Month: December 2023
Nepal plane crash that killed 72 people was caused by pilots accidentally cutting power, investigation finds
Nepal plane crash that killed 72 people was caused by pilots accidentally cutting power, investigation finds A plane crash in Nepal that killed 72 people earlier this year was caused by an accidental cutting of the aircraft’s power by its pilots, government investigators have found. This meant the engine lost thrust, leading to “aerodynamic stall”, […]
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Acting President cautions drivers, urges stiffer penalties
Motorists and public transporters should always exercise extra caution on the roads to minimise road traffic accidents, and the police must adopt stringent measures against those caught on the wrong side of the law, Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said. He said this in the wake of a horror crash involving a bus, a […]
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Vic Falls charms São Tomé PM . . . keen to be its ambassador
Destination Zimbabwe, especially Victoria Falls, continues to rise after hosting São Tomé and Principe Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada, who was on a private holiday with his family, making him the latest high-profile personality to visit the resort city over the years. The leader of the central African State arrived in the resort city on Friday […]
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President promotes AFZ officers
A total of 22 officers from the Air Force of Zimbabwe have been promoted to group captain and wing commander by President Mnangagwa. Six officers who were promoted from wing commander to group captain while the other 16 were promoted from squadron leader to group captain, all with effect from December 4. The President made […]
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426 000 vaccines for anthrax hotspots
The Veterinary Services Department has acquired 426 000 vaccines of anthrax from Botswana and deployed them to hotspots such as Chipinge, Gokwe North and South, Makini, Mazowe, Makonde and Hurungwe,among others. The country requires 1,2 million vaccines annually to curb the disease. Acting Deputy Director of Veterinary Field Services Dr Reverend Spargo said vaccination is […]
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Zim donates US$35k to Embassy of Palestine
Zimbabwe has donated US$35 000 to the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe to support its operations in the country. The donation complements a donation sent to the State of Palestine through the United Nations to help Palestinians in the ongoing Israeli genocide in the Gaza Strip. In over 80 days, Israel’s war […]
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Floods wreak havoc in Chitown
Strong rains in and around Chitungwiza over the past few days brought up the Nyatsime River and its tributaries flooding lower lying areas and damaging or destroying homes in the town. The flooding damaged infrastructure in Unit J, Unit G behind Seke Teachers College, Unit K, Unit A Extension, Zengeza 1, Zengeza 2, Old St […]
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One busy year for President. . .Commissions 30 life-changing projects
Nothing is impossible resonates aptly with President Mnangagwa who has inspired Zimbabweans to believe in their indomitable selves for development that leaves no one and no place behind, and 2023 was another year when the country’s First Citizen led from the front by commissioning no less than 30 life-changing projects. From Zambezi to Limpopo, Beitbridge […]
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State steps in to assist Marondera crash victims
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has sent a message of condolence following the death of five people in an accident that occurred at the 64km peg along the Harare-Mutare highway on Wednesday. He also announced that Government will meet the burial costs of the deceased and provide medical assistance to the injured. In a statement […]
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Contango eyes coal supply deal with multinational
CONTANGO Holdings, which owns Muchesu Coal Mine in Binga, Matabeleland North Province, is eyeing a long-term offtake agreement with an unnamed multinational company that has placed an order for 1 000 tonnes of washed coking coal bulk sample. The London Alternative Investment Market-listed resource group said it looked ahead to entering a long-term offtake agreement […]
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