Why Ford’s V6 Everest Platinum is dethroning Zimbabwe’s long-term SUV king
Coupled with a 10-speed automatic transmission, the Everest maintains a smooth power delivery that outclasses the more utilitarian feel of the Fortuner’s 6-speed gearbox.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 11, 2026
The 3.0L V6 Ecoboost beast, the sweet spot?
The Ford Ranger Raptor, a truck that has gained favour in the Zimbabwean streets over the Toyota Hilux, is a performance truck.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 10, 2026
The Badge Engineering Revolution: Inside the Toyota-Suzuki Global Alliance
Toyota, conversely, is a global powerhouse with a massive research and development budget and a decades-long lead in hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 8, 2026
Hunted on the edge: A night in no-man’s land
I pushed deeper into the woods until the noise died. No voices. No gunfire. Nothing. I had left the others behind.
By Onie Ndoro
May. 3, 2026
Deadly kombi explosion: City in shock
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart yesterday expressed shock after a South Africa-registered commuter omnibus burst into flames, killing 18 people on the spot.
By Staff Reporter
Apr. 17, 2026
Motoring: The rise of the Raptor
The Ford Ranger Raptor has quickly become a common sight across Zimbabwe and much of Southern Africa, and its growing presence is hard to ignore.
By Andrew Muzamhindo
Apr. 2, 2026
Inside Zimbos’ Honda Fit hype
For many Zimbabweans, the Honda Fit is like a champion. People love it because they are dependable, long-lasting and durable vehicles, according to some Honda Fit owners.
By Evans Mathanda
Mar. 14, 2026
Destinator destined for Zim
Zimoco notes that it is roughly RAV4-sized, yet configured to carry more people when required — ideal for school runs, church trips, airport collections and extended-family travel.
By Andrew Muzamhindo
Feb. 20, 2026
At least 2 killed, 17 injured as Bulawayo commuter omnibus rams into pedestrians
At least two people were killed and 17 others injured on Wednesday night after a commuter omnibus ploughed into a crowd of evening commuters and street vendors at an illegal taxi rank in Bulawayo
By Zimlive
Jan. 29, 2026
