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Zimbabwe to utilise PPPs to expedite roads rehab in Matebeleland
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development says it is utilising Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to expedite the rehabilitation of so...Published: 17 hrs ago | 395 | by Staff reporter
Woman divorces husband over mubobobo claims
IN a shocking incident, a 38-year-old woman from New Harrisvale suburb in Bulawayo divorced her husband after claiming to have caught him, through a v...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1476 | by Staff reporter
Baby mama wants to pluck out ex-lover's eyes
Most of the time men suffer in silence when they are abused by their wives or ex-wives. They fear to be branded not man enough by society.But ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 516 | by Staff reporter
Gang rape victim demands GOAT! as compensation
IT'S a crazy and insane world. But you have to believe it because it is true.A woman from Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province, who al...Published: 17 hrs ago | 871 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs push for stiffer penalties amid explosive AG report
Parliamentarians have reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing laws and imposing stringent penalties for public fund misuse. During a meeting convened...Published: 17 hrs ago | 399 | by Staff reporter
Finance Ministry blacklists 51 govt suppliers
The Treasury has blacklisted 51 government contractors for engaging in black market activities after receiving payments in local currency. ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 12:48hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Verwoerd's grandson in new parliamentary role thanks to Ramaphosa
Wynand Boshoff, grandson of 'apartheid architect' Hendrik Verwoerd, will report to a new parliamentary leader as the Freedom Front (FF) Plus announces...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:43hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
Dali Mpofu denied work visa to represent Namibia's EFF
Prominent South African legal practitioner, Advocate Dali Mpofu and his colleague Advocate Lerato Moela were denied work permits this week by the Mini...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:29hrs | 8215 | by Staff reporter
'Deal with Phala Phala, not Dr Hlophe'
The DA had better prospects of winning on the Phala Phala matter involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, which they were "flip-flopping" on, than they di...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:13hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer told to report army boss Sanyatwe to the police
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declined to publicly address army general Anselem Sanyatwe's suggestion that the military could impose com...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 2101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police finalises Matinyarare's docket
Just weeks after receiving a suspended three-month prison sentence for defamation in South Africa, Zanu-PF activist Rutendo Matinyarare faces new lega...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1118 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to conduct inaugural Economic Census
Zimbabwe has initiated preparations for its first-ever Economic Census to assess the economy's size and structure. The census will run from January 20...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:28hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Dinson refutes claims 19 workers died at steel plant
The Chinese-run Dinson Iron and Steel Company has dismissed recent claims of a fatal workplace accident involving 19 workers, threatening legal action...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:28hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean team to use Zambian stadium for CAF assignments
Ngezi Platinum Stars, the defending champions of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, will use Heroes Stadium in Zambia for their CAF Champions Lea...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:27hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt sweats over Sadc protests
The Zimbabwean government is preparing for potential unrest during the upcoming Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) summit scheduled for Augu...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 3126 | by Staff reporter
91 tonnes of copper stolen at Chirundu border post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has seized three South African registered trucks belonging to Nashfreight and Transport Services after 91 tonne...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:25hrs | 1289 | by Staff reporter
Zimra denies UK-based returning resident rebate
Arreta Chidodo, a former UK resident, has lost a High Court case against the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) seeking a refund of customs duty for g...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:25hrs | 2488 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala successfully appeal conviction
Opposition activist and former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has successfully appealed a High Court conviction and sentence for publishing false...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:23hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Treasury criticizes AG
Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga has criticized the Auditor General's (AG) report on undelivered motor vehicles, calling it "misdirected" and clai...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:22hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Sadc summit preps impress Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa has urged industry, commerce, and other stakeholders to use the upcoming SADC Summit and its preceding events to advance Zimbabwe'...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:22hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Bulawayo province joins ED2030 chorus
ZANU-PF Bulawayo Province has called for President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028, citing his significant achievements towards Vision 2030 ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:21hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
Urgent action needed to resuscitate NRZ
The Government has been urged to accelerate the revival of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) to enhance its role in providing crucial logistical...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:19hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
'Chiwenga will not automatically succeed Mnangagwa'
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga will not automatically succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2028, according to Chris Mutsvangwa, the spokespers...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:31hrs | 7116 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala returns to Zimbabwe amid threats to his life
Outspoken opposition figure and Vice-Chairman of the Citizens Coalition for Change, Job Sikhala, is set to return home today after a four-month absenc...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter
Tatenda Mavetera snubbed over ED2030 campaign
