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Victoria Falls conservationist faces $2 million lawsuit
Victoria Falls-based wildlife painter and conservationist Larry Benjamin Norton is preparing to defend himself against a US$2 million lawsuit filed by Scanner Investments, the developers of Baines Res...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:17hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls in full glory as Zambezi water levels surge
The Zambezi River's rising water levels have dramatically amplified the splendour of Victoria Falls, creating a breathtaking natural showcase that is drawing the attention of both local and internatio...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 19:34hrs | 1230 | by Staff reporter
Tourists flock to Victoria Falls despite misleading reports
As the festive season unfolded, Victoria Falls, the heart of Zimbabwe's tourism industry, came alive with an influx of visitors from around the world, despite misleading rumors suggesting that the ico...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:45hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube costume turn heads in Mexico
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube has captivated audiences in Mexico with her national costume, "The Soaring Eagle," ahead of the Miss Universe preliminary show. Her stunning ensemble, which embodie...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:40hrs | 2044 | by Staff reporter
Wise farmers prepare land before the rains
The advent of Chinehasha Irrigation Scheme initiative that has seen 'boots on the ground' is a good omen for the locale and its environs. Our young farmers have the experience, zealousne...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:25hrs | 628 | by Thomas Murisa
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 122 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Mnangagwa launches ZimAfro T10
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the hosting of the historic Zim Afro T10 on Zimbabwean soil for the first time was a step in the right direction as it fits into Government's thrust to remodel the s...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zuma blasts IMF stance on Zimbabwe
Former South African President Cde Jacob Zuma yesterday took a swipe at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s 2001 stance to starve Zimbabwe of credit facilities, describing the move as unjust and u...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 08:23hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Nigerian man discovers Lake Leicester in UK
A NIGERIAN man living in the United Kingdom has been hailed on online platforms after saying he discovered a lake in Leicester in the United Kingdom, as part of dismantling colonial narratives....Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 16:50hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
President Lukashenko charmed by Victoria Falls
The first impressions that he conveyed were of dignity, courtesy and self-confidence.Bearing the mantle of authority with ease, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko radiated warmth and charm...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banking on gold to fight inflation
With inflation soaring in Zimbabwe and the country's currency in free fall as people abandon it for the US dollar, the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is fighting back with a novel strategy...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 09:13hrs | 10 | by Lesley Wroughton
More light must be shed on gold coins to instil confidence
Consumer and investor confidence will likely be a game changer as the nation waits patiently for gold coins, which will be available beginning July 25 this year.The coins will be available thr...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chinese Parly building complete
Epitomising magnificence, the imposing six-storey circular Parliament Building in Mount Hampden sitting on a 70-metre platform above the picturesque surrounding area, symbolically projecting legislati...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:14hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
German airline flies into Vic Falls
GERMAN airline, Eurowings Discover, yesterday flew its maiden flight from Frankfurt to Victoria Falls, becoming the first direct passenger flight between Zimbabwe and Europe since Air Zimbabwe discont...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Could vaccinating an entire resort town revive Zimbabwe tourism?
With every passing minute, 500 million cubic metres of roaring water rush over the edge, falling into a gorge more than 100 metres below. The sound is thundering, the sight spectacular.Once ag...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA border blockade fails again
Organisers of a two-day demonstration that sought to block commercial traffic from entering and leaving South Africa through Beitbridge Border Post were left eating the dust from the cargo trucks driv...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ilala Lodge enhances guest experiences
GUEST experiences at Ilala Lodge Hotel have been enhanced following the completion of a new plunge pool and relaxing pool-side lounge.The elegant new features overlook breath-taking views of t...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 15:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Names and naming: Naming as a form of documentation
NOT so long ago we visited Beitbridge District to capture the voices of the youth. We visited Beitbridge East and the area provided me with an opportunity to reflect on naming, the subject that I am d...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:12hrs | 16 | by Phathisa Nyathi
Pricing madness hits Victoria Falls
NZALA Milimo was born in Victoria Falls in 1974 and did her primary and secondary education at public schools in the resort town's ghetto townships.But unlike the thousands of well-heeled fore...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:09hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ilala lodge hotel completes $200k new plunge pool and poolside lounge
Ilala Lodge Hotel has today announced the completion of a new plunge pool and a new poolside lounge. The new features overlook breath-taking views of the mist that rises above one of the seven natural...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt goes for broke to lure tech tourists to Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe ICT bosses are pulling out all the stops to use a networking event for tech entrepreneurs and investors here to market its tourist hotspot, Victoria Falls, in a bid to boost the number of vis...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 12:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Multi-lingual Mohadi charms delegates
VICE President Kembo Mohadi yesterday charmed health ministers and experts from Central, East and Southern Africa with some jokes while speaking in various indigenous languages spoken in the region. ...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vic Falls join top must-visit sites
CANADA's largest travel agency, Flight Network, has named Victoria Falls as one of the top tourist destinations in the world to experience, after consultations with over 800 recognised agencies and pe...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, back from the brink
Three weeks ago a young elephant wound her trunk around my arm and began – politely, elegantly, insistently – to pull my hand into her mouth and suck the salt sweat off my fingers. It was the happ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Katherine Rundell
MRP takes campaign to Victoria Falls
Mthwakazi Republic Party led by its President Mqondisi Moyo, Ackim Gasela Mhlanga the Secretary General, Ntombizodwa Mguni secretary for women Affairs and the other 18 strong MRP delegation have taken...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Victoria Falls Airport overwhelmed by visitors
The recently-commissioned $150 million Victoria Falls International Airport has insufficient capacity to meet burgeoning air traffic demands, spurring a problem of congestion and delays.As tra...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 09:36hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Why don't many British tourists visit Victoria Falls?
