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'Stay indoors during thunderstorms'
In a recent statement, the MSD forecasted a day of mild temperatures and clear skies across Zimbabwe, with the likelihood of showers increasing as the day progresses. "As the day moves into th...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:34hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Uganda Airlines to launch flights on the Harare-Entebbe route
Uganda Airlines is set to launch flights on the Harare-Entebbe route starting from the 25th of this month, in response to growing demand for air travel between Zimbabwe and Uganda. The airline aims to...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe resumes Harare-Joburg flights
Air Zimbabwe resumed flights between Harare and Johannesburg yesterday. Flights will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday between Harare's Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport an...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:24hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe to resume direct flights to London
Plans are underway to resume direct flights from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom, a move aimed at boosting trade and leveraging the country's centrality in the Sadc region, according to Transport and I...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 5407 | by Staff reporter
Very cold morning anticipated in Zimbabwe tomorrow
Very low temperatures (below 5-degrees Celsius) are anticipated tomorrow morning in northern parts of Matabeleland South, southern areas of Matabelaland North, Bulawayo Metropolitan, Midlands, Harare ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 20:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hosts lavish dinner for CCC at State House
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa hosted a lavish dinner on Friday for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu and his legislators, aiming to solidify President Emmerson Mn...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 12:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Fly Namibia lands in Victoria Falls on maiden flight
Fly Namibia has landed for the first time at Victoria Falls International Airport as the airline launches its service between Windhoek and Victoria Falls.Present to welcome the airline at its ...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Who is protecting Henrieta Rushwaya?
Zimbabwe is in a state of disaster where the leaders are caught in a web of corruption, putting the young people and the next generation into a hopeless future of wallowing in abject poverty wit...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 20:21hrs | 12 | by Leonard Koni
GMB maize stocks fall
MAIZE stocks have declined in the nation's reserves at Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots dotted across the country, and this may worsen food insecurity situation at a time when inflation and currency...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 09:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa a fleeing lily- livered wannabe dictator that should not be taken serious
His pictures, photoshopped to give them a heavenly appearance, displayed on the stages to promote his unknown political outfit, reminded us of Mobutu Seseseko, Zaire/DRC corrupt dictator who forced TV...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 20:08hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube
Enjoy the zen whilst I bring you tea, the stewardess seemed to say
Between the sardine-packed spaces, noise and all, its not easy to fall asleep on long-haul flights. Hiatus from shuteye can play havoc with one's sycardian rhythm (body clock), causing the debutant ai...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:12hrs | | by Tondo Murisa
The maize crop is now on the brink of total loss
Lost in her zen and solitude, the old widow scanned the skies, her elderly eyesight failing her. But, no sign of rain. The skies seem to have put in place 'targeted sanctions' against some majority co...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:08hrs | | by Tondo Murisa
FlyNamibia to launch direct flights to Victoria Falls
FlyNamibia is gearing up to commence flights between Windhoek and Victoria Falls in April, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe's regional network expansion strategy. The announcement was deliv...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 14:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's US$400 000 cloud seeding programme takes off
IT'S a humid Friday afternoon and there are only two aircraft on the tarmac at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo that are about to take off. One of them is a commercia...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:14hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's promises of mega deals are yet to materialise
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, there could be no vainly venture than perversion. It cannot withstand scrutiny. It melts on the onset of cross-examination.As I ...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 14:52hrs | 11 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Cooler temperatures following afternoon showers in Bulawayo
AFTER days of high temperatures and blue skies, afternoon shoppers and schoolchildren in Bulawayo were caught unaware when the heavens opened this afternoon, albeit briefly.On Tuesday, experts...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 12:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans warned about heatwave effects
HEALTH experts have warned of life-threatening illnesses, including deadly heat stroke due to the extreme temperatures being recorded in most parts of the country recently, as they urged members of th...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's open skies policy gets continental recognition
ZIMBABWE's open skies policy has won the country an award from the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) during the recently held 24th Yamoussoukro Decision Day (YD) anniversary in Abuja, Nigeria....Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:03hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe appoints substantive CEO
AIR Zimbabwe yesterday confirmed Mr Edmund Makona as its substantive chief executive with effect from the beginning of this month after holding the post in an acting capacity since April when he took ...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:45hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
19 airlines fly into Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant increase in airline connectivity, with 19 local and international carriers now operating in the country. This expansion has provided greater convenience and option...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's air traffic passenger volume sees 13,4% uptick
Zimbabwe's air transport sector experienced a notable 13.4 percent increase in passenger volume during the second quarter of this year, reaching a total of 436,022 passengers. This growth can be attri...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
FlySafair set to launch its median flight into Harare on 2 October
Zimbabwe's open skies policy is set to receive a boost with the introduction of FlySafair's new flights. On October 2, 2023, FlySafair, a well-known South African low-cost airline, will launch its ina...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 10:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa assures delivery on promises
CONSOLIDATION of gains made in the first term and advancement of the Zimbabwe dream to become an upper middle class economy will characterise the second term of President Mnangagwa who was sworn in ye...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
CemAir launches first flight to Zimbabwe
SOUTH African carrier, CemAir, yesterday announced its presence in Zimbabwe by introducing its Johannesburg-Victoria Falls flights.This move is part of the airline's strategic growth plans aim...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe working on open skies policy'
ZIMBABWE is hoping to soon fully implement the open skies policy as envisaged by the African Union 2063 agenda, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe director-general Elijah Chingosho has said....Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 18:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Chekhov's middle age monks
From a writer, critic, traveller, doctorI am reading selected letters of Anton Chekhov, the Russian writer, critic, traveller and medical doctor.The letters span a big chunk of his lif...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:03hrs | 3 | by @Jamwanda2 On Saturday
Africa Day: Zimbabwe has achieved nothing
Zimbabwe has achieved nothing. That phrase may sting, but it is the heart-wrenching truth. As Africa Day approaches, there is no better time to reflect on the state of Zimbabwe and the current state o...Published: 24 May 2023 at 20:59hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Fake booze booms in Zimbabwe
Inside a grimy, poorly lit room in Mbare, one of Zimbabwe's most populous townships, a 45-year-old man sits on a makeshift stool as he pours a brownish liquid into small bottles.An alcoholic s...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Even if Mnangagwa gave me a house today, I will never vote for him as long as Zimbabweans suffering!
