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A delegation of Zimbabwean officials embarks on a productive visit to Ghana

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9 months ago

July 12, 2024

By Nokuthaba Dlamini

During their time in Ghana, the delegation met with various stakeholders, including the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Honourable Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, and the Director of the Diaspora Affairs Office, Akwasi Awua Ababio. They also attended a knowledge and capacity-building session at the Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) at the University of Ghana and visited the Ghana Beyond the Return Secretariat, the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), and the remittances company ZeePay.

The visit highlighted Ghana’s innovative approaches to diaspora remittances, the historic Year of Return initiative, and the expansion of the Ghana Card by the National Identification Authority. The delegation was impressed by Ghana’s effective harnessing of its diaspora potential for national development, offering valuable insights that will inform the review and enhancement of Zimbabwe’s National Diaspora Policy.

The visit underscored the importance of South-South cooperation, learning from successful models to foster stronger ties and more robust engagement with the diaspora. Mrs. Sienzeni Mateta, Director for the Diaspora and Bilateral Trade Unit and head of delegation, expressed profound appreciation to the Government of Ghana, IOM Ghana, and IOM Zimbabwe for their coordination and support.

“This initiative exemplifies the Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society Approach, demonstrating the power of collaborative efforts in achieving national development goals,” she said. The visit marked a significant step forward in Zimbabwe’s efforts to engage its diaspora and leverage their contributions for national development.

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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4 days ago

April 16, 2025

VicFallsLive

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.

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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1 month ago

March 14, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

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

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.

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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3 months ago

February 3, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

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.

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.

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.