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President Mnangagwa reiterates significance of ZANU PF meetings

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6 months ago

October 24, 2024

BY OWN CORRESPONDENT

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emphasized the importance of ZANU PF meetings as platforms for shaping Zimbabwe’s future.

Addressing the 124th Session of the Central Committee, he stressed that these gatherings are not mere talk shows but critical decision-making forums.

“Our meetings are not talk shows. They are platforms where policies, directives, programmes and projects are crafted to transform the lives of the people of Zimbabwe,” President Mnangagwa said.

“The supremacy of the party over the government is a standing principle that compels us to ensure that resolutions made at the party level are reflected in government policies.”

He highlighted the upcoming 21st National People’s Conference as an opportunity for ZANU PF to rejuvenate and strengthen, positioning itself to deliver tangible results that improve the quality of life for Zimbabweans.

“The collective expectation is to see the party emerge rejuvenated, motivated, stronger, more united, and focused on realising the necessary results to improve the quality of life for our people,” President Mnangagwa said.

He urged party members to focus on implementing outstanding business from previous conferences, particularly the pertinent resolutions from the 20th National People’s Conference and the 7th National People’s Congress.

President Mnangagwa also emphasized ZANU PF’s deep-rooted connection to the country’s liberation struggle and the need to uphold its values and principles.

“The policies and projects enunciated at this conference must find their place in government plans. It is our duty to ensure that the decisions made here are fully executed by the central government,” he said.

The President called on ZANU PF leaders to remain steadfast and committed to serving the people of Zimbabwe, emphasizing that their actions must reflect the values of the party both in public and private spheres.

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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5 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.