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Zimbabwean accountant in R17m theft from Joburg non-profit entity
A ZIMBABWEAN accountant is in trouble for the theft of over R17 million from his former employer, Johannesburg-based non-profit company Education and Training Unit (ETU), over a period of six years....Published: 1 hr ago | 166 | by Staff reporter
Private sector efficiency: South Africa's Murray & Roberts enters business rescue
Murray & Roberts (M&R) Limited has entered business rescue due to a severe cash crunch in its South African operations. The company, whose shares have fallen 64% recently, is also look...Published: 2 hrs ago | 63 | by Staff reporter
Rain halts Play as Zimbabwe eyes victory over Pakistan in Bulawayo
Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder and lightning, has disrupted Pakistan's pursuit of Zimbabwe's 205 all out during the first One Day International (ODI) at Queens Sports Club. By 3:40 PM, the weather...Published: 2 hrs ago | 91 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu, Chamisa proxies lose battle over CCC millions
The Citizens Coalition for Change party led by Welshman Ncube will receive funds under the Political Parties (Finance) Act in a major snub to two other factions, it was reported on Sunday.Just...Published: 4 hrs ago | 590 | by Staff reporter
Delma Lupepe faces eviction by Obert Mpofu
Once a flamboyant businessman in Bulawayo, Delma Lupepe is now embroiled in a legal battle after allegedly refusing to vacate a rented residential property in Burnside despite owing US$20,000 in unpai...Published: 4 hrs ago | 631 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho Gukurahundi victims demand apology
A survivor of the Gukurahundi massacres, Hlanganiso Sithole (76), from Sikhale line in Tsholotsho district, has shared the harrowing memories of the torture he endured at the hands of the Fifth Brigad...Published: 4 hrs ago | 138 | by Staff reporter
Police investigate fatal hit-and-run accident in ?
Police in Nkayi have issued a confusing statement indicating that they are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred on November 23, 2024, at the 410-kilometre peg along the Harare-Bula...Published: 5 hrs ago | 220 | by Staff reporter
Harare municipal cop jailed for bribery and obstruction of justice
A municipal officer, Mugove Chiradza (56), has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of bribery and obstruction of justice by the Harare Magistrates' Court.The court hear...Published: 5 hrs ago | 126 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets praise on death penalty stance
Zimbabwe has voted in favour of a United Nations (UN) resolution calling for the global abolition of the death penalty, further demonstrating the country's commitment to limiting the use of capital pu...Published: 7 hrs ago | 211 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man arrested with rhino horn parts at Harare airport
A 34-year-old Chitungwiza man, Cuthbert Maoko, was arrested at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for attempting to smuggle five rhino horn pieces out of the country. The incident occurre...Published: 7 hrs ago | 211 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs wife after divorce threat
A 35-year-old man from Mazowe, Lucky Fero, is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing his wife, Faith Manyasha (26), three times on the head and assaulting her with a burning log foll...Published: 7 hrs ago | 217 | by Staff reporter
Chinese debt threatens to switch off Zimbabwe's Hwange
Zimbabwe's industrial sector is on edge this week as concerns grow over the future of the Hwange Thermal Power Station, a critical asset for the country's beleaguered power grid. With power utility Ze...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1681 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in rude awakening
A dramatic no-show by 12 out of 16 regional leaders at the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) extraordinary summit convened by Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sparked concerns a...Published: 7 hrs ago | 845 | by Staff reporter
ZiG spawns upheavals in insurance industry
Insurers have been scrambling to reassure policyholders as market jitters resurface in the wake of the introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in April. With memories of the devastating currency shifts in...Published: 7 hrs ago | 80 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF losing candidate refuses to give up on Gwanda North
Despite his defeat in the recent elections for the Gwanda North constituency, Lungisani Costa TwoMinutes Ncube, a former ZANU-PF candidate, has vowed to continue serving his community through impactfu...Published: 7 hrs ago | 188 | by Staff reporter
BCC proposes forex fines for illegal dumping of waste
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is contemplating a policy requiring fines for illegal dumping to be paid in foreign currency, in a bid to curb the growing problem of environmental pollution and to enhance...Published: 7 hrs ago | 22 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools open e-enrolment for Form 1
The Government has launched the Electronic Ministry Application Platform (e-map) to streamline the allocation of Form One boarding school placements for the 2025 academic year, assuring parents that t...Published: 7 hrs ago | 64 | by Staff reporter
Smuggled, counterfeits goods flood Zimbabwe's market
Illegally imported goods, ranging from soft drinks to baby formula, are flooding Zimbabwe's markets, threatening public health and the economy, a recent market surveillance by the Consumer Protection ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to simplify business licensing
The Zimbabwean Government is taking proactive steps to simplify the business licensing process and reduce associated costs, with the aim of improving the ease of doing business in the country. A Cabin...Published: 7 hrs ago | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe achieves record wheat harvest
Zimbabwe has achieved a record-breaking wheat harvest of over 560,000 tonnes for the 2024 season, surpassing last year's production of 467,905 tonnes. This marks the second consecutive year the countr...Published: 7 hrs ago | 82 | by Staff reporter
Revenue woes cripple Harare
The Harare City Council has collected only 40 percent of its targeted revenue for the first nine months of 2024, severely hampering its ability to deliver essential services. The council raised ZiG2.0...Published: 7 hrs ago | 17 | by Staff reporter
Southern Region loses 3 teams
The curtain closed on the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season with dramatic relegation battles and a historic moment in Zimbabwean football. Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs were relegated ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 39 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tobacco sector showing signs of robust recovery
Zimbabwe's tobacco sector is showing signs of a robust recovery, with an 8% increase in registered growers for the 2024/2025 summer cropping season. As of November 15, 2024, 120,983 farmers have regis...Published: 7 hrs ago | 16 | by Staff reporter
TD Jakes enjoyed his recent Zimbabwe visit
Popular American preacher, Bishop Thomas Dexter Jakes, well known as TD Jakes, headlined the revered preacher Bishop Tudor Bismark’s 50th anniversary in ministry celebrations which were held at Hara...Published: 21 hrs ago | 899 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs, Hwange relegated
The curtain has fallen on the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season, and Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs have joined Arenel and Chegutu Pirates in being relegated to the lower division.Bul...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 16:31hrs | 1027 | by Staff reporter
8 arrested in connection with armed robberies across Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of eight individuals linked to a series of armed robbery incidents that have plagued Bulawayo between February 19, 2024, and November 17, 20...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 16:06hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed to death over bluetooth speaker
