This archive report was first published on 25 October 2019.
On October 24, 2019, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) suspended Air Zimbabwe's use of South Africa's airports, citing unpaid landing and parking fees.
According to ACSA, Air Zimbabwe owes foreign and domestic creditors more than $300 million. The airline's sole aircraft in operation, a Boeing 767-200 jet, was grounded at Oliver Tambo International Airport.
ACSA stated that Air Zimbabwe had failed to adhere to the cash basis terms for using airports owned by the company, and that the prohibition on the airline's use of the airports would remain in place until outstanding amounts are settled.
When contacted for comment, an Air Zimbabwe spokeswoman declined to comment, while an official with the airline, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed that the jet had been grounded since Wednesday.
Air Zimbabwe is among dozens of state-owned firms in Zimbabwe that are set to be partially or fully privatised as the government seeks to cut its fiscal deficit.
