ZTA appoints Dr George Manyaya as new CEO

Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected] The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) board has appointed Dr George Munyaradzi Manyaya as the new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from February 1, 2026. In a statement, the…

Free driving lessons for Bulawayo girls and women

Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter THE Zimbabwe Liberated Girl in Action (ZLGCA), an affiliate of the ruling party Zanu PF, has launched a five-day free driving lessons and safety training programme…

Former Bulilima auditor loses court bid to challenge dismissal

Mkhululi Ncube, [email protected] THE Labour Court has dismissed with cost former Bulilima Rural District Council Internal Auditor Mr Israel Moyo `s case to have the court review his sacking after…

Grizzly details of inferno as tankers, trucks and dog are burnt in Bulawayo

Bongani Ndlovu, Deputy Echo Editor THE devastating inferno that ripped through fuel-related premises along Godrich Road in Bulawayo on Monday night, left behind a trail of twisted metal, gutted vehicles…

Plumtree Town Council yet to submit 2026 budget

Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter PLUMTREE Town Council is one of the four local authorities that are yet to submit their proposed 2026 budgets to the Ministry of Local Government and…

Train accident fatalities surge in 2025 despite fewer incidents

Tanaka Nkala FATALITIES caused by train accidents surged in 2025, even as the total number of people hit by trains declined compared to 2024. In 2025, 25 people were hit…

Mining firm sues Zanu PF youth leader, seeks eviction from Vubachikwe mine

Sione Amidu, [email protected] FORBES & Thompson Private Limited has approached the High Court seeking the eviction of Zanu PF Youth League chairperson for Matabeleland South, Moses Langa, and six others…

Govt commits to replacing 6 400 kilometres of ageing water pipelines

Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Reporter GOVERNMENT has committed to replacing 6 400 kilometres of ageing water pipelines across the country in a move aimed at addressing leakages and losses of water…

4 perish in Nyazura accident

Samuel Kadungure News Editor FOUR people died on the spot when a Zambian-registered haulage truck (BCF 6582) collided head-on with a Mazda truck near Nyazura Bridge on the Mutare-Harare highway…

Provinces, districts begin accessing contingency grain

Debra Matabvu-Senior Reporter PROVINCES and districts across the country have begun to receive contingency grain, following President Mnangagwa’s directive to release and distribute standby food stocks in response to severe…