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40-year-old Farai Moyo from Riverdale farm in Banket was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a Rusape Magistrate for contravening the Railways Act.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on 4 August 2023, Moyo, together with Never Kasasa, a man only known as Baba Rudo and Forward Isaac Marambanyika who are still at large, planned to steal National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) signal poles along the railway line that links Headlands to Bardley. The NPA added:
<blockquote>
The accused persons left the poles hidden in a bush along the railway line. A patrol officer on duty traced the spoor down after noticing that the poles had been cut and spotted the treasure hidden in a nearby bush. He informed his superior who reported the matter to the Police.
The informant and another NRZ employee were joined by police officers and set up an ambush at the crime scene. On the 6th of August 2023 at around 0400hrs the accused persons arrived at the scene driving a five-tonne truck.
Never Kasasa who was driving, parked the vehicle and switched the lights off. The other suspects loaded the signal poles into the truck. They ran away after the informant fired shots into the air and also hit the tyres of the vehicle.
</blockquote>
Police officers seized the vehicle, searched it and found a wallet containing Kasasa’s particulars and a satchel which contained two hacksaws, hacksaw blades together with some clothes and shoes.
Moyo was arrested the following day.
The value of the vandalised National Railways of Zimbabwe property was worth US$2 300.
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Banket Man (40) Imprisoned 10 Years For Stealing NRZ Signal Poles

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has expressed condolences following the death of three National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) employees in a train accident on Monday night.
Tasunungurwa Mapuranga (49), Enock Tawabarira and Pride Femerepi lost their lives after they were trapped in a goods train horse which was carrying 14 wagons after it had derailed and caught fire at the zero-kilometre peg along Zimbabwe-Mozambique Railway Line, Forbes Border, Mutare.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, 20 February, Mhona said the loss of the three Railway men is not only a loss to their families and friends but to the entire Ministry, NRZ community and the nation at large. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Honourable F.T. Mhona (MP), Deputy Minister, Hon. J.K. Sacco (MP), Permanent Secretary, Engineer P.J. Makumbe, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) Board, Management and Staff have learnt with great sadness, sorrow and shock of the NRZ train tragic accident which claimed the precious lives of three NRZ employees.
The accident happened on 19 February 2024 between Mutare and Machipanda at or about 2100 Hours.
The employees are: the Senior Engineman, Mr. Tasunungurwa Mapuranga, the Yardman, Mr. Enock Tawabarira and the Security Officer, Mr. Pride Femerepi.
On behalf of the Government of the Republic of Zimbabwe, the Ministry and all actors in the railways and bulk logistics sector, I wish to extend our deepest and sincere condolences to the grieving and bereaved families, friends and colleagues over the deaths of their loved ones.
The loss of the three Railway men is not only a loss to their families and friends but to the entire Ministry, NRZ community and the nation at large.
It is particularly saddening that the three men met their deaths during the course of duty, where they played an integral role in ensuring the success of NRZ as a mover of bulk commodities.
My Ministry and the NRZ will forever be grateful to them for the service they gave to the company.
The Ministry and NRZ are doing their best to assist and console the bereaved families during these difficult times.
May their souls rest in eternal peace.
</blockquote>
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Minister Mhona Mourns Three Railway Men Killed In Train Accident

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has released the names of three crew members who were killed in a train accident on Monday night.
The train, which was travelling to Beira port in Mozambique, “‘suffered a brake failure leading to a runaway which culminated in the train failing to negotiate a sharp curve, thereby falling into the gorge”, trapping the three men.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/national-railways-of-zimbabwe-identifies-three-crew-members-killed-in-train-crash/">State media</a>, NRZ spokesperson Andrew Kunambura identified the trio as Engineman Tasunungurwa Mapuranga, Pride Femerepi a security escort, and Enock Tawabarira.
The accident occurred between Mutare and Machipanda at around 9 PM.
The train was pulling 14 wagons laden with nine (9) export chrome concentrates and five (5) granite blocks. The NRZ said:
<blockquote>
The NRZ board, management and staff would like to express sincere condolences to the families of the hardworking, dedicated crew members who shall always be remembered by the Railways family.
Our thoughts are with their families and we pray for God to comfort and strengthen them in these very difficult times.
</blockquote>
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Three NRZ Crew Members Killed In Train Crash Named

