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Driver of  Zupco bus involved in Lupane accident on the run

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BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI

The driver of the Zupco bus that was involved in a traffic accident that left eight people injured is on the run after he disappeared from the scene before police arrived, it has emerged.

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Police say  driver of the Zupco bus that was travelling to Bulawayo from Binga, who was  racing with a Stallion Cruise bus, lost control of the vehicle that went on to hit a tree near the Mabhikwa turn-off.

Nineteen people were aboard the bus.

A police memo obtained by this publication showed that the driver only identified as Mandlenkosi has not been accounted for.

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He allegedly tried to overtake the Stallion bus against oncoming traffic.

“(The) bus was traveling from Binga to Bulawayo,” the police memo read.

” (The) driver tried to overtake, but there was an oncoming traffic.

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“He then swerved back to avoid collision, but unfortunately, veered off the road and uprooted trees before landing on the side.

“The conductor is well, but the driver still not seen from the scene.”

Meanwhile, traffic police have been instructed to be tough on speeding buses along the Victoria Falls-Bulawayo highway, which has been recording a spate of accidents involving public transport vehicles.

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“Kindly requesting the ZRP traffic section to urgently take charge as buses are competing for customers and over speeding along the Bulawayo-Falls Road,” the police memo added.

 

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“May the traffic section also take charge on the Lupane-Nkayi road newly tarred five kilometre stretch as the motorists are speeding.”

 

Police also appealed for road signs from the Ministry of Transport in order to curb accidents.

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“We want to avoid accidents from henceforth and also for the oncoming festive season,” the memo added.

 

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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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