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Zimbabwe named World's best country to visit in 2025 by Forbes

Zimbabwe has been crowned the world's best country to visit in 2025, according to Forbes magazine, a recognition that underscores the nation's growing appeal as a premium international tourist destination.The accolade comes as Zimbabwe's t…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 08:01hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter

All is set for CGAIZ annual conference in Victoria Falls

The Chartered Governance and Accounting Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) annual conference is already drawing in delegates to Victoria Falls, where excitement is building ahead of tomorrow's official opening. Set against the breath-takin…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 16:36hrs | | by Agencies

Victoria Falls to host high-stakes conference

The Corporate Governance and Accounting Institute of Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) will hold its highly anticipated annual conference next week in Victoria Falls, bringing together thought leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals from Septembe…

Published: 13 Sep 2025 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

Businessmen allege police misconduct in assault case

An assault case involving prominent Bulawayo businessman Bekezela Moyo and the owners of Pottery Industries has taken a dramatic twist, with the latter accusing the police of mishandling investigations and succumbing to possible political …

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranked among world's best countries to visit

If 2025 is the year you're finally planning that big trip, travel experts say Zimbabwe and Morocco should be high on your list. Global travel platform Kayak has named both countries among the world's best places to visit in 2025, drawing o…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:47hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls airport shatters passenger records

Victoria Falls International Airport (VFIA) is experiencing an unprecedented boom, smashing pre-pandemic records and cementing its status as a leading regional aviation hub, thanks to a surge in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Blue Train service between Pretoria and Vic Falls relaunched

South Africa's national railway company, Transnet, has re-launched its iconic luxury tourist train service connecting Pretoria and Zimbabwe's tourism capital, Victoria Falls. The Blue Train arrived in Victoria Falls early Thursday morning,…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo-Vic-Falls Road rehab to take 10 months

The rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road is gaining significant momentum, with five contractors now actively working on different segments of the critical trade and tourism corridor. The Government has set an ambitious 10-mon…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 20:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa backs Victoria Falls cricket stadium project

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated his government's full backing of the construction of a world-class 10,000-seater cricket stadium in Victoria Falls, a major infrastructure project expected to elevate Zimbabwe's status in interna…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 18:32hrs | 1009 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls sewer system condemned

The Victoria Falls City Council has come under fire after it was found to be discharging substandard raw effluent into a nearby river, in violation of environmental regulations - a revelation that has raised serious public health and envir…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Renewed scrutiny for Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe's crown jewel of tourism and a UNESCO World Heritage Site - has come under fierce scrutiny from environmentalists amid allegations of unchecked commercial development threatening the area's ecological integrity.The concerns have b…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fastjet links Bulawayo to Victoria Falls

Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of a new domestic route between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, with flights scheduled to commence on Friday, 08 August 2025.The award-winning airline will operate the new service four times a w…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 17:09hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls in danger

One of Africa's most celebrated natural wonders, Victoria Falls, is facing mounting threats from climate-related water risks, particularly recurrent droughts, according to a newly released global analysis by the World Resources Institute (…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe disability expo 2025 set to launch in Victoria Falls

The Zimbabwe Disability Expo 2025 is set to kick off tomorrow at Chinotimba Stadium in Victoria Falls, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa scheduled to officiate at the opening ceremony on Friday.Spanning three days, the event promises to be…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:29hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter

Man survives vicious lion attack near Victoria Falls

A 29-year-old man from the Woodlands Resettlement Area near Victoria Falls is lucky to be alive after surviving a savage lion attack over the weekend, in an incident that has reignited community fears over escalating human-wildlife conflic…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:51hrs | 1362 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls: A world wonder at risk as Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road crumbles

A weekend trip to Victoria Falls offers breathtaking experiences - from a serene breakfast at Makuwa Kuwa Restaurant, perched on the cliffs of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, to mesmerizing views stretching across Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Botswa…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:45hrs | 3023 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls Airport set for major security upgrade

The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has unveiled plans to upgrade the Integrated Security System at three of the country's key international airports - Victoria Falls International Airport, Robert Mugabe International Airport, and Joshu…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Spike in wildlife poaching alarms Victoria Falls conservationists

