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Man jailed for demanding Mnangagwa's resignation in road blockade
Chipinge: A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a road blockade that saw protesters demand the resignation of Pres...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1549 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Zimbabwe fifth lowest in electoral integrity globally'
According to the latest report from the Electoral Integrity Project, Zimbabwe's 2023 elections scored only 18 out of 100 on the electoral integrity scale, ranking it among the lowest globally. ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter
'Zinasu president was on the run'
An investigating officer revealed in court that Emmanuel Sitima, president of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), had been evading arrest for nearly a month. Sitima, who is 25, was apprehen...Published: 19 hrs ago | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA close to one-stop border
The completion of Zimbabwe's US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation paves the way for a one-stop border post with South Africa, allowing travellers to clear customs and immigration once. ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime knows can't shoot people in front of regional leaders!
Why has the President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime, of late, intensified its crackdown on gatherings? What are they so terrified of?...Published: 20 hrs ago | 336 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mayhem at mine leaves suspects hospitalised
Two violent suspected thieves are nursing injuries at Parirenyatwa group of hospitals while their accomplice is currently detained at Bindura prison...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 18:07hrs | 884 | by Simbarashe Sithole
More than 100 street children roam Bulawayo
Bulawayo is experiencing a troubling rise in the number of children leaving their homes to live and work on the streets, often turning to illegal activities such as drug and substance abuse. Over 100 ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:40hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
US sanctions on Zimbabwe are real, US Bank to close accounts
Mercury Bank, a fintech based in the United States offering banking services to more than 100,000 early-stage startups, has included Nigeria in a list of countries restricted from opening and operatin...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:57hrs | 22886 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border modernisation completed
The US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project has been completed, paving the way for the implementation of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) concept with South Africa. This ini...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:09hrs | 2620 | by Staff reporter
SADC must kick out Zimbabwe for kiling and oppressing Matabeles
It is quite disturbing that members of the SADC region are falling over each other to condemn Israel for the war against Palestine while they wine and dine with the black apartheid government of Zimba...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 17:00hrs | 867 | by Israel Dube
Beitbridge's mega power station takes shape
A Chinese company, Prestige Massive (Pvt) Limited, is progressing with its 1,200 MW coal-fired power and chrome smelting plant in Beitbridge, which is expected to significantly impact the border town'...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:55hrs | 1241 | by Staff reporter
Teenager jailed for inserting his finger in minor's private parts
The love of sex landed an 18-year-old boy in jail after he attempted to rape a form three schoolgirl on Independence day in Musana Bindura....Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 05:57hrs | 952 | by Simbarashe Sithole
SADC Summit turns Mnangagwa govt into a joke!
One simply needs to tune into or read the state-controlled media in Zimbabwe to discover how the country has become a huge circus. All this simply because of the opportunity to chair the 44th ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:40hrs | 3943 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 to recent violent clashes in Mutare's central busi...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:25hrs | 4616 | 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 material and equipment.Zimbabwe is no stranger t...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:48hrs | 1938 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Rutendo Matinyarare
Dear Rutendo, We have reviewed your recent statements and the article in Bulawayo24. While we understand your frustration and the ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:24hrs | 300 | by Zem
Mnangagwa must return Zipra assets
Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) war veterans have criticized the government for retaining their properties, arguing that returning these assets should be a priority in addressing the Guku...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:11hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Thekwane High School celebrates Centenary of excellence
Thekwane High School in Plumtree, Matabeleland South, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Established in 1924 by Reverend Herbert Carter, a Methodist Church Missionary, the school has a mi...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:10hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
As long as ZACC isn't catching the 'big fish' then its work is useless!
