Search / Trucking
Vumbunu brothers still in SA custody
The notorious Vumbunu brothers, Abraham and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu, are currently held in custody in South Africa following their arrest in connection with the massive US$4 million robbery at Ecobank t...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:19hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Illegal lithium exports undermine Zimbabwe's mineral wealth
In 2023, Peter, a truck driver, approached a border checkpoint between Zimbabwe and Mozambique carrying a sealed container he believed held chrome, a mineral listed on the shipment paperwork. Having t...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:00hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Harare's disappearing hills
From a distance, the jagged ridgelines cutting across parts of Harare might appear to be natural geological remnants — monuments of the city's ancient terrain. But up close, these formations tell a ...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 10:58hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans and Zambians stage counter-protests at Chirundu Border Post
Trade and commercial activity ground to a halt on Monday, 28 April, at the Chirundu Border Post as Zimbabwean and Zambian nationals staged rival protests, escalating tensions at one of Southern Africa...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 08:52hrs | 2670 | by Staff reporter
SA election supply firm paid Chivayo R800 million
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance paid more than R1.1 billion to a South African company contracted to supply materials for the country's 2023 general elections - and over R800 million of tha...Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:40hrs | 2005 | by Staff reporter
NUM rejects Ben Magara's appointment as Exxaro CEO
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has strongly opposed the appointment of Ben Magara as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Exxaro Resources, citing concerns over the legitimacy of the proc...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:19hrs | 1189 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean lady truck driver breaking barriers as a cross-border truck driver
In a world where certain professions have long been considered the domain of men, Sindiso Ndlovu has proven that determination and passion can shatter any stereotype. A proud Dynamos supporter, despit...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:03hrs | 3663 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge's 'Shule Shule' Nguluvhe dies
Beitbridge is in mourning following the passing of one of its most renowned businessmen and farmers, Mr. Chris Nguluvhe, popularly known as "Shule Shule." Mr. Nguluvhe, aged 61, passed away on Tuesday...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 1582 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national in Zimbabwe court for fraudulent trucking scheme
A Chinese national, Liu Bo (43), appeared in court yesterday facing charges of defrauding a local transport business owner by duping him into hiring out his truck for the transportation of chrome ore,...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:51hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Biden races to sell border wall parts before Trump takes office
In a move drawing sharp criticism, the Biden administration is reportedly hauling unused border wall materials away from the U.S.-Mexico border to auction them off, potentially hindering President-ele...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 20:11hrs | 3431 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police close in on suspects in US$4.4 million Bulawayo heist
Police have made significant strides in their investigation of the US$4.4 million armed robbery in Bulawayo last month, believed to be the largest bank heist in Zimbabwe since independence.Six...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:24hrs | 1622 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF Commissar harassed
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close security and protocol (advance) teams who are part of the intelligence details have this Friday during Online National Anti-Sanctions petition pre-launch proceedin...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1724 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Zimbabwe US$4 million heist suspects named
Police have enlisted the assistance of Interpol to help track down six armed robbers involved in a daring bank heist in Bulawayo last week, in which the gang made off with over US$4.4 million. Authori...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 12:59hrs | 5406 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police to fish out US$4m heist criminals from South Africa
Police have enlisted the help of Interpol to track down six armed robbers who made off with over US$4.4 million in a daring bank heist in Bulawayo last week. The robbers, believed to be local criminal...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 3452 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver dies in SA fatal accident
A tragic accident on the N1 road near Colensburg has claimed the life of 43-year-old driver Leon Munhukwaye, who was operating a truck when the incident occurred approximately 30 kilometers from Colen...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:49hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter
2 company bosses in court over Zambia rendition of truck driver
Two bosses of a trucking company in Harare appeared in court on Thursday accused of the extrajudicial rendition of a truck driver from Zimbabwe to Zambia, after accusing him of losing a fertilizer con...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 12:12hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Cholera outbreak kills more than 400 in Zambia
Zambia is reeling from a major cholera outbreak that has killed more than 400 people and infected more than 10,000, leading authorities to order schools across the country to remain shut after the end...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 17:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Goods portering, a way of life in Beitbridge
RIVULTS of sweat run down her face, falling onto her dress as Mai Muku trudges the 472-metre length of the Beitbridge steel girder carrying an awkward-looking and heavy load.Apart from the bri...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:49hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt bans CBD vendors over cholera
Government has banned vendors from operating in the central business districts (CBDs) of major cities in response to the cholera outbreak.Information minister Jenfan Muswere told journalists d...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truckers head to court to stop unlawful 'purging' by SA employers
Several Zimbabwean truckers rushed to the Durban High Court this week seeking an urgent interdict to stop their employer terminating their employment on the grounds that they are illegal immigrants....Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 15:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo holds 3rd Sneakers Expo
Over the weekend, Bulawayo sneaker enthusiasts gathered for their third Sneakers Expo, a showcase of various types of footwear that fall under the category of sneakers. The event took place at Mystiqu...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:48hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
29-year-old Zimbabwean single mother of 2 defies odds to work as truck driver in Europe
A 29-year-old woman from Zimbabwe is a social media sensation after making a name for herself as one of Europe's top truck drivers. The achievement is one for the books for Sikhanyisiwe Tazvitya, who ...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:43hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman sues Zambian police after 8-day 'unlawful' detention
Zimbabwean entrepreneur Sikhumbuzo Manduna has initiated legal action against the Zambia Police Service (ZPS), alleging "abduction" and unlawful detention for eight days. Manduna was arrested on Augus...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 19:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
7 armed robbers wanted for high profile cases
SEVEN suspected armed robbers who are on police's most wanted list for committing a spate of high profile criminal cases countrywide are believed to be operating and hiding in South Africa where most ...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:12hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver jailed 18 months for negligence
