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Airlink launches new route linking Johannesburg to Victoria Falls

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BY REBECCA CAMPBELL

South African private-sector regional airline Airlink has announced that it is instituting a new route, linking Johannesburg in South Africa to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

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The new route has been approved by the aviation authorities in both countries and the service, which will be daily, will start operating on August 15.

“Victoria Falls is a jewel in the region’s tourism crown and Airlink is looking forward to re-establishing connectivity between the attraction and Johannesburg,” highlighted Airlink CEO and MD Rodger Foster.

“This brand new Airlink route will be our second to Victoria Falls, which we already serve from Cape Town.”

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The flights from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls will be coded 4Z 494, and depart at 11h30, arriving at Victoria Falls at 13h15. The flights from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg will be coded 4Z 495 and depart at 13h55 and reach Johannesburg at 15h35.

The flights will be operated with Embraer E-190 jet airliners, configured with 98 seats.

The flight schedules were designed to ensure convenient connections with other Airlink services from and to Johannesburg (its main base), as well as with international services provided by Airlink’s global airline partners.

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“In addition, we provide direct flights connecting Harare with Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and between Bulawayo and Johannesburg,” he highlighted.

“With the recent introduction of long-haul flights from Europe directly to Victoria Falls, our services allow customers arriving on those flights to conveniently include South African destinations in their travel.”

Airlink was created in 1992. With a fleet of more than 50 modern jet airliners, it serves more than 45 destinations in 13 countries across Southern Africa, plus St Helena Island.

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And it will resume services to Madagascar, once that country lifts its current flight restrictions.

It is a member of the International Air Transport Association (Iata) and is accredited under the Iata Operational Safety Audit. – Engineering News

 

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Victoria Falls man sentenced to six months for domestic violence

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A 33-year-old Victoria Falls man has been sentenced to 6 months imprisonment for domestic violence charges. The sentence was handed down by the Victoria Falls Magistrates’ Court.

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The man, from Chinotimba, was arrested on August 3 for a domestic violence charge. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the facts of the matter are as follows: a misunderstanding arose between the offender and his 32-year-old wife over money left in her jacket. Later that evening, the offender shouted at his wife before strangling her several times on the neck. The victim reported the matter to the police, which led to the offender’s arrest.

The court sentenced the offender to 6 months imprisonment, with two months suspended for five years on condition of good behavior.

A further four months were suspended on the condition that he performs 140 hours of community service.

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Zimbabwe roads claim 24 lives over Heroes holiday

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI 

A total of 24 people lost their lives on Zimbabwe’s roads during the 2025 Heroes and Defence Forces holidays, according to statistics released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police.

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The police reported 196 road traffic accidents, 13 of which were fatal, between August 11 and 13. This represents a significant increase from the previous year’s figures, which saw 149 accidents and eight fatalities.

Reckless driving, mechanical faults, speeding, and overtaking errors were cited as major causes of the accidents.

Two major accidents occurred during the period, including a fatal crash on the Mutare-Masvingo Road that claimed the lives of six Zion Christian Church congregants. Another accident on the Bindura-Shamva Road resulted in four fatalities and 17 injuries.

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The police have urged motorists to prioritize vehicle maintenance, avoid speeding and reckless overtaking, and adhere to road rules and regulations to prevent further loss of life.

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Dete teen convicted for theft

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BY WANDILE TSHUMA

A Dete teenager has been convicted of breaking into a local shop and stealing goods and cash worth US$131.

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Artwell Ncube, 18, of Lupote in Dete, was found guilty of aggravated unlawful entry by the Hwange Magistrates Court.

According to court records, Ncube used an unknown object to open the locked shop door between May 20 and 25, 2025. Once inside, he stole groceries, airtime, and US$50 in cash.

The shop owner unexpectedly returned to the premises on May 25 at midnight and found Ncube inside. The teenager fled, leaving some stolen items behind.

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A subsequent police investigation led to Ncube’s arrest. Property worth US$31 was recovered.

Ncube was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, which was fully suspended on condition that he repays ZWG3 516.04 to the complainant within six months and performs 110 hours of community service at Lupote Clinic which he started on Wednesday.

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