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Zimbabwe police warn against drunk driving
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to drivers to refrain from drinking and driving during the festive season, a period typically associated with a spike in road traffic acci...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:55hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans must enjoy Christmas holidays responsibly
As Zimbabweans come together to celebrate Christmas and prepare for the New Year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended heartfelt wishes to the nation, urging citizens to embrace the festive spiri...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:16hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Festive season rush hits Bulawayo's bus termini
Major bus termini in Bulawayo were teeming with activity yesterday as scores of travellers jostled to secure seats on long-distance buses to their rural homes ahead of the Christmas holiday.Th...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:39hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police urge parents to protect minors from alcohol abuse
As the country enters the festive season, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to parents and guardians to be vigilant and prevent minors from consuming alcohol and other into...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:43hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Over 50 roadblocks to combat festive season carnage
More than 50 roadblocks, manned by officers from multiple road safety agencies, have been established on Zimbabwe's major highways as part of a robust nationwide campaign to address speeding, the use ...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:33hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
10 die in early festive road accidents
As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, ten people have lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries, some seriously, in three separate road accidents reported this week....Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:03hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces critical shortage of Blood Group O
The National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has announced a severe shortage of blood Group O, with stocks projected to last less than 24 hours. NBSZ CEO Lucy Maruo made an urgent appeal to donors aged ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 14:32hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter
Zupco workers to get their dues
Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (Zupco) CEO, George Chigora, has assured both current and former workers that the company is committed to settling outstanding salary payments before the festive sea...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:38hrs | 889 | by Staff reporter
Include security in preparations for the festive season
Many people are already making plans for Christmas. They should not forget to include taking steps to ensure their property is safe and secure, particularly if they are going away, Safeguard Sec...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:24hrs | 176 | by Agencies
RBZ assures bonus payments will not disrupt economic stability
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has assured that the payment of civil servant bonuses ahead of the festive season will not affect price stability or the exchange rate....Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:50hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches road safety campaign ahead of festive season
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced plans to launch a series of road safety campaigns and road shows in preparation for the upcoming festive season. Minister Felix ...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Domestic Tourism festive season campaign launched
Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi has this Saturday in Mazoe launched Domestic Tourism festive season travel campaign targeting...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 07:59hrs | 773 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
3 accidents kill 6 in a day in Matebeland South
Six people lost their lives in three separate road accidents that took place on Sunday in Matabeleland South, police have confirmed. The fatal incidents occurred in Filabusi, Gwanda, and Mbalabala, wi...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:12hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Units 7 and 8 set for scheduled maintenance
The Hwange Power Station's Units 7 and 8 will undergo scheduled maintenance during the upcoming festive season, a period when national power demand is traditionally lower due to the annual industry sh...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:17hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Econet gives away 8 new houses in promotion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has spread early Christmas joy to eight lucky winners of its 2023 Christmas promotion, each of whom received a brand-new house complete with a solar system and Econet Smart Ho...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Police crackdown on social ill as school term ends
POLICE in Bulawayo have issued a stern warning to individuals or groups planning to host and attend VUZU parties, as the second schooling term comes to a close today.In light of potential dist...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:45hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lifts ban on holiday lessons
The Zimbabwean government has lifted the ban on holiday classes for examination classes, while maintaining the ban for other pupils to ensure they rest during holidays. Holiday lessons for examination...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe working on repatriating 200 smuggled children
The government is actively working on repatriating more than 200 Zimbabwean children who are currently residing in care homes in South Africa. These children were smuggled into the neighboring country...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Council boss blows thousands on bling
Chiredzi Council, which is struggling to deliver standard services to its 300 000plus residents, is in the eye of a storm following revelations that the local authority could be pampering its executiv...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 17:56hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
African countries assisted South African independence; payback is Xenophobic actions: blacks on blacks' violence
I quote from Byo24: Former ANC MP and Abantu Batho Congress Councilor in eThekwini, Makhosi Khoza, says South African natives have been shortchanged. Close quote. This is a statement that could cause ...Published: 14 Apr 2024 at 18:55hrs | 25 | by Nomazulu Thata
Easter traffic drops by 2,5% at Beitbridge
THE volume of travellers who used Beitbridge Border Post during the Easter holidays declined by 2,5 percent this year compared to the same period in 2023.Usually, about 8 000 people use Sadc a...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Luna Park returns to Bulawayo in time for ZITF
PROPRIETORS of the most loved and cherished Luna Park, Family Amusement Park, have announced their return to the city in time for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) The Luna Park is ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:45hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
New RBZ Governor to hit the ground running
Incoming Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mushayavanhu is set to hit the ground running after his official appointment from today - 28 March 2024 - for a five year tenure to 27 March 2029 with i...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 15:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, South Africa beef up border teams
ZIMBABWE and South African border authorities have beefed up their teams in preparation for increased human and vehicular traffic during the Easter holidays.South Africa has deployed 400 addit...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry allays cholera fears
SPORTS minister Kirsty Coventry has assured the safety of participants at next week's Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup Troutbeck competition set for Nyanga in Manicaland, amid fears of an event boycott as...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:31hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Andrea The Vocalist drops soulful single 'Bekezela' on his birthday
VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE - January 28, 2024 - Emerging Traditional Gospel sensation Andrea The Vocalist releases his latest single, "Bekezela," today, on his 15...Published: 28 Jan 2024 at 10:18hrs | 17 | by Agencies
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
Zimdollar plunges 40% on black market
Zimbabwe's dollar has started the new year on the back foot, plunging more than 40% on the parallel market, as high demand for foreign-exchange continues to outstrip supply.A range of factors,...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 15:21hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Currency turmoil returns in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's dollar has started the new year on the back foot, plunging more than 40% on the parallel market, as high demand for foreign-exchange continues to outstrip supply.A range of factors,...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:57hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bosso clubhouse water disconnecetd
HIGHLANDERS Football Club owes the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over US$8 900 in unpaid rates resulting in the water supply being disconnected at the Highlanders clubhouse, a money-earning joint that i...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 06:01hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Dembare move to avert player crisis
FACED with a possible player exodus, particularly at a time when they are on the brink of returning to continental football, Harare giants Dynamos have moved swiftly and paid outstanding signing-on fe...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:50hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Kariba buzzing as tourists flock in
THE tourism sector has received a festive boost in the resort town of Kariba, with full to capacity bookings during the Christmas season, The NewsHawks has gathered. Tour operators and hospitality ind...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 16:32hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to engage South Africa over Beitbridge border chaos
ZIMBABWE will engage South Africa to speed up the processing of travellers between the two countries during peak periods with an estimated 25 000 people expected to arrive today, a cabinet minister ha...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:34hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe transport operators 'fleece' travelling public
ZIMBABWEAN commuters struggling with economic hardships face a double blow this festive season as transport operators have doubled bus fares on some routes, squeezing travellers' already strained budg...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:34hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in last minute Christmas shopping
Errant bus crews and rogue operators yesterday took advantage of the high demand for passenger transport to illegally double fares as thousands of people around the country did last minute shopping ah...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:29hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council to ease water shedding over Christmas
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has assured residents of the availability of water during Christmas as they continue monitoring levels at their reservoirs.The city is on a 120-hour water shedd...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:08hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Operators hike fares as holiday traffic surges
MAJOR bus termini, depots and popular hiking spots in Bulawayo were yesterday a hive of activity as bustling crowds of people jostled to catch buses to travel to various destinations ahead of Christma...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 07:04hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police out in full force
AS the festive mood grips the nation police officers have been deployed to conduct a traffic blitz, stop and searches as well as motorised, cycle and foot patrols countrywide to curb criminal activiti...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 06:57hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
South Africa cracks down on Zimbabwean children entering the country to visit their parents
The government is cracking down on Zimbabwean children entering South Africa. These children are mostly entering the country to be with their parents over the December holidays.The use of unla...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Extended hours at passport offices for the festive holiday
THE Civil Registry Department has extended working hours in anticipation of increased volumes of travel document seekers during holidays. While the department was opening at 7:45AM and closing at 3:45...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 18:41hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records road accident every 15 minutes
A road accident occurs in Zimbabwe every 15 minutes, with most such incidents attributed to reckless driving, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws and use of defective vehicles, among other factors....Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
CCC MPs push for hefty salaries...multiple vehicles
Amid growing concerns over legislative priorities, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Parliamentary Caucus Secretary, Farai Chinobva, has made controversial remarks suggesting that CCC legisl...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 13:35hrs | 11 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
844 bus drivers arrested for speeding
BUS drivers are now being routinely fined for speeding as the police applaud the Zimbabwe Public Transport Organisation (ZPTO) for their support in implementing the innovative speed tracking system wh...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA advises visitors on temporary importation of vehicles
Ahead of the festive season, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has restated the conditions for the temporary import of vehicles by visitors into the country to avoid delays and difficulties at the border...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
5 under-privileged students secure Mnangagwa's ED-UNZA scholarship
NELIA Fundu, a 21 year old young intellect from rural Zvishavane was born in a less privileged family with other five siblings.Her father relies on menial jobs to put food on their table but h...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC claims 300 000 Zimbabweans in SA coming to vote
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) South Africa province has claimed that 300,000 Zimbabweans based in the country have begun making their way to Zimbabwe to vote in the national elections....Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 21:38hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Maviri's family pays homage to Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda
The family of the late Insimbi ZeZhwane drummer and provincial hero, Thembinkosi "Maviri" Mpofu has thanked all those who supported them, singling out funeral service company, Kingdom Blue and media p...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF can be defeated if the Zimbabwe diaspora returns home to vote
AS Zimbabwe holds its decisive elections on August 23, there are important reflections to ponder on this event, one of which is what role the diaspora must play in the weeks leading up to the election...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 7 | by Stevens Mokgalapa
Modernisation of Beitbridge border enters homestretch
The Zimborders Consortium says it is now at the final stage of the construction and transformation of the Beitbridge Border Post.The Government and the consortium have been transforming the po...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border Post automation a game-changer, says Mthuli Ncube
THE automation of services and the implementation of traffic separation at the Beitbridge Border Post have ushered in a new era of efficiency at Zimbabwe's busiest port of entry. Professor Mthuli Ncub...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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