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@DavidColtart @CityofBulawayo We need more of these iconic landmarks up and running across the country.

This morning I inspected the fountain in front of @CityofBulawayo City Hall which has been defunct for over a decade. We are in the process of refurbishing it and our plan is to have it ready in time for this year’s Trade Fair. I was gratified to find the contractors working hard on the project on a holiday - Easter Monday - to ensure it is finished on time. The fountain is in fact being upgraded as well and will be more easily cleaned than it was in the past. Although of course this won’t provide any jobs or lessen the cost of living for residents, it is an iconic structure and its refurbishment is another sign that we are slowly restoring Bulawayo to its former grandeur. My congratulations and thanks are extended to the Town Clerk, management and the Bulawayo based contractors who have made this happen. Siyabonga one and all.

Holiday Fever. We arrived in Victoria Falls yesterday. Smooth and professional flight from @fastjet. Surprisingly Victoria Falls Airport was full of fastjet flights from Bulawayo, Harare and Johannesburg. Now that is what we call Destination Access. @Gary161718 @Airports_Zim

@The2Prophets @NewsHawksLive Still is one of the best airlines in Africa.

@NewsHawksLive Fastjet used to be one of the very few Zimbabwean success stories. Now its turning into Air Zimbabwe. What a mess.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 "𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐉𝐞𝐭" 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐨𝐛𝐮𝐫𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞 What started as a swift short-haul trip from Johannesburg to Harare on an early morning Fastjet flight yesterday turned out to be a nine-hour long wait on "Slowjet". It was supposed to be a simple straightforward morning — the itinerary promised a quick trip, but the reality was far different. Passengers expected a fast flight, but got a slow long wait at OR Tambo International Airport, watching the departure screen constantly update to a later time with sparse and unreliable official communication. The expected 1 hour 45 minutes flight was rapidly overshadowed by creeping hours of delay deep into the afternoon, leaving travellers' trip hanging on a thread. As the hours stretched into a long afternoon, frustrated travellers freaked out. Passengers were left stranded and fuming without any option amid drama, protest and police intervention. Some turned into drinking, smoking, and protest, inviting police. One woman even wanted to barge into the cockpit, but she was fast offloaded. A number of passengers were offloaded as the delay turned into chaos and uncertainty amid anxiety and fear for some who even prayed for divine intervention. With many people travelling for the Easter weekend, the inordinate delay on the budget airline caused significant disruptions due to technical issues, including lack of a spare part, now fast becoming Fastjet's notorious reputation for delays - an Air Zimbabwe disease. The flight was supposed to leave at 6:45am, but ended up departing at 15:52pm after an earlier aborted takeoff. Often lauded for connecting cities efficiently, the airline’s "fast" reputation was challenged by the multi-hour delay on a route that now has cutthroat competition mainly among South African carriers, including South African Airways, Air Link, FlySafair, CemAir and the state-owned Air Zimbabwe - if and whenever it gets to fly. Airlines are increasing frequencies between Harare and Johannesburg to meet high demand, with key carriers like the revived SAA raising flights to 12 weekly. Fastjet recently added morning flights, and FlySafair increased to double-daily flights for peak travel periods. FlySafair increased service to twice daily for peak periods such as Easter. Airlink, Air Zim - if it is there - and CemAir also service the high-demand corridor. These increases aim to improve capacity for business travellers and tourists, providing more flexibility in travel times between the two regional hubs, but Fastjet is bucking the trend in reverse when it comes to time. By the time the boarding call finally echoed through the terminal, the word "fast" in Fastjet had become a cynical joke among passengers who had planned for a much faster travel experience. One passenger narrated the situation in detail to The NewsHawks: "Our Fastjet flight was supposed to leave at 6:45am yesterday, but it was delayed by nine hours. We were initially advised that it had delayed to 11:30am, then 12:30pm and we boarded for the flight to abort its takeoff. Prior to that we were ushered onto a longue for food and drinks. Stories on departure kept on changing, from that we were waiting for spare part from a Harare incoming flight to other technical issues. Insiders there told us Fastjet new the previous day the flight would be delayed, but didn't tell the passengers, which is unprofessional and dishonest. In the lounge, some passengers after one too many started singing carrying placards saying Fastjet is 'slowjet'. The mini-demo was accompanied at Terminal 22 -27 by songs and singing of the Zimbabwe national anthem. It drew some attention from other bemused passengers. We were ushered onto the plane around 12:30pm, but as we taxed off the pilot said there was another technical problem, so we aborted takeoff. Things got worse and police had to be called to calm the situation amid chaos until we left at 15:52pm."

@NewsHawksLive Surely some verification is required. 1. Airlines delay or reschedule due to several reasons. - Techincal issue - Crew sickness - ATC congestion - Airport Issues. 2. When an airline delays instead people should understand safety is always the priority. 3. Pls verify first.

Road Hazard ⚠️ Along Mutare Road. (Ruwa paGeorge) We witnessed in HORROR a truck registered AGJ1335 driving carelessly carrying 40ft (12m) with half of the container protruding dangerously. @MinistryofTID @PoliceZimbabwe @zinaraZW Please investigate.

Upcoming major Interchange at Robert Mugabe and Chiremba Road junction. This is real infrastructure development aimed at decongesting one of the city’s busiest routes.

On behalf of Ruwa residents, we are excited about this development. Please include street lighting.

@ChickenInnZW D. Ruwa

The next Chicken Inn spot is almost here 👀🔥 Question is… can you guess the right location? Let us know in the comments.

The Ruwa that we want. @RuwaBoard

@tembo_shephard Today @zinaraZW published this image. Construction of support beams for road that take massive weight require substantial time. Once these beams as are complete their decks will be installed. This does not take 5 months like a house. You are looking at 18-36 months.

If the pace at the Mabvuku intersection is anything to go by, This latest project will take at least 3 decades.

Progress is defined by small little steps. Today workmen from @RuwaBoard were seen actively filling the heavily damaged San Souci Road with clay soil. At the same time Great Dyke staff was patching their road with quarry gravel and tar. Well done to all involved. @RuwaNews

@Techzim @zimpropertynews Great insight.

Zim property agents take 5 hours 20 minutes to respond to enquiries. Dubai agents, 25 mins And 78% of buyers go with the agent who responds first. This came up at the Zimbabwe Real Estate and Tech Summit. Maybe the biggest fix for the local market is simply replying faster

Update | After Police 👮 processes. Scene has been cleared.

Accident 🚨 Alert. A Bricks 🧱 Grabber trailer was rammed by a Hondo Fit local taxi operator. No injuries recorded. Approach east bound traffic corner Lobengula and Mutare road with caution.

Ruwa is one of Harare’s fast growing metros. With a population of estimated 750k people. Developer have been prioritising projects in Ruwa. @terraceafrica will roll out works on the much anticipated Zimre Retail Centre in 2027. Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 on the rise. #MyRuwa

Ruwa is the place to be. Glorious Park is a family friendly establishment ideal for weekend or mid week vibes. Have you been to Glorious Park? #MyRuwa #StayInRuwa

Two accidents at 11 Months holding up westbound traffic along Mutare Road. Situation made worse by road works at Jaggers Roundabout. #RuwaWatch

The modernisation program of Harare in the Cyber City Precinct will include 50 high rise buildings for mixed use. I’d be happy if the designs are modelled on our ancient Zimbabwean 🇿🇼 architecture and become a symbol of our time. Images | illustrative purposes

@cindynatally Well done

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