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Authorities probe Limpopo River contamination

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AUTHORITIES in Beitbridge have launched a comprehensive investigation into suspected pollution of Limpopo River after reports emerged of an unusual green discoloration in its water. The Limpopo River is a key transboundary water source connecting Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana and receives inflow from several dams, including Zhovhe via the Umzingwane River. “Technocrats from the…

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Another daring theft at JN Nkomo Airport

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SOUTHERN EDITOR POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating yet another daring theft of aviation cables used in aircraft handling at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport barely a month after a similar incident was reported. The two cases have raised serious security concerns, particularly given the high-security protocols expected at the airport. The suspects in both cases…

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Highlanders edge GreenFuel

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MAFIOUS Chihweta delivered the only goal of the day to fire Highlanders into the lead with a sharp finish just five minutes before halftime, sealing a narrow 1-0 win over GreenFuel in their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown here yesterday.  The Bosso striker latched onto a loose ball inside the box and rifled it…

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Zimbabwe aims to be regional transit hub

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ZIMBABWE is actively pursuing the modernisation of its transport infrastructure to position the country as a regional logistics and trade hub. Speaking on Friday at the Ship – ping and Forwarding Agents Association of Zimbabwe (SFAAZ)’s 19th annual conference in Bulawayo, Transport deputy minister Joshua Sacco stated that the government is accelerating efforts to improve…

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Calls for Joshua Nkomo day grow louder

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PELANDABA-MPOPOMA Member of Parliament Charles Moyo has renewed calls for July 1 to be declared a public holiday in honour of the late Vice President and national liberation icon, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo. Speaking in Parliament last week, Moyo appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to use the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act to establish…

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Points of entry conduits of graft – Zacc

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THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has raised alarm over the entrenched corruption among shipping agents and customs officials, warning the country’s ports of entry are increasingly being used as conduits for illicit enrichment. Speaking during the Shipping and Forwarding Agents Association of Zimbabwe (SFAAZ) 19th annual conference in Bulawayo yesterday, Zacc chairperson Michael Reza singled…

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Zimbabwe ramps up clean energy investment drive

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GOVERNMENT says it is pushing to become a regional hub for clean energy investment, with the authorities unveiling new policy frameworks, investment incentives and regional partnerships to accelerate the transition to renewable power. Speaking at the official handover ceremony of 12,2MW solar power plant at Blanket Mine on Thursday, Energy minister July Moyo lauded Caledonia…

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Slippery cops in a tight spot

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POLICE officers have been directed to stop forthwith from participating in the country’s passenger transport industry without authorisation.  This policy shift follows a string of public grievances and a formal inquiry which found that many law enforcement agents were associated with commuter minibus operations — violating regulations in the process. “The inquiry was instituted after…

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‘Glass Block Dam construction to start soon’

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THE construction of the long-awaited US$100 million Glass Block Bopoma Dam is set to start soon with the main contracted company, JRG Construction, already on the site, Bulawayo mayor David Coltart has confirmed. This comes as the decision for the construction of the 130 million cubic metre dam followed extensive consultations held between early this…

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Highlanders clear US$57k winning bonuses debt

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HIGHLANDERS have cleared outstanding winning bonuses amounting to US$57 000 dating back to last season using part of the US$250 000 received as the first instalment of a US$1 million donation from businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The club received the funds last week as part of Chivayo’s pledge to assist with Highlanders’ welfare and operational stability….

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