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MAKHADO – Grief-stricken families of the 42 passengers who perished in a horrific bus crash near Makhado, Limpopo, are expressing outrage and disbelief after the bus operator, DNC Bus Services, provided conflicting information and failed to offer adequate support in the aftermath of the tragedy. The cross-border bus, travelling from Gqeberha to Zimbabwe and Malawi, […]

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MAKHADO – Grief-stricken families of the 42 passengers who perished in a horrific bus crash near Makhado, Limpopo, are expressing outrage and disbelief after the bus operator, DNC Bus Services, provided conflicting information and failed to offer adequate support in the aftermath of the tragedy. The cross-border bus, travelling from Gqeberha to Zimbabwe and Malawi, […]

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HARARE – Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has declared he will not participate in the planned protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government on October 17, citing the opposition’s bitter experience with the November 2017 military intervention. Chamisa argues that their involvement in the events that led to the ousting of former […]

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Source: Government pledges support for youths amid drug, substance abuse -Newsday Zimbabwe

THE government has stressed the urgent need for unified and accelerated measures to empower young people and integrate them fully into the economy, amid rising concern over youth unemployment and inactivity.

According to the 2024 third quarter Labour Force Survey conducted by the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency, an estimated 2,3 million youths out of a total population of 5,4 million are neither in education, employment nor training.

This has become fertile ground for drug and substance abuse.

Addressing journalists in Harare last week, Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training minister Tinoda Machakaire said the figures highlighted the urgent need to strengthen youth empowerment programmes.

“This sobering statistic underscores the urgent need for deliberate, coordinated and accelerated efforts to empower young people and ensure their full integration into the economy,” he said.

Machakaire described the youth demographic as Zimbabwe’s greatest resource, adding that their energy and creativity could drive inclusive economic growth and transformation.

Meanwhile, the ministry is going to host the National Youth Empowerment Symposium on October 21 and 22 at the Harare Agricultural Show Grounds, under the theme Empower the Youth, Secure the Future.

“In response to the pressing national challenge, the ministry has organised the National Youth Empowerment Symposium 2025, a premier national platform to connect young people with government agencies, private sector players, development partners and successful entrepreneurs,” Machakaire said.

He said the event sought to bridge information, mentorship and market linkage gaps hindering youth participation in the economy.

“The youth symposium seeks to expose the youth to opportunities within and across key sectors of the economy, foster youth-to-youth learning by providing a platform for youth enterprises to exhibit and share best practices, celebrate outstanding youth entrepreneurs and innovators contributing to economic growth and transformation,” he said.

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially launch the National Youth Empowerment Strategy during the symposium, a framework aimed at guiding structured youth empowerment, capacity building and economic inclusion.

“By the end of the symposium, we anticipate a more informed and economically active youth population ready to take advantage of national and regional opportunities, stronger linkages between youth markets, mentors, regulators and financiers, increased formalisation of youth-led enterprises and uptake for government and partner services,” Machakaire said.

He said efforts were being made to include young people from marginalised and rural communities, through the offices of ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution.

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Source: ‘All 43 victims in SA bus crash were Zimbabwean’ -Newsday Zimbabwe

All 43 victims of the DNC bus accident in South Africa were Zimbabwean, according to the latest information released by officials from that country.

They include 18 women, 18 men, and seven children, according to reports.

They died after a DNC bus in which they were travelling overturned just outside Makhado, formerly Louis Trichardt, in the Limpopo province of the neighbouring country.

The Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety on Monday confirmed the horrific bus accident on the N1 freeway outside Makhado.

Beitbridge District Development Coordinator Sikhangezile Mafu told NewsDay Live that the government had ‘activated protocols for State-assisted funerals.’

“At the moment, we are waiting for communication from both the Embassy in South Africa and our head office in Harare. But we have already activated all protocols and have informed the usual funeral parlour to be ready. We have asked them to mobilise their resources,” Mafu said.

Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC Violet Mathye told broadcaster Newzroom Afrika that the deceased were travelling from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Harare. The bus was set to proceed to Malawi from Harare.

“Let me pass my condolences to the two countries that have lost loved ones — Zimbabwe and Malawi. We have reported 38 injuries; these are the people who are currently in the hospital. They were originally 39, but a 10-month-old baby passed away after being referred to the hospital,” she said.

She said earlier in the morning, 40 deaths were confirmed on the scene by law enforcement agencies at the crash site.

“There was no other vehicle involved. I am sure the bus lost control. I do not know what caused it — it could be driver fatigue or a mechanical fault that made the bus lose control and go down the ditch. We will only know once the final report is completed,” Mathye said.

Meanwhile, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his condolences.

“This incident is a tragedy for South Africa and our sister states of Zimbabwe and Malawi alike,” he said.

“This sadness is compounded by the fact that this incident has taken place during our annual Transport Month, where we place a special focus on the importance of safety on our roads.”

He added: “Our roads are also economic networks that bring the people of our region together across our national borders.

“We must do everything we can as road users, as transport operators, drivers, and passengers to ensure that we stay safe and that we share our roads responsibly and with care for one another.”

The distance between Gqeberha and Harare is more than 2 100 kilometres.

From Harare, the bus was destined to travel to Malawi.

According to the department, the crash occurred at around 2pm on Sunday on the N1 North near Ingwe Lodge in Musina.

The N1 freeway was closed following the accident, and motorists were advised to use alternative routes.

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