an increasingly dan…

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Here's who won Zimbabwe govt's biggest road tenders

The Ministry of Transport handed out millions of dollars' worth of contracts for roadworks in the first quarter of the year. Here are some of the biggest winners.Top of the pile? FossilFossil Contracting landed a US$363 million contract to…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 14:30hrs | 27460 | by Staff reporter

Residents demand accountability over CDF

Frustrated residents across Masvingo province have written to their elected representatives demanding transparency and accountability in the use of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) and ploughback funds, citing a lack of progress on bas…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cautious optimism over Old Gwanda Road upgrade

Ward 19 councillor for Maphisa, Nqobizitha Ngwenya of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has expressed cautious optimism following a presentation by Zwane Investments, the company contracted to upgrade the Old Gwanda Road into a mode…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:04hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's 2 595 councillors to blow US$1 million

An estimated US$1 million of ratepayers' money is set to be spent as 2,595 councillors from Zimbabwe's 92 local authorities prepare to attend a brief meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa - the second such indaba in just seven months.T…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road reconstruction begins

The Government has launched the long-anticipated reconstruction of the 435-kilometre Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, a vital economic and tourism corridor, with expectations that the project will create over 2,000 jobs. Most of the workforce…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:05hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Sibanda calls for ban on road coal transport to revive NRZ

Outspoken Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has called for a ban on the transportation of coal by road, urging the government to enact laws that protect the ailing National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and the country'…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 14:34hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter

2 killed in horrific accident

Business activities along Cripps Road in Graniteside came to a halt recently after abnormal load trucks passed through the area, causing widespread disruption.Tragedy struck in Hurungwe on Friday when a container truck carrying over 20 pas…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter

Detours are currently being constructed along Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Road

The Government has named five local contractors who have commenced work on the rehabilitation of the vital Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Road, a 435-kilometre highway crucial for tourism and regional trade in Zimbabwe. The Ministry of Transpor…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:38hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council faces power cuts

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) risks further electricity disconnections as the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) enters the final phase of its prepaid meter installation programme, targeting all service po…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:38hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road rehab begins without official tender winners

Preparations for the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road are now at an advanced stage, with detours under construction to maintain traffic flow during the works.The 435-kilometre stretch, a vital corridor for to…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:37hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter

Harare council warns of road closures

Harare drivers should prepare for significant traffic disruptions on Saturday, June 7, 2025, as the City of Harare has announced widespread road closures in the Central Business District (CBD) to commemorate World Bicycle Day.According to …

Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 11:58hrs | 5904 | by Staff reporter

1 dead, 2 injured in head-on collision along Borrowdale road

One person was killed and two others injured in a head-on collision involving two private vehicles along Borrowdale Road in Harare on Saturday morning.The accident occurred around 7am near St George's College and involved a Honda Fit and a…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 13:11hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter

Final phase of Harare-Beitbridge highway resume

Construction works on the outstanding sections of the Harare-Beitbridge Highway have resumed in earnest, with contractors now on-site to complete the final 88 kilometres of the 580-kilometre flagship project.The long-awaited Harare-Masving…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Construction of homesteads underway ahead of new Old Gwanda road project

Construction of the first of 42 homesteads earmarked for families set to be relocated for the development of the new Old Gwanda Road is progressing well, with groundwork for the larger infrastructure project also firmly in motion.Zwane Ent…

Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Vic Falls road rehabilitation corruption in tender awards exposed

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has backtracked on its earlier claim that contractors are already on site to begin rehabilitation of the dilapidated Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, citing the circulation of incorrec…

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 16:42hrs | 3262 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road upgrade to begin next month, claims govt

The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road is finally taking shape, with Government confirming that construction work is set to commence next month. The project, which is expected to take approximately 10 months to…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 18:45hrs | 4559 | by Staff reporter

7 injured in Binga road accident

Seven people were injured in a terrifying accident on Saturday night when a commuter omnibus, travelling near Chilila in Binga, developed a mechanical fault and rolled backwards on a slope. The vehicle narrowly avoided plunging into a deep…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 13:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Old Gwanda Road rehabilitation begins

Preparations for the much-anticipated rehabilitation of the Old Gwanda Road have officially begun, marking a significant move towards improving the region's road network. The project, which is expected to enhance road conditions and stimul…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 more interchanges for Harare, 0 for Bulawayo

The Government is set to significantly boost Harare's road infrastructure with the construction of four new interchanges, as part of its broader development agenda aimed at improving traffic flow and safety across the capital.The Ministry …

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:11hrs | 5318 | by Staff reporter

4 dead, 4 injured in Gutu road accident

A tragic accident occurred on Sunday afternoon along the Chatsworth-Kurai Road in Gutu, resulting in the death of four people and injuries to four others. The accident took place around 3 pm when a Toyota Noah, carrying seven passengers, v…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 11:28hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo reveals road rehabilitation plan

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has requested authorization to utilize part of its allocation from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) for the procurement of tools, plant, and equipment aimed at the rehabilitation and constr…

Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zinara allocates ZiG11.6bn for road rehabilitation in 2025

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has set aside ZiG11.6 billion for the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) this year, marking a significant increase from the ZiG4.6 billion disbursed under the same programme…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Steady progress in Bulawayo-Nkayi Road rehab

The rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road has gained momentum, with the contractor working on a 23km stretch from Inyathi Business Centre, affirming the Second Republic's commitment to infrastructure development in Matabeleland North P…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mining companies initiate major overhaul for Cross Dete-Binga road

The Cross Dete-Binga Road is set for a major rehabilitation this month, following a partnership between the Government and two mining companies in Matabeleland North province. This development aims to accelerate roadworks on critical secti…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:16hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's lying ministry dismisses viral pothole image as misleading

Zimbabwe's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has dismissed a viral social media post showing three people posing in a massive pothole, which was claimed to be on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway. In a statement, the …

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mhona says Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road to be expanded, gives no timelines

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has announced plans to repair and expand the entire stretch of the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, which has been in a deteriorating condition for some time.Speakin…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:00hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter

Minister Mhona reminded of Victoria Falls-Beitbridge road bad state

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has come under fire in Parliament over the slow pace of rehabilitating the deteriorating Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, a critical artery for international and dom…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 16:09hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Chitepo school of ideology not a Zanu-PF project, claims Garwe

Local Government and Public Works Minister, Daniel Garwe, has firmly rejected claims that the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology is a Zanu-PF initiative, as suggested by anti-government critics. The Minister clarified that the institution …

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mohadi assures Government support for Old Gwanda Road project

The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the construction of the Old Gwanda Road, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting rural industrialisation and fostering economic growth in Matabeleland South. During a trad…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to lead Old Gwanda Road groundbreaking ceremony

Zwane Enterprise, the investor behind the ambitious upgrading of Old Gwanda Road, has partnered with eight companies to execute the 120km road construction project, which is set to cost approximately US$150 million. The project, which will…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:02hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter

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