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3 weeks ago | 
southerneye.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Nizbert Moyo |William Vundla |Mpumelelo Moyo
BULAWAYO, Apr.2 (NewsDayLive) - The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says it is seeking partners to help set up a state-of-the-art concrete sleeper manufacturing plant to produce sleepers for local use and sale to the region.
According to the NRZ, the plant will play a crucial role in refurbishing and maintaining the country's existing railway tracks, while also facilitating the development of new routes to better serve customers.
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1 month ago | 
southerneye.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Sharon Sibindi |William Vundla |Nizbert Moyo
KARIBA, Mar.24 (NewsDayLive)- A 54-year-old Kariba woman has been fined US$150 for leaving her firearm unsecured, leading to her domestic being accidentally shot.
Charlene Geddes was convicted on her own plea of guilty to contravening the Firearms Act when she appeared before magistrate Simon Kandiero.
The court heard that on March 17, 2025, Geddes placed her CZ Vzor pistol under her mattress, loaded with five rounds, and retired to bed.
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1 month ago | 
southerneye.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Sharon Sibindi |William Vundla |Nizbert Moyo
ZIMBABWE’S crocodile farming sector has set a new international standard with the commissioning of a state of the art wastewater treatment plant at Padenga Agribusiness’s Kariba facility.
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1 month ago | 
southerneye.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Silas Nkala |Bongile Moyo |Mpumelelo Moyo
HARARE, March 12, (NewsDay Live) - One person is feared dead after a boat capsized on Lake Kariba last night. The fishermen's vessel, believed to be carrying two people, was hit by a fierce storm while en route to Kariba urban.
Saul Matsvaire, a fisherman operating at Lake Kariba, said the two were coming from local fishing camps when the incident happened.
"It's sad that we continue losing lives from water-related accidents," said Matsvaire.
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1 month ago | 
southerneye.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Silas Nkala |Mpumelelo Moyo |William Vundla
THE Law Development Commission (LDC) has condemned the practice of relatives demanding cash, stock and other valuables from their son-in-law as a condition for burying their deceased daughter.
Speaking during a public legal awareness campaign on the Marriages Act [Chapter 5:17] in Kariba yesterday, Rex Shana, the deputy chairperson of the commission, emphasised that this practice is illegal.
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2 months ago | 
southerneye.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Silas Nkala |Sharon Sibindi |Farai Shawn Matiashe
HARARE, Feb 17 (NewsDayLive) - A teenage girl was hit from behind and injured by a train while walking along the railway line near Chegutu on Monday evening.
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) confirmed the accident, saying the girl was rushed to Chegutu District Hospital for treatment.
"We wish the teenager a speedy recovery and urge members of the public to always be on high alert and refrain from wearing earphones when near the tracks," said the NRZ in a statement. Related Topics
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2 months ago | 
southerneye.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Silas Nkala |Mpumelelo Moyo |Nizbert Moyo
MASHONALAND West provincial education director Gabriel Mhuma has urged school development committees (SDCs) to work closely with school administrators to improve the quality of education in the province.
The call was made at a recent School Services Fund meeting in Harare, where seven districts from Mashonaland West gathered to prepare for the year.
“The success of our schools depends on the collaboration between school development committees and school administrators,” Mhuma said.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu
A GROUP of approximately eight robbers yesterday launched a brazen attack on the Zambezi Valley Shopping Mall in Kariba, with the primary target of the heist appearing to be the casino located within the complex.
However, the robbers ransacked several other shops in search of cash and valuables, with witnesses yesterday telling NewsDay that they encountered two unarmed security guards.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu |Stephen Chadenga |Jairos Saunyama |Trevor Mutsvairo
THE tragic loss of 19 hippos along the Zambezi River has sparked concern about its impact on tourism in the region, which heavily relies on its vibrant wildlife.
Over the past three months, 18 hippos were found dead in the Sapi Safari area, while one was discovered in Chirundu.
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) spokesperson Tinashe Farawo confirmed the deaths, adding that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding them.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
newsday.co.zw | Obert Siamilandu
KEY STAKEHOLDERS have called for increased participation of women in fishery activities at Lake Kariba in a move set to bolster the sector and promote gender equality.
The initiative aims to empower women, enhance local economies and promote sustainable fishing practices in the region.
