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Zimbabwe's brief gold coin revival ends with little impact
Zimbabwe's central bank has ended its short-lived reintroduction of gold coins, citing high demand and rising international prices, but economists say the effort had little macroeconomic effect and of...Published: 9 hrs ago | 121 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe revises upwards agric sector growth to 21.1%
The government has sharply revised upwards its projected growth for the agricultural sector to 21.1% in 2025, up from an earlier forecast of 12.8%, largely due to the positive impact of the La Niña w...Published: 9 hrs ago | 52 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees sharp rise in credit registry inquiries
Zimbabwe recorded a marked increase in credit registry inquiries between September 2024 and March 2025, with the most dramatic spike occurring in February this year, according to the Mid-Term Budget R...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:15hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
ZBC licence Inspector loses cash in office break-In
A Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) licence inspector lost more than US$7,000 to thieves who broke into his office over the weekend.The inspector, identified as 30-year-old Tinashe Musho...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:06hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Security guard steals US$6,865 from Delta
A 36-year-old woman, Barbra Chaleka, has been arrested in connection with the theft of US$6,865 in trust funds from the Delta Beverages depot in Rusape.Acting Manicaland provincial police spok...Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 12:57hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe flight traffic falls 42%
Zimbabwe recorded a sharp 42% decline in flight traffic in the first quarter of 2025, with the number of flights falling to 11 376 from 19 588 in the previous quarter, according to the latest data...Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:43hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe raises US$25.4 million from sugar tax
Zimbabwe has raised ZiG685.8 million, equivalent to approximately US$25.4 million, from the sugar content tax between January and May 2025, with the funds earmarked for the procurement of critical can...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 18:56hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Serial car fraudster jailed over rental scams
A 36-year-old serial fraudster, Christen Nketa, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of stealing multiple vehicles from car rental companies using a string of fake identities...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 10:03hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Pass rates improve in Zimsec June 'O' and 'A' level exams
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has released the June 2025 Ordinary and Advanced Level examination results, showing an encouraging improvement in national pass rates compared to the ...Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 19:11hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean birth control pills smuggled into South Africa
A growing syndicate involving hospital staff, informal cross-border transporters, and backyard traders is siphoning government-issued birth control pills from Zimbabwe's public health facilities and s...Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 10:15hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crumble to 9 wicket defeat
Zimbabwe's Test cricket struggles continued on home soil as they slumped to a nine-wicket defeat to New Zealand inside three days in the opening match of their two-Test series at Queens Sports Club in...Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 10:15hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Dairibord warns of rising costs
Dairibord Holdings Limited, one of Zimbabwe's largest publicly listed milk processors, has sounded the alarm over a tough operating environment that has driven up costs, squeezed margins, and weighed ...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:54hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei must be stopped, says Biti
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has launched a scathing attack on controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, accusing him of plundering Zimbabwe's economy and warning that his presidential amb...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:47hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
Call for budget for cancer control in Zimbabwe
Health stakeholders have called on the Zimbabwean government to urgently develop a clear budget and implement a coordinated response to support the newly launched National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) 2...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:48hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF and the Politics of Gatekeeping
As Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu PF, navigates the complex landscape of succession politics, internal power struggles are coming to the fore. The party's ...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 17:54hrs | 388 | by Etiwel Mutero
South Africa introduces new immigration stamps at all border posts
The Border Management Authority (BMA), in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has announced the implementation of new ...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:35hrs | 2447 | by Staff reporter
Thabani Mpofu slams moral decay under Mnangagwa
Renowned constitutional lawyer and Seventh Day Adventist member Advocate Thabani Mpofu has ignited fierce debate across Zimbabwe's political and religious circles after unleashing a stinging rebuke of...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 09:00hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet links Bulawayo to Victoria Falls
Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of a new domestic route between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, with flights scheduled to commence on Friday, 08 August 2025.The award-winning airl...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 17:09hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's burials surge
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that a total of 480 burials took place across eight of the city's cemeteries during the month of June, while five bodies were cremated during the same period....Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 18:01hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Police bust cattle rustlers, applaud community vigilance
CHIWESHE - The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauded members of the public for their vigilance after alerting officers of suspicion that ultimately resulted in the arrest of stock rustlers.Inspec...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:04hrs | 288 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Polygamist in trouble for abusing first wife
A Chipinge-based polygamist, Phillip Mhlanga (36), appeared in court after he attempted to abuse his first wife. Magistrate Nixon Mangoti sentenced him to four months in jail, wholly suspended on cond...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 20:13hrs | 956 | by Edson Mapani in Chipinge
New Zealand thrash Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's batting frailties were once more laid bare as New Zealand coasted to a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match of the T20 International Tri-Series at Harare Sports Club on Friday...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:11hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
BCC approves building plans valued at over US$3m
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has approved building plans worth over US$3 million for May 2025, reflecting a slight decrease in construction activity compared to the previous month. This is according to...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Catholic Zimbabwe faces critical shortage of Priests
The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe shortage of vocations to the priesthood, with the number of candidates enrolling at the country's only Major Seminary, Chishawasha, steadily ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:58hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean serial thief locked up in Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN man residing in Botswana illegally, who is facing multiple car theft charges, has been denied bail.Clement Passmore Gondo (40) was not asked to plead when he appeared before Franc...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
