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Mutapa to shake-up State firms
Mutapa Fund Plots Major Shake-Up of State-Owned Enterprises to Enforce Governance and ProfitabilityZimbabwe's sovereign wealth vehicle, the Mutapa Investment Fund, is preparing to roll out swe...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:12hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over new Zinara vehicle exemption rules
There is growing outrage among Zimbabwean vehicle owners following the introduction of a new, cumbersome vehicle licence exemption policy by the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara)....Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Chinhoyi fails to account for 6 700 litres of fuel
The Municipality of Chinhoyi is under scrutiny after failing to account for 6,700 litres of fuel intended for road rehabilitation projects in the city, the National Assembly heard recently.The...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:29hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Chair's car spotted in without number plates or insurance
A Toyota Fortuner belonging to Zanu-PF Harare Province youth chairman Emmanuel Mahachi has been caught on camera in Masvingo operating without a number plate, third plate, or valid insurance - a blata...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 14:41hrs | 2200 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sued
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has filed a constitutional application against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, alleging that he violated principles of public procurement accountability by enacting a law that makes ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:40hrs | 3547 | by Staff reporter
Zinara boss scoops top gong
The Zimbabwe National Roads Authority's (Zinara) chief executive officer, Nkosinathi Ncube, has been honored as the 2025 Best Performer among revenue authority CEOs. The prestigious award, presented o...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 21:33hrs | 1654 | by Staff reporter
17 countries, 24 foreign exhibitors for ZITF
TWENTY-FOUR international exhibitors from 17 countries have confirmed their participation in this year's 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), scheduled for next month....Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:47hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Politics collapsed Zimbabwean economy
The Political atmosphere in Zimbabwe is changing dramatically almost every few years since the forced departure of the brutal, long serving late nonagenarian.The current scenes are synonyms wi...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 430 | by Sithembiso Hadebe - Political activist
MP compares Zimbabwe's proposed radio licence fee to HIV infection
Matabeleland South proportional representation legislator Sibongile Maphosa has strongly criticized the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, which requires motorists to pay for radio licences when re...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter
South Africa hikes toll fees
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced an increase in toll tariffs across the country's major routes, effective from 1 March 2025. The toll fees will rise by 4.84%, marking a s...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 12:27hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter
Mohadis, BBR 'ignore' desperate Mtetengwe school
Mtetengwe Primary School, situated just 21 kilometers outside Beitbridge, stands as a stark symbol of neglect and missed opportunity despite being surrounded by wealth and influence. The school, locat...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
BCC spends only US$700,000 on roads per year
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that it allocates approximately US$700,000 annually to road rehabilitation programs, relying on private sector contractors to supplement its efforts due to...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:34hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
New bill makes car radio licences a must for drivers
Motorists in Zimbabwe will soon be required to purchase car radio licences before renewing vehicle insurance or licence discs under proposed changes outlined in the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bil...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt threatens deregistration of unlicensed vehicles
The Government has issued a stern warning to owners of unregistered or unlicensed vehicles, threatening to cancel their registration if they fail to comply within two years. This announcement, publish...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 20:03hrs | 4410 | by Staff reporter
CIO car smuggling case drags on
A vehicle smuggling case, which implicates several officers from various law enforcement agencies, including the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), was postponed last Thursday after the state in...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:00hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
Zinara gets thumbs-up
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has received parliamentary approval after effectively addressing concerns raised in the latest report by Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga regarding its...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:23hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranked among scariest countries to drive in
Zimbabwe has been identified as the third scariest country in the world to drive in, according to a recent survey conducted by Scrap Car Comparison, a UK-based guide website. Scoring 6.9 out of 10, Zi...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:06hrs | 2877 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo pegs 2025 budget at US$309m
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has unveiled a proposed budget of US$309 million for 2025, marking a 17% increase from the US$264 million budget for 2024. The proposal, presented by the Finance and De...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:44hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt takes 5 years constructing 200-metre Bridge
Learners in Matobo and Mangwe districts in Matabeleland South frequently miss school during the rainy season due to the lack of a bridge over the Simukwe River. The construction of a 200-meter bridge,...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:59hrs | 2267 | by Staff reporter
Zinara has now addressed 66 of 71 critical governance issues raised
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has now addressed 66 of the 71 critical governance issues raised in the Grant Thornton forensic audit ordered by the government after the abuse of p...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 17:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zinara shells ZiG93,9 million to road authorities
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has disbursed ZiG 93.9 million to road authorities for critical road infrastructure maintenance and development projects across the country.A...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:45hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Govt blitz as traders dump Zimdollar
THE Consumer Protection Commission together with the police and the Financial Intelligence Unit has launched a blitz on businesses refusing to accept the Zimdollar following the launch of a new curren...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new currency chaos
ZIMBABWEAN consumers were yesterday left stranded after businesses suspended trading using the Zimbabwe dollar following the introduction of a new currency on Friday.Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zinara tightens screws on road contractors
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has tightened its screws on companies contracted by the government to rehabilitate national roads after some companies were blamed for substandard wo...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 15:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office raided
