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BULAWAYO was abuzz with activity yesterday as last-minute Christmas shoppers thronged the city, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere while banking halls, supermarkets and beauty salons were packed. Vendors and businesses recorded brisk sales. In the central business district (CBD), long queues formed outside banks as people withdrew money to cover festive season expenses. Popular money transfer agents such as Hello Paisa, Mukuru, Homelink, and Western Union were overwhelmed with customers collecting remittances from relatives abroad. An elderly woman, Gogo Mpofu, expressed her joy after receiving money from her children overseas. “It’s heart-warming to receive something from our children abroad, especially during Christmas,” she said. Ms Sibongile Dube, who received money from her niece in Canada, said, “This will help me cover expenses and enjoy Christmas like everyone else.” Ms Joyce Muleya, a 69-year-old pensioner from Ntabazinduna, praised her bank for its reliable service. “CBZ has been consistent with pension deposits and the staff is always courteous,” she said. The city streets were heavily congested with vehicles and pedestrians while vendors at 4th Street marketplace enjoyed booming sales. “Christmas shopping has kept me busy all day. The most sought-after items are butternuts, potatoes, tomatoes and cucumbers,” said a vendor. Major supermarkets like OK, Pick n Pay and Greens were bustling, with shoppers pushing trolleys laden with groceries. Pushcart operators competed for space with cars, ferrying goods to taxi ranks and bus termini. Edgars Stores chief executive officer, Mr Sevious Mushosho, noted mixed business performance. “Volumes are slightly below expectations, possibly due to the drought and delayed salary payments for civil servants. We hope for better sales as the day progresses,” he said. Fast food outlets and shopping malls were similarly crowded while hiking spots were busy as travellers jostled for transport to different destinations. Beitbridge and Plumtree border posts were teeming with activity as Zimbabweans, popularly known as injiva, returned home to spend Christmas with their families. At Beitbridge Border Post, authorities deployed additional staff to manage the influx. Statistics from the Department of Immigration revealed that between December 16 and December 21, a total of 85 846 people entered Zimbabwe, with 75 096 being returning residents. Vehicle traffic was also high, with 3 087 light vehicles, 2 403 buses and 3 525 trucks crossing into the country. Assistant Regional Immigration Officer, Mrs Canisia Magaya, said they were handling an average of 13 976 entries daily. “Although traffic has surged, statistics show a slight decline compared to last year. We’ve deployed adequate personnel to ensure travellers do not spend long hours at the border,” she said. Travellers commended the introduction of the electronic Temporary Import Permit (eTIP) system, which streamlined vehicle clearance. “This is a game-changer and has significantly reduced waiting times,” said a traveller. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Dr Takaruza Munyanyiwa, visited the border to assess operations. “Feedback from travellers has been positive. The categorisation of traffic lanes into cargo, buses, pedestrians and light vehicles has greatly improved efficiency,” he said. Plumtree Border Post saw similar activity as injiva crossed from Botswana. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) extended operating hours to 24/7 during peak periods to expedite movement. “The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) advises members of the public who intend to use Plumtree/Ramokgwebana Border Post that operating hours have been extended to 24 hours on the dates listed below. The extension of operating hours is done to facilitate the movement of private travellers during the festive period between Zimbabwe and Botswana,”reads a Zimra statement. The 24-hour extension ended yesterday and will be operational again on the 4th and 5th of January 2025. Zimra also encouraged travellers to use the eTIP app for vehicle clearance, allowing for smoother border processes. The e-TIP is a mobile or web-based application that allows for the application of a TIP for a foreign-registered private motor vehicle prior to arriving at the port of entry. Raymond Jaravaza, MISS Princess Jira of Iminyela suburb in Bulawayo eagerly anticipates using the family’s individual toilet, constructed by the Bulawayo City Council two months ago. For years, dating back to the colonial era before Zimbabwe gained Independence in 1980, residents of Iminyela suburb relied on communal toilets shared by four families. It was [...] Thupeyo Muleya, A 37-YEAR-OLD man from Beitbridge has been arrested for smuggling 17 exotic pigeons worth US$3 400 into Zimbabwe through an illegal entry point along the Limpopo River. Peter Ncube, a resident of Dulivhadzimu suburb, was intercepted by security agents while crossing the river on a wooden raft near the ZimParks compound, which is [...] Mashudu Netsianda, THE High Court will on Monday next week hear the matter in which Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) acting president, Professor Welshman Ncube, is challenging the party’s interim secretary-general, Mr Sengezo Tshabangu’s decision to fire party leaders from parliamentary posts. Prof Ncube, through his law firm Mathonsi Ncube Law Chambers, last