A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) train which was on its way to Beira Port in Mozambique derailed yesterday evening.
In a statement, the NRZ said the train had a runaway between Mutare and Machipanda. The NRZ said:
<blockquote>
The NRZ would like to inform the nation of a train accident which happened on the evening of Monday, 19 February 2024. The train, which was on its way to the Beira Port, had a runaway and derailed between Mutare and Machipanda. More details to follow.
</blockquote>
A runaway train is a type of railroad incident in which unattended rolling stock is accidentally allowed to roll onto the main line, a moving train loses enough braking power to be unable to stop in safety, or a train operates at unsafe speeds due to loss of operator control.
Port Beira serves as a gateway by road and, rail and pipeline to Zimbabwe, and road and rail to Botswana, Zambia, DR Congo, and Malawi.
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NRZ Train Derails Between Mutare And Machipanda

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has urged the Government regulate the trade in scrap metal to curb vandalism of the railway network.
The parastatal says it has spent nearly US$1 million replacing equipment and rail components vandalised by illegal gold miners or stolen by copper cable thieves.
NRZ public affairs and stakeholder relations manager Andrew Kunambura told <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/vandals-cost-nrz-us1m">The Sunday Mail</a> that thieves are also targetting ballast along railway lines.
Ballast is a layer of crushed stone or gravel that is placed on top of the subgrade and under the railroad ties.
It provides support for the ties and tracks, and it also helps to drain water away from the tracks. Said Kunambura:
<blockquote>
Illegal gold miners are digging holes and tunnels that cut across the railway lines.
The effect of such destruction is an increased derailments and accidents.
The NRZ is also experiencing theft of ballast along the railway network.
Such ballast is used to construct houses and some are taken with the belief of extracting gold ore from it.
This is particularly frequent on the Harare-Bindura and Shamva line, and the Kadoma-Eiffel Flats line.
The effect of such theft results in potential derailments and train accidents.
Due to the proliferation of scrap dealing, we have witnessed a rise in the theft of scrap in our yards throughout the system.
To ameliorate the dire situation, there is a need for scrap dealers to be regulated so that they apply due diligence when procuring such scrap.
</blockquote>
Kunambura said between January and December last year, NRZ dealt with 52 cases of copper theft and 49 related to the destruction of rail properties.
Between January and October, the NRZ handled 27 cases of theft and vandalism.
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NRZ Pleads For The Regulation Of Scrap Metal Dealers

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says it has spent nearly US$1 million replacing vandalised and stolen equipment and rail components, with illegal gold miners and copper cable thieves the main culprits.
NRZ public affairs and stakeholder relations manager Andrew Kunambura <a href="https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/vandals-cost-nrz-us1m">was quoted as saying</a>:
<blockquote>
The impact of the destruction of NRZ infrastructure has been costly in terms of financial outlays for replacing the stolen and vandalised materials and equipment.
It is estimated that the organisation has spent more than US$1 million to replace the material or equipment that has been vandalised or stolen.
</blockquote>
Kunambura said the vandalism and theft of the company’s infrastructure have disturbed communication and the smooth movement of trains. He said:
<blockquote>
Just like other utilities, NRZ has become a victim of criminality, which ranges from general theft of copper cables, theft of rail components, and wanton destruction of rail setups or formations, particularly the removal of ballast and unwarranted digging near and across the railway line by illegal miners.
The impact of such theft has culminated in train communication challenges and hindered the smooth movement of trains across the whole system.
</blockquote>
Most of the affected lines were Harare-Bindura-Shamva; Kadoma-Eiffel Flats; Gweru-Kwekwe; Gweru-Shangani; Somabhula-Zvishavane; and Bulawayo-Gwanda.
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Thieves And Vandals Cost NRZ US$1 Million