A 23-year-old man tragically lost his life after being stabbed during an altercation over a Bluetooth speaker at Donga Bottle Store in Shurugwi on November 6, 2024.The victim, Pardon Vengai of...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 14:01hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's top aides stampede in congratulating Auxillia
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, the First Lady of Zimbabwe, for successfully attaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:30hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter
SA citizen wants a Zimbabwean passport
A Zimbabwe-born South African citizen has petitioned the country's immigration authorities over what she describes as unfair treatment during her recent visit to Zimbabwe.Tyra Chante Naidoo, a...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:04hrs | 13508 | by Staff reporter
Brothers set fire to neighbours' huts in revenge for alleged murder
Two brothers from Mberengwa are on the run after allegedly setting fire to two huts belonging to their neighbours, accusing them of being responsible for the death of their relative.The incide...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:03hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Gweru Road stray livestock accidents spike
Police have expressed concern over a rise in road accidents along the Gweru-Bulawayo Highway, attributing the increase to villagers allowing their livestock to graze near the road.According to...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:01hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police warn of potential crime spike during festive season
As the festive season approaches, Bulawayo police have issued a warning of a potential spike in criminal activity, citing a concerning rise in armed robberies over the past month compared to the same ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:00hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Billiat, Chikuhwa's tussle for top gong
KHAMA Billiat, one of Zimbabwe's footballing icons, has made a sensational return to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) in 2024, adding a new chapter to his illustrious career. After an acco...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa's 'philanthropic work' confirmation of her husband's abysmal failures to govern Zimbabwe?
Two days ago, Zimbabwe's First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Midlands State University (MSU).This ac...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:54hrs | 96 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Businessman arrested in ritual killing saga
A businessman from Muzarabani, Josiah Hungwe (68), has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a plot to kill a five-year-old boy for ritual purposes. The victim, Takunda Charumbuka, a pupil at Rose...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:52hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
Whizkid lights up Zimbabwe varsity graduation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his role as Chancellor of all State Universities, presided over Gwanda State University's (GSU) third graduation ceremony yesterday, where he capped 126 graduates at t...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office congratulates Mnangagwa's wife
The Office of the President and Cabinet has extended heartfelt congratulations to First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa for achieving a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Managem...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:45hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Businessman fingered in kidnapping juvenile for ritual purposes
In a shocking incident, a Muzarabani businessman is being accused of sending a villager to kidnap and kill a juvenile for ritual purposes in Mashonaland Central province.The businessman Josiah...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:45hrs | 254 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sex-starved man beats woman for protecting teenage daughter
A seemingly sex-starved 24-year-old man from Bulawayo was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 49-year-old woman as punishment for refusing to let her 16-year-old daughter have sex with him.Thi...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Man (35) attempts to kill wife for threatening divorce
A 35-YEAR-OLD Mazowe man is in trouble after he attempted to kill his wife who threatened to divorce him.Lucky Fero allegedly stabbed his wife Faith Manyasha (26) three times in the head befor...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | 88 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up
Regulators in South Africa have recalled a batch of the popular Yaz Plus contraceptive pill, after a packaging mix-up which means the contraception could be potentially ineffective.Manufacture...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 18:50hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Timba and 34 other activists convicted
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader and former senator Jameson Timba and 34 other party activists have been convicted of participating in an illegal gathering. Magistrate Collet...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 17:06hrs | 1313 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's disqualified ally takes case to Supreme Court
The disqualified independent candidate for the Victoria Falls City Council Ward 1 by-election, Ephias Mambume, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's decision to bar him...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 234 | 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 disqu...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ex-wife's permanent stay of prosecution application dismissed
Harare Regional Magistrate Ms. Feresi Chakanyuka has dismissed Marry Mubaiwa's application for a permanent stay of prosecution, attributing trial delays to the defense and ruling that the matter must ...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 14:58hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Russia open doors to Zimbabwean construction workers
Russia and Zimbabwe have initiated talks to facilitate the deployment of Zimbabwean workers to Russia, particularly in the construction sector. Russian Deputy Housing and Construction Minister...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 14:44hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's big business wants spaza shop economy?
Major businesses across South Africa are looking to capitalise on the country's booming informal economy, with many companies licking their lips at an opportunity worth hundreds of billions of rands....Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 10:04hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Fears of water privatisation in Bulawayo as Dutch company is roped in
There are growing concerns among stakeholders in Bulawayo that the municipality might be attempting to privatise the city's water management services through the back door. Reports have surfaced indic...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally assaulted over sex worker
A 36-year-old man, Casper Mhari, tragically lost his life following a violent altercation over a sex worker in Driefontein, Midlands province, last weekend.According to provincial police spoke...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 08:25hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to cap 126 at Gwanda State University
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to cap 126 graduands at Gwanda State University's (GSU) third graduation ceremony, which will be held at the Epoch Mine Campus sports arena in Filabusi, Insiz...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:33hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
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