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Macheso gets cash from Sangoma
Prominent Glendale traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani born Peter Chimbizi splashed US dollars on stage at Shamwari Joe hotel in Mvurwi on Friday.The traditional healer is Macheso's staunch...Published: 26 mins ago | 30 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Dead in 1973, declared hero in 2018, grave still empty since 2023
An unfilled grave tucked just metres from a homestead in Hwedza has become a symbol of grief, broken promises, and fading hope for the Chadoka family. For years, they have waited for the remains of th...Published: 15 hrs ago | 443 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo mother and 2 children go missing on trip to Harare
A Bulawayo family is in turmoil after a 33-year-old mother vanished without a trace while travelling to Harare with her two young children.Percy Nkiwane left Bulawayo last Sunday en route to t...Published: 17 hrs ago | 493 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo machete gang busted
A terrifying machete-wielding gang that had terrorised several Bulawayo suburbs for months has finally been brought to justice, with police arresting seven suspects linked to a series of violent robbe...Published: 17 hrs ago | 417 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's new kits draw sharp criticism
A wave of disappointment has hit Highlanders Football Club after images of their soon-to-be-released replica kits leaked online, drawing sharp criticism from fans over design inconsistencies, poor qua...Published: 17 hrs ago | 374 | by Staff reporter
Guard fired for being HIV positive
A Bulawayo widow has been left humiliated and jobless after Seasec Security Company allegedly forced her to prove she was HIV positive before firing her for attending a routine medical review....Published: 17 hrs ago | 307 | by Staff reporter
180 graduate at Khumalo Barracks in Bulawayo
A total of 180 military personnel graduated yesterday from the Zimbabwe National Army's (ZNA) Ordnance and Transport Training School (OTTS), located at Headquarters One Infantry Brigade (Khumalo Barra...Published: 17 hrs ago | 280 | by Staff reporter
Zwigananda roped into Egodini Mall project
Better Brands Construction, a company owned by businessman and ZANU-PF politician Scott Sakupwanya, has been brought on board in a last-ditch attempt to revive the long-delayed Egodini Mall redevelopm...Published: 19 hrs ago | 1199 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo looking like a growth point'
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised alarm over the worsening state of urban cleanliness and the sharp rise in illegal street vending, which has begun spreading from the central business distric...Published: 19 hrs ago | 1534 | by Staff reporter
Council keeps jailed directors on payroll
Zvishavane Town Council is set to pay a combined US$108,000 in back pay to three senior directors currently serving jail terms for corruption, after failing to formally terminate their contracts follo...Published: 19 hrs ago | 239 | by Staff reporter
Switzerland pledges $200,000 to renovate Bulawayo's Bhaktas market
Switzerland has pledged a US$200,000 donation towards the development of Bhakta's Market in Bulawayo, offering a significant boost to the city's drive to formalise and modernise trading spaces for inf...Published: 19 hrs ago | 108 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge policeman's attempted murder trial delayed
The attempted murder trial of Ziggie Khonzani, a Beitbridge police officer, failed to take off yesterday after the accused fell ill, prompting the court to reschedule the proceedings to May 14, 2025....Published: 20 hrs ago | 76 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Council nets over US$2,000 in fines
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has collected more than US$2,000 in environmental offence fines for April alone, as it intensifies efforts to combat the surge in illegal gold panning, sand poaching, a...Published: 20 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter
N Richards cashier steals US$35 250
Police in Rusape have launched a manhunt for a cashier at N Richards Wholesalers, Tawanda Manzvinde (34), who is accused of stealing US$35,250 in cash collected over the Easter holiday - i...Published: 20 hrs ago | 192 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees sharp rise in malaria cases and deaths in 2025
Zimbabwe has recorded a significant spike in malaria cases and deaths in 2025, with the Ministry of Health and Child Care confirming an alarming 180% rise in infections and a 218% surge in fatalities ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 45 | by Staff reporter
Nearly 50,000 Zimbabwean children dropped out of school in 2024 alone
Nearly 50,000 learners from both primary and secondary schools across Zimbabwe dropped out in 2024, with teenage pregnancies and long distances to school cited as the leading causes, a senior governme...Published: 20 hrs ago | 42 | by Staff reporter
Love Birds connive to steal a double bed
I can do anything for love! This saying came true yesterday at Plumtree magistrate court, where two love birds appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware for unlawful entry into premises....Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | 1158 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Woman (44) rapes visually impaired man (27) in the garden
A Mazowe woman is in soup after she allegedly force marched a visually impaired man and raped him in the garden.The matter came to light at Bindura regional court yesterday, where Fatima Kamup...Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1961 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Why Kingship in Zimbabwe is Constitutional
True to the proverb that a stitch in time saves nine, the controversy surrounding Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's letter dated 22 April 2025, to Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, in which he grat...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 449 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe faces shortage of Nambya teachers
Zimbabwe is grappling with a serious shortage of Nambya language teachers as Hillside Teachers College in Bulawayo has yet to incorporate the language into its curriculum, despite earlier government a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
CBZ Holdings partners ZOC
One of Zimbabwe's leading financial institutions, CBZ Holdings, has entered into a strategic partnership with the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC) in a bold move aimed at improving the country's prepa...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:04hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mines ministry steps up EPOs review
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is intensifying its review of Exclusive Prospecting Orders (EPOs) as part of a broader effort to eliminate speculative land holding and unlock Zimbabwe's v...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
John Pocock and Company celebrate 70 years of service in Bulawayo
From humble beginnings in a single-room office to becoming one of Bulawayo's most trusted names in real estate, John Pocock and Company is celebrating a remarkable 70-year milestone in 2025 - a testam...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Bosso seek redemption
Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu is treading a fine line between caution and confidence as his side prepares to face FC Platinum in a potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Mozambique sign landmark energy deal
Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, a development poised to significantly improve energy security and infrastructure across Southern Af...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Too old to die? 122-year-old Sekuru Banda denied funeral cover due to age
He has lived through the colonial era, both World Wars, and multiple global pandemics - yet for 122-year-old Sekuru Anuloisa Banda, a peaceful farewell remains an uncertain privilege.Yes, you ...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:56hrs | 1021 | by Staff reporter
Have our churches turned into sanctuaries for the corrupt?
