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Zimbabwe to fully automate passport applications before year-end

Zimbabwe's passport application system will be fully automated before the end of the year, allowing citizens to complete the entire process online and only visit registry offices for biometric capture and collection of their travel documen…

Published: 4 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in UAE warned against non-essential movements

The Zimbabwean embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued an advisory urging its nationals to avoid non-essential travel and remain calm in the wake of escalating military tensions following US and Israeli operations against Iran…

Published: 4 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Trump impose sanctions on Rwanda Defence Force

The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and several top military officials, citing their role in ongoing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and calling for an immediate withdrawal…

Published: 4 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean journalist faces month in jail over investigative article

Journalist Gideon Madzikatidze of Bulawayo24News has been denied bail and ordered to return to Harare Magistrate's Court on March 17, meaning he will have spent a full month in detention over an article alleging bribery by the leadership o…

Published: 4 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

'So‑called opposition leaders support 2030 agenda': Chin'ono

Investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has accused several opposition leaders of secretly supporting moves to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term to 2030, despite publicly claiming to oppose the plan.Chin'ono's remarks come amid…

Published: 4 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

Trump's war accelerate global shift away from US dollar

Donald Trump's recent military action against Iran, dubbed by the Pentagon as Operation Epic Fury, has reignited concerns over Washington's approach to global governance - and its potential impact on the US dollar's dominance.Beyond inflam…

Published: 4 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Granny sues hospital for illegal detention over medical bill

A 75-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against Exclusive Medcare Hospital after allegedly being detained for nearly two weeks over an outstanding medical bill, in what her lawyers describe as a "bizarre and unlawful" attempt to force paym…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Cowdray Park MP installs transformers in three wards

Zanu PF Bulawayo Province says Cowdray Park legislator Auther Mujeyi has installed electricity transformers across three wards, a development the party claims has brought relief to residents in one of Bulawayo's most densely populated subu…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

Woman sues hospital in bid to end captivity

A 75‑year‑old woman from Murambinda in Buhera District has taken a private medical facility to court after the hospital allegedly detained her for nearly two weeks in an attempt to force her to settle an outstanding medical bill.Marita Man…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

South African rand sinks

The South African rand fell on Monday as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East rattled investors and added to global economic uncertainty.At 1349 GMT the rand traded at 16.15 against the dollar , roughly down 1.3% from Friday's close.The…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Super-rich flee Middle East

Wealthy elites are paying up to £260,000 to escape the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia emerging as a key evacuation route.The exodus comes after Iranian missiles and drones struck Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, and Bahr…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

4,305 inmates in Zimbabwe walk free under Presidential amnesty

A wave of joy swept through correctional facilities across Zimbabwe on Monday as thousands of inmates walked to freedom under a Presidential Amnesty.A total of 4,305 prisoners are set to benefit from the clemency programme. Of these, 3,755…

Published: 7 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans hold onto ZiG longer

Zimbabweans are increasingly holding onto the ZWG currency, also known as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), for extended periods, driven by its appreciating value and sustained stability, according to the ZiG Perception and Confidence Survey II.Commiss…