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Tshinga Dube’s body lies in state in Kilarney before burial

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8 months ago

October 7, 2024

BY BAYANDA NKATHA

The body of national hero Tshinga Dube, who passed away last Thursday, was taken to his residence in Kilarney on Monday to lie in state, before being transported to Harare on Tuesday for burial at the National Heroes Acre on Wednesday.

Mourners, although poorly attended, gathered at Barbourfields Stadium earlier in the day to bid farewell to the revered liberation stalwart and pioneer freedom fighter.

Dube, also known as Siduduzo, Judge, Embassy Tshinga Dube, was instrumental in the liberation struggle, particularly in the training of freedom fighters, and continued to serve his country after independence.

President Mnangagwa conferred national hero status on the retired Colonel, recognizing his dedication and selflessness.

Speaker after speaker at the funeral service described Dube as a fearless leader, selfless, and a role model to many.

Bulawayo Provincial Minister Judith Ncube, the chief mourner, expressed her deepest condolences to Dube’s family and friends.

“Today, we gather to celebrate the life of a great man,” she said. “I would like to thank President Mnangagwa for recognizing Cde Tshinga’s hard work and conferring him with national hero status.”

Dube’s widow, Nomathemba Wendy Maphosa-Dube, was thanked for her dedication during her husband’s illness, and the support from Zanu-PF, political leaders, and everyone who helped, including the conferment of hero status by the President.

The funeral cortege passed by Highlanders Club House in North End, as Dube was a long-time benefactor of Highlanders Football Club.

The team was represented at the service and described him as a person who loved soccer and dedicated his support to the team.

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Coal train in flames: NRZ locomotive damaged in fire incident

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2 months 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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3 months 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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4 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.