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Driver steals haulage truck
A daring theft involving a 30-tonne haulage truck has left a local employer grappling with the loss of valuable property after his driver allegedly stole the vehicle last month. The truck, valued at U...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:02hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Bosso puts 38-seater bus up for sale
Highlanders FC has put up its 38-seater bus for sale, a vehicle acquired in 2014 with the assistance of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The bus played a significant role in reducing the club's transport...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:00hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge accident toll now at seven
The death toll from a head-on collision in Bubi involving a commercial truck and a South African-registered Ford Ranger has risen to seven after police discovered three more bodies at the scene. The t...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:45hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Harare man steals sister-in-law's car
A Harare man is facing charges for allegedly stealing his sister-in-law's car after being entrusted with its sale.Tawanda Danford Bondamakara, 40, from Unit A in Chitungwiza, appeared before M...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:22hrs | 835 | by Staff reporter
'Mysterious' bus dumped along Zimbabwe Road
In Mutoko, Zimbabwe, a red Hino 500 bus with South African registration plates has been abandoned on the roadside, approximately 30 km before Mutoko Centre. The bus, which once boasted a vibrant red c...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:44hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
5 die in head-on collision
On September 15th, a tragic incident occurred at the 96-kilometer mark along the Harare-Masvingo Road, resulting in the loss of five lives and one individual sustaining injuries. The accident...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 22:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa on an unstoppable mission'
TWO weeks before Zimbabwe holds its general elections on August 23, political parties are in full swing campaigning despite increasing cases of political violence dampening spirits.Last week, ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe highway 'mysterious' bus demystified
Today, Zimbabweans are being treated to yet another story of a "talking bus" that has been parked by the roadside along Harare-Nyamapanda Highway for over three years.Tales of "talking" buses ...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver smashes boom gate at Beitbridge border, speeds off
POLICE are hunting for a cross-border driver who attempted to evade security checking and payment of duty at the Beitbridge Border Post and smashed through a boom gate and sped off.The suspect...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Smuggler, police in 250km high speed chase
A truck driver fleeing Beitbridge Border Post with a load of smuggled groceries in his 30-tonne rig was cornered after a 250km high-speed chase and although he managed to run off into the fields, his ...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Croco's Matsika gets a lifeline
EIGHT years after acrimoniously falling out with his cousin and Croco Holdings boss Moses Chingwena over the ownership of a busines empire worth more than US$100 million, Harare automobile tycoon Fara...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 13:52hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
Four killed in road accident
Four people died on the spot in a road accident between a haulage truck and a Toyota Corolla at the 21km peg along Selous-Ngezi Road, Chegutu, on Tuesday night, police have reported. A Volvo r...Published: 20 Oct 2022 at 21:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK truck seller responds after angry client blocks Bulawayo home with trailers
A UK-BASED truck supplier has responded after any angry client blockaded his Bulawayo home with articulated trailers and recorded a video warning people against dealing with the company.The vi...Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:43hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean smugglers abandon R1.7m worth of illicit cigarettes in Limpopo
Members of a cigarette-smuggling syndicate transporting illicit cigarettes worth almost R2 million in a four-car convoy abandoned their vehicles and ran away from members of the SAPS in Limpopo....Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cigarettes worth R2,6m intercepted in SA
South African police yesterday intercepted R2,6 million worth of cigarettes that were being smuggled into the neighbouring country through Beitbridge Border Post.Four people were arrested in P...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
SA soldiers in shoot-out with vehicle smugglers at Beitbridge
VEHICLE smugglers on Wednesday engaged in a shootout with South African soldiers at an illegal entry point in Beitbridge, forcing them to flee and leave behind three stolen vehicles which were destine...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Smugglers flee into Zimbabwe after clash with SA troops
A GANG of vehicle smugglers yesterday fled into Zimbabwe from South Africa after a shootout with soldiers who foiled their attempt to take three stolen cars across the Limpopo River. Border co...Published: 01 Jul 2021 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bus operators seal massive deal
A consortium of local bus operators has partnered with car assemblers — AVM Africa and Quest Motors to start the assembling of local buses in a bid to solve the country's transport woes.This...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Truck collision kills man
A 39-YEAR-OLD man died after the driver of a truck he was travelling in lost control of the vehicle and hit another truck. Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant I...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man dives into wheels of a moving truck
A KAROI man decided to end his life tragically Thursday after diving into the wheels of a trailer which was being towed by a moving haulage truck.The now deceased was identified as Jameson Tal...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 05:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Killer truck' owner identified
ONE of the trucks that was involved in a pile-up accident in Zambia in August last year resulting in more than six people being burnt beyond recognition belongs to Ephias Munodawafa, the current chief...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 09:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
UK trucks importer enters Zimbabwe market
A United Kingdom-based truck importing company, Carsden Group, has expanded into Zimbabwe where it seeks to supply the local industry and farmers with high-quality usedtrucks at competitive prices...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 07:01hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe assemblers sidelined on Zupco bus supply'
Quest Motor Manufacturing said government should allocate at least 20% of bus imports to local assemblers if it is sincere in its bid to resuscitate ailing industries. The plea from assem...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 12:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimra to conduct rummage sale
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is set to conduct a rummage sale auction of forfeited and uncleared motor vehicles and goods for Harare Ports at Harare Show Ground Rajiuv Gandhi Hall.The au...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Zanu-PF bronco smuggler arrested
A losing Zanu-PF Harare council candidate is in trouble after he was caught with 400 bottles of broncleer cough syrup stashed in a vehicle he was driving.Tawanda Denford Bondamakara (36), who ...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:39hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Support local motor industry: Govt urged
