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Botswana polls: Lessons for Zimbabwe
DUMA Boko began his reign as Botswana's sixth President on Friday, ending the 58-year reign of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).Boko's Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) swept to power wi...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
ANC introduces its version of Chitepo School of Ideology
As the African National Congress (ANC) works to rebuild its relationship with the electorate following significant electoral setbacks, the party has declared political education a top priority. All AN...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean industry urged to brace for AfCFTA competition
Zimbabwe's local industry must be ready for competition from across the continent as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) comes into force, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:22hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
New Zealand's groundbreaking move toward regulating online casinos
The New Zealand government has taken a significant step toward regulating its online casino industry, marking a pivotal moment in the country's gambling landscape. As the popularity of online gambling...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 13:03hrs | 162 | by Staff Reporter
Gwayi-Tshangani dam is a tale of unfulfilled promises
The Zimbabwean government has once again delayed the completion deadline for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, now pushing it to 2026, leaving residents of Bulawayo in a precarious situation as the city grapple...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:02hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Zesa unveils strategy to end load-shedding
ZESA Holdings has announced a transformative strategy to eliminate load-shedding by next year and achieve universal electricity access across Zimbabwe by 2030. The plan, detailed by ZESA executive cha...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chevrons clinch ICC T20 qualifier with unbeaten record
Zimbabwe's cricket team, the Chevrons, secured a comprehensive 61-run victory over Kenya at Gymkhana Club Ground yesterday, completing an unbeaten campaign at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Re...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:39hrs | 455 | by Staff reporgter
Zimbabwe smashes T20 World record
Zimbabwe's cricket team, the Chevrons, shattered the record for the highest-ever T20 international score after racking up a monumental 344-4 against Gambia during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regio...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 3539 | by Staff reporter
Zambian president capturing the Judiciary?
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary....Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:56hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
International orphans shift base to Botswana
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, are set to relocate to Botswana's Obed Chilume Itani Stadium in Francistown for the first leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers a...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
ZimAlloys resumes chrome smelting
ZimAlloys, a ferrochrome producer based in Gweru, has restarted its chrome smelting operations after an 11-year break, thanks to a US$7 million investment from Kuvimba Mining House. The company's revi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tops Group J with hard-fought victory over Namibia
Zimbabwe's Warriors have surged to the top of Group J in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign after a gritty 1-0 win over Namibia at Orlando Stadium this afternoon. Khama Billiat's 34th-minut...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 18:44hrs | 1438 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2620 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Musekiwa, Maposa named in Zimbabwe T20 squad
Zimbabwe unveils young squad for T20 World Cup Regional QualifiersZimbabwe has announced an exciting 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifiers, set to take place in Kenya t...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:06hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Zille, DA exploits ANC turmoil to 'push own political agenda'
On June 30, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that eleven political parties had joined the multiparty coalition, which he called the 'Government of National Unity (GNU).'The United Afr...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 13:59hrs | 815 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Local cattle breeder donates semen
A local stud breeder is offering free semen from his stud bulls to help improve cattle breeds in communal areas, aligning with the national effort to rebuild Zimbabwe's livestock herd. This initiative...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:43hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Marvelous boost for Warriors
Zimbabwe coach Michael Nees has received a significant boost ahead of the back-to-back 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Namibia, with the return of key players, including captain Marvelou...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Zille warns ANC of Ramaphosa
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid down the gauntlet and demanded the reinstatement of Cilliers Brink as Tshwane mayor.After holding the mayoral office in the City of Tshwane since March 20...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 20:18hrs | 2301 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema showing his true colours
The BBC, yesterday, reported on the recent dismissal of three Zambian judges by that country's President Hakainde Hichilema in an attempt to retain and consolidate power by instilling fear and forcing...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 09:42hrs | 1636 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 654 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
China mining firms partner with Zimbabwe on lithium mine
Chinese miners Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co. and Tsingshan Holding Group Co. are defying low lithium prices to develop a deposit of the battery metal with a Zimbabwean state company.The two firms...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:56hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema gears up to change Zambia's constitution
As President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia made his annual address to parliament on 13 September, he shocked many observers as he made a series of revealing off-the-cuff remarks on the topic of constit...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 357 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Hichilema suspends judges who ruled in favour of rival in Zambia
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has suspended three top judges over alleged judicial misconduct, prompting accusations of political interference in the judiciary.In 2016, the three Const...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:15hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
Bongani Mafu bags $200,000 from Ngezi Platinum
Premier Soccer League champions Ngezi Platinum Stars have been ordered by FIFA to pay former coach Bongani Mafu close to US$200,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal. The platinum miners face a dea...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:00hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Redundant Zimbabwe civil service posts to be abolished
The government is set to reorganize the civil service by rationalizing jobs and grades, reducing managerial posts, and eliminating redundant positions to enhance efficiency, according to Information, ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:38hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Police detain man for insulting Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema
