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Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season nears, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced enhanced measures to curb road traffic accidents, addressing public concerns about the surge in roa...Published: 2 hrs ago | 26 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe nails ex-employees in court
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday took the stand in a Harare court to testify against four of her former employees accused of stealing household property valued at over half a million US dollar...Published: 8 hrs ago | 383 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland exam paper transporters furious over unpaid dues
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) is facing accusations of failing to pay transporters in the Matebeleland region who were contracted to deliver examination papers and scripts for the ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 78 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested over theft of State vehicle parts in SA
Two Zimbabwean nationals, aged 26 and 37, are set to appear before the Belfast Magistrate's Court following their arrest on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The pair was apprehended in possession of stripp...Published: 24 hrs ago | 1095 | by Staff reporter
Japanese company to upgrade only 7.2km stretch of Harare-Chirundu Highway
Japanese company Dai Nippon Construction has been awarded a contract to upgrade a 7.2-kilometre stretch of the Harare-Chirundu Road, a critical regional trade route linking Zimbabwe with neighboring c...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 13:38hrs | 3364 | by Staff reporter
Bus loader dies in tragic accident after falling under moving bus
A bus crew member tragically lost his life on Sunday after falling off a moving bus and being crushed by its wheels while attempting to load passengers and goods.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 11:52hrs | 1320 | by Staff reporter
Replace unsafe Honda Fits with Kombis
Stakeholders within Zimbabwe's transport sector are advocating for the government to implement a budgetary support scheme aimed at encouraging small operators to exchange their unsafe, unregistered ta...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Passengers Association of Zimbabwe calls for online taxi registration
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has expressed concern over the increasing number of violent attacks on taxi drivers and is calling for mandatory registration of taxi operators to enhance ...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:44hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo steps in to aid Simon 'Pashoma' Ncube with $20,000 small donation
Prominent Zimbabwean tenderprenuer Wicknel Chivayo has pledged a life-changing donation to former ZBC Radio DJ Simon "Pashoma" Ncube, who has been living in destitute conditions. In a heartfelt ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1321 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs want two distinct driver's licences for Automatic and Manual cars
Lawmakers in Zimbabwe have urged the government to introduce two distinct driver's licenses for automatic and manual vehicles in a bid to curb corruption and streamline the process of licensing driver...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:53hrs | 7029 | by Staff reporter
Elderly man survives train collision while sleeping on tracks
A 62-year-old homeless man from Bulawayo narrowly escaped death after being struck by a moving train while sleeping on railway tracks under the Luveve Flyover on Saturday morning.The man,...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:42hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants start receiving annual bonuses
The Government has commenced the disbursement of annual bonuses to civil servants, fulfilling its promise of a 13th cheque to its workforce. Payments began last Friday, with banks and major supermarke...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Affinity to shut out truth don't want to hear is one cause we're a failed state
In 1975 lan Douglas Smith, Prime Minister Rhodesia said, "If blacks are to rule themselves people in towns will walk on sewage until they believe it's normal, all the gains from colonisation will varn...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:17hrs | 757 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe police close in on suspects in US$4.4 million Bulawayo heist
Police have made significant strides in their investigation of the US$4.4 million armed robbery in Bulawayo last month, believed to be the largest bank heist in Zimbabwe since independence.Six...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:24hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
Security firms under spotlight over robberies
Police have issued a stern warning to security companies whose guards are repeatedly implicated in criminal activities, particularly armed robberies. Authorities say such firms risk being classified a...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:30hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Fatal motorcycle accident involving bull
Guruve, Zimbabwe - A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of 25-year-old David Girafa yesterday [November 13] in Guruve.According to Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Serge...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:55hrs | 1334 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Truck driver in court for sexually abusing a male passenger
Two men from Bulawayo, Richard Ncube (48) and Alex Moyo (22), appeared in a Harare court on charges of aggravated indecent assault following accusations of sexually abusing a male passenger they had o...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:42hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Tough times for Matebeleland learners
Matebeleland North Senator Rebecca Fanuel has expressed growing concern about the safety of students in rural areas, particularly in Binga, where learners are at risk of being struck by lightning or f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
$24 million lost as vehicles evade licence and tollgate fees
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development has revealed that the Zimbabwean government loses an estimated $24 million in potential revenue each year due to at l...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:32hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo washes hands of Chimombe fraud case
In a shocking case of retribution, a suspected armed robber from Zimbabwe was found with both feet chopped off along the banks of the Limpopo River, where he reportedly targeted smugglers crossing to ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:57hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors flag sprouting illegal bus ranks
Councillors in Bulawayo are concerned over the rise of illegal bus ranks in the city as it becomes clear that the long-awaited Egodini Mall project may not be able to accommodate all city buses. With ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Domboshava road upgrade nears completion
The Harare City Council's ongoing struggles with waste management have led to significant garbage accumulation and overflowing sewage at key public transit points, sparking health concerns among commu...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:55hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Harare City fails to cope with piles of garbage
The Harare City Council's ongoing struggles with waste management have led to significant garbage accumulation and overflowing sewage at key public transit points, sparking health concerns among commu...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:55hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Mauritius' ruling party ousted from power
The prime minister of Mauritius has accepted that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, has suffered a "huge defeat" following Sunday's parliamentary election."The population has decided to choose ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:55hrs | 2644 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo impounds cars parked overnight in undesignated areas
