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United News of India
29-05-2025
- United News of India
At least 12 die in Zimbabwe multi-vehicle collision
Harare, May 28 (UNI) At least 12 people were killed Tuesday morning after a fuel tanker hit a truck and a van on a highway near the city of Kwekwe, Zimbabwe's Midlands Province, local police confirmed. Zimbabwean Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said in a statement that the petrol tanker, with two trailers, hit a 2-ton truck traveling in the opposite direction, and then had a head-on collision with a van carrying 12 occupants, also traveling in the opposite direction. The tanker, which was traveling from Harare, dragged the van for several meters before it overturned and landed on top of the van, trapping the occupants inside, he said, without disclosing the identity of the deceased. More details on the accident would be released in due course, he added. Deadly road accidents are frequently reported in Zimbabwe. Police attribute some road accidents to reckless driving, including speeding and failure to observe traffic regulations, while some are caused by defective vehicles. UNI XINHUA ARN
The South African
14-05-2025
- The South African
Operation Vala Umgodi: Zimbabwe names nationals who died in Stilfontein
The Zimbabwean government has released the names of 20 of its nationals who died during South Africa's controversial Operation Vala Umgodi, a months-long clampdown on illegal mining that turned deadly. The operation, which unfolded in Stilfontein, in the North West Province of South Africa, saw dozens of illegal miners trapped underground at a disused mine. By the time authorities ended the standoff in January, many people had died, most likely from starvation, according to human rights groups. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that 20 of those who perished were Zimbabweans. Many of them had reportedly gone to South Africa in search of better economic opportunities. 'The Zimbabwe Republic Police has received a request through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade from authorities in South Africa to assist in the location and identification of relatives of Zimbabweans who sadly perished in a mine during Operation Vala Umgodi recently,' national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said. 'The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of the victims who died during the operation in South Africa. The bodies are yet to be claimed by the next of kin.' Below is a list of 20 Zimbabweans who died during Operation Vala Umgodi. No. Name Surname Next of Kin 1 Bothwell Mlambo None 2 Bobo Sithole Maggie Dziva 3 Gladman Mlambo Unknown 4 Blessing Mlambo Unknown 5 Shepherd — Unknown 6 Kenisa Majoni Shadhi Maji (Brother) 7 Benard Mamombe Unknown 8 Trust Makitisa Meshack Ziyaduma, Lazarus Ziyaduma 9 Jairosi Pasa Simon Maronga, Enes Mahachi, Kenas Pasi 10 Moses Chidumba Unknown 11 Thomas Chipanza Unknown 12 Jack Mlambo Maeza Joseph Mlambo 13 Edzai Mlambo Maeza Unknown 14 Make Mlambo Kenas Mlambo 15 Pindirai Dumbarimwe Kenas Mlambo 16 Tendai Mubaiba Unknown 17 Mebishengs Mutubuki Unknown 18 Tinashe Shangure Unknown 19 Tafadzwa Ndlovu Unknown 20 Justice Mwapinda Unknown Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Yahoo
24 people have died in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Zimbabwe, police say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A head-on collision between a bus and a truck killed 24 people in Zimbabwe on Thursday, police said. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the accident happened near Beitbridge, a town on the southern border with South Africa. The bus was traveling from the capital, Harare, to Beitbridge with 65 passengers on board. Nyathi said preliminary investigations indicated that the bus was trying to overtake another vehicle when it collided with the haulage truck. He said police are uncertain how many people were injured. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. State media showed pictures of some covered bodies lying on the ground and the mangled wreckages of the bus and truck. The State-run Herald newspaper quoted a government medical officer in Beitbridge as saying 17 people died at the scene of the accident, while seven others died from head injuries at a hospital in Beitbridge. The newspaper reported that 30 others were injured and in the hospital. President Emmerson Mnangagwa said he was horrified and heartbroken and declared the crash a national disaster. He said the government will take care of funeral and burial expenses. 'Our nation does not deserve this at all, let alone experiencing such a bloody incident at the beginning of the year,' Mnangagwa said in a statement, urging drivers to exercise 'extreme caution on the roads.' Road accidents involving buses are frequent in the southern African country, where drivers often exceed the speed limit in order to make as many trips as possible per day. Roads are also poor. The road where the accident occurred was recently resurfaced as part of government attempts to improve infrastructure. ___ AP Africa news:
Associated Press
13-02-2025
- Associated Press
24 people have died in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in Zimbabwe, police say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A head-on collision between a bus and a truck killed 24 people in Zimbabwe on Thursday, police said. Police spokesman Paul Nyathi said the accident happened near Beitbridge, a town on the southern border with South Africa. The bus was traveling from the capital, Harare, to Beitbridge with 65 passengers on board. Nyathi said preliminary investigations indicated that the bus was trying to overtake another vehicle when it collided with the haulage truck. He said police are uncertain how many people were injured. State media showed pictures of some covered bodies lying on the ground and the mangled wreckages of the bus and truck. The State-run Herald newspaper quoted a government medical officer in Beitbridge as saying 17 people died at the scene of the accident, while seven others died from head injuries at a hospital in Beitbridge. The newspaper reported that 30 others were injured and in the hospital. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the crash a national disaster and said the government will take care of funeral and burial expenses. Road accidents involving buses are frequent in the southern African country, where drivers often exceed the speed limit in order to make as many trips as possible per day. Roads are also poor. The road where the accident occurred was recently resurfaced as part of government attempts to improve infrastructure. ___