The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) has raised the alarm over a surge in wildlife poaching, with at least seven animals killed in April alone, including three buffaloes, one kudu, and three hornbills. In the same period, two elep…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:09hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls conservationist faces $2 million lawsuit

Victoria Falls-based wildlife painter and conservationist Larry Benjamin Norton is preparing to defend himself against a US$2 million lawsuit filed by Scanner Investments, the developers of Baines Restaurant. The dispute stems from Norton'…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:17hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls shines on global stage, road a growing concern

Zimbabwe's crown jewel, the majestic Victoria Falls, continues to captivate the world's attention, registering a significant rise in international tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2025. According to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife …

Published: 05 May 2025 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls in full glory as Zambezi water levels surge

The Zambezi River's rising water levels have dramatically amplified the splendour of Victoria Falls, creating a breathtaking natural showcase that is drawing the attention of both local and international tourists. This was revealed by Info…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 19:34hrs | 1236 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls tax haven takes solid shape

The Zimbabwean government has taken a bold step toward transforming Victoria Falls into a leading regional financial hub with the establishment of the Victoria Falls International Financial Services Centre (VFIFSC), a multi-currency specia…

Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 12:06hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

South Africa travel agents explore Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe's tourism sector has received a significant boost with the arrival of top South African travel agents in Victoria Falls for a three-day familiarisation tour. The visit, organised by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), aims to pr…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:08hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter

Tourists flock to Victoria Falls despite misleading reports

As the festive season unfolded, Victoria Falls, the heart of Zimbabwe's tourism industry, came alive with an influx of visitors from around the world, despite misleading rumors suggesting that the iconic waterfall was drying up. Tourists, …

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:45hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter

Multi-million-dollar scandal rocks Victoria Falls council

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has uncovered a massive corruption scandal involving high-ranking officials at Victoria Falls City Council, including Mayor Tuso Moyo and Town Clerk Ronnie Dube. The investigation, which revea…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's disqualified ally takes case to Supreme Court

The disqualified independent candidate for the Victoria Falls City Council Ward 1 by-election, Ephias Mambume, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's decision to bar him from contesting the November 30 poll.M…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF's Tonderai Mutasa sworn-in as Victoria Falls councillor

Zanu PF's Tonderai Mutasa was sworn-in as councillor for Ward 1 in Victoria Falls on Thursday after independent candidate Ephias Mambume was disqualified by the Electoral Court.Mambume's disqualification followed a challenge filed by Mutas…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Victoria Falls Mayor defects to Zanu-PF

Former Victoria Falls mayor Somvelo Dlamini has defected from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to join Zanu-PF, citing the ruling party's achievements under the Second Republic and the support he received from them. Dlamini officia…

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:13hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter

African Sun shuts down Victoria Falls Kingdom Hotel

African Sun Limited has announced it is shutting down its Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls January next year after failing to agree on lease terms with First Capital Bank, owners of the property.The hotelier said the parties had failed to r…

Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:16hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Big brands troop into Victoria Falls facility

A STRING of the country's big brands, including fast food outlets, has stampeded into Zimre Property Investments' Sawanga Mall in Victoria Falls, helping the top end real estate gem notch 95% occupancy rates, according to managing director…

Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa directs urgent facelift for Victoria Falls Border

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said that the Victoria Falls Border is in a sorry state and requires urgent facelift to meet modern standards expected from a port of entry into a world destination. The President visited the Victoria Falls Bridge v…

Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

The Truth about Jesus on Believers and Church of Today

Jesus came to earth to forgive our sins, break down those barriers and restore the peace and unity that Adam and Eve lost in the Garden of Eden. He made Himself of no reputation. He laid aside the glory He had with the father. He yielded H…

Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 07:51hrs | | by Enos Denhere Freelance Journalist and Pastor

10 Dangerous places to eat in Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is such an awesome place to visit for a number of reasons. One of the biggest features of this town happens to be the choices of food and drink you have. Ironically all these places come with a funny bit of danger. We have l…

Published: 24 May 2018 at 06:55hrs | 30 | by Carl Joshua Ncube

Did the Mugabes deserve immunity?

