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Zimbabwe's budget falls short of Abuja health target funding

Zimbabwe's 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review has again revealed the country's continued failure to meet the Abuja Declaration commitment of allocating at least 15% of the national budget to health, despite a modest rise in the sector's share of …

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 13:42hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter

Harare moves to ban 3-wheeled taxis from City roads

The Harare City Council has announced plans to ban three-wheeled taxis from operating on city roads as part of sweeping reforms aimed at bringing order to the capital's chaotic public transport system.Outlined in the recently adopted Draft…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:15hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter

Mine owner fined for operating unregistered milling plants

MAPHISA - A 45-year-old Snake Bone Mine owner has been fined US$200 for operating hammer and ball milling plants without proper documentation for registration.Matebeleland South Provincial Magistrate Busani Sibanda fined Gift Nsingo for co…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 21:45hrs | 576 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Kezi

Thieves steal US$7,000 tobacco at farm

Police in Rusape have launched a manhunt for five armed robbers who attacked Riplemade Farm on Monday night and made off with 12 tobacco bales valued at US$7,039.The robbery, which occurred around 10pm, left a farm security guard injured a…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:52hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF's Tonderai Mutasa sworn-in as Victoria Falls councillor

Zanu PF's Tonderai Mutasa was sworn-in as councillor for Ward 1 in Victoria Falls on Thursday after independent candidate Ephias Mambume was disqualified by the Electoral Court.Mambume's disqualification followed a challenge filed by Mutas…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

Court disqualifies Chamisa's candidate over unpaid council bills

The High Court has disqualified independent candidate Mr. Ephias Mambume from contesting the November 30 Victoria Falls City Council Ward 1 by-election, following an electoral petition filed by Zanu-PF candidate Tonderai Mutasa.Bulawayo Hi…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:23hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter

City of Harare demolishes dozens of houses

The City of Harare demolished dozens of houses in Ridgeview and Belvedere today, citing the structures as illegal. The demolition is part of a wider operation targeting unauthorized buildings throughout the city.Samuel Nyabeza, Harare's Di…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 16:33hrs | 7324 | by Staff reporter

Legal challenge in Victoria Falls by-election over payment of rates

Victoria Falls Ward 1 candidate for Zanu-PF, Tonderai Mutasa, has filed a legal challenge with the Electoral Court, disputing the nomination of independent candidate Ephias Mambume, who is widely seen as a supporter of CCC leader Nelson Ch…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:11hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter

Powertel gains 2% market share

Powertel, a telecom subsidiary of ZESA Holdings, has recorded a significant 2.05 percentage point increase in market share during the second quarter of 2024, according to the latest report from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory …

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 18:48hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland South sees 18% drop in crime rate

Matebeleland South Province has seen an 18 percent decrease in crime levels from January to September this year compared to the same period last year, according to recent police statistics. A total of 6,039 cases were reported in 2024, dow…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:46hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

South Africa inspecting restaurants to flush out immigrants

The new South African Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, has announced increased inspections at restaurants, spaza shops, farms, and mines to combat illegal immigration.South Africa, known for its advanced economy in Africa, als…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:33hrs | 2205 | by Staff reporter

Report businesses that reject the ZiG, says RBZ

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has launched a hotline and WhatsApp number for the public to report businesses that reject the local currency or charge above the official exchange rates.In April, Zimbabwe i…

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:10hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Sengezo Tshabangu still in charge

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs who were recalled by the party Interim Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu have suffered a set back after the Supreme Court dismissed their appeal.The appeal is fatally defective, the notice of appea…

Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 15:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe orders lithium miners to submit refinery plans by March 2024

Zimbabwe has given lithium miners up to March 2024 to submit plans for the local production of battery-grade lithium in a bid to benefit from growing demand for the clean energy mineral, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said on Thursday.Afric…

Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 21:09hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa calls for Sikhala's release

Nelson Chamisa, leader of of the Citizens Coalition for Change has called for the immediate release of Job Sikhala.Sikhala has reportedly fallen ill in Zimbabweâ€™s most feared Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison where he has been caged for …

Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 14:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF strengthens electoral grip on Manicaland

On behalf of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, I would like to extend my appreciation to our stakeholders, voters and political parties for the unity of purpose and discipline exuded during the election period.The ruling Zanu-PF party has…

Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

2023 Election Results - Live Update

We will be posting the results of the just-end 2023 General Election here: Shurugwi North Constituency Election Officer Deeds Chiweshe declares ZANU PF's Joseph Mpasi duly elected member of National Assembly for Shurugwi North Constit…

Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 08:52hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter

3 in court for printing fake O, A level certificates

THREE Harare men have appeared in court for allegedly printing a fake Advanced Level certificate for a student who went on to apply for a scholarship to study in Denmark.Farai Chauke, a director at Red Haven Media (Private) Limited, a firm…

Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Floyd Mayweather has landed in Harare

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has landed in Harare for a three-day visit dubbed 'The Motherland Tour'. Mr Money, as Mayweather is affectionately known  is coming at the invitation of businessman and boxing enthusiast, Scott Sakupwany…

Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 08:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's FIU to probe businesses inflating prices for USD bank transfers

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has said it will investigate unethical behaviour exhibited by various businesses after it emerged that they are forcing customers to pay in hard cash by inflating prices for …

Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Scott Vincent: the Zimbabwean golfer who won the golden ticket

Even in Scott Vincent's wildest dreams, it's unlikely that he would have been able to imagine how much his life would change over the space of a year. He's seen such a dramatic shift in personal circumstances that any Hollywood director mi…

Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 17:25hrs | 21 | by Staff Reporter

Truck driver smashes boom gate at Beitbridge border, speeds off

POLICE are hunting for a cross-border driver who attempted to evade security checking and payment of duty at the Beitbridge Border Post and smashed through a boom gate and sped off.The suspect has been identified as Wonder Muswere and is s…

Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Smuggler, police in 250km high speed chase

A truck driver fleeing Beitbridge Border Post with a load of smuggled groceries in his 30-tonne rig was cornered after a 250km high-speed chase and although he managed to run off into the fields, his truck and another from the same company…

Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:11hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa promises to end 'terror tactics'

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has described an attack on a lawyer by police on Saturday as a "new low" for the country's checkered human rights record.In a statement, the LSZ demanded an investigation and prosecution of police officers…

Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Grace Mugabe and some of her relatives stripped of corruptly acquired stands

Former First Lady Grace Mugabe and some of her relatives and allies are being stripped of 14 stands worth almost US$12,6 million in one of the most upmarket developments in Borrowdale, Harare, on the grounds that they acquired the land for…

Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 05:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Platinum seen as Zimbabwe's mainstay for foreseeable future

PLATINUM is likely to be Zimbabwe's mainstay in the foreseeable future considering the way platinum firms operating in the country are investing in new mines and smelters to increase production and sustain business.Over the past few years,…

Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa must not lie about Mugabe, says Jonathan Moyo

EXILED former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has said that Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa and his party should not lie that Zimbabwe's former president, Robert Mugabe endorsed them for the 2023 elections in the hope of…

Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Where is Generation Z age group born 2000-2004? The missing '1.5 million voters'

More than 1.5 million people turn18 since the last general election, and these youngest eligible Generation Z (Gen Z), Gen Zers or Zoomers form a diverse, active, and potentially decisive voting bloc in the 2023 elections. Some cast ballot…

Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:48hrs | 11 | by Farai Chirimumimba

Wadyajena fraud case opens can of worms

Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Gokwe-Nembudziya constituency Justice Mayor Wadyajena who is accused of fraud and money laundering involving US$5,8 million appeared in court Wednesday and was remanded in custody to Thursday for bail appli…

Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:48hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Ice cream vendors barred from ZITF for wearing yellow company uniforms

ICE Cream vendors who had hoped to cash in on the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair's (ZITF) last day Saturday, were denied entry into the Bulawayo exhibition park for wearing yellow uniforms, NewZimbabwe.com has learnt.Great Flavours ice …

Published: 01 May 2022 at 12:30hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Temba Mliswa demands report on death of Banker Doug Munatsi

Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has demanded the report of the investigation that probed the death of Banker Douglas Munatsi who died in November 2021 in a mysterious fire that gutted his apartment. Said Mliswa, "Doug Munatsi died…

Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 15:26hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Chamisa retains majority of MDC Alliance seats

THE recently-formed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa grabbing 22 National Assembly seats out of the 28 which were up for grabs, while the Douglas Mwonzora-led party failed to win even a single local government seat…

Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF eats into Chamisa's strongholds

THE newly established Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) emerged the biggest winner in the Saturday by-elections after winning in 22 of the 28 National Assembly seats, official results announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) …

Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 20:22hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Energy Mutodi's father dies