Retired National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) workers are reportedly receiving a monthly pension payout equivalent to around US$3 per month.
One pensioner who spoke to <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/nrz-pensioners-earning-us3-monthly-pay-outs/">NewZimbabwe.com</a> on Wednesday on condition of anonymity claimed the National Railways of Zimbabwe Contributory Pension Fund (NRZCPF) is paying out ZWL$3 000 per month. Said the pensioner:
<blockquote>
Early this year the pension payouts were increased from around ZWL$2 000 to ZWL$3 000 which is not even enough to purchase more than US$3.
The worst part is that one needs ZWL$1 000 to travel to the bank if you are based in urban centres and even much more for those residing in rural areas.
This added to high bank charges makes it senseless to even think of withdrawing the money.
What boggles the mind is that employees working for these pension funds are sitting pretty, enjoying hefty packages from our sweat.
</blockquote>
The pensioner said NRZCPF took advantage of Statutory Instrument 33 of 2016 which introduced the Zimbabwe dollar as the sole currency. He said:
<blockquote>
So since then, a pensioner who was earning US$400 was automatically paid ZWL$400 and despite the changes which took place thereafter we did not factor in.
</blockquote>
Contacted for comment on the matter, NRZCPF board chairperson, Takunda Madanha said:
<blockquote>
I will not comment on the figures being paid out, but we know that the payouts are too little for now.
Pensioners also need to appreciate that we are basing the payouts on a defined pension contribution scheme under which what is paid for is a result of what one invested.
There are three factors that contribute to this; your last pensionable salary, the duration of your service and the savings you made.
</blockquote>
He said pensioners should understand that contributions made in the GNU era were much higher which explains the differences in current payouts. He added:
<blockquote>
We are however trying to improve the situation by collecting rentals from our properties but again we are dogged by rising void spaces and low rentals which have high defaults.
</blockquote>
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NRZ Pensioners Earning US$3 Monthly Payouts | Report

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has defended the appointment of Retired Colonel <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Tshinga_Dube">Tshinga Dube</a> (81) to the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) board.
Political analyst, Rashweat Mukundu, among other commentators, said the appointment was testimony that the country’s leadership does not understand what is required to revive the “struggling” parastatal.
However, addressing journalists at a traffic safety indaba in Harare on Thursday, Mhona said Dube was ideal for the post following his long experience in corporate affairs.
Mhona added that those criticising Dube’s appointment were failing to consider the positives that he is set to bring into the NRZ boardroom. He said:
<blockquote>
It is surprising that some people from outside the country are concerned with his appointment while overlooking what he is bringing to the organisation.
Cde Dube served as a board member at CMED and he will come with great expertise.
He is fit and has experience.
</blockquote>
Dube, who holds an MSc in Engineering, will serve for three years on the board with his term set to end on December 6, 2025.
He served as the General Manager of the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (Private) Limited from October 1993 to August 2015.
Dube is a top ZANU PF official and a former Member of Parliament for Makokoba in Bulawayo. | <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/minister-mhona-defends-tshinga-dube-81-appointment-into-nrz-board/">ZimLive</a>

Minister Mhona Defends Tshinga Dube's Appointment To The NRZ Board

A man suspected to have been drunk was run over by a train in Mount Hampden recently while he was lying on the railway line.
This incident was revealed on Friday by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) through its Twitter page. It said:
<blockquote>
A man was killed by a train in Mt Hampden recently while sleeping on the track. It is suspected he was drunk.
NRZ encourages people to exercise extreme caution on railway tracks as such accidents seem to be on the increase.
</blockquote>
The NRZ said the train driver sounded the locomotive whistle and applied emergency brakes but the man could not be saved.
Some people who commented believe that the man may have been murdered elsewhere and then his body dumped on the railway tracks so that it will appear as if he was sleeping.
In June this year, an unidentified man died after he was hit by a train near Mbokodo Abattoir in Bulawayo as he was walking on the railway line.
In October 2021, another unidentified man threw himself in front of a moving train and was crushed to death near Cold Comfort in Harare.

"Drunk" Man Crushed By Train While Sleeping On Railway Tracks

A National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) artisan was seriously injured in the head after a piece of timber struck him and became lodged in his forehead.
The incident occurred at the NRZ mechanical workshops in Raylton on Wednesday morning.
NRZ Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Manager, Andrew Kunambura, confirmed the incident to CITE. He said:
<blockquote>
We can confirm a workplace injury involving a Senior Wood Machinist which occurred on Wednesday 7 December 2022.
This happened when he was planking a piece of timber that flew back at him from the powerful circular saw machine he was using.
This resulted in a splinter hitting him on the forehead and injuring him. He was preparing it for a student undergoing a trade test.
</blockquote>
Kunambura said the Senior Wood Machinist was admitted at Mpilo Central Hospital where he was receiving treatment and his condition was stable.
CITE reported sources as saying the artisan’s forehead was stitched after the piece of wood was removed.