In 2006 I was part of a few select delegates that attended a workshop that was held by the UNDP in Victoria Falls which included senior officials in the Ministry of Justice led by Patrick Chinamasa, academics such as the late professor Wal…

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 06:53hrs | | by Tafadzwa Masango

Why don't many British tourists visit Victoria Falls?

In August 1934, a memorial statue to one of Britain's greatest national heroes, David Livingstone, was unveiled alongside his beloved Victoria Falls.A thousand people attended the grand ceremony, including British government dignitaries an…

Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 17:10hrs | 1 | by Mark Easton

Unrepentant teen boy steals from 30 cars

AN unrepentant teenager who was convicted six times last year for a series of thefts from motor vehicles, has been re-arrested for allegedly breaking into 30 vehicles.Victoria Falls magistrate Lindiwe Maphosa last Tuesday tried Robert Kelv…

Published: 22 Mar 2016 at 07:23hrs | | by Leonard Ncube

Fastjet Zimbabwe to launch Bulawayo Vic Falls Harare flights

Fastjet Budget airline, will herald its entry into the domestic aviation market through flights on the two most lucrative routes, Victoria Falls and Bulawayo from Harare.The Source news agency Fastjet Zimbabwe also intends to establish int…

Published: 29 May 2015 at 05:45hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes

Helicopter crash-lands in Victoria Falls

SIX Americans cheated death yesterday after a helicopter that was supposed to fly them above the Victoria Falls had a false start and crash-landed barely thirty metres from where it had taken off.Janice Mitchel, Elizabeth Hamilton, William…

Published: 31 Aug 2014 at 08:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Protect us and you successfully protect your lions

We have heard cases of people who are mauled by some stray lion and stomped by an elephant the most recent one being the Victoria Falls incident. In all cases, the National Parks authorities have appeared to be composed even after these gh…

Published: 02 May 2014 at 10:31hrs | | by Carlo-Marcel Dube

Zimbabwe's tourism revival lies in Victoria Falls paradise

The poster on the wall had an evocative black and white photograph of a man driving a locomotive. "Zimbabwe", it said, "Africa's paradise". Handing over an American $20 bill to the ticket seller, I asked him how old the poster was. "Er, 19…

Published: 20 Jan 2012 at 14:11hrs | 2 | by David Smith

Zimbabwe wins the tourist battle against Zambia

It is fast approaching dusk and activities on the historic Victoria Falls Bridge that straddles the Zambian-Zimbabwe border are fast dying down.The 106-year-old-steel bridge crosses the mighty Zambezi River just below the world famous Vict…

Published: 20 Apr 2011 at 18:57hrs | 3 | by Allan Adhiambo

The Victoria Falls MTB Challenge 2011

An amazing new 3 day event, operated by the organisers of the successful Victoria Falls Marathon, Zambezi Man multi event, and the Kilimanjaro Marathon.The ride comprises of a combination of single track, rural roads and a small amount of …

Published: 16 Mar 2011 at 07:02hrs | 4 | by Byo24News

Welcome and Greetings from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe..âˆšÃ‡Â¬â€

Following on from our last blog, we spent two days in Chobe national park, Botswana's premier park for elephants. They say there are 40 to 60 thousand, we certainly saw hundreds. Our visit to the park started with a long boat cruise o…

Published: 08 Mar 2011 at 11:21hrs | 2 | by Gill & Alistair

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Mawarire spreading baseless rumours to stir political tension

Former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga dies

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Woman arrested over boyfriend's murder

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Zesa ropes in private players

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Parliament flags severe crisis in Zimbabwe's prisons

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When a nation suffers under a corrupt regime, the military stands with the oppressed

Mnangagwa declares SA crash a State of Disaster

2 of 15 girlfriends gang up against married lover

Fisherman killed in hippo attack

ZACC arrests police detective over US$1 000 extortion

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Mnangagwa shames detractors

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Notorious Apartheid assassin hospitalised

Fisherman killed in hippo attack

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