BCC, police patrol nets 13 gold panners in Esigodini
A JOINT operation conducted by Bulawayo City Council (BCC) rangers and police in the city's catchment areas in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province, recently netted 13 gold panners, bringing total a...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:01hrs | 417 | 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...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:15hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranks 2nd globally for HIV-related stigma
Zimbabwe has been ranked as having the second highest proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who reported experiencing stigma while seeking health services, acco...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:50hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Street kid-turned-vendor convicted of fraud, theft
A former street kid who rose to prominence as a popular airtime vendor in Masvingo town has been convicted of fraud and theft after swindling two victims out of more than US$1,600. However, sentencing...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:58hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gold makes currency history
Welcome Mavingire, managing consultant at INTELLEGO Investment Consultants, has hailed the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency's recent stability as the longest sustained period for a domestic currency in th...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:10hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Lenient sentence for unlicensed driver sparks public outcry
The 24-month suspended sentence handed to a 20-year-old unlicensed driver who fatally knocked down a Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) student has ignited fierce debate and ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:00hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables on the brink of World Cup qualification
The Zimbabwe Sables are just one victory away from booking their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after a thrilling 29-23 semi-final win over Kenya at the Nelson Man...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:46hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Woman cyberbullies wife after snatching husband
A disturbing case involving infidelity, harassment, and ethnic slurs has rocked the Victoria Falls community, culminating in the conviction of Brilliant Hlatshwayo, a 36-year-old woman from Chinotimba...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:40hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Sugar stocks exceed national demand
Zimbabwe's leading sugar producers, Hippo Valley Estates and Triangle, have moved to allay fears of shortages and price hikes, assuring the nation that local sugar stocks are more than adequate to mee...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:25hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
ZRP warns against bogus anti-corruption organisations
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning against individuals and groups claiming to represent anti-corruption bodies, amid growing concerns over unauthorized visits and communicat...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 16:14hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Companies reel under crippling costs, regulatory chaos
Zimbabwe's formal business sector is under severe strain as economic pressures mount, with industry leaders warning that ongoing policy inconsistencies, regulatory confusion, and worsening macroeconom...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Truck incident at Trabablas Interchange causes damage
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has confirmed an incident involving a Tika Chem Investments (Pvt) Ltd truck that caused damage to public infrastructure at the recently constr...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 17:05hrs | 1391 | by Staff reporter
Ziyakhala manje: Mchunu, Cele summoned by ANC integrity commission
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and his predecessor, Bheki Cele, have been summoned to appear before the African National Congress (ANC) Integrity Commission following damning allegations linking them to...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:47hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for stealing 33 goats
A 36-year-old man from Hwajembwa Village under Chief Mutambara has been arrested in connection with the theft of 33 goats belonging to fellow villager Christian Zikiti, aged 53. The incident occurred ...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:29hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Mkhwanazi gains public backing
South African KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has received an outpouring of public support after his explosive allegations implicating Police Minister Senzo Mch...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 16:01hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cricket hapless and hopeless
It was a comprehensive and ruthless display of cricketing dominance at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo today, as South Africa completed an innings and 236-run demolition of Zimbabwe to seal a 2-0 Test ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 15:58hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa flies into a storm
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to return from the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro into a storm of controversy sparked by damning allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commission...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 10:38hrs | 1118 | by Staff reporter
8 millions of Zimbabweans still need of food aid
A staggering eight million Zimbabweans remain in urgent need of food assistance following severe crop failures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon and an extended drought that disrupted food pro...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:13hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Employee blows employer's US$2,937 on hotel stay
A 26-year-old man from Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb, Mxolisi Moyo, appeared before Bulawayo Magistrate Steve Ramaboena facing charges of theft involving approximately US$2,937 from his employer. Moyo ...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:30hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe highway robbers jailed 144 years
Two violent highway robbers who terrorised travellers along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road have been handed a combined 144-year prison sentence following their conviction on three counts of armed robber...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Here's who won Zimbabwe govt's biggest road tenders
The Ministry of Transport handed out millions of dollars' worth of contracts for roadworks in the first quarter of the year. Here are some of the biggest winners.Top of the pile? Fossil...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 14:30hrs | 27417 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi's million-dollar supercar collection vanishes
Five years after his tragic death in a fiery car crash, the once-glorious supercar collection of Zimbabwean socialite and businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure has all but vanished - sold off, scatte...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:47hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Simba Bhora suspension blow
Simba Bhora's squad depth will be put to the test this Saturday at Wadzanayi Stadium when they take on ZPC Kariba, missing key players Isheanesu Mauchi and William Thole due to suspension.The ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:14hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe truck driver steal $15,000 worth of wheat in Zambia
A 47-year-old truck driver employed by MakMotors, Milton Muzanenhamo, was remanded in custody on Wednesday over charges of theft of trust property.Muzanenhamo appeared before Harare magistrate...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:13hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
6 armed robbers storm shopping centre
An armed robbery at a fast-food outlet in Mbizo 4 shopping centre, Kwekwe, left patrons shaken after six unidentified suspects raided the premises and escaped with cash and a Mercedes-Benz vehicle....Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:27hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
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