The ZACC (Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission) has, of late, been bragging over its supposed 'successes'.ZACC commissioner Ndakaripa Hungwe recently told a national anti-corruption indaba in H...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 15:02hrs | 409 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Armed robbers pounce on couple
Five masked armed robbers allegedly pounced on a couple in Forrester F, Mvurwi and robbed them of their $30 and two mobile phones before stealing a ZESA t...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 07:36hrs | 1615 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Zimbabwe politics derail anti-corruption fight'
At a national anti-corruption conference in Harare, Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI-Z) board chairperson Isheanesu Chirisa highlighted several challenges hindering the fight against corruption...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:50hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Sheep on a high: Flock feasts on cannabis after extreme weather
In a truly bizarre twist of fate, a flock of sheep in Greece found themselves feeling a bit too "ewe-phoric" after munching on a crop of weed!Wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding had left the po...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 830 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa must stop abusing Matabele genocide victims and pay US$ 100 billion compansation
It is very unfortunate that Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa pretends as if he did not see the Notice of Demand For The Restoration Of Matabeleland State delivered to the President's office by MLO President Cde ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:44hrs | 1185 | by Israel Dube
Bosso helps Dembare rake in $24,000
Harare football giants Dynamos were left with only US$23,864 after deductions from the gate receipts of their high-profile Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Highlanders at Rufaro Stadiu...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
Artisanal miner kills colleague over cigarette
The love of cigarettes led a Guruve man in hot soup after he allegedly struck his mining colleague with an iron bar to death.Bothwell M...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:14hrs | 274 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - With Africa serving as a dynamic hub for oil and gas, renewable energy and cutting-edge technologies, the participation of youth in the sector is crucial to bringing in new p...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:52hrs | 153 | by APO
Examiner in US$500k criminal abuse of office scandal
Absolom Magwere, a principal examiner in the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on charges of criminal abuse of office i...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:16hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe plans to shorten the training period for midwives
The government plans to shorten the training period for midwives from two years to 18 months to address the shortage of skilled health personnel, especially in rural areas. Health and Child Care Minis...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:12hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power imports partly offset cuts
Zimbabwe can import up to 200MW from South Africa and two Mozambican suppliers to address its electricity shortfall caused by low water levels at Lake Kariba and reduced Zambezi River flows due to dro...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:04hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
100MW boost for Zimbabwe power supplies
Local power supplies in Zimbabwe are set to improve significantly in the coming weeks, with an additional 100 megawatts (MW) to be injected into the grid. This boost will come from a refurbished unit ...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:53hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed 20 years for raping mental health minor
A 29-YEAR-OLD Bindura man was slapped with a 20 year jail term by a Bindura regional magistrate after he raped a mental health minor three times in the bu...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 07:32hrs | 105 | by Simbarashe Sithole
FBI Investigates Trump Rally Shooting as Assassination Attempt
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, resulting in a bloodied face and quick action from ...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 07:00hrs | 74 | by Staff Writer
Since Mnangagwa is a mere Munhumutapa, is the way now open for Mthwakazi?
For some time now, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proudly referred himself as Munhumutapa.This was the title of the kings of...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:38hrs | 133 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Opposition parties should unite to fight ZANU PF - Komichi
Dear Comrades, It is very vital to unite the opposition people so that ...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:22hrs | 111 | by Morgen Komichi
Stanbic Bank named national winners for supporting Micro, SMEs in Zimbabwe
Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank has been named National Winner for supporting micro, small to medium enterprises in Zimbabwe by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC)....Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:35hrs | 47 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe should ditch the toxic US dollar
Zimbabwe's economy has been intertwined with the US dollar for over a decade, a relationship that began as a pragmatic response to hyperinflation and economic collapse in the late 2000s. The adoption ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 45 | by Staff writer
Govt acts against expired, underweight food products
Government has taken decisive action to address the proliferation of expired and counterfeit food products in Zimbabwe, particularly in tuckshops across central business districts. Health and ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt loses land dispute
In a recent legal development, the High Court has intervened to order the Ministry of Local Government to return an offer letter withdrawn from land developer N-Frays Infrastructure. The case, brought...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:10hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man floors cop with punches
In Mashumba, Mzilikazi suburb of Bulawayo, a 25-year-old man named Malvin Kumalinga caused a stir by assaulting his 52-year-old uncle, Isaac Kumalinga, accusing him of witchcraft. Malvin appea...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:15hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Bambazonke lawyers in court over US$500K fraud
Two Harare lawyers, Martin Murimirambewa (53) of Mapaya and Partners, and Shakespear Karuwa (55) of Karuwa and Associates, appeared in court on fraud charges involving US$500,000. They were released o...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:09hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe announces Olympics team
TEAM Zimbabwe for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was officially announced this afternoon. Seven athletes in athletics, rowing and swimming are set to represent the country in France from July 26...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 18:22hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Dembare battle to contain crisis
DYNAMOS management are fighting with their back to the wall to save the situation at their club after the players refused to take to the training pitch for the fourth day running yesterday in a crisis...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Rape cops' released on bail
Three police officers from Chituripasi Police Base in Beitbridge East have been accused of raping an 18-year-old woman on multiple occasions last month. Courage Majoni, Jabulani Museba, an...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:26hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
High-tech Western weapons 'useless' in Ukraine conflict
Satellite-guided shells are particularly vulnerable to Russian jamming technology, commanders in Kiev have told the newspaperRussia's electronic warfare capabilities have rendered precision-gu...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:07hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
ZEC scandal gobbles USD100 million
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender scandal, initially estimated at US$40 million, has now ballooned to involve over US$100 million in public funds. This massive sum was misappropriated thr...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Another Chivayo audio leaked
In a new development concerning the controversial US$100 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender scandal, a leaked audio recording has shed light on the bitter fallout between tycoon Wickne...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Jailed CCC activist undergoes operation
A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist injured when police raided a private event in Harare on June 16 and arrested her and 78 others has undergone an operation to fix a fracture on her left l...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Ministry advocates for skills audit, accreditation for Mbare Siyaso
The Ministry of Skills Audit and Development has expressed it's quest to audit, accredit and create a database for some unregistered skilled operators wit...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 00:29hrs | 12 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Elephants wreck havoc in Muzarabani
Villagers in Muzarabani are in trouble with elephants which are terrorizing the whole district.The district council chairperson Ashton ...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 00:26hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chivayo protected, Mpofu, Chimombe sacrificed?
Zimbabwe's political system is reeling from a major corruption scandal and has decided to protect ex-convict tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, who is close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, while targeting his ...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 17:29hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
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