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Charamba defends NRZ

Presidential Spokesperson and Deputy Chief Secretary George Charamba has come to the defense of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) following public criticism and social media mockery of its trial run of the Rail Leisure train, which i…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harareâ€“Mutare train service sparks backlash

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has come under fire after showcasing its refurbished passenger train service between Harare and Mutare, with critics slamming the so-called "luxury" cabins as substandard and poorly executed.The trai…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 19:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

NRZ to revive Harare-Mutare passenger train

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has confirmed plans to reintroduce passenger services on the Harare-Mutare route, ending a four-year hiatus that left travellers dependent on road transport.Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi announced …

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mercedes Benz hit by train in Bulawayo

A mother and her three children had a narrow escape on Thursday morning when their Mercedes was struck by a train at a level crossing in Mahatshula North, Bulawayo.Witnesses said the woman overtook vehicles that had stopped to allow the tr…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to train 7 000 health workers every year

The Government has announced plans to train 7 000 health workers every year in a bid to address the country's critical shortage of medical professionals and double the national health workforce by 2030.Health and Child Care Minister, Dr Do…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 10:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's lithium smugglers defy export ban

Zimbabwe is losing millions of dollars through the illicit export of raw lithium, despite a government ban introduced in 2022 to force miners to process the mineral locally. The ban, first imposed under Statutory Instrument 213 of 2022 and…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Blue Train service between Pretoria and Vic Falls relaunched

South Africa's national railway company, Transnet, has re-launched its iconic luxury tourist train service connecting Pretoria and Zimbabwe's tourism capital, Victoria Falls. The Blue Train arrived in Victoria Falls early Thursday morning,…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man run over by train

A man was fatally struck by a train at Chinhoyi Railway Station on Thursday afternoon, becoming the fourth person killed in separate train accidents across Zimbabwe within a month, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has confirmed.The …

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gauteng-Limpopo bullet train takes another giant step

The planned "bullet train" between Gauteng and Limpopo has taken another step towards its eventual completion.The project, which was first announced in 2023 and is titled the Limpopo-Gauteng Speed Train Project, plans to connect Pretoria t…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to train over 10,000 teachers annually in AI

More than 10,000 teachers and lecturers in Zimbabwe will receive annual training in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital literacy under a new partnership between the Zimbabwean Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initia…

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

6 injured in Harare train-vehicle collision

Six people were seriously injured early this morning when a Honda Fit vehicle collided with a goods train at the Chiremba Road rail crossing in Harare.According to preliminary reports, the driver of the vehicle attempted to beat the oncomi…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:51hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe launches probe into Rovos Rail, BBR train collision

The Government has launched an official investigation into the head-on collision between a Rovos Rail luxury passenger train and a Bulawayo-Beitbridge Railway (BBR) goods train, which occurred on Good Friday, severely disrupting one of Zim…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:57hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter

NRZ goods train catches fire

A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) goods train ferrying coal from Hwange to Zambia caught fire earlier today at the Pandamatenga siding site, triggering an emergency response from local authorities.NRZ spokesperson Mr. Andrew Kunambura …

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 17:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Goods train derails in Kadoma

In the early hours of this morning, a dramatic derailment occurred when an NRZ goods train came off the tracks near Jangano, just outside the busy Central Business District of the gold-rich city. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene as t…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 18:13hrs | 1728 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean right-back Mabaya trains with Liverpool first-team

Zimbabwean right-back Isaac Mabaya was spotted training with Liverpoolâ€™s first team for the first time since head coach Arne Slotâ€™s appointment earlier this season. The 20-year-old, who is part of the Reds' Academy, trained alongside f…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 21:11hrs | 2272 | by Staff reporter

51 train coaches destroyed by fire in Zimbabwe

A fire that broke out at the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) mechanical workshop in Bulawayo on Monday afternoon destroyed 51 decommissioned passenger coaches, the parastatal has confirmed. The suspected veld fire spread rapidly, reduc…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 die in NRZ crash

THREE National Railways of Zimbabwe workers perished following a fatal train accident which occurred between Mutare and Machipanda at around 9 pm last night.In a statement, the NRZ said preliminary investigations suggest that the locomotiv…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

NRZ passenger train service to be revived

PLANS are underway to capacitate the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) that will result in the revival of abandoned passenger services to ease the pressure on the country's major highways, Vice- President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said…

Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:05hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Roll call for six comrades selected by Joshua Nkomo for the armed struggle who boarded a train at Luveve Railway Station

On the 04 April 1964, after being selected by Joshua Nkomo President of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), the six mentioned above left for Zambia, enroute for military training in the former Soviet Union.This year 2021, the group…

Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 17:27hrs | | by Report Phelekezela Mphoko

Dare to dream- of 'bullet' trains the MDC Alliance way

There's a reason the "bullet train" train is a predictable pre-election teaser: it's an irresistible idea.With an expansion of rail networks, especially inter-city rail, we could expect the following benefits:1.    Fewer peo…

Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:37hrs | 7 | by Dr Gus Manatsa

Of Bullet trains and Chamisa's 35-minute ride to Bulawayo

Frenzy over the election promises made by the president of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance, Nelson Chamisa, in Chinhoyi last week has gripped the media.Chamisa promised Zimbabweans a bullet train should they vote for his party …

Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Retlaw Matatu Matorwa

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No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*

BCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator

Gray Hair: Nature’s Warning Signal or Cancer Shield?

'Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate'

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

Zimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania

Zimbabwean national arrested in Khayelitsha

Push for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants

Herentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors

Zimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba

ZRP disciplines cops over viral video

Matobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab

Mnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare

No justification for bread price increases

Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover

Teen remanded over blanket, shoe theft

Bulawayo hits Starlink capacity

Herdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl