The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported a fatal road traffic accident that took place on Tuesday, November 26, at approximately 4:30 PM, near a bend close to Chisengu Estate. The incident resulted in the death of five individuals, with two others sustaining injuries.
According to the ZRP, a Nissan Diesel truck carrying six passengers lost control as it approached the curve, veering off the road and plunging into a deep valley before coming to a stop on its wheels. It is suspected that the truck was speeding when the driver lost control.
The bodies of the deceased were retrieved and taken to Chimanimani and Mutambara Hospitals for post-mortem examinations. The two injured individuals were rushed to Mutambara Hospital and are currently receiving medical attention.
In other news, As COP29 concludes in Baku, Azerbaijan, African leaders and policymakers have put forward bold initiatives to tackle the continent’s pressing climate challenges, calling for global solutions that ensure fairness and equity. Recognizing that Africa is at the forefront of climate impacts, the leaders urged for immediate financial commitments and proper valuation of the continent’s green assets.
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A significant announcement came from the Climate Investment Funds Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM), which introduced a bond listing on the London Stock Exchange aimed at boosting climate finance for Africa. African Development Bank President Akinwumi Adesina hailed the initiative as a “first of its kind,” emphasizing the need for innovative models to secure larger climate funding for developing countries.
The African Union also pushed for the activation of the “loss and damage fund” established at COP28, with Afreximbank President Benedict Oramah stressing that the financing gap—currently estimated at $1.3 trillion annually—poses a major obstacle to climate resilience and adaptation.
