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Fuel price hike expected this month
In March 2025, Zimbabwean consumers will see a slight increase in petrol prices, with the price per litre rising to US$1.54 from US$1.53 in February. On the other hand, diesel prices have experienced ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:38hrs | 628 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains 'restrict' cross border smuggling
SOUTH AFRICA Border Management Authority (BMA) says although four of its border gates remain closed due to flooding, the weather phenomenon actually serves as a natural deterrent to illegal crossings ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:36hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Dembare, Bosso miss out on Independence Cup
The government has announced that the 2024 Premier Soccer League (PSL) reigning champions, Simba Bhora, and runners-up, FC Platinum, will battle it out in this year's prestigious Independence Cup fina...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 07:02hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
SADC initiates study on regional railway master plan
THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat said on Friday that it has embarked on a study to develop a regional railway master plan and a bankable investment strategy.Angele...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:34hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
No to Fast Track Tolls and Free Parking for MPs, Serve the people first
Recent announcement that Members of Parliament (MPs) in Harare will now enjoy free parking in the Central Business District (CBD) and access to express lanes at toll gates on our highways is just wron...Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:13hrs | 617 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
War vets to lead Mnangagwa onslaught
A faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has declared its intent to "lead the onslaught" against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, significantly escalating tensions ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to officially re-open Mbare Market
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially re-open Mbare Market in two weeks, following extensive reconstruction after a devastating fire last November. The re-opening ceremony will also mark t...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:06hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Bosso secure US$300 000 deal
Highlanders Football Club received a much-needed financial boost yesterday when King's Bullion unveiled a renewable US$300,000 sponsorship package for the year, effectively averting a looming crisis....Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
More funding woes for Zimbabwe NGOs
Zimbabwe and other African nations are set to face increased pressure on their health, education, and development sectors following major international aid cuts by the United Kingdom (UK) and Netherla...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 16:20hrs | 8819 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe NGOs beware - UK set to cut international aid
The cut is part of a plan to make Britain spend 2.6% of its GDP on defense starting 2027, the prime minister has saidBritain is to cut its foreign development assistance funding from 0.5% of i...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 20:05hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter
Econet dismisses fake social media post on VPN deductions
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media post claiming that the company will deduct funds from EcoCash wallets of customers who have used virtual private network...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:05hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Village heads selling State Land face arrest
Village heads or traditional leaders found selling or facilitating the sale of State land will be classified as land barons and face arrest, a Cabinet Minister has warned. The Government has urged any...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 08:47hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF faces growing dissent from within
Zanu-PF is facing growing internal turmoil as war veterans, once a loyal constituency, have turned against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership. Under the leadership of respected war veteran Bles...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 10:01hrs | 1241 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash Holdings to rebrand
EcoCash Holdings Limited has announced plans to rebrand following a corporate restructuring that has left Steward Bank as its only remaining unit. This follows the takeover of the company by businessm...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 11:12hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures 6 month stock of ARVs
Zimbabwe has secured enough antiretroviral (ARV) drug stock to last for the next six months, with additional procurement efforts already in progress to ensure supplies are sustained until the end of t...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:30hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's son moves to block Choppies sale to Raji Modi
Siqokoqela Mphoko, son of the late former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, has filed an urgent chamber application seeking to prevent the sale of Choppies Zimbabwe to Bulawayo businessman and Deputy...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 16:42hrs | 1942 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF returns Zimbabwe to the stone age
That Zimbabwe's health sector is broken is a public secret, but the alarming decline under Zanu-PF's 45-year rule has reached new depths of crisis.A widely circulated photo showing a patient a...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 14:57hrs | 1014 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe appoints new Deputy Minister of Local Government
In a recent announcement, the Government of Zimbabwe has appointed Honourable Albert Tawanda Mavunga, M.P., as the new Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works. The appointment, made by Pr...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 17:58hrs | 1353 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa appoints new deputy ministers in key Ministries
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has appointed two new Deputy Ministers, effective immediately, in a move aimed at strengthening Zimbabwe's governance and strategic sectors.Caleb Makwiran...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 17:26hrs | 1825 | by Staff reporter
Biti slams title deed plan, calls it a reversal of land reform
Former Finance Minister and legal expert Tendai Biti has criticized the government's plan to issue title deeds to farm owners, calling it a legal and policy blunder that undermines Zimbabwe's land ref...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:32hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Zambia to introduce new banknotes on March 31, 2025
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the introduction of new banknotes and coins for the Zambian kwacha, set to launch on March 31, 2025. This marks a significant update to the nation's currency, ai...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 19:44hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Ndudzo as new Mashonaland East governor
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Zanu-PF Hwedza North Member of Parliament, Advocate Itayi Ndudzo, as the new Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Pro...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:22hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe begins compensation of BIPPA protected ex-white farmers
Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has announced the commencement of compensation payments to farmers under a US$20 million facility allocated in the 2024 National Budget. The paym...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa dismisses Minister of State for Mashonaland East
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has relieved Honourable Apollonia Munzverengwi of her duties as the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Province. The ann...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 20:25hrs | 1600 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ED2030 sloganeering resurfaces, as ZANU-PF recruits more spies
The Mavetera-led Women for Economic Development (Women4ED), a ZANU-PF affiliate faction aligned to President Emmerson Mnangagwa remained defiant in pushing for his long stay in power, while the party ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:44hrs | 1038 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
'I can never say abahambe to whites'
South Africa's Sport, arts, and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has received backlash over his recent statement that he can never say "abahambe" (they must go) to white South Africans.This co...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 19:11hrs | 1719 | by Staff reporter
If revolutionist Che Guevara rose from the dead in Zimbabwe, listens to Zim-GenZs rumbling on social media?