NRZ Artisan Injured In Freak Accident... Piece Of Timber Lodges In His Forehead

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has reversed its decision to suspend urban commuter train service less than 24 hours after announcing the move.
On Saturday, 26 November, NRZ public affairs and stakeholder relations manager Andrew Kunambura said the service would be suspended from Monday, 28 November.
But in a statement on Sunday, 27 November, Kunambura said he was withdrawing the previous statement. He said:
<blockquote>
NRZ hereby withdraws the press statement issued this Saturday 26 November 2022 on the [suspension of commuter train service].
The commuting public will be updated if there are any new developments.
Any inconvenience caused to our valued customers and other stakeholders is sincerely regretted.
</blockquote>
The NRZ commuter trains ply various routes in Harare and Bulawayo and were introduced last year through a partnership between the NRZ and the Zimbabwe Passenger Company (ZUPCO).
The introduction of commuter trains was aimed at lessening congestion and easing the transport challenges that urban commuters were facing.
Yesterday, Kunambura said the suspension of the service was necessitated by ZUPCO’s failure to pay overdue fees. He said:
<blockquote>
The suspension was occasioned by an unsustainable operating environment arising from huge debts owed to NRZ by ZUPCO.
NRZ was therefore left with no option but to suspend commuter trains from 28 November due to capacity challenges.
Normal services will resume once ZUPCO fulfills its obligations as set in the agreement.
Any inconvenience caused to our valued customers is sincerely regretted.
</blockquote>
NRZ’s U-turn will come as a huge relief to commuters as trains provide a cheaper mode of transport compared to kombis.

NRZ Reverses Decision To Suspend Commuter Trains

The government said the recapitalisation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is key to the country’s economic growth.
The Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Responsible for Monitoring, Implementation of Government Programmes, Joram Gumbo, said the resuscitation of NRZ will also prevent damage to the road infrastructure as more goods would be transported by rail.
Speaking during a tour of the NRZ workshops on Thursday, Gumbo also said ZWL$2 billion had been pledged to fund the refurbishing of NRZ infrastructure. Said Gumbo:
<blockquote>
NRZ is a vital link to economic development, more so for a land-locked country like ours. It is therefore important to ensure the company is recapitalised.
The government continues to support your efforts to re-equip and recapitalize the organization in order to give you a competitive advantage.
In this regard, ZWL$2 billion has been pledged to fund the refurbishment and reestablishment of NRZ infrastructure.
I have been informed that the target for this year is to refurbish four main lines, five shunting locomotives and 940 wagons.
I urge you to apply yourselves fully to this project given the fact that for the entity to operate optimally… 170 coaches are required.
</blockquote>
Gumbo said the increase in vehicular traffic on the country’s roads has brought with it many challenges. He said:
<blockquote>
The volume of trucks on our roads has increased exponentially over the years and has brought with it many challenges the rapid increase in road freight is a cause for concern because of the damage on our roads. 
Congestion and the rise in accidents, these problems are partly due to the goods that are being transported by roads instead of rail. 
It is our hope that upon completion your project should assist in relieving pressure on our road network.
</blockquote>
| <a href="https://cite.org.zw/resuscitate-nrz-to-save-roads-minister/">CITE</a>

Resuscitate NRZ To Save Roads - Minister Gumbo

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has temporarily suspended the urban commuter train service “due to capacity challenges”.
In a statement, NRZ Public Affairs and Stakeholder Relations Manager Andrew Kunambura said the suspension is with effect from 28 November 2022. He said:
<blockquote>
The suspension was occasioned by an unsustainable operating environment arising from huge debts owed to NRZ by ZUPCO.
NRZ was therefore left with no option but to suspend commuter trains from 28 November due to capacity challenges.
Normal services will resume once ZUPCO fulfills its obligations as set in the agreement.
</blockquote>
The urban commuter train service was launched in partnership with ZUPCO last year to ease congestion in Bulawayo and Harare at the height of the coronavirus crisis. | <a href="https://cite.org.zw/nrz-suspends-urban-commuter-train-service/">CITE</a>

