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Bulawayo cycling couple returns after 13 300km across Africa
After an extraordinary, months-long cycling expedition spanning the African continent, Zimbabwean adventurers Thando Tshuma and Vusumuzi Mnkandla are finally on the home stretch of their awe-inspiring...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 13:48hrs | 9688 | by Staff reporter
Zim's religious tourism surges, as Church's 40th anniversary targets US$2.3 million
The St John Apostolic Church of the Whole World has announced that its upcoming 40th anniversary grand celebration budget is targeting to spend between US$2.2 to 2.3 million by August 2025, with the i...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:00hrs | 403 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mhondoro
South Africa shows off new border patrol drone tech
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has unveiled the Border Management Authority's (BMA) new drones and body cameras that will be piloted over the Easter weekend to enhance border security....Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:30hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter
Zimra targets US$7.155 billion in 2025 revenue collection drive
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has set an ambitious target to collect US$7.155 billion in tax revenue for 2025, reflecting a 17 percent increase from the 2024 target.ZIMRA, the governm...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:05hrs | 81 | by Staff reported
Zimra manager in court
A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) manager stationed at Beitbridge, Lonto Ndlovu, appeared in court yesterday on charges of defeating the course of justice in a case involving US$27,000 worth of met...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:41hrs | 686 | by Staff reporter
CIO looking for Geza ally, Ethan Mathibela?
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has identified Andreas Ethan Mathibela, a prominent leader of a vocal war veterans' faction, as a “person of security int...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 13:51hrs | 3926 | by Staff reporter
Border jumper robbed $40
A Plumtree-based suspected robber is in trouble after he allegedly robbed a border jumper of her $40 at Plumtree border post.Gift Chagonda (29) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts where...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 10:53hrs | 460 | by Simbarashe Sithole
US$2,5 million released to accelerate Lake Gwayi-Tshangani construction
Zimbabwe's infrastructure development agenda is advancing steadily, with public-private partnerships (PPPs) playing a key role in road construction and the release of US$2.5 million to accelerate the ...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 06:51hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Crossborders4ED drills borehole in Beitbridge
A group of cross-border transporters operating under the banner Crossborders for Economic Development (Crossborders for ED) has donated a solar-powered borehole to Beitbridge District Hospital to help...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:50hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Botswana border impasse rages on
A long-standing border dispute between Zimbabwe and Botswana, sparked by the construction of the Kazungula Bridge, continues to be a contentious issue four years after the US$259.3 million project was...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 11:58hrs | 14074 | by Staff reporter
Military Police exposes ZRP investigations
In what could be seen as a damning reflection on the Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) investigation efforts, the Zimbabwe Military Police (MP) successfully apprehended a wanted international drug baro...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 11:18hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
The Second Republic: A Journey of Transformation and Unyielding Progress
In 2017, the Great Republic of Zimbabwe embarked on a transformative journey under the Second Republic, a bold and Visionary era led by HE Dr ED Mnangagwa. This new chapter was not merely a change of ...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:26hrs | 148 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
4 foreign nationals arrested in gold robbery plot in Zimbabwe
Four foreign nationals from China, Singapore, and Sierra Leone appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery after allegedly targeting a Chinese smuggler transporting 4kg of ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 17:09hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwean explosives smuggler arrested at South Africa border
South African border authorities have arrested a 48-year-old suspect for attempting to smuggle explosives worth at least R600,000 from Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge Port of Entry on Monday. The nati...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 16:08hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
4 arrested for smuggling drugs in coffin
Police have arrested four cross-border transporters who allegedly attempted to smuggle drugs worth US$25,000 through Beitbridge Border Post using a coffin.The suspects, identified as Charles B...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 15:45hrs | 1753 | 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 cr...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 16:09hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa over R500,000 mbanje haul
