A leap of faith into the uchartered waters
“For those with children, it is not our responsibility to look after your babies. Once we enter the river, make sure you all stick to the rules we are going to give you,” he said.
By Onie Ndoro
17h ago
Forbes border traffic flow outpaces infrastructure
Originally conceived as a tourist crossing, Forbes now competes with, and in some months surpasses, Beitbridge Border Post in truck clearances.
By Ruth Maseko
Feb. 20, 2026
How Zim’s second-hand car boom is fuelling a hidden waste crisis
Customs officials at ports like Beitbridge and Chirundu are primarily tasked with assessing duty, checking for stolen vehicles, and ensuring documentation is in order.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 25, 2026
Nguluvhe threatens commission for Beitbridge over flooding in border town
Nguluvhe gave the municipality three months to put its house in order and to outsource engineers to help resolve the town’s recurring flooding problems.
By Rex Mphisa
Jan. 19, 2026
Outrage after taskforce hits school bus in anti-smuggling sting
The anti-smuggling task force was introduced in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, when international travel was restricted.
By Rex Mphisa
Jan. 12, 2026
EditorialComment: Mass Beitbridge arrests symptom of big problem
It is clear that most Zimbabweans, who want to travel to other countries for better opportunities do not have access to travel documents.
By The Standard
Jan. 4, 2026
NACAZ witnesses nail accused in presidential fertiliser scandal
They are denying the charges and appeared in court without legal representation.
By Staff Reporter
Dec. 29, 2025
Why Beitbridge is rated a crime hotspot
The border between Zimbabwe and South Africa, popularly known as the Beitbridge-Musina border, has been rated a major crime hotspot.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 4, 2025
Forbes buckles under record freight boom
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) said the spike was being driven by a boom in mineral exports and increased importation of farming inputs ahead of the rainy season.
By Ruth Maseko
Dec. 1, 2025