NRZ Suspends Urban Commuter Train Service

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says it will auction its disused wagons and other obsolete metals which have become expensive to repair.
The auctions will be conducted by Desired Liaison Auctioneers at NRZ headquarters in Bulawayo as well as in Harare this week.
Newly appointed spokesperson, Andrew Kunambura, told State media that the proceeds from the public auction will be used to refurbish operating wagons and procurement of new ones. Said Kunambura:
<blockquote>
NRZ is a heavy user of metal, which is used in the manufacture of wagons and their respective components.
Some of these wagons were acquired many years ago and are obsolete. Once this happens, the wagons are scrapped and from time to time the NRZ sells this scrap metal.
However, this is the first time NRZ is disposing of its scrap metal through the public auction system.
Previously, the NRZ disposed of its scrap metal through the tender process.
It’s also the most transparent way of asset disposal as all bids are called out to all participants and award is done in full view of everyone.
Proceeds from the public auction will be used to refurbish wagons in use and procurement of new wagons.
Viewing will be done at least a day before the auction and since wagons are scattered along the railway line in various places within the country, viewing will be for just a sample, in Harare and Bulawayo.
Wagons will be sold using wagon number, estimated tonnage and location. Only ungraded scrap will be disposed of, which means it excludes wheels and axles as the organisation is intending to use the graded scrap for its induction furnace.
</blockquote>

NRZ To Auction Disused Wagons, Scrap Metal

National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) board chairperson Martin Dinha has implored the government to subsidise the urban commuter train service to enable the parastatal to continue serving members of the public.
Dinha said this in a speech read on his behalf during the launch of the third edition of the NRZ National Safety Week, which is also commemorated by Southern Africa Railway Association members.
The theme for the commemorations this year was “Be Vigilant around Tracks, Trains are fast but too slow to stop”. Said Dinha:
<blockquote>
Our passenger service, particularly in the commuter trains such as the ones that run in Luveve, Cowdry Park, are never profit-oriented world over but community and social-based. We are basically serving the community.
In conjunction with ZUPCO, we request the government to provide a subsidy for commuter train services which we offer in urban areas.
… We continue to rely on government support to ensure we achieve the objective of turning around the fortunes of this great entity.
As we go into the twilight zone of the turnaround phase, we have been geared for this transformation so that we bring NRZ to its rightful position in terms of influencing our economy.
</blockquote>
Dinha expressed concern over the increase in unsafe activities around the railway tracks which include railroad-level crossing accidents, suicides on the tracks, stone throwing, vandalism, illegal gold panning and mining.
He appealed to line Ministries and other government departments to assist the NRZ in protecting the national infrastructure.
The NRZ first introduced commuter trains (commonly known as Freedom Trains) in Harare and Bulawayo in 2001.
The company suspended the service in 2020 following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic but reintroduced it in 2021 in partnership with the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO). | <a href="https://newziana.co.zw/2022/10/13/government-urged-to-subsidise-the-urban-commuter-train-service/">New Ziana</a>

Govt Urged To Subsidise NRZ Commuter Service

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is installing solar panels on its commuter trains to improve lighting in its coaches.
Passengers travelling very early in the morning or in the evening have complained of poor lighting and some coaches have been vandalised by criminals who take advantage of the poor lighting in the trains.
NRZ acting spokesperson Martin Banda revealed that the installation of solar panels on NRZ trains has already started on the Bulawayo commuter train. He said:
<blockquote>
We are working on putting solar panels on top of the trains so that we use solar energy. So far we have installed the panels on four coaches in Bulawayo and we are working on the modalities because the process requires a lot of foreign currency.
Once we have completed the Bulawayo trains, we will be doing the same on our other commuter trains which are currently in operation. The installation takes time and it is a work in progress.
</blockquote>
In Harare, the Mufakose train has had its lighting system restored on the older systems and it is a work in progress for the Ruwa and Tynwald trains.
ZUPCO acting chief executive officer Evaristo Mudangwa said the maintenance of the trains was the responsibility of NRZ since they are the owners of the equipment.
NRZ is providing the locomotives and rolling stock while ZUPCO is responsible for the passengers and selling tickets.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zupco-trains-tap-into-solar-power/">The Herald</a></h4>

