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Tourism industry gears up for Sanganai/Hlanganani expo

Published

12 months ago

August 20, 2024

BY BAYANDA NKATHA

Preparations are underway for the 17th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, scheduled to take place in Bulawayo from September 12-14.

The event will be held at the Zimbabwe Exhibition Centre at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, and over 400 foreign and local exhibitors are expected to participate.

On Monday, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) held a meeting with tourism operators in Victoria Falls, where acting ZTA chief executive William Stima encouraged industry players to exhibit at the expo.

“I am excited to announce that we will be hosting the 17th edition of Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo from September 12-14,” he said.

“We have been hosting this expo for the past 16 years to promote the tourism industry, especially small operators who may not have the capacity to attend international travel shows. We bring buyers to their doorstep.”

Stima emphasized the importance of participation from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe’s tourism capital and a world destination of choice.

“We look forward to seeing more players from Victoria Falls coming to participate in Sanganai/Hlanganani. We encourage all provinces to take ownership and advantage of this mega event to profile tourism products.

We appeal to the tourism industry in Victoria Falls to support this initiative, as it is crucial for you to showcase your products to international buyers for future business.”

The expo has grown steadily, with 310 exhibitors in 2017, 375 last year, and over 400 expected this year. The target for regional and international exhibiting companies is 40, up from 34 last year.

All provinces will be expected to exhibit attractions in their areas to collectively market the country, including hidden gems, as a destination.

Registration is ongoing, although recruitment of buyers has closed.

National

Zimbabwe roads claim 24 lives over Heroes holiday

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1 hour ago

August 14, 2025

VicFallsLive

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.

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.

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.

In the community

Dete teen convicted for theft

Published

1 hour ago

August 14, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY WANDILE TSHUMA

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

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.

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.

In the community

Nightclub nightmare: Nkayi woman stabs man in brutal attack

Published

2 hours ago

August 14, 2025

VicFallsLive

BY STAFF REPORTER

A 29-year-old Nkayi woman has escaped jail time after being convicted of assault for stabbing a man with a broken beer bottle during a violent altercation at a nightclub.

The incident occurred end of last month, at around 11 pm, when the victim, a 26-year-old man from Cowdray Park, was playing snooker with a friend.

The offender’s aunt caught the attention of the victim’s friend, provoking the offender, who struck the victim on the arm with an empty beer bottle.

The victim attempted to flee, but the offender pursued him, stabbing him once in the back with a broken beer bottle. The victim was left unconscious and rushed to Nkayi District Hospital, where he remains under medical care.

The Nkayi Magistrates’ Court sentenced the offender to 15 months’ imprisonment, suspending three months for five years on condition of good behavior.

The remaining 12 months were wholly suspended on the condition she performs 420 hours of community service.

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe has urged people to resolve disputes peacefully, emphasizing that violence has no place in communities.