Che will collapse, but before he dies again, he will wish never to wake up again. The caliber of our revolutionaries falls far short of what a revolution is and about. The combination of bible verses ...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 19:37hrs | 683 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa's govt fails to honour promises
Traders who lost goods worth over US$20 million in a devastating fire at Mbare Musika last October are expressing frustration over the government's failure to fulfill its promises of interest-free loa...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:53hrs | 893 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to introduce higher denomination ZiG notes
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced plans to introduce higher denominations of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by the third quarter of 2025. This move aims to address challenges with the...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:44hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Rainfall to return across Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Zimbabwe starting tomorrow, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell that has affected many regions for the past...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:24hrs | 13803 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank goes after informal traders forex, exporters' proceeds
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced a further reduction in export retention proceeds, cutting them by an additional 5%, as part of measures aimed at boosting foreign currency reserves and...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:43hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Over 600,000 used the SA-Zimbabwe border during festive season
A total of 645,590 travellers used the Beitbridge Border Post during the recently concluded 2024 festive season, according to an announcement made by South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) o...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:52hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa returns from annual leave
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially resumed his duties after a month-long annual leave, with a clear focus on addressing Zimbabwe's economic growth and stability. Deputy Chief Secretary in the...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Chaos erupts at Tsenengamu's press conference over goat dispute
Former Zanu-PF Youth League Political Commissar Godfrey Tsenengamu's highly anticipated press conference took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when it was disrupted by an unidentified man who claimed Tse...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:07hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
545 Zimbabweans to be deported from the United States
In a move that has raised concerns among human rights advocates and Zimbabwean communities in the United States, a total of 545 individuals claiming Zimbabwean citizenship are set to be deported follo...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 19:14hrs | 13648 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fan named 2024 Castle Lager PSL fan of the year
Highlanders fan Mayibongwe "Mgijimi" Mkhweli has been crowned the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League's 2024 Fan of the Year. Mgijimi, a beloved figure in Zimbabwean football, is celebrated for his vib...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Trump order to 'cost' Zimbabwe US$300m aid
US President Donald Trump's decision to halt foreign development assistance for 90 days pending a policy review may have significant consequences for several humanitarian programs in Zimbabwe, which r...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:05hrs | 868 | by Staff reporter
Lower Six classes set to resume on January 27
Lower Sixth classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, January 27, 2025, following the release of both Cambridge and ZIMSEC O-Level results, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education announced o...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 19:25hrs | 879 | by Staff reporter
Tshwane clamps down on Zimbabwean women exploiting children for begging at intersections
Tshwane Mayor Dr. Nasiphi Moya has announced a crackdown on women who exploit children for begging at traffic intersections, a practice that has drawn widespread criticism.Dr. Moya took to Twi...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:03hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU launches new grassroots engagement plan
ZAPU has announced a renewed political strategy focused on direct engagement with people at the grassroots level, emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing Zimbabwe's current socio...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:25hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Fidel Castro's pistol for exhibition in Harare
The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (FAR) officially announced the handover of various artefacts for exhibition at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare, including a pistol belonging to the late...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:13hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa misses Chapo inauguration
Zimbabwe's Defence Minister, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, is set to represent President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the inauguration of Mozambique's President-elect, Daniel Chapo, in Maputo today. The event un...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 12:08hrs | 1136 | by Staff reporter
Construction worker dies at Trabablas interchange
A construction worker from Tefoma Construction Private Limited Company died on Monday after a crane de-erected at Trabablas interchange in Harare.Tefoma confirmed the tragedy in a statement sa...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 19:08hrs | 2274 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa promotes 27 Air Force officers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, has promoted 27 officers from the Air Force of Zimbabwe. The promotions were made in accordance with Section 15 (1)...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:40hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa announces a significant Cabinet reshuffle
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced significant changes to his Cabinet and the leadership of the Central Intelligence Organisation. Two Cabinet Ministers have been reassigned, and a new Directo...Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 05:55hrs | 5211 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves Mohadi in charge
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will begin his month-long annual vacation today, December 31, 2024, and is expected to return to office in early February.The announcement was made by Acting Chief...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:52hrs | 1548 | by Staff reporter
Mawarire urges Mnangagwa to abandon term extension push
Politician Jealousy Mawarire has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of exacerbating divisions within the ruling Zanu-PF party by pushing for an extension of his presidential term to 2030. Mawarire, ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:49hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to recruit over 8,000 teachers in 2025
In a bold move to enhance education quality and reduce the teacher-pupil ratio, the Zimbabwean government will recruit more than 8,000 teachers in 2025. This announcement was made by the Minister of P...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:31hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Tongaat Hulett to sell Zimbabwe operations in ZAR5.9 billion deal
South African agriculture and agri-processing giant, Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL), has announced its decision to offload its Zimbabwe operations to the Vision Group, a South African investment consort...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu, Welshman Ncube court fight set for Monday
The High Court is set to hear a case on Monday involving acting Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Professor Welshman Ncube, who is contesting decisions made by interim CCC secretary-gener...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:36hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
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