Goromonzi West Member of Parliament Energy Mutodi has lost his father who succumbed to complications of old age.The administrator of Mutodi's Twitter account posted on Wednesday that, "Hon Dr Energy Mutodi's father Mr Johnson Mutodi is nom…

Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 11:51hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu

'Herbert Gomba arrest; a ploy to embarrass Mnangagwa' Tino Chinyoka says

Former Petrotrade Board Chairperson Tinomudaishe Chinyoka has described the arrest of CCC member and former Harare Mayor Herbert Gomba as a ploy by the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the National prosecuting authority to embarrass President …

Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 11:36hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Walter Mzembi sends message to General Chiwenga

Exiled former Minister of Tourism Walter Mzembi has sent a message to Vice President General Constantino Chiwenga urging him to practice the peace that he is preaching. Mzembi made the call to the General through his Twitter account after …

Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 12:55hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

BREAKING: ZANU PF kills 1, injures 17 Chamisa supporters

At least 17 have been hospitalized while 1 person sadly lost his life following an act of violence by suspected  ZANU PF thugs during CCC President Nelson Chamisaâ€™s address in Kwekwe today.A CCC supporter has died in Kwekwe after ZA…

Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 15:26hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Motorists filmed going through red light fined

At least 12 of the 21 motorists summoned last year to Avondale Police Station in Harare over allegations of shooting through a red traffic control light at the intersection of Monavale Road and Solomon Mujuru Drive in Belvedere have been f…

Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'US, Zimbabwe fights not affecting citizens'

THE United States says it will continue to support the country with humanitarian aid in several key areas including the health sector despite political disagreements with the Harare regime of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.This was said on T…

Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

RBZ names another 47 over illegal currency deals

Another 47 people were blacklisted yesterday by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe for operating on the foreign currency black market, taking to 77 the number of people whose bank and mobile money accounts have now been frozen and who are barred…

Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:51hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

MDC Alliance ladies charm Thandie Newton

Veteran English actress Melanie Thandiwe Newton has hailed the MDC Alliance Youth leaders Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri for reaching out to rural areas to mobilise young people to register to vote in the coming 2023 elections. Poastin…

Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 15:07hrs | 13 | by Mandla Ndlovu

RBZ orders banks to freeze forex dealers' accounts

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has ordered banks and other financial services providers to immediately freeze accounts belonging to 30 nationals who are ring leaders of parallel market foreign currency dealers destabilising the economy…

Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 20:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

BREAKING: RBZ releases list of money launderers

MEASURES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS ABUSING MOBILE PHONE SERVICES AND SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE ILLEGAL FOREIGN EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS AND MONEY-LAUNDERING ACTIVITIESThe Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has identified individuals lis…

Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 14:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwean takes over as Johannesburg Mayor

Jolidee Matongo, the son of a migrant from Zimbabwe, has been elected unopposed as new executive mayor of the City of Johannesburg, the metro announced on Tuesday.The 269 councillors in the metro did not submit any other names and as per t…

Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 08:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe hospitals overwhelmed

MEDICAL practitioners have urged government to consider establishing makeshift health centres for COVID-19 admissions as the country's health institutions are inundated with severe cases needing hospitalisation.The health experts told News…

Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 07:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Covid-19 daily infections decline

Zimbabwe's daily Covid-19 infections which have been hovering over 2, 000 for more than a week yesterday declined to just 617, the Ministry of Health and Child Care, said its latest update.The development comes at a time when the country i…

Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 19:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tendai Savanhu dies

EXPELLED senior Zanu PF official Tendai Savanhu has died.His death was confirmed Sunday evening by exiled former Zanu PF Politburo member and minister Saviour Kasukuwere and National Patriotic Front (NPF) spokesperson, Jealousy Mawarire.Ho…

Published: 01 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

What you need to get if you want to safely try recreational marijuana

Using recreational marijuana these days is a liberating and enjoyable experience. As more and more states are changing their stance on the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, people now have more freedom in getting high…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 19:17hrs | 31 | by Staff writer

Are we set for a wide open Premier League title race?

We are roughly at the halfway stage of the Premier League season, and usually at this point, either one team has been dominating or we have a match between two contenders. Things are a little different this time around, the title has three…

Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 14:42hrs | 4 | by Staff Writer

New restaurant opens in Bulawayo

Check out this unique new establishment, The Good Place Restaurant, situated downtown of Bulawayo, offering a coterie of dishes that include western and traditional African menu.The restaurant opened up its doors to the public on Friday 11…

Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 11:38hrs | 25 | by Jamela

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