week [...]Jeremy Clarkson has backpedalled on his previous comments about why he bought his farm, saying he thought it would be a “better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax”. The TV presenter and journalist defied doctors’ orders by joining thousands of farmers in London on Tuesday to protest against agricultural inheritance tax changes. The 64-year-old, who fronts Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm, which documents the trials of farming on his land in Oxfordshire, wrote in a post on the Top Gear website in 2010: “I have bought a farm. There are many sensible reasons for this: Land is a better investment than any bank can offer. The government doesn’t get any of my money when I die. And the price of the food that I grow can only go up.” Clarkson also told the Times in 2021 that avoiding inheritance tax was “the critical thing” in his decision to buy land. Addressing the claim in a new interview with The Times, the former Top Gear presenter said: “I never did admit why I really bought it.” The fan of game bird shooting added: “I wanted to have a shoot – I was very naive. I just thought it would be a better PR story if I said I bought it to avoid paying tax.” Clarkson was among the thousands who took to the streets this week to protest over the changes in the recent Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million and he addressed the crowds at the march in central London. He told the newspaper he is not happy to be the public face of the movement, saying: “It should be led by farmers.” The presenter said he does not consider himself a farmer because there are “so many basic jobs” which he cannot do, but he feels his role is to “report on farming”. Earlier this month, it was confirmed Clarkson’s Farm, which has attracted huge attention to his Diddly Squat farm shop, had been renewed for a fifth series. Asked whether the issue behind the tax protest is that rural poverty is hidden, Clarkson agreed and said his programme was not helping to address the situation. “One of the problems we have on the show is we’re not showing the poverty either, because obviously on Diddly Squat there isn’t any poverty”, he said. “But trust me, there is absolute poverty. I’m surrounded by farmers. I’m not going out for dinner with James Dyson. “It’s people with 200 acres, 400 acres. Way past Rachel Reeves’s threshold. They are f*****.” The newspaper columnist also presents Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? on ITV. The Grand Tour, his motoring show with former Top Gear colleagues Richard Hammond and James May, ended in September. Discussing whether he might move into politics, Clarkson said: “I’d be a terrible political leader, hopeless. “I’m a journalist at heart, I prefer throwing rocks at people than having them thrown at me.” However, he said he would be “100% behind any escalation” after the farmers’ march. Clarkson revealed last month he had undergone a heart procedure to have stents fitted after experiencing a “sudden deterioration” in his health which brought on symptoms of being “clammy”, a “tightness” in his chest and “pins and needles” in his left arm. He said in a Sunday Times column that one of his arteries was “completely blocked and the second of three was heading that way” and doctors said he was perhaps “days away” from becoming very ill. Asked if he is thinking about retiring, the Doncaster-born celebrity said: “Probably not. It depends when you die, I always think. “You’d be surprised, us Northerners are made of strong stuff.”Castle Biosciences, Inc. 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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede , has praised President Bola Tinubu for his courageous and inspirational leadership. Speaking in his Christmas message to Nigerians, the EFCC boss asserted that the President’s strong political will is the direct outcome of the achievements of the EFCC in the last one and a half years. Speaking further, he stressed that the light, joy, hope, truth, and liberty that Christ brought to the world are significant drives towards zero tolerance for corruption and reform-minded pursuits. He expressed hope for a greater and better Nigeria shorn of economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. He said, “ I deeply believe in the prospects of our nation for growth and development. The Christmas season is an opportunity to activate these possibilities. The values of light, joy, hope, truth, and liberty that Christ brought to the whole world are significant pathways to integrity and zero tolerance for corruption. We can make Nigeria greater if we embrace these values.” “ Nigerians can see clearly that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is bent on tackling corrupt practices in our midst. The strides of the EFCC could not have been possible without his active support and courage. We appreciate this at all times.” Olukoyede also lauded the Judiciary, stressing that the “professionalism, commitment, integrity and courage of our Justices and Judges are greatly building strength for the EFCC in its anti-corruption works. He charged the judiciary to continue on its path of redemption and equity. The EFCC boss also appreciated the media, civil society groups, and other critical stakeholders for their fervency and robust engagement with the commission. He assured that, with their collaboration, greater strides would be made in the coming year.
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