South African police have arrested two Zimbabwean nationals in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, after intercepting a truck carrying a consignment of mbanje valued at nearly R500,000. The arrests, facilit...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:49hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Duo hack Access Forex system, steal $220, 000
A Mutare man and his accomplice appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of hacking into the Access Forex system and fraudulently withdrawing US$220,000 last year.Ngonidzashe Lison Dhubi...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:31hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Man forges ZIMRA document
A 28-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he forged a ZIMRA clearance document.Delan Rutsito was dragged to Plumtree magistr...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 08:57hrs | 354 | by Simbarashe Sithole
2 Zimbabweans arrested in SA with R500,000 dagga
Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in South Africa's Limpopo Province after they were allegedly caught in possession of 148.5 kilograms of dagga, valued at nearly R500,000.The suspect...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:45hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Over 2,000 Zimbabweans were nabbed trying to skip border into South Africa
Over 2,000 Zimbabweans were apprehended while attempting to illegally cross into South Africa through the porous Beitbridge Border Post before, during, and after the recent festive season, South Afric...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:57hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Smugglers abandon R3m Zimbabwe cigarettes in South Africa
South African authorities have launched a manhunt for two suspected smugglers who abandoned a truck loaded with illicit cigarettes worth R3 million in Marble Hall, some 360km from the Beitbridge borde...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:47hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
'Bombshell' Geza intensifies his efforts to derail the ED2030 project
Tensions are running high within the ruling Zanu-PF party as central committee member and outspoken war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza intensifies his efforts to derail the ED2030 project, aimed at ...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:08hrs | 2129 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean remanded in custody for smuggling R14 million cigarettes
A Zimbabwean truck driver, Jiant Janos Bimha (44), has been remanded in custody by the Musina Magistrates Court following his arrest for allegedly smuggling cigarettes worth R14 million into South Afr...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 13:18hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces automated e-Gates at Beitbridge Border Post
The Department of Immigration has launched automated gate systems, commonly known as eGates, to facilitate faster and more secure travel for individuals using new biometric passports. This innovation ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:58hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter
Zimra busts car import racket at Victoria Falls Border Post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has uncovered a corruption syndicate involving three customs officers based at the Victoria Falls Border Post, accused of facilitating the illegal importation of...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:19hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Over 600,000 used the SA-Zimbabwe border during festive season
A total of 645,590 travellers used the Beitbridge Border Post during the recently concluded 2024 festive season, according to an announcement made by South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) o...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:52hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF praises Mnangagwa for Beitbridge Border Post transformation
The Zanu-PF Economic Development Cluster has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his leadership in the transformation of the Beitbridge Border Post, a US$300 million infrastructure project unde...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:42hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
80% of Matebeleland South roads untrafficable
At least 80% of the road infrastructure in Matebeleland South has been severely damaged by heavy rains that have pounded Zimbabwe in recent weeks, a Zanu-PF lawmaker has claimed. The province has been...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 18:50hrs | 1149 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF notes Zimbabwe, South Africa border management operational challenges
The Zanu-PF Economic Development Cluster embarked on a critical fact-finding mission yesterday to inspect several illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River, as the Government ramps up efforts to...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:47hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF team monitors Beitbridge operations
The ruling ZANU-PF party has deployed senior members of its Economic Development Cluster on a two-day working visit to Beitbridge Border Post to assess the implementation of economic development polic...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:43hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man's R14 million cigarette smuggling case in SA
The case against a 44-year-old Zimbabwean man, Jaint Janos Bimha, who was recently arrested for smuggling Remington Gold cigarettes worth R14 million into South Africa, has been postponed for formal b...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 06:58hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
What the hack is an 'upper middle-income society', Mr. Mnangagwa?
