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Ndlela to represent Zimbabwe at the Global Peace Summit in Dubai

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3 years ago

February 18, 2022

VicFallsLive

BY FIONA MPOFU

A Bulawayo-born chemical engineer will represent Zimbabwe at the Global Peace Summit Dubai 2022 to be held next week.

Dumile Ndlela, founder of Therms Technology, is now based in Algeria said he was determined to put Zimbabwe on the world map at the summit to be held between February 23 and 26.

Ndlela said he established Therms Technology to provide safe heat energy products, which are partly made of recycled rubber or fibres in Zimbabwe and across Southern Africa.

“I am focused on SDG 7, 14 and 16,” Ndlela said.

“I believe peace in Zimbabwe can also be achieved through innovation, which in turn boosts our income, lifestyle and health at a rate of no less than 10,5%,” Ndlela said.

The Global Summit set to run from 23 to 26 of February will gather youth from around the world to take part in community-based activities and peace dialogues in a bid to attain 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.”

Ndlela, who was selected alongside 24 other delegates from 24 countries, is excited to share on the global table the tech solutions that aim to address the surge in teenage pregnancies, independence and positive feminism among the youth in Zimbabwe.

“We have devised a strategy and a clear vision on how l am going to propagate innovation stations especially in rural areas from Victoria Falls to the nation at large, targeting young minds and hearts,” he said.

“We are aiming to empower from the deprived communities.”

Ndlela said he was looking forward to learning and sharing innovations he has used to tackle the Zimbabwean problems at the summit.

“From the impeccable global leaders, l hope to learn and develop my tools and networks in all various categories such as entrepreneurship, technology, inclusiveness, education and leadership skills,” he said.

He recently graduated from an American technology start-up accelerator Y Combinator Winter School of 2019-2020 and has also participated in the World Seedstars programme.

Ndlela was among the top 10 finalists in the Youth Impact Challenge under the 24th Youth Assembly in the Friends Ambassador foundation, which was held in Washington DC.

According to the organisers, the Global Peace Summit “nvisions to build resilience, cultivate the culture of tolerance, inclusivity, interfaith harmony,co-existence,love and social peace building across the border through peace camps in educational institutions, interactive sessions, peace talks with society stakeholders, diplomats, ambassadors, influential community groups,UN officials, religious scholars and community based organization across the globe by empowering Global Peace Ambassadors.”

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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3 days ago

April 16, 2025

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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.

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

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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.