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07/08/2026

The City is exhibiting at the Mat North Agric Show Original AgriculturalShow which is going under the theme: “Building initiatives for a sustainable future”

04/08/2026

Ward 10 Councillor Thindolie Sibanda thanks residents for voting for him.

04/08/2026

Ward 9 Councillor Tapiwa Sibanda says he will represent all stakeholders in his ward and City

04/08/2026

Ward 11 Councillor George Mhlanga promises to work with other Councillors and Council management for service delivery for his ward.

04/08/2026

Collaboration towards a smart City. Council, working with The Palm River Hotel hospitality group workers repainting kerbs along Livingstone Way to restore the ambience of infrastructure in the City.

04/08/2026

This truck had a breakdown right in the middle of the robot controlled intersection of Livingstone Way and Pioneer Road in the morning, blocking traffic. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to approach such incidencies with caution if they happen to encounter such.

04/08/2026

Scenes from after the swearing in as residents congratulate the new councillors.

04/08/2026

Special Council Meeting Number 36/2026 for the swearing in of newly elected Councillors Thindolie Sibanda, George Mhlanga and Tapiwa Sibanda before Town Clerk Mr Ronnie Dube in the Council Boardroom. This follows By-Elections held on 1 August 2026.
In terms of Section 47(3) of the Urban Councils Act, before undertaking any duty an elected Councillor shall take an oath of loyalty and office before the Town Clerk of the Council.
The Toen Clerk Mr Ronnie Dube as such presided over the swearing in where he reiterated the importance of working together.
His Worship, Cllr Prince Thuso Moyo, in his remarks and congratulatory message said: " Today we welcome Councillors Tapiwa Sibanda, Thindolie Sibanda and George Mhlanga representing wards 9, 10 and 11 to serve this Council. The oath you have taken binds you to serve with integrity, diligence and commitment to the people who entrusted you with responsibility. On behalf of the Council and residents at large, i welcome you to the team and i congratulate you once again on your election. I urge you to work with us as one team to deliver quality services. Today we place our individual and political differences aside and work towards the development of our beautiful City."
Residents and political parties attended the swearing in ceremony.
Soon after the swearing in, the new councillors are expected to go through an induction.
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04/08/2026

04/08/2026

Fastjet Zimbabwe on Sunday launched its inaugural airbus on the Johannesburg-Victoria Falls route when an A320 Airbus landed with 151 passengers, adding the airline's commitment to connectivity of the tourism destination.
The scheduled route targets to service the peak August and September period.
Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Tongai Mnangagwa officiated at the welcome ceremony which had Transport Ministry officials, Airports Company of Zimbabwe, the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Matabeleland North office, City of Victoria Falls and other Government departments.
Victoria Falls International Airport, upgraded in 2016, can handle wide bodied aircraft and receives more than 10 airlines that use the facility mostly to South Africa and the region.
This enhances connectivity into the world tourism destination of choice, home to one of the World's Natural Wonder and Unesco Heritage Site.
The welcome ceremony for the 168-seater airbus was characterised by a water canyon salute, music and dance.
Hon Mnangagwa said tourism now contributes over 10 percent to the national economy, making the sector key.
He said arrivals and receipts continue growing as confidence in Victoria Falls and the country continues on the positive.
A representative from the Ministry of Transport Mr Takura Vengesa said Government continues to liberalise the air space through the Open Skies Policy among other policy interventions.
Fasjet chief executive Mr Farai Mtangadura however appealed for protection of local aviation players as he pledged continued servicing of local and regional routes by the airliner.