Business Update to Stakeholders: Notice of Retirement of the Director General
NOTICE OF RETIREMENT OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
April 02, 2024, | Harare, Zimbabwe| The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Board Chairman, Captain Alois G. Nyandoro and the Board, wish to advise all aviation industry stakeholders that Dr. Eng. Elijah Chingosho has tendered in his Notice of Retirement as Accountable Manager (Director General) for CAAZ, with effect from 05 November 2024. The notice period is to allow a seamless, smooth succession and hand over to a new incumbent and to ensure minimum or no interruption to normal operations.
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Notice to the Public on Aviation Safety Compliance Levels at Fastjet Zimbabwe Ltd
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ON AVIATION SAFETY COMPLIANCE LEVELS AT FASTJET ZIMBABWE LTD
Background
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe got knowledge of a Social Media Whistle-blower article published by ZimEye on 13 November 2023 on Fastjet Zimbabwe Ltd (Fastjet).
In summary, the article alleged serious safety, financial and operational irregularities at Fastjet, posing a significant threat to the lives of the travelling public.
Given the gravity of the allegations,
International Women’s Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day
Dear Ladies,
Warm aviation greetings to you all on this special occasion, the International Women’s Day running under the theme: Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Assembly Resolution A41-26 on the ICAO Gender Equality Programme seeks to promote the participation of women in the global aviation sector and urges States, regional and international aviation organizations, and the international aviation industry to demonstrate strong,
Press Statement: Security Incident Resulting in Flight Disruptions at Victoria Falls International Airport
SECURITY INCIDENT RESULTING IN FLIGHT DISRUPTIONS AT VICTORIA FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
01 March 2024, | Harare, Zimbabwe| This morning, a bomb and firearm alarm was raised at the Victoria Falls International Airport necessitating an immediate activation of all security measures in line with the Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS).
As a safety and security precautionary measure, both in and outbound flight movements were disrupted through diversions or delays, while other airport ancillary facilities have been closed,
Press Release: International Day for Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families.
INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR COMMEMORATING AIR CRASH VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES
20 February 2024 | Harare, Zimbabwe | Today, Zimbabwe through the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), joins the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and other international partners in commemorating the third anniversary of the “International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and Their Families”, and in standing with victims and families who were affected by air disasters both locally and globally.
The ICAO Council established the International Day Commemorating Air Crash Victims and their Families in 2022,
Press Release: ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3)
ICAO CONFERENCE ON AVIATION AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS (CAAF/3)
February 14, 2024, | Harare, Zimbabwe| Zimbabwe was among one hundred and nineteen (119) contracting States of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), who participated in the third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) that was held from 20 to 23 November 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The leader of the Zimbabwe delegation, Deputy Minister of Transport & Infrastructural Development –
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Director General’s New Year Message
Dear Esteemed Stakeholders and Business Partners,
Compliments of the season!
We look back at 2023, with great appreciation and gratitude for all the support, feedback and engagements we have had which have kept us on the climb towards our Vision “To be a regional centre of excellence in civil aviation regulatory and air navigation services by the year 2030”.
As the dawn of a new year beckons before us,
Press Release: International Civil Aviation Day
07 December 2023, Harare, Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe, through the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) joins other International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Member States in celebrating the International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD) running under the theme “Advancing Innovation for Global Development”.
Established in 1994 through an ICAO Assembly Resolution, the annual celebration, every 7th of December, seeks to establish and reinforce worldwide awareness of the importance of international civil aviation in the social and economic development of States,
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PRESS RELEASE: CELEBRATING THE 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YAMOUSSOUKRO DAY
14 November 2023, Harare, Zimbabwe. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) today joins the African civil aviation community in celebrating the 24th Anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision Day (YD Day), as set aside by the 29th Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 project, for the liberalization of scheduled and non-scheduled air transport services within Africa and with an overall aim of removing restrictions on traffic rights,
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Press Statement: NEW BOARD APPOINTMENTS
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Management and Staff are pleased to welcome a new Board of Directors, which was appointed effective 21 August 2023. The new Board Members are:
