Zambezi Helicopter Company relocation stopped
Source: The Zimbabwean, 05-Apr-13
The company has been operating for 24 years. In January it was ordered to vacate the area as it had been earmarked for the construction of a temporary exhibition park for the forthcoming United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly (see full story).
South African mlitary defends Alouette III disposals to Zimbabwe
Source: IOL, 29-Jan-13
The SA National Defence Force has defended the disposal of military helicopter airframes and spares to Zimbabwe amid threats of legal action to stop the move. (see full story)
South Africa court halts export of Alouette IIIs to Zimbabwe
Source: AfriForum, 27-Jan-13
An urgent interim court order was awarded to AfriForum late this afternoon by the North Gauteng High Court to prevent delivery of Alouette III Air Force helicopters by the South African National Defence Force to the Zimbabwean army. The interim order shall stand pending the finalisation of the main application by 19 February 2013. AfriForum [...]
Russia and Zimbabwe in platinum/helicopter deal?
Source: HeliHub.com, 29-Jun-12
Russian newspaper Kommersant are reporting that Zimbabwe is in talks with Russia for the supply of military helicopters in exchange for platinum deposits. The privately-owned news source says “Russian Technologies has already secured preliminary support from Zimbabwe’s official representatives during its visit to the country in April,” quoting a source within the Russian presidential administration. [...]
Iran To Set Up Helicopter Base In Zimbabwe
Source: Bernama, 07-Feb-10
Iran has announced plans to set up a helicopter center in Zimbabwe, in a move that will further cement military cooperation between the two countries
Zimbabwean Minister intervenes on helicopter wrangle
Source: Zimbabwe Telegraph, 19-Nov-09
Zimbabwean Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Francis Nhema, has intervened in the helicopter wrangle that has seen the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) pushing the Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC) to a condemned helipad site in Chamabondo on the outskirts of Victoria Falls
Acrimonious row erupts over rainforest sightseeing flights in Zimbabwe
Source: Sunday News, 27-Aug-09
A showdown is looming between the National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Victoria Falls Town Council after the local authority allocated land for helipads to seven potential helicopter operators to venture into providing flights over the rainforest.
