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Do not induce bribes to ZIMRA officers: Commissioner General speaks out

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

In a bid to tackle corruption head-on, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) Commissioner General Regina Chinamasa recently addressed a meeting with VicFallsLive, emphasizing the organization’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and urging citizens to join the fight.

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During the meeting, Chinamasa highlighted the risks of corruption and its far-reaching impact on the economy.

“Given the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority issues, we have the risks coming in the form of corruption and as an authority we’ve got zero tolerance to corruption,” she said.

The meeting provided a platform for Chinamasa to share ZIMRA’s strategy in combating corruption, including awareness-raising among staff members and investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption.

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She cited a recent case of a civil servant involved in corruption and fraud, where assets procured through ill-gotten proceeds were identified and are now subject to attachment.

Chinamasa appealed to citizens to resist and report cases of corruption, emphasizing that ZIMRA officers are public servants who are already paid and should not accept bribes.

“My message is to say it takes two to tangle, without an inducement my officers can not be corrupt, so I appeal to the citizens of Zimbabwe not to pay for service provision by ZIMRA because we are public servants and we are already paid, so resist, report cases of corruption, please do not induce bribes to our officers because at the end of the day we have a nation to build.”

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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BY WANDILE TSHUMA 

A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) locomotive suffered significant damage after catching fire while transporting export coal to Zambi. The incident occurred between Kalala and Matetsi sidings, resulting in the explosion of the locomotive’s fuel tanks.

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According to the NRZ press statement on Monday, “A National Railways of Zimbabwe locomotive suffered some damages after it caught fire this afternoon while transporting export coal to Zambia.” Fortunately, the crew members on board managed to escape unharmed.

The NRZ responded swiftly to the incident, dispatching a rescue train with crews to the site. The team successfully extinguished the fire, preventing further damage. However, the locomotive itself sustained considerable damage.

The cause of the fire is yet to be determined, with investigations currently underway. “Investigations are already underway to establish the cause of the fire and the amount of damage to the locomotive,” the NRZ statement read.

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Ranger killed by elephant in Kariba

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

A 62-year-old ranger, Josphat Mandishara, was tragically killed by an elephant in Kariba yesterday.

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Mandishara, who worked for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), was on patrol in the Gatche-gatche area with fellow rangers and police officers.

At around 10 pm, Mandishara returned to the harbor where their boat was docked, and that’s when he encountered the elephant. The elephant charged at him, causing fatal injuries. His colleagues were nearby, resupplying at the Gatche-gatche Irrigation Scheme.

Mandishara’s body was taken to Kariba District Hospital for a post-mortem, and the incident was reported to the police.

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ZimParks has sent a team to manage the problem elephant and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Director General of ZimParks, Prof. Edson Gandiwa, and his team have sent condolences to Mandishara’s family, friends, and colleagues. Mandishara will be remembered for his dedication to wildlife conservation in Zimbabwe.

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ZIMRA customs officer appears in court for criminal abuse of office

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A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) customs officer, Phillip Kuvenga, has been accused of criminal abuse of office for allegedly assisting in the importation of banned motor vehicles.

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Kuvenga, 28, who is stationed at Victoria Falls, allegedly received documents from clients, completed valuation sheets, and carried out the valuation process. However, he is accused of endorsing different chassis numbers to deceive his supervisors during the validation and approval process.

After obtaining approval, Kuvenga would capture the correct chassis numbers in the ASYCUDA World System. He would then alter or replace the documents submitted earlier to his supervisors.

The offense came to light when a motor vehicle that had not yet arrived in Zimbabwe was found to have been already registered. A thorough check by ZIMRA led to Kuvenga’s arrest.

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Kuvenga appeared in court on February 1, where he was denied bail by Magistrate Gift Manyka. He is expected to appear in court again today for another bail hearing.

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