Automobile manufacturer Quest motors has urged government departments and local authorities to put a stop to the importation of its vehicles and procure locally to support the local motor industry....Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers take money changer's cash-laden BMW
THREE gun-wielding men clad in balaclavas attacked an illegal money changer in Bulawayo's City Centre before getting away with his BMW vehicle which had R80 000, US$5000 and $ 8 000 bond notes among o...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 22:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teen attempts to steal MP's vehicle
A HARARE teenager was arrested yesterday while trying to steal Member of Parliament Killer Zivhu's car using Senator Josiah Hungwe's name.The 18-year-old - Kingsolom Mlambo - communicated to t...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 15:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bus accident victim claims $16,000 compensation
A BULAWAYO motorist has sued Zebulon Express bus company for damages amounting to $16 000 and R85 000 after his car was rammed into and extensively damaged by the bus.Enos Cephas Buthelezi fil...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe car dealers in panic mode
There is a drastic increase in motor vehicle imports through Beitbridge Border Post as dealers are rushing to buy cars in South Africa, amid speculation that Government will soon demand payment of dut...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Vehicle importers panic over duty
THERE is a dramatic increase in motor vehicle imports through Beitbridge border post as dealers are rushing to buy cars in South Africa amid speculation that Government will soon suspend the payment o...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Harare - Johannesburg Intercape bus in accident, 10 people dead
At least 10 people were killed in a bus crash on the N1 in Limpopo on Friday morning, police said. There are reports that the InterCape bus, a Volvo bus reg no: ICG 077 GP, travelling from Har...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 09:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Easter accident death toll up to 48
A TOTAL OF 48 people were killed in road traffic accidents during the Easter Holidays this year compared to 25 who died last year during the same period.National police spokesperson Senior Ass...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe operations crippled
NATIONAL airline, Air Zimbabwe's operations have been crippled following the breakdown of eight of its planes, leaving only two servicing all its routes leading to delays and postponement of flights....Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hwange Colliery workers' presentation to the honourable minster of labour and social welfare
Honourable minister we are humbled by your concern for our welfare as workers of Hwange Colliery Company Limited. This you have demonstrated before through food aid and today you are with us in person...Published: 10 Mar 2018 at 17:50hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Houseboat finds home on Kariba waters
THE majestic "African Dream" houseboat will now operate in Kariba as the boat's handlers have given up on going to Namibia.The 30-metre Dream of Africa made a U-turn from Kazungula Border Post...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to engage Botswana as majestic boat returns
ZIMBABWE will engage Botswana following refusal by the neighbouring country's authorities to allow the majestic "African Dream" houseboat to pass through its roads to Namibia.Tourism, Environm...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 04:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Houseboat back in Zimbabwe after Botswana refuse to clear it
THE majestic "African Dream" which was stuck at on the Botswana side of Kazungula Border post as authorities in the neighbouring country reportedly refused to allow it into their country for almost a ...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bond notes in free fall as US$ premiums rise
Premiums on the United States dollars have risen to 70% on the back of increased demand from companies sourcing foreign currency from the parallel market amid fears the continued depreciation of the b...Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Botswana still refusing Houseboat passage
THE gigantic French-owned houseboat, African Dream, is still stuck at Kazungula Border Post after Botswana's immigration officials allegedly refused it entrance into the neighbouring country over inad...Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Botswana refused to allow houseboat into the country
THE majestic "African Dream" is still stuck on the Botswana side of Kazungula Border post as authorities in the neighbouring country reportedly refused to allow it into their country.Engineer ...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Houseboat brings Victoria Falls to a standstill
BUSINESS temporarily screeched to a halt in Victoria Falls town yesterday afternoon, as residents jostled to catch a glimpse of a huge luxurious houseboat which passed through the tourist resort town ...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chombo falls on hard times
Home Affairs minister Ignatius Chombo's former wife Marian has fallen on hard times and cannot afford to pay back a longstanding debt to CBZ Bank after she was declared "a person of no means"....Published: 29 Apr 2017 at 10:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The most hijacked cars and car brands in South Africa
Vehicle tracking company Ctrack has released it hijacking and crime statistics, detailing which passenger vehicles, SUVs, trucks and vehicle manufacturers are being targeted by criminals in South ...Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 14:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
VW overtakes Toyota as the world's biggest carmaker
Volkswagen has overtaken Toyota to become the world's best-selling carmaker, the first time the German company has held the position.Japan's Toyota, which had topped sales for the past four ye...Published: 30 Jan 2017 at 22:47hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
5 dead after truck-bus collision
FIVE people died on the spot while seven others sustained injuries when a truck they were travelling in collided head-on with a Munenzwa Bus at the 196km peg along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road....Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
8 die in horror crash
Eight people died in the early hours of yesterday when the vehicle they were travelling in collided head on with another truck along the Masvingo-Harare highway.The accident happened at th...Published: 27 Nov 2016 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu's business empire crumbles
MACRO-Economic Planning and Investment Promotion minister Obert Mpofu's business empire has reportedly hit the rocks, with most of his business units facing litigation over non-payment of services...Published: 20 Sep 2016 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Benhura acquitted of negligent drivings day after meeting Mugabe
RENOWNED sculptor Dominic Benhura has been cleared of negligent driving charges for knocking down a 14-year-old school boy, days after presenting a statue to President Robert Mugabe.Benhur...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 15:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu's trucks attached over debt
THE Sheriff of the High Court has attached eight trucks and some equipment belonging to Macro-Economic Planning and Investment Planning Minister, Obert Mpofu, over an undisclosed debt owed to a Harare...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
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