Let's be careful of trickery. When President Emmerson Mnangagwa began his first five-year term in 2018, he introduced an economic program called "Vision 2030." This vision promised Zim...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 18:02hrs | 724 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SA man flees to Zimbabwe for cleansing after allegedly killing wife
South African police are on the hunt for 34-year-old Dakalo Nemangwele, who is accused of brutally killing his 29-year-old wife in the Free State province on Friday, January 17, 2025, before allegedly...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:22hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
R14 million Zimbabwe cigarettes intercepted at SA border
South African authorities have apprehended a 44-year-old migrant at the Beitbridge border post after intercepting a consignment of illicit Remington Gold cigarettes valued at an estimated R14 million....Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 19:31hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Congolese man fined for overstaying in Zimbabwe
A Congolese national, Hassan Tata (45), has been fined US$150 by the Karoi Magistrates Court after being found guilty of overstaying in Zimbabwe without a valid permit. Failing to pay the fine will re...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:03hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
South Africa border authorities intercept R500k Zimbabwe-bound contraband
South African border authorities thwarted a major smuggling operation on Saturday, intercepting goods valued at approximately R500,000 being transported into Zimbabwe via the swollen Limpopo River on ...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 17:34hrs | 1258 | by Staff reporter
Migrants, army face-off along South Africa-Zimbabwe border
EVERYDAY, Fadzai Musindo walks across the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa - sometimes via the official border post but usually by taking the more dangerous informal route.Streams of m...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:25hrs | 1313 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo shoppers fall victim to fraudulent 'runner' scheme
Bulawayo residents were left reeling after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a self-proclaimed South African-based "runner" who lured unsuspecting shoppers with promises of delivering go...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:22hrs | 2511 | by Staff reporter
SA asks for water from Zimbabwe
South African border officials at Beitbridge have requested water supplies from the Beitbridge Municipality after their pumps were washed away by the swollen Limpopo River three times.Beitbrid...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:20hrs | 969 | by Staff reporter
Collapsed Majazi bridge sparks concerns in Bulilima District
The collapse of Majazi Bridge along the Plumtree-Bambadzi Road has sparked significant concern among residents and authorities. The bridge, located in Hingwe ward, is now completely impassable and det...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Love leads Kenyan man to illegal border crossing in Zimbabwe
Love can sometimes lead people to take desperate measures, as demonstrated by a Kenyan man who illegally entered Zimbabwe through Plumtree and overstayed his visit after spending quality time with his...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 16:03hrs | 2982 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Over 1 million travellers cleared at Zimbabwe's ports in December
Zimbabwe recorded a significant increase in traveller volumes in December 2024, with over one million people processed at the country's ports of entry. This marked a notable rise from the 840,000 trav...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean activist arrested, tortured over Mozambique protests
A local activist, Talent Rusere, was allegedly blindfolded and tortured following his arrest in connection with videos claiming that Zimbabweans voted in Mozambique's disputed October elections. Ruser...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:21hrs | 2682 | 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 | 171 | by Staff reporter
Zimra auctions off goods, 'seizes' them
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) at Beitbridge has seized a consignment of alcoholic beverages worth US$84,741.58—despite having previously sold it to a successful bidder at an auction just da...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:48hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe intensify crackdown on smuggling
Zimbabwe is intensifying its efforts to combat smuggling along its border with South Africa, in response to significant revenue losses reported due to syndicates operating in the area. The national an...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:39hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national in Zimbabwe court over fraudulent lithium smuggling scheme
A Chinese national, Lui Bo, appeared before a Harare magistrate facing charges of fraud after allegedly deceiving a local transport company into unknowingly smuggling lithium ore to Mozambique. The in...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:35hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Zimborders hikes vehicle toll fees at Beitbridge
Zimborders Consortium, the entity managing the Beitbridge Border Post, has announced that it will be increasing access toll fees for commercial vehicles starting February 1, 2025. The fee hikes will a...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 2130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Plumtree/ Ramokgwebana Border post operating 24 hours
As the festive season travel surge continues, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has announced a 24/7 operating schedule at the Plumtree/Ramokgwebana Border Post to facilitate the smooth movement ...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:43hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
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