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NRZ runs first steam train of the year for lovers
LOVERS are in for a treat this Sunday as the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) Rail Leisure Unit will run its first steam train of the year to Figtree to help celebrate Valentine's Day.The N...Published: 12 Feb 2022 at 16:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
NRZ resumes Majestic Steam Safari trains
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) yesterday announced that it would resume its Majestic Steam Safari trains for the Plumtree to Bulawayo route after a two-year break.In a statement, NRZ ...Published: 16 Dec 2021 at 23:28hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Rail leisure to run steam train to Figtree
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is running a steam train from Bulawayo to Figtree on 10 August 2019 following requests from steam train enthusiasts for regular outings on the aged locomotives....Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by N Maravanyika
NRZ opens premier coaches to individual passenger bookings
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has opened its premier class coaches to individual passenger bookings following demand for the service by travellers. Prior to this decision the premier...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:46hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Steam Train Company grinds to a halt
THE Victoria Falls Steam Train Company has been liquidated and its assets are set to go under the hammer on September 9 to pay debts amounting to nearly $1 million.The company was registered i...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Leonard Ncube
Police, VID officers must be educated on the dangers of smoking vehicles - MP
Chegutu MP and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Transport and Infrastructure Dexter Nduna has asked the parliament to consider educating the police and Vehicle Inspection Depart...Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Third train for Vic Falls Carnival
ORGANISERS of the annual Jameson Vic Falls Carnival, Africa's most exciting New Year's festival, have added a third train to cater for the increased number of patrons expected to attend the event whic...Published: 24 Dec 2015 at 08:24hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Mbombela cyclists to hit Bulawayo
An event bound to be the biggest, most innovative and fun filled event to raise funds for charity is set to hit the streets of Bulawayo over this festive season.A group of Zimbabweans based in...Published: 17 Nov 2015 at 16:54hrs | 29 | by Staff Reporter
New Year Message by his Worship the Mayor of Bulawayo, Councillor Martin M Moyo
The just ended year has been a remarkable year for the City of Bulawayo, as we commemorated our 120th Anniversary Celebrations and successfully hosted the African Union Sports Council Region Five Unde...Published: 31 Dec 2014 at 18:00hrs | 8 | by Mayor of Bulawayo, Councillor Martin M Moyo
Wedding called off after 20 tourists injured
A TOURIST has died and another is battling for life following Tuesday's train and tram collision in Victoria Falls.A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) steam train ploughed into a tram carry...Published: 03 Jul 2014 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Patrick Chitumba
Vic Falls tram accident tourist dies - report
One of the twelve tourists who were injured Tuesday after a tram they were travelling in collided with a goods train in the resort town of Victoria Falls has died.The ZBC reported that two of ...Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 19:34hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Tram hit by train in Victoria Falls, tourists injured
SEVERAL tourists were reportedly injured after a tram carrying 30 tourists was hit by a goods train near the Victoria Falls Hotel yesterday.NRZ Public Relations M...Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 06:05hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
NRZ to run special Valentine trains
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) will next week run special Valentine trains in commemoration of the day dedicated to lovers. NRZ public relations manager Mr...Published: 09 Feb 2014 at 10:00hrs | | by Dumisani Nsingo
Vic Falls Carnival returns for the 'Biggest New Year's Party in Africa'
Following on from the success of its first year in 2012, the much-anticipated annual Vic Falls Carnival returns in 2013 - bigger, louder and more fun.Billed as the largest cultural infusion of...Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 13:03hrs | 2 | by Vic Falls Carnival
The newspaper is going nowhere
I JUST read an article that says that the writing is on the wall for newspapers in Zimbabwe. The technology website, TechZim, quotes statistics released by the Zimbabwe All Media Products Survey (Zamp...Published: 30 Mar 2012 at 17:52hrs | 4 | by Lenox Mhlanga
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