The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has noted with concern that there are several messages circulating on social media with regards to challenges faced on conversion of Zimbabwean drivers’ licences to British drivers’ licences. This article attempts to answer some of the questions that Zimbabwean drivers are faced with. 1. Is the British GovernmentContinue reading “Answers: Drivers Licences Validity”
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Ordinary and Advanced Level results are out.
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) June Ordinary and Advanced Level results are out. According to Zimsec, the results will be accessible today from 3 PM. “The results may be accessed through the Zimsec website, http://www.zimsec.co.zw. Candidates are advised to click on their respective regions where they will be redirected to the portal on which theyContinue reading “Ordinary and Advanced Level results are out.”
Father Appeals For US$15 000 For His Child’s Heart Operation
Mashudu Netsianda is appealing for funds to enable his three-month-old baby to undergo open heart surgery in India. The baby was born with a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), a birth defect that affects normal blood flow through the heart. It happens when a baby’s heart does not form correctly as theContinue reading “Father Appeals For US$15 000 For His Child’s Heart Operation”
Blankets shortage hits Ingutsheni mental hospital
BULAWAYO’s Ingutsheni mental hospital has become overcrowded, triggering a serious shortage of blankets. A Bulawayo resident, who recently visited the health institution to see a relative, said the situation was dire.“There is Khumalo ward which is an admission ward for male patients. They are overpopulated in that ward. It was designed for only 98 patients,Continue reading “Blankets shortage hits Ingutsheni mental hospital”
Zimbabwe Power Company hand over 29 houses to families displaced by powerline
THE Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) yesterday handed over 29 houses built in Hope Fountain on the outskirts of Bulawayo for families displaced by the new 400kv power transmission line under the Hwange Thermal Power Station Units 7 and 8 expansion project. In total, 72 houses each with a separate kitchen, ablution facilities and a kraal,Continue reading “Zimbabwe Power Company hand over 29 houses to families displaced by powerline”
Teen maid robs homeowners
A 19-year-old woman has been arrested for theft, after posing as a maid only to ransack a Nkulumane home and steal US$300, ZAR800 and various clothing items worth US$60. It is suspected the teen could have robbed several homeowners using the same method. Bulawayo province deputy spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, confirmed the arrest ofContinue reading “Teen maid robs homeowners”
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn jets in for holiday
ASTON Villa midfielder John McGinn has arrived in Zimbabwe for a two-day holiday in the resort city of Victoria Falls. The England-based star, who is also the Scotland national team captain, is accompanied by his wife, Sara Stokes. The Scot is in the majestic Victoria Falls at the invitation of his teammate and Zimbabwean internationalContinue reading “Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn jets in for holiday”
BCC partners Dutch company for water recycling
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has partnered Dutch company, Vitens Evides International (VEI), in a waste water recycling project. The project was officially launched on Friday. BCC engineering services director Sikhumbuzo Ncube said the city must use waste water for other purposes apart from drinking as the city battles a water crisis. “We noticed that wasteContinue reading “BCC partners Dutch company for water recycling”
Ran Mine Collapses Again, Several Miners Feared Dead
Several artisanal miners are feared dead after a shaft collapsed at the Ran Mine in Bindura on Thursday afternoon. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating the incident. According to a statement by the ZRP, about four miners are suspected to be trapped in the shaft. The police are currently on the site, and moreContinue reading “Ran Mine Collapses Again, Several Miners Feared Dead”
Zimbabwe driver’s licences to expire after 5 years
THE Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development (MoTiD) has said metal licences will be phased out in due course as part of the measures of introducing the new SADC complainant licence. The licence will be valid for 5 years which ensures drivers credentials and photos are updated regularly enhancing authenticity. The Ministry of Transport andContinue reading “Zimbabwe driver’s licences to expire after 5 years”