Kariba boat tragedy death toll rises to 46, police say
The death toll from the RIDA boat accident on Lake Kariba has risen to 46, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police. In a statement issued on Thursday after 4PM, the police said the names of the victims who died in the accident will be released in due course. The latest…
Six killed in separate crashes on Bulawayo-Victoria Falls, Harare-Bulawayo roads
Six people were killed in two separate road traffic accidents along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls and Harare-Bulawayo roads on Tuesday, police said. According to a Zimbabwe Republic Police statement issued on Wednesday, the first accident occurred at about 4:30pm at the 279km peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road. A Mazda T35…
Hwange school clerk jailed 10 months for stealing US$2K
A 28-year-old school clerk from Dete has been sentenced to an effective 10 months in prison for stealing and misappropriating US$2 055 from Dopota Primary School, where she was employed. Hezel Nyoni was recently convicted and sentenced by the Hwange Magistrates’ Court following the theft of school funds. According to…
Kariba boat tragedy death toll rises to 44, police say passenger numbers could be higher
The death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) Mbuya Nehanda boat tragedy on Lake Kariba has risen to 44, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, as search and recovery operations continue. The boat capsized on Tuesday afternoon, August 11, while travelling from Kariba towards Chalala. In its latest…
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Treasury: 57.2km of Bulawayo–Victoria Falls M4 Highway Opened to Traffic
The Government says 57.2 kilometres of the 440.4km Bulawayo–Victoria Falls (M4) Highway have been opened to traffic as work continues on one of Zimbabwe’s largest road rehabilitation projects.…
‘There is complete abandonment’: Lupane MP on Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway project
SUMMARY 8 contractors. 57.2km completed. One year later. The rehabilitation of the 440.4km Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway began in…
Sugar tax funds should pay for diabetes care, MPs propose
Parliament is set to debate a motion calling for stronger national action to tackle diabetes, including a proposal…
Mining pollution under fresh scrutiny as Parliament echoes Hwange communities’ fears
Calls for tighter regulation of Zimbabwe’s mining sector have gained renewed urgency after Parliament raised concerns over pollution…
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