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
Forbes Border Post could surpass Beitbridge
According to recent customs and excise statistics, Forbes handles approximately 1 000 trucks daily, which is almost equal to that handled at Beitbridge Border Post.
By Rex Mphisa
Jun. 11, 2024
‘Forbes Border Post to surpass Beitbridge ‘
Chadzingwa said this as he officially opened a three-day media workshop in Masvingo.
By Rex Mphisa
Jun. 10, 2024
Govt mulls Forbes Border Post upgrade
Mhona said the rehabilitation project would begin in the next two months, adding that Cabinet had approved the project.
By CLAYTON MASEKESA
Nov. 7, 2023
Long queues form at Forbes Border Post
Port of Beira is nearer to Durban Port, reducing transport costs and turnaround times for transporters and businesses. This has resulted in a surge in traffic to Beira via Forbes.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Oct. 12, 2023
Smuggled beverages threaten Zim industries
In a paper submitted to Cabinet, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said there had been an “avalanche” of cheaper products from competitors in neighbouring countries.
By Freeman Makopa
Dec. 21, 2022
Works affect Forbes Border Post
In a statement issued on October 28, Zimra said the delays, which have left tracks scattered in Mutare central business district would last 10 days.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Oct. 31, 2022
Murder suspects granted bail as mine owner appeals bail denial on changed circumstances
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Dissecting Zimbabwe’s industrial collapse: Why conventional corporate governance thinking is part of the problem
Business
By Jacob Mutisi
Dec. 26, 2025
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International
By The Guardian
Dec. 26, 2025