Have our churches become places where criminals go to cleanse their reputations and whitewash their activities?In Zimbabwe, we are witnessing a deeply troubling phenomenon - one that strikes a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:38hrs | 237 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
EFF Zim blast UK over Malema visa denial
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has described the United Kingdom's denial of a visa to South African opposition leader Julius Malema as a sign of his growing influence and status as a key...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 244 | by Stephen Jakes
Independence day funds looted
A group of disgruntled and starved villagers from various wards in Muzarabani are up in arms with the District Development Co-ordinator's office after independence day celebration resources worth thou...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:27hrs | 730 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Muzarabani
Zimbabwe linked teen plays part in Chelsea's Europa League victory
In a remarkable display of youthful talent and heritage pride, 17-year-old forward Shumaira "Shim" Mheuka made headlines on Thursday night after featuring in Chelsea's 2-0 Europa League victory over S...Published: 09 May 2025 at 07:58hrs | 5344 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dismiss fong kong claims on Nkulumane bed bugs infestation
The City of Bulawayo has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media alleging a bedbug infestation in the Nkulumane suburb and surrounding areas. In an official statement, city authorities des...Published: 08 May 2025 at 20:03hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter
SECZim seeks to bolster financial sector integrity
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) recently held a two-day workshop in Mutare focused on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financi...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:07hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth kingpin's attempted hijack of Bulawayo building fails
A politically charged attempt by Milton Maposa, a self-styled Zanu-PF youth figure, to forcibly reclaim a building from which he was legally evicted has failed, sparking outrage over the abuse of poli...Published: 08 May 2025 at 14:08hrs | 928 | by Staff reporter
Catholics fail to elect new Pope as second round of voting ends
The world continues to wait for the announcement of a new pope after another round of voting ended without consensus on Thursday, as black smoke rose once again from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel....Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:29hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter
Mystery surrounds 'haunted' bus
In the Chitungwiza area near a car repair garage at Chikwanha Shopping Centre, there is a parked bus that residents claim has not moved for several months - but has been displaying strange and mysteri...Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:19hrs | 2224 | by Staff reporter
Man kills father after theft accusation
A 25-year-old man from Sabhuku Sanyika Village in Chief Nyamweda's area, Mhondoro, allegedly killed his father by beating him with a pestle and stabbing him in the chest with a knife after being accus...Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:12hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
Macheso heaps praises on Nsimbi zeZhwane
Popular Zimbabwean musician Alick Macheso has heaped praise on music group Nsimbi zeZhwane, describing them as masters of their craft who have made a significant mark in the local entertainment scene....Published: 08 May 2025 at 11:18hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman battles rare and painful breast condition
A 36-year-old woman from Shamva, Mashonaland Central, is living with a rare and debilitating breast condition that has left her physically burdened and socially isolated. Her breasts have grown abnorm...Published: 08 May 2025 at 11:16hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
2,000 Bulawayo youths to undergo Chitepo School of Ideology training
At least 2,000 youths from Bulawayo are set to undergo training at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, a government-affiliated institution aimed at instilling national consciousness, patriotism, a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banker, SA banks implicated in R2 billion electoral scandal
A top Zimbabwean banker is at the centre of the nearly R2 billion Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender scandal involving a South African printing company paid R1.2 billion by the Harare governme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 2224 | by Roland Mpofu I iol
Zimbabwe ZWG yearly inflation hits 85%
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised alarm over the country's ZWG inflationary trends, which it says are not aligning with current market interventions, suggesting that Zimbabwe i...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:57hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga robbed 73 days of his life
Alpha Media journalist Blessed Mhlanga was finally granted freedom on Wednesday night after spending 73 days in pre-trial detention at Harare Central Remand Prison. Mhlanga was arrested in early Janua...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:54hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo leads in sale of contaminated fuel, says ZERA
Bulawayo has been identified as the city with the highest number of garages selling contaminated fuel in Zimbabwe, according to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA).ZERA CEO Edingto...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:49hrs | 2159 | by Staff reporter
King Mzilikazi commemorations to run for 2 days
In a historic development, the annual King Mzilikazi commemorations will run for two days this year, marking a significant shift in the event's history.The commemorations, organized by the Mth...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Employee accused of stealing over US$27,000
A Rainforcing Steel Contractors employee has appeared in court on charges of fraud, forgery, and theft of trust property. Nothando Banana, aged 35, of Barham Green, denied the charges when she appeare...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Ghana army delegation visits Geo Pomona
A high-level military delegation from Ghana's Armed Forces Command has visited the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant to gain insight into the project's innovative approach to sustainable waste manageme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:46hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
ZACC arrests couple over US$415,000 Mbare biogas scandal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested two directors of a private company accused of looting over US$415,000 intended to bring clean energy to Mbare through a biogas project - a s...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:44hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Econet Victoria Falls Marathon draws global spotlight
The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa's leading sporting events, transforming the iconic resort town into a magnet for global tourism, cultural exchange, a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:42hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Senegal backs Zimbabwe UNSC seat bid
Senegal has pledged full support for Zimbabwe's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, in a strong show of solidarity that further cements...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:41hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
SECZim raises awareness on financial crime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering regulatory compliance and integrity within the financial sector through robust capacity-building...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:39hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
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