In August 1934, a memorial statue to one of Britain's greatest national heroes, David Livingstone, was unveiled alongside his beloved Victoria Falls.A thousand people attended the grand ceremo...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 17:10hrs | 1 | by Mark Easton
Judah Hosanna was lying in Mugabe government's attack threats in December
A controversial leader of a Zimbabwean rebel group the Smoke that Thunders based outside the country, identified as Judah Hosanna has been accused of lying and taking people's emotions about Zanu PF's...Published: 28 Dec 2016 at 04:56hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe coup claim mystery
Mystery surrounds stunning claims emanating from South Africa that six Zimbabweans suspected of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu-PF government are being held by that country'...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 16:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T distances self from 'terrorist groups'
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) led by Morgan Tsvangirai - South Africa Youth Assembly (SAYA) - on Friday distanced itself from 'terrorist groups' Smoke That Thunder.Read Full State...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe terror cell bust in South Africa
Six Zimbabweans suspected of plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's government are being held by the Hawks in Limpopo following their arrest a fortnight ago. The five men and a wo...Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Anti-Mugabe group arrested on way to join RENAMO rebels
Six Zimbabweans have been arrested in South Africa while trying to make their way to Mozambique to join the 'Smoke That Thunders' a group claiming to have been offered military training by the rebel g...Published: 27 Oct 2016 at 14:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Renamo a Security Threat to Zimbabwe
Recently Zimbabweans were alarmed by claims that Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO) is training some misguided Zimbabweans to embark on acts of banditry in their peaceful country. One, Jeff Judah...Published: 21 Oct 2016 at 15:31hrs | 1 | by Chadzimura Mhute
Renamo Bandits offer to train Zimbabweans to fight Mugabe government
A Zimbabwe "terrorist" group 'Smoke That Thunder' has said the Renamo Bandits of Mozambique have "afforded" them a military training base.The group claims to be preparing to fight Zanu-PF befo...Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
WATCH: Mujuru and her family's lives in danger
A footage of a man threatening the life of former Vice president of Zimbabwe Joice Mujuru has surfaced online. The man whose face is painted in black and white claims to be a vendor with links...Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 15:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe social media 'terrorists' exposed
Government's probe into cyber terrorism has begun, with preliminary investigations pointing to three Zimbabweans based outside the country as originators of subversive and inflammatory messages on soc...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Felex Share
Big 'African Village' centre planned for Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe could soon approve construction of a large new tourist centre at Victoria Falls to cater to 120 000 visitors a year, officials said on Friday, as developers denied allegations that the facili...Published: 10 Jun 2015 at 07:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Pair complete Victoria Falls tightrope walk
TWO professional rope walkers spent two years preparing for one of their most challenging feats - crossing Zimbabwe's famous Victoria Falls.And on Friday (November 7) 26-year-old economic scie...Published: 09 Nov 2014 at 19:47hrs | | by Reuters
New luxury safari suites in Victoria Falls
Six new Luxury Safari Suites were opened in December as a result of an increasing rate of tourist arrivals.Award winning AFRICA ALBIDA TOURISM (AAT) a hospitality group with hotels, lodges and...Published: 17 Jan 2014 at 16:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warned over Victoria Falls renaming
ZANU-PF proposal to rename Victoria Falls has attracted mixed reactions from tourism players with some raising fears that a name change could make the resort town unpopular and affect tourism....Published: 18 Dec 2013 at 02:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mosi-oa-Tunya or Vic Falls - Live Discussion
The world famous Victoria Falls was named in honour of Queen Victoria by Scottish Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone. David Livingstone is believed to have been the first Euro...Published: 17 Dec 2013 at 03:53hrs | 4 | by Moyo Roy
Vic Falls Carnival returns for the 'Biggest New Year's Party in Africa'
Following on from the success of its first year in 2012, the much-anticipated annual Vic Falls Carnival returns in 2013 - bigger, louder and more fun.Billed as the largest cultural infusion of...Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 13:03hrs | 2 | by Vic Falls Carnival
Lesotho PM Thabane tours Victoria Falls
LESOTHO Prime Minister Mr Tom Motsoahae Thabane yesterday visited Victoria Falls where he toured the famous rainforest and the crocodile farm.PM Thabane who is in the co...Published: 24 Aug 2012 at 04:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
British tour operator launches new range of itineraries to Zimbabwe
Cox & Kings has announced that it is to reintroduce escorted group tours and tailor-made travel to Zimbabwe this summer. One of southern Africa's most enchanting countries, Zimbabwe offers stunnin...Published: 11 Jul 2012 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tourism revival lies in Victoria Falls paradise
The poster on the wall had an evocative black and white photograph of a man driving a locomotive. "Zimbabwe", it said, "Africa's paradise". Handing over an American $20 bill to the ticket seller, I as...Published: 20 Jan 2012 at 14:11hrs | 2 | by David Smith
DStv lines up Zimbabwe tourist attractions, starting today
Some of Zimbabwe's finest tourist attractions will enjoy international television coverage when they feature in a 13part series on Animal Planet Channel 264 on DStv.Zimbabwe is home to amazin...Published: 06 May 2011 at 04:47hrs | 1 | by Nare Msupatsila
Botswana's Chobe project poses threat to Victoria Falls
The attractiveness of the mighty Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world, is under threat if Botswana goes ahead with its planned extraction of large volumes of water from Ch...Published: 17 Jan 2011 at 17:32hrs | 1 | by Byo24News
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