NRZ To Install Solar Panels On ZUPCO Trains

Two National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) employees were killed while seven others were injured when a train derailed in Bulawayo early on Friday.
The accident happened in Redbank, 30km from Bulawayo close to the highway to Victoria Falls after sand was dumped on the railway tracks following heavy rains.
Nyasha Maravanyika, the NRZ spokesman said the goods train travelling to Bulawayo was carrying coal, coming from Sawmills, a railway yard in Umguza district, Matabeleland North. He said:
<blockquote>The derailment happened just after midnight. The accident was caused by sand that covered the railroad level crossing following heavy rains. This caused our locomotive to go off track.</blockquote>
Maravanyika expressed sorrow over the fatal accident and noted that fatalities from goods train accidents were very rare.
One of the dead men has been named as Tawanda Makombe, the vice-chairman of the Bulawayo Volleyball Association.
Eleven NRZ employees were onboard at the time of the incident.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2020/12/18/2-nrz-employees-killed-7-injured-after-train-derails-near-bulawayo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZimLive.com</a></h4>

2 NRZ Workers Killed, 7 Injured After Goods Train Derails Near Bulawayo

Documents seen by The Standard, are showing that auditors engaged by parastatal National Railways Of Zimbabwe NRZ, indicate that there is a hanging balance of US$22 800 192,45 and the publication is claiming that it indicates that acting finance director Mthandazo Mlotshwa could have “helped himself” to the “hanging” funds.
This was revealed in a report prepared for NRZ acting general manager Joseph Musika which stated that:
<blockquote>Some time in 2019, whilst reviewing the work done by the year end team in preparation for the 2018 financial statements audit, we discovered that there were two amounts hived in the general ledger 197000 and 197001. Closer scrutiny revealed that these amounts were carried as an asset (receivable)
(The entry) was made by Mr Mlotshwa sometime in 2014 on the migration to the SAP systemAt the time, we were having external auditors, we then advised the team to search for the information, which could remedy the situation.
The data is nowhere to be found. We would like to bring to your attention that there is an amount of US$22 800 192,45, which is ‘hanging’ in the books representing an asset, which is non-existent.
It is sad to note that over the years 2014 to date, the NRZ has been facing financial challenges whilst someone, for reasons best known to them, has been concealing such an amount.</blockquote>
Commenting on the issue, NRZ spokesperson Nyasha Maravanyika said they are still investigating the matter:
<blockquote>As we speak, the board is acting in a vigorous manner to carry out the mandate given to it by the government and all I can say is that the board is seized with this and other matters such as space barons that had been milking the NRZ of resources.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, 3 outgoing directors at NRZ are demanding hefty exit packages that included USD$80 000 each and the vehicles they were using.
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2020/09/13/us23m-vanishes-from-nrz/">The Standard</a>

US$23 Million Recorded In NRZ Books For A Non Existent Asset - Report

NZR has commissioned 2 locomotives that will benefit Kwekwe Chromite giant ZIMASCO in transporting Chromite from Mutorashanga to Beira, ZBC News reports. This was after NRZ entered into an agreement with Sheltam of South Africa and ZIMASCO and secured 2 locomotives specifically dedicated to transporting chromite concentrate from ZIMASCO’s Mutorashanga base to Beira.
This was revealed by ZIMASCO Chief Executive Officer, Mr John Musekiwa who said the new development is targeting the transportation of approximately 300 000 metric tonnes by year-end:
<blockquote>We are aware that there is significant recapitalisation required for NRZ to perform optimally for us and other companies. However it is our hope that this arrangement we have put in place will provide important support to railways so that they are better able to provide us with efficient logistics that we require for our high-grade chromite concentrate for export</blockquote>
ZIMASCO reportedly transported 204 000 metric tonnes last year.
More: <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/boost-for-zimasco-as-nrz-commissions-two-locomotives/">ZBC News </a>

NRZ Commissions 2 Locomotives To Be Used By ZIMASCO To Export Chromite

NRZ has shed more light on why the electric locomotives disappeared for their railways, The Standard reports. This was revealed by NRZ public relations manager at the time, Fanuel Masikati, who said massive vandalism is the main reason why those trains were suspended:
<blockquote>Between six and eight of the electric automotives have been suspended as a result of vandalism and this means that we have to use locomotives which were meant for other routes to service the Harare-Dabuka route.
We need to address the issue of theft and vandalism before we replace the equipment because once someone is used to vandalism, then they would do the same to the installed wires.</blockquote>
NRZ is still struggling with the issue of vandalism as they said they have already<a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2020/04/25/vandalists-have-stolen-nrz-copper-cables-worth-us130-000-since-january-nrz/"> lost infrastructure valued at $130 000 to vandalism</a> since the turn of the new year.
More: <a href="https://www.thestandard.co.zw/2020/05/17/nrz-electric-trains-disappeared/">The Standard </a>