In a night operation targeting undesignated parking, Bulawayo City Council (BCC) impounded vehicles left overnight in various western suburbs, including Emganwini, Nketa, and Nkulumane. The impounded ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
Kombis impounded as police hunt more suspects in viral video
A kombi driver and his conductor have been arrested on bribery charges after a viral video exposed them offering bribes to police officers along the Harare-Mutare Road. The two men, identified as Tina...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:08hrs | 3510 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman shot dead by partner in Georgia, US
A Zimbabwean woman, Esnati Thalani Gurura, was tragically shot and killed by her partner in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 5. Authorities have since arrested her partner, 27-year-old Kendall El...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:19hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter
US ambassador to Zimbabwe moans over CIO tails
United States (US) Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has reportedly raised concerns with the Zimbabwean government over alleged state surveillance of her activities, signaling a deepening of ten...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 2060 | by Staff reporter
Funeral and repatriation service provider to drive Warriors' campaign
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has announced a partnership with Zororo Phumulani, who will serve as the official transport partner for the Warriors as they prepare for their crucial Africa C...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
CCC MP accuses govt officials of diverting food aid
Fanuel Cumanzala, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Binga South, has accused government officials of illegally diverting food aid meant to alleviate the effects of the El Niño-in...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
BCC scrap support for NRZ public transport interchange plan
The Bulawayo City Council has rescinded its support for a planned public transport interchange on National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) land, which was intended to alleviate congestion in the central bu...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's final journey: Exploring African science and witchcraft
In a chilly July mid-morning last year, Pathisa Nyathi, a renowned African cultural historian and prolific author, walked into the Sunday News newsroom, carrying with him three new books. These works ...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:49hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in Mozambique urged to stay indoors
Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Mozambique, Victor Matemadanda, has advised Zimbabwean nationals residing in Mozambique to stay indoors until the current political unrest in the country subsides. This follow...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:06hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says govt has approved construction of Matebeleland roads
The government has approved plans to construct and rehabilitate several key roads in Matebeleland, with work expected to begin by the end of this year, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga announced ye...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 7718 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for stronger public-private partnerships
Vice-President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga emphasized the need for stronger partnerships between the Zimbabwean Government and private sector to accelerate infrastructure development and propel economic ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Free-spending betrays heist suspect
Police have arrested a 24-year-old man, Kelvin Chisandako, in connection with the theft of US$20,000 from a Safeguard Security Company cash-in-transit vehicle. The cash was stolen on October 16, 2024,...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
2 dead, several injured in separate Zupco bus accidents
In a tragic turn of events on Wednesday, two separate accidents involving Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) buses claimed two lives and left multiple passengers injured along the Harare-Mutare...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 20:31hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest suspect in cash-in-transit theft case
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of 24-year-old Kelvin Chisandako in connection with the theft of USD 20,000 from a cash-in-transit vehicle on October 16, 2024. The cash, be...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 13:50hrs | 1667 | by Staff reporter
Mhona benefits from Mbudzi interchange looting spree
Zimbabwe's Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona has allegedly benefited from Mbudzi interchange looting spree and temporarily managed to evade public scrutiny through pre...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 12:42hrs | 17095 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Mucheke bridge under construction damaged by floods
A second key bridge under construction across the Mucheke River in Masvingo is feared to have sustained severe damage following today’s heavy floods. The bridge, being built by Masimba Construction,...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:49hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt posts ZiG3,4bn budget deficit
GOVERNMENT has reported a ZiG3,4 billion budget deficit for the first nine months of the year owing to inflationary pressures and growing expenditure.Finance, Economic Development and Investme...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Joint venture to upgrade Harare-Nyamapanda Road
The Zimbabwean Cabinet, under the leadership of Honourable Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, convened to review the latest developments on the 202...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman shot dead in armed robbery
A 67-year-old businessman, Eleson Tambudze, was tragically killed in a violent home invasion in Westview, Kadoma. The incident occurred when two unidentified men attacked the security guard on duty, r...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 16:22hrs | 3052 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo resumes public transport policy implementation - see the map
The City of Bulawayo has resumed its Public Transport Policy, first introduced in 2012, following delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy, which aims to provide safe and efficient public t...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 15:02hrs | 2663 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF councillor jailed 14 years for stock theft
Former Zanu-PF Insiza Ward 17 Councillor Sindiso Ndlovu, alongside accomplice Buhle Nkomazana, received an effective 14-year prison sentence each on Friday after being convicted of stock theft. Their ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:18hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Minister calls for end to police chases of pirate taxis
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Minister Anxious Masuka has urged police officers to stop pursuing unregistered "mushikashika" taxis, attributing these chases to an increas...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:14hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings about TTI officials' conduct
Bulawayo residents have voiced mixed reactions regarding the actions of Tendy Three Investment (TTI) officials who allegedly harassed a motorist suffering from a medical condition. Last week, TTI's en...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:13hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Traffic congestion worsens in Bulawayo CDB
Commuters and motorists in Bulawayo are increasingly frustrated by the non-functioning traffic lights at the intersection of Khami Road and Basch Street, just outside the central business district (CB...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 1633 | by Staff reporter
The 1km death trap on Bulawayo-Gwanda Road
A one-kilometre stretch of road along the busy Bulawayo/Gwanda Highway, just past the Kensington shops, has been dubbed a "death trap" following four accidents in the area within the last two months. ...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:45hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
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