A TRUCK driver, who caused the death of five Rusape residents who were travelling between Beitbridge and Masvingo, was last week jailed 18 months for negligence.Ronnie Tsutsutsu, employed by a...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe divorce, yet another Damascene moment for the republic
The world is not for honest people. I am convinced. Those who toil, break a sweat in various endeavours to make an honest living a...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:22hrs | 62 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Zimra ordered to surrender 100 000 litres of seized fuel
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has been ordered to surrender over 100 000 litres of petrol and trucks seized from a local trucking company after it emerged this was unlawfully done.Thi...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:15hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver arrested for possession of stolen property in SA
Vigilant police conducting stop and searches have on Monday, 16 January 2023 around 03:45, nabbed a Zimbabwean tanker driver aged 47, employed by a trucking company. He was arrested for posses...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Another challenge to July Moyo, Ken Sharpe's deed of shame
A company that was subcontracted by Augur Investments on the incomplete Airport Road has joined several companies challenging a deed of settlement that ga...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 13:33hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Qoki Zindlovukazi constructs 200 townhouses
QOKI Zindlovukazi is building more than 200 townhouses in Bulawayo that will accommodate its founders, who are diaspora-based Zimbabwean women, once they retire from their jobs overseas.The co...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Motsoaledi launches border security guards at Beitbridge
The Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi on Thursday launched the Border Management Authority (BMA) programme at the Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe.Motsoaledi ...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 19:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean drivers fear being targeted by a xenophobic groups in SA
"I prayed for them to let me live because some who found themselves in similar circumstances, were reported dead," says Richard Mudhara, a Zimbabwean truck driver working in Johannesburg.He wa...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF condemns SA brutal murder
Zanu-PF has condemned the brutal murder of a Zimbabwean national, Elvis Nyathi, in Diepsloot, northern Johannesburg, by South African vigilante groups.While Zimbabwe is still in shock over the...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimborders levy riles cargo transporters
CARGO transportation firms are in a fix following the introduction of what is called "Zimborders levy" at Beitbridge Border Post, which has increased the cost of operations. This levy currently pegged...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 10:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Beitbridge upgrade to end in November'
A CIVIL engineering company, Zimborders Consortium, yesterday said the upgrading of Beitbridge Border Post to a world-class commercial hub was way ahead of schedule.The border post is undergoi...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staf reporter
Zimbabwean truck drivers in SA face the boot
THE South African All Truck Drivers Forum (ATDF) has called for abolition of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) in a bid to bar all foreign truck drivers from working in the neighbouring country....Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa set to upgrade Beitbridge Border Post
SOUTH Africa has announced plans to upgrade its side of the Beitbridge Border Post, a development the transport and shipping industry said was a positive step towards achieving a one-top border post f...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Inter Africa boss contests in Zanu-PF internal polls
TRANSPORT mogul Leonard Mukumba has become the latest candidate to throw his hat in the ring to contest in Zanu-PF Manicaland provincial elections set for today.Mukumba, who owns Inter Africa ...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:18hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
SA truckers block roads in protest over foreigners
The failure by the South African government to provide feedback on November 3 to small truck operators regarding the employment of foreign drivers resulted in the blockade of the N3 highway near Van R...Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 07:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Glow Petroleum opens US$1,5m facility in Vic Falls
GLOW Petroleum has opened a US$1,5 million state-of-art fuel service station in Victoria Falls and has committed to ensuring quality supplies and enhancing the tourism business growth.The gara...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:20hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
South African govt to ban foreign drivers?
The South African government will announce several policy changes for drivers following widespread protests in the truck and freight industry.Drivers are aggrieved about foreign nationals taki...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 07:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Rautenbach enjoys Zanu-PF links
MULLER Conrad "Billy" Rautenbach is one of the most controversial business moguls in Zimbabwe, with several legal challenges against him and his company Green Fuel. Rautenbach, who is into vast mining...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:35hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Swedish company Sandvik opens mine tech centre in Zimbabwe
SWEDISH engineering company Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions has launched a new technology centre in Zimbabwe to take advantage of local miners' push for automation to manage rising costs.The...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:44hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Questions to ask before starting a trucking company
For your information, when most people talk about starting a trucking business, they don't mean to become the operators themselves. It is a typically one-person controlled business that is divided int...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Staff Writer
Beitbridge border post upgrade to cause delays for 6 weeks
THE busiest land border in Southern Africa will experience six weeks of delays as a result of an ongoing upgrade project.Beitbridge border post, which has about 25,000 people and 500 trucks pa...Published: 10 May 2021 at 17:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
5 smuggled haulage trucks forfeited
A TRUCKING company had five of its haulage trucks smuggled into the country seized by the State after the High Court ruled they were tainted property, in a civil-judicial forfeiture case. ...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Haulage trucks face tight restrictions
THE government plans to get tough on haulage trucks and limit the amount of cargo being freighted on local roads, redirecting it to be ferried by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ). New T...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Undocumented migrants bolster indigenous truck owners' businesses
THE refusal by bigger companies like Botswana Couriers, Sprint Couriers, Skynet Couriers, UPS, TNT Express and FedEx to accept parcels from individuals without identity documents has created an opport...Published: 27 Feb 2021 at 19:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
SA trucker sues over Beitbridge border accident
A SOUTH AFRICAN cross-border haulage trucking company has threatened to sue Raubex Construction Company following an accident involving its truck inside the Beitbridge Border Post.Docfin Tradi...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Cigarette cartels in Zimbabwe are a tax threat in SA
A recently released report on powerful cartels in Zimbabwe has exposed how cigarette companies are illegally infiltrating the South African market, while dodging the local taxman at the same time....Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 05:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Load More Stories