Already in 1980, at the dawn of Zimbabwe's independence, we experienced major transformations in our lives.Our parents managed to purchase houses, including in previously racially segregated a...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 08:08hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Eswatini Air flies into Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe of Friday welcomed Eswatini Air's maiden flight into the country with the jet landing at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport at 11:50 am.Eswatini Air, which is under Royal...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 19:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking
THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Eurowings land in Victoria Falls
EUROWINGS Discover airline, wholly owned by Lufthansa Group and serving long-haul leisure destinations today resumed services to Victoria Falls and will be operating all year round instead of the init...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 16:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zambia Airways lands in Zimbabwe
Zambia Airways landed at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare on its maiden flight which has an approximate flight time of 55 minutes from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in ...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe clears IATA arrears
Air Zimbabwe is expecting delivery of a new plane at the end of this month, while plans to resuscitate the London route are already underway following the clearance of the International Air Transport ...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Airzim plans to resuscitate London route
Air Zimbabwe is expecting delivery of a new plane at the end of this month, while plans to resuscitate the London route are already underway following the clearance of the International Air Transport ...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 23:53hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Tropical storm Freddy on the rebound
Tropical storm Freddy, the longest-lived tropical cyclone on record which hit Madagascar, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe in the third and fourth weeks of last month before returning to sea, is far f...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Former Highlanders rising star turns down Major League for art
IN 2010, Ackim Mpofu was touted as a future star for Highlanders FC and the national team, two years later he was promoted into Bosso's first team.Mpofu captained the national Under-15 boys' t...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 more airlines to ply Zimbabwe route
THE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has granted Foreign Operator Permits (FOP) to Royal Eswatini National Airways Corporation (RENAC) and Zambia Airways to operate passenger and cargo serv...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe Airport expansion 85% complete
THE US$153 million expansion and upgrading of the terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare is now 85 percent complete, as Zimbabwe's "Open Skies Policy" also continues to attr...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to stop smuggling of beverages
Zimbabwe's beverage sector has been affected by rising cases of smuggling, a new report has shown.In a paper submitted to Cabinet, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said there had be...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt withdraws Xmas goodies for bigwigs
BIGWIGS in government will this year not be pampered with Christmas goodies, such as end of year hampers as the Finance ministry seeks to curb excessive spending.In the past, civil service bur...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree pilot defies racial attitudes to pursue dream
FORTY years and still counting years of flying different aircraft types, heads of States, the late Prince Philip; husband to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and roles spanning basic flying, advanced flyi...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ethiopian Airlines in maiden flight to Bulawayo
ETHIOPIAN Airlines yesterday made its maiden flight to Bulawayo as it landed at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport, a key development in the aviation industry that will boost the tourism secto...Published: 31 Oct 2022 at 04:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
All set for Ethiopian Airlines maiden flight to Bulawayo
ONE of the world's top airlines, Ethiopian Airlines is set to introduce flights that will fly into Bulawayo for the first-time, end of this month, a development that will boost the tourism sector as w...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe robotics team wins international award
The Zimbabwean team from Tynwald High School, which recently lost 6 students in a tragic accident, won the gold XPRIZE Innovator Award for developing an innovative solution to combat climate change at...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe makes history with specialised UN agency seat
Zimbabwe has been elected into the United Nations specialised agency for civil aviation after winning a historic seat during the International Civil Aviation Organisation Council (ICAO) elections whic...Published: 06 Oct 2022 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe buys new Embraer plane
IN a move expected to boost the fleet of national airliner Air Zimbabwe, Government has bought a new state of the art Embraer ERJ-145 jet that is expected to take to the skies in the next eight weeks....Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Severe cold spell to hit Zimbabwe
THE Meteorological Services Department has warned of a cold front which is expected to move across Zimbabwe from today up to Saturday, with Bulawayo set to record a low of 6 degrees Celsius today....Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Watch ZTN on DStv Channel 294
CHAMPAGNE showers and lit skies from a beautiful fireworks display were some highlights of the day on Thursday evening as Zimbabwe's third local television station, ZTN Prime, was launched.The...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Hawks back in the skies
After being grounded for years due to lack of access to spare parts caused by illegal economic sanctions, Air Force of Zimbabwe's Hawk jets yesterday had a flypast at the Zimbabwe International Trade ...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:09hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
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