Two officers escaped death when their truck hit a train Tuesday night in Gweru. The Mahindra pickup suffered major damage during the crash around 8 PM. One officer needed medical care for injuries after the accident. His partner walked away without harm from the scene. The driver failed to stop at the railway crossing, according to railway officials.
Andrew Kunambura from National Railways spoke about the growing problem across Zimbabwe. A similar crash happened with a police Ford Ranger in Marondera earlier this year. Railway staff expressed concern about how often these accidents have occurred lately. Drivers must stop completely at every crossing before moving forward. Safety requires everyone to look carefully for trains instead of...
Delani Moyo won Tuesday's Zanu PF election in Insiza North. The party ordered new voting after problems during the first contest earlier this month. Moyo received 1,588 votes, against Moses Langa, who earned 1,185. Qhubani Moyo placed third with 837 votes. Fewer people showed up compared to the May 3 voting.
The earlier election faced claims of cheating through extra ballots. Official candidates will register on May 15 for the main election happening June 14. The seat opened when former representative Farai Taruvinga died. Taruvinga had served two terms as a Zanu PF member. The ruling party expects an easy win because opposition groups remain divided.
Wicknell Chivayo gave DJ Rimo a Mercedes-Benz as a gift. The businessman handed over the car at Vogue Auto Motors in South Africa. DJ Rimo collected his new vehicle at the dealership on Wednesday. The car shop posted a video of the event online. They praised Chivayo for his generous present.
Rimo thanked Chivayo after receiving the luxury car. He did not believe Chivayo when he first talked about the gift, so he was surprised when the shop called him to pick up the Mercedes. He said Chivayo always does what he says. The DJ expressed deep thanks for the gift.
Rimo made news this year because of his high performance fees. He asks for $5000 when playing music outside Zimbabwe. His price is $3000 for shows outside Harare city. He charges...
Zimbabwe created new rules for city land use last week. The Urban State Land Management Policy helps fight illegal housing deals. Land barons who sell fake property rights will face tougher action. Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe said the rules make land deals more open. The changes aim to end confusion about who can sell public land.
When buying property, people must check several things. They should ask for the title deeds first. Looking at building plans approved by local officials helps prove ownership. Smart buyers visit the Deeds Registry Office before paying anyone. This step shows if the seller truly owns the land or has debts against it.
Buyers need lawyers to write sale agreements with clear payment terms. Sellers...
Zimbabwe hotels pay interns just $50 monthly for 12-hour workdays, according to a lawmaker's claims. MP Caston Matewu told Parliament these practices amount to modern slavery in the hospitality sector. He stated that hotels staff about 70 percent of positions with interns to reduce expenses. This keeps qualified workers unemployed as businesses use trainees for profit.
The Parliament Speaker asked Matewu to prepare a formal discussion about this problem. Matewu agreed to create a motion addressing the issue next week. He later shared his comments on social media, where they gained public attention. Neither hotel industry groups nor government tourism officials have commented on these accusations. Matewu promises to keep fighting for...
Harare officials told a Chinese businessman to tear down a wall built across train tracks. He followed orders after residents spotted the structure at his Willowvale property. The city praised locals for reporting this construction issue. Officials urged people to keep alerting them about questionable building projects anywhere in the area. The businessman listened to the authorities without argument.
The man purchased the land at 44 Tilbury Road from previous owners three years ago. He built the security wall during renovation work at the site. National Railways of Zimbabwe explained earlier that the tracks belonged to private owners rather than the public rail system. The railway segment was created for moving goods from the...
South Africans feel angry about reports of President Ramaphosa offering a special deal to Elon Musk. The deal would let Starlink internet service operate without meeting standard Black Economic Empowerment rules. These rules require foreign telecom companies to have 30 percent black ownership. The South African leader plans to discuss this with Musk or his team during a US visit. This meeting happens before Ramaphosa talks with President Trump on Wednesday.
Musk, who was born in South Africa, previously said his company faced barriers because he is not black. The communications authority responded that Starlink never actually applied for a license. Many view this potential deal as a way to improve relations with both Musk and American...
Former ZBC broadcaster Joseph Madhimba died today in Okahandja, Namibia. He battled health issues that started with a stroke last year. NewsHawks first reported his death on social media early morning. Madhimba became famous as a top newsreader at Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation after independence in 1980. He earned respect for his calm voice and professional style on air.
Madhimba studied journalism in France and worked with AFP before returning home. He began his ZBC career as a sub-editor before moving up to lead newsreader. Many consider him part of a golden age of Zimbabwean broadcast journalism alongside colleagues like Grey Tichatonga and Busi Chindove. After his broadcasting career ended, Madhimba moved to Namibia, where he...
Six people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a train struck their Honda Fit at the Chiremba Road crossing in Harare. The crash happened around 1 AM when the driver attempted to cross ahead of an oncoming train. National Railways of Zimbabwe officials reported the incident through social media early in the morning. Emergency teams rushed the injured passengers to medical care shortly after the collision. NRZ asked drivers to stop completely at all crossings.
The Chiremba Road location has seen previous accidents with similar circumstances. Two people lost their lives there in April 2022 when a train hit another Honda Fit. The traffic warning lights at this crossing have remained broken for several years. Just last week, a...