Zanu-PF legislator Tatenda Mavetera of Chikomba West district faced disappointment when her victory rally was abruptly cancelled due to poor attendanc...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:14hrs | 1997 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya calls for total removal of Zanu-PF
Exiled musician Thomas Mapfumo has called for a complete overhaul of Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assuranc...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:13hrs | 1250 | by Staff reporter
Burnside's 'haunted car' stuns locals
In the quiet suburb of Burnside, along Circular Road and near the popular chill spot Bagcwele, an abandoned vehicle on an undeveloped stand has captiv...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1927 | by Staff reporter
Man threatens to kill wife over sex
In Harare, Pauline Pfute has requested a protection order against her husband, Nobby Mugabe, accusing him of threatening to kill her over denied conju...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:30hrs | 1197 | by Staff reporter
Man is regretting the day he packed his bags and left for SA
A 45-year-old Bulawayo man is regretting the day he packed his bags and left for neighbouring South Africa in search of what he thought could be life-...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 1446 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's IMC doesn't have exclusive rights to partner Starlink
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued several internet service provider (ISP) licenses to various ope...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:31hrs | 1035 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest 4th suspect in bus robbery
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a fourth suspect in connection with the robbery of passengers and crew on a Beitbridge-bound Blue Circ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:30hrs | 1589 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national loses US$20 000 to armed robbers in Zimbabwe
A businessman lost over US$21,000 in a robbery at a guest house in Borrowdale, Harare. Jiang Yao, 34, and his colleague, Yi Ting, 54, were both victim...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:29hrs | 1162 | by Staff reporter
Churches welcome Mnangagwa's pledge to respect the Constitution
The Heads of Christian Denominations in Zimbabwe (ZHOCD) have welcomed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent commitment to uphold the country's Consti...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:27hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
State withdraws charges against Zanu-PF bigwig
The State withdrew charges against prominent Mutare businessman and Zanu-PF bigwig Isau Mupfumi yesterday due to insufficient evidence connecting him ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:25hrs | 4616 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says 'leaked' social media screenshots are fake
Social media personality Wicknell Chivayo, known for his opulent lifestyle and donations to individuals linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party, has addres...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:24hrs | 1977 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo, Zec corruption scandal spreads to SA
A JOHANNESBURG printing firm and its agent are being investigated by Zimbabwe's anti-corruption authority for price gouging on election-related materi...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:48hrs | 1938 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema boycotts wildlife summit with Mnangagwa, Nyusi
Zambian President Hichilema Hakainde on Thursday boycotted a three-nation wildlife conservation summit in Harare in his continuing diplomatic spat wit...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:44hrs | 3170 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Agricultural Society ups security for this year's edition
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) says it has put steps to increase surveillance, enhance security and streamline efficiency during this year's ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:44hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Khupe reveals new cancer fight
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe has implored parliament to exercise its influence on government to channel more resources towards cancer...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:43hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
MK Party forming trade unions and labour federation
President of labour federation Cosatu, Zingiswa Losi, on Wednesday said the African National Congress-aligned labour movements are suffering huge loss...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter
IEC wants MK vote-rigging allegations tested publicly
The Electoral Court has agreed to the Commission's request to hear the Umkhonto weSizwe Party matter.This is after the party challenged the el...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:10hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1707 | by Staff reporter
'ZiG scarcity a recipe for disaster'
Opposition party Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) has raised concerns about the scarcity and lack of confidence surrounding Zimbabwe's n...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:29hrs | 841 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide survivor cannot forgive Mugabe's foot soldiers
An astounding number of mass graves surround Thabani Dhlamini's home in south-western Zimbabwe.One pointed out to the BBC lies near the abluti...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 1135 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora schedules high-level meetings at SADC Summit
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), led by Douglas Mwonzora, has announced plans to meet with three presidents attending the upcoming...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 1378 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital faces surge in child deaths
Child mortality statistics at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo increased between January and March before decreasing in April this year, despite rea...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reshuffles security chiefs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reshuffled senior Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officials, elevating those seen as loyal to him amid succes...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:42hrs | 7782 | by Staff reporter
Zimra's unaccounted deposits cause tax woes
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) received $101.54 billion in unaccounted deposits from clients in 2023, creating an administrative challenge tha...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:42hrs | 4136 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt bolsters oversight of devolution funds
The Zimbabwean government has intensified its oversight of devolution fund usage by metropolitan councils and local authorities to address widespread ...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:41hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa at Euro 2024 final in Berlin
Former Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) and Cosafa president Phillip Chiyangwa is in Germany to watch the Euro 2024 final between Spain and Englan...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:41hrs | 4431 | by Staff reporter
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