A COURT case has lifted the lid on the smuggling of high-end vehicles into the country by some officers from various State agencies such as the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO).Three of...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office raided
A COURT case has lifted the lid on the smuggling of high-end vehicles into the country by some officers from various State agencies such as the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO).Three of...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:08hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Harare govt should decentralise services
GOVERNMENT should reconsider its decision to nationalise electricity generation and vehicle licensing which has resulted in poor service delivery in rural and urban councils, a councillor has said....Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zinara letting us down'
BULAWAYO needs a minimum of US$15 million per annum to maintain its road network which deteriorates each rainfall season when heavy rains pound the ageing roads, mayor David Coltart has said.O...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Toll fees hike stalls Zimbabwe's domestic tourism'
TOURISM minister Barbara Rwodzi has admitted that the recent toll fees hike has negatively impacted domestic tourism.Government early this month increased toll fees by 100% despite protest fro...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZWL$12b windfall for Bulawayo roads
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is set to receive a ZWL$12 billion windfall from the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) for road rehabilitation.According to latest council minutes, Zi...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Potholes re-emerge in wake of recent rains
HEAVY rains being recorded across the country have caused more extensive damage to some major roads in Bulawayo, which are now riddled with potholes making driving a nightmare in the city. Apa...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:30hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Travellers' nightmare at Beitbridge border
CONGESTION at Beitbridge Border Post has started building up as travellers, mostly Zimbabweans based in South Africa are now returning home for the Christmas holiday.For the past three days, l...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 06:15hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimra impounds over 100 luxury vehicles illicitly imported into Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has seized over 100 high-end and luxury vehicles that were illegally brought into the country. Currently, the tax authority is executing a nationwide operation t...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:50hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council proposes US$263 million budget
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) yesterday proposed a standstill US$263 million gender-responsive budget for next year while prioritising service delivery and predicting a stable economic environment in 20...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:37hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police intensifies blitz on motorists
Law enforcement authorities in Zimbabwe, in collaboration with various stakeholders, have significantly escalated their efforts to target vehicles operating in violation of the law. These operations f...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
3 car smugglers granted bail
Three men who allegedly smuggled top-of-the-range motor vehicles into Zimbabwe from South Africa by fraudulently fitting registration plates from the President's Office to evade taxes and toll fees ha...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 14:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe traffic blitz nets 9 000 drivers
As part of Operation Tame the Traffic Jungle, the police have apprehended over 9,000 motorists for breaching road regulations, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce compliance with traffic laws....Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Disband Zinara, demands Zapu candidate
ZAPU candidate for Lupane East, Mthenjwa Gumbo, has demanded that the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) be disbanded due to its failure to rehabilitate national roads, especially in the M...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:35hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Fight against cross-border crimes intensifies
SOUTH Africa's Department of Transport and Community Safety in collaboration with other key stakeholders in Zimbabwe and other neighbouring countries is rolling out an operation to promote road safety...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinara reduces vehicle licence and tollgate fees again
ZIMBABWE National Roads Administration (Zinara) has reviewed downwards both toll and vehicle licensing fees effective today following the continuous strengthening of the local currency against the Uni...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 20:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Govt descends on price manipulators
THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) will soon impose heavy fines on retailers that have not reduced prices of their goods in line with movements of the exchange rate on the interbank market....Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:30hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Rise of fake degree phenomenon
IN Zimbabwe, there has been a growing distasteful trend of people who have forged their qualifications, especially certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.With an unem...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 19:29hrs | 3 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
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
Analysts dismiss suggestion that Thokozani Khupe withdraw candidature against Mthuli Ncube
Professor Jonathan Moyo's recommendations that Dr Thokozani Khupe withdraw from running against Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, as the latter has a better chance of developing Cowdray Park, ...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 07:10hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
ZINARA staffer jailed for 258 criminal abuse of office counts
A Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) licensing officer has been slapped with a three-year jail term after being convicted of 258 counts of criminal abuse of office charges.Patrici...Published: 23 May 2023 at 21:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZACC investigates nine parastatals
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is investigating nine State-owned enterprises and local authorities flagged by the Auditor General for suspected maladministration and other corporate go...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinara makes fresh appeal for bank loans
THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has requested Treasury's authorisation to borrow an undisclosed amount to fund the facelift of highways, businessdigest can report.Officials...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zinara blasts contractors over shoddy jobs
THE Zimbabwe National Road Authority (Zinara) has warned private companies contracted by government to rehabilitate national roads against shoddy work after some of the rehabilitated roads developed p...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's capital Harare among bottom 10 worst liveable cities
A leading research firm has ranked Harare among the bottom 10 worst liveable cities based on the Global Liveability Index, reflecting the country's socio-economic crisis which has caused dilapidation ...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:44hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Zinara, DDF and devolution to fund rehabilitation of roads
GOVERNMENT will soon start injecting more funds towards road rehabilitation as the rainy season that had stalled works is coming to an end.Most of the country's roads are in a bad state and ha...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
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