POLICE in Lusaka have detained a 43-year-old man of Kabulonga Extension for insulting President Hakainde Hichilema and saying Zambians should vote out "these idi*ts in 2026." Suzgo Mbale insul...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:41hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends road rehab
President Mnangagwa has extended the state of disaster for Zimbabwe's road infrastructure network until December 31, 2026, following the initial declaration on February 23, 2021. This extension is for...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:30hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends roads state of disaster declaration
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the state of disaster for Zimbabwe's road network for another two years. The extension, announced through Statutory Instrument (SI) 151 of 2024, ensur...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:32hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 60 000MT of fish exports by 2026
Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development David Marapira has announced an ambitious plan to boost Zimbabwe's aquaculture sector. The government aims to increase fi...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:53hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank injects US$190 million to meet forex demand
Zimbabwe's central bank has injected US$190 million into the foreign-exchange market to meet demand for dollars and maintain economic stability since the introduction of a new bullion-backed currency,...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 14:37hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Washington Arubi back in Warriors colours again
Washington Arubi, the 39-year-old goalkeeper for Marumo Gallants, is excited about representing The Warriors in the upcoming 2025 AFCON Qualifiers against Kenya and Cameroon. Recently called up by new...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:20hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
FC Cincinnati sign defender Teenage Hadebe
FC Cincinnati have signed defender Teenage Hadebe to a contract through the 2025 season with an option for 2026, the club announced today. Additionally, FCC have traded their natural first round pick ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:04hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
England to host Zimbabwe for one Test in 2025
After a gap of more than two decades, England will play a men's test match against Zimbabwe next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday.The one-off Test will take p...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 19:07hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans use gold-backed ZiG to pay for 40% of transactions
Zimbabweans are using the nation's gold-backed currency for 40% of payments compared with 20% when it first started in April, Finance Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga said.The ZiG - an a...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:26hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses T20 World Cup hosting
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won the bid to host the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, replacing Bangladesh due to unrest in that country. Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and UAE were shortlisted, but th...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:07hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
New Warriors coach lands in Zimbabwe
New Warriors head coach Michael Nees is set to arrive in Zimbabwe on Wednesday afternoon, where he will announce the squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:31hrs | 842 | by Staff reporter
Dragnet closes in on Zimbabwe money launderers
The dragnet is closing in on money launderers as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration yesterday resolved to strengthen the enforcement of anti-money laundering legislation,Business Times repo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 14:43hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter
UNICEF appoints new representative for Zimbabwe
UNICEF has appointed Ms. Etona Ekole as its new representative for Zimbabwe, succeeding Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale. Ms. Ekole will oversee UNICEF's programs for 2022 to 2026.She presented her creden...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 17:19hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
NEC members disagreed with Cyril Ramaphosa
With the municipal elections looming, the ANC, leading the Government of National Unity (GNU) is in distress after some members of the ANC's national executive committee (GNU) d's stance that the ...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 08:00hrs | 1338 | by Staff reporter
Zifa hunt for Warriors coach's assistants
Several top local coaches have endorsed the appointment of Michael Nees as the new Zimbabwe national football team coach, citing his potential to elevate the game in Zimbabwe. ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:14hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Central Bank says usage of ZiG has doubled
The use of Zimbabwe's bullion-backed currency has doubled since it was launched in early April, central bank Governor John Mushayavanhu told the country's Sunday Mail newspaper.The ZiG is now ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 07:07hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe announces 'unknown' German as Warriors head coach
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee has appointed German Michael Nees as the new Warriors coach.In a statement, ZIFA said the 57-year old German has the task to lead the Warriors in their quest f...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:10hrs | 923 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs US$10 million to procure condoms
Zimbabwe needs to raise over US$10 million from domestic sources to support condom procurement for 2025 and 2026 due to the withdrawal of donor funding. The country has three markets for condoms: publ...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:11hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Lupane sits on sewage time bomb
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has attributed the delay in constructing a modern sewage reticulation plant in Lupane to the late release of funds by the Treasury. Lupane, the provincia...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:36hrs | 123 | 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 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 and will include b...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:28hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls cricket stadium project kicks off
Construction has begun on the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls, a key project for Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) in partnership with the government and the International Cricke...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:09hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths want the Mnangagwa to complete Vision 2030
The recent Zanu-PF inter-district youth meeting in Gweru was marked by strong support for President Mnangagwa to continue leading Zimbabwe, despite his announcement to retire at the end of his term in...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:49hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Zifa to name Warriors coach
Zimbabwe's Warriors are set to have a new coach by the weekend, as ZIFA has shortlisted four candidates for the senior soccer team. The Warriors have struggled in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and are...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:01hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to boost power supply
The Zimbabwean government has taken steps to address the country's severe power shortages by signing consultancy contracts aimed at supporting independent power producers (IPPs). These efforts are par...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:42hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
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