Massive Vandalism Made NRZ Electric Trains Disappear

National Railways of Zimbabwe lost cables worth $130 000 to vandalists since the turn of the new year, Newsday reports. 9 people were arrested and given the mandatory 10-year jail sentence after 7 vandalism cases were reported according to the publication.
This was revealed by NRZ spokesperson Nyasha Maravanyika who spoke to Newsday and said:
<blockquote>Since the beginning of 2020, there has been an upsurge in cases of people stealing these cables, which are buried underground. The NRZ security branch, working together with other State security agents, is stepping up patrols to account for people stealing railways property.
Efforts by the NRZ security branch are bearing fruit as several arrests have been made with some leading to convictions. So far this year, seven cases have been reported in which cables worth more than $130 000 were stolen. Three people have been convicted and sentenced to the mandatory 10 years in prison each. Six others have their cases pending at the courts.</blockquote>
Maravanyika urged the country at large to join the NRZ whistleblowing programme which rewards people who report cases of vandalism of infrastructure.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2020/04/nrz-loses-copper-cables-worth-130-000/">Newsday</a>

Vandals Have Stolen NRZ Copper Cables Worth US$130 000 Since January - NRZ

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/National_Railways_Of_Zimbabwe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Railways of Zimbabwe</a> (NRZ)’s Rail Leisure unit will on February 15 run its first steam train of the year to allow lovers to enjoy a belated Valentine’s Day in a special way.
In a statement, the public relations manager for NRZ, Nyasha Maravanyika revealed that the train will run on Saturday because Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday. He said:
<blockquote>The Valentine’s Day steam train will take travellers from Bulawayo to Figtree and back. The train will also provide steam train enthusiasts with an opportunity to see the Garratt Locomotive in action.</blockquote>
Maravinyika said the steam locomotive will depart Bulawayo at 0900 hours and arrive in Figtree at 1200 Hours.
It will then leave Figtree for the return trip at 1500 hours and arrive in Bulawayo at 1700 Hours.
Adults will pay RTGS$275, children RTGS$140 for first-class while adults and children in the dining cars will part with RTGS$240 and $110 respectively for the journey.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/nrz-to-run-valentines-day-steam-train-ride-for-lovers/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

NRZ To Provide Steam Train Ride For Lovers

A picture of a <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_National_Army">ZNA</a> soldier caught stealing NRZ Signal Cables has been circulating on social media of late. The [icture was also posted on Twitter by <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Hopewell_Chin%27ono">Hopewell Chin’ono</a> who said:
<blockquote>This is a Zimbabwe National Army soldier, Lance Corporal Witness Mpofu, Force Number 80127F! 
He was caught stealing NRZ signal cables! 
These security people are also being subjected to the pain created by the corrupt Mnangagwa regime they defend. 
Under ZANUPF we shall ALL suffer</blockquote>
<img alt="" class="wp-image-146857 aligncenter" decoding="async" height="345" loading="lazy" sizes="(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px" src="https://t792ae.c2.acecdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Soldier-Stealing-NRZ-Cables-282x300.jpg" srcset="https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Soldier-Stealing-NRZ-Cables-282x300.jpg 282w, https://news.pindula.co.zw/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Soldier-Stealing-NRZ-Cables.jpg 551w" width="324"/>
Its is still not clear when and where the incident happened.
Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1216260315991638016?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1216260315991638016&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fquery%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Ftwitter.com%252Fdaddyhope%252Fstatus%252F1216260315991638016%26widget%3DTweet">Twitter</a>

PICTURE: Soldier Caught Stealing NRZ Signal Cables

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says that it will soon open up new routes across the country to improve efficiency and revenue generation.
While speaking to guests at the Zimbabwe Infrastructure Summit in Harare on Wednesday, NRZ public relations officer Nyasha Maravanyika said:
<blockquote>We have a number of projected new routes, one of which intends to cut the distance from Hwange to Harare by avoiding passing through Bulawayo and going straight to Kwekwe.
There is also the projected route from Harare to Mutoko which will stretch over to Nyamapanda and the Lion’s Den to Kafue route.</blockquote>
Maravanyika revealed that NRZ entered into an agreement with the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group -Transnet consortium to revamp the company’s infrastructure.
The agreement expired in February and the two parties expect to revive the agreement within the next 6 months.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/nrz-introduces-new-routes-to-boost-revenue/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

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