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Municipal police across Zimbabwe to get arresting powers
Municipal police across Zimbabwe will soon be granted arresting powers once amendments to the Urban Councils Act are finalized, a move aimed at enhancing local governance and addressing by-law violati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:44hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Pfumvudza pearl millet variety grows unusually tall without maturing
Farmers in Manjolo, Binga District, are growing increasingly anxious as the new pearl millet variety, Okhatshana 1, continues to exhibit abnormal growth patterns. The crop, which was distributed under...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:15hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland calls for transparency in army, police recruitment
Residents of Matabeleland have called for a decentralized recruitment process for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, and nurses, amid growing concerns that the region is being overlo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 08:49hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda rejects coal mining proposal inside Hwange National Park
Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, has firmly rejected a proposal to conduct coal mining within Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, emphasizing that alternative coal-rich areas are available elsewhere...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:44hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Mahiya tells war veterans to defend Zanu-PF values
Veterans of the liberation struggle must take the lead in promoting and upholding the values of Zanu-PF, with individuals who violate these principles facing expulsion, Secretary for War Veterans in t...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:41hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
Mining companies initiate major overhaul for Cross Dete-Binga road
The Cross Dete-Binga Road is set for a major rehabilitation this month, following a partnership between the Government and two mining companies in Matabeleland North province. This development aims to...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:16hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's adviser to push for urgent repairs on Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway
Special adviser to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Paul Tungwarara, has pledged to personally engage the President over the deteriorating state of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway. Tungwarara made th...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:46hrs | 1847 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police detective killed by friendly fire?
A Bulawayo police detective, who tragically died in a shootout with armed robbers, was killed by a police bullet, her family has revealed. Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, 37, was shot in the left ...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:23hrs | 2222 | by Staff reporter
Mhona says Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road to be expanded, gives no timelines
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has announced plans to repair and expand the entire stretch of the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, which has been in a deteri...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:00hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Minister Mhona reminded of Victoria Falls-Beitbridge road bad state
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has come under fire in Parliament over the slow pace of rehabilitating the deteriorating Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, a cr...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 16:09hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's colourful vernacular reshapes Zimbabwean discourse
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, renowned for his pivotal role in the 2017 military coup that ended President Robert Mugabe's near-four-decade rule, is now making headlines for his vibrant and imp...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:10hrs | 1675 | 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 | 13815 | by Staff reporter
State withdraws public violence charge against Prince Dubeko
Former Binga North legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda walked out of court a free man on Wednesday after the State withdrew public violence charges that had been leveled against him.Sibanda's law...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's opposition to Mnangagwa term extension sparks hopes
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's public opposition to the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term has injected a glimmer of hope among those opposing the move. However, analysts...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man rapes 13-year-old 'girlfriend'
A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Binga in Zimbabwe appeared in court for allegedly raping his 13-year-old "girlfriend."Shepherd Mudimba, of Gwatagwata Village, appeared before the Wange regional magistr...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:54hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Another empty deadline for Lake Gwayi-Tshangani from second republic
The Government of Zimbabwe has expressed confidence that the 650-million-cubic-metre Lake Gwayi-Tshangani, a key infrastructure project in Matabeleland North, will be completed before the next rainy s...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:51hrs | 5289 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF factional wars finally admit the party's role in Zimbabwe's suffering
Whenever fierce power struggles rear their ugly heads amongst the ruling ZANU-PF leadership, there's always one thing that intrigues me. In order to outdo one another, the rival factions resor...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 18:03hrs | 1094 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga in calculated pushback, slams Mnangagwa regime?
As promised, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has used his stint as Acting President in January 2025 to launch a scathing offensive against corruption, tenderpreneurship, and President Emmerson Mna...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 21:58hrs | 2315 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga strikes again
Acting President Constantine Chiwenga has launched a pointed critique of corruption and tribalism, warning against the abuse of Zimbabwe's Vision 2030, which seeks to transform the nation into an uppe...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 20:22hrs | 1486 | by Staff reporter
What the hack is an 'upper middle-income society', Mr. Mnangagwa?
Let's be careful of trickery. When President Emmerson Mnangagwa began his first five-year term in 2018, he introduced an economic program called "Vision 2030." This vision promised Zim...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 18:02hrs | 721 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga warns Chivhayo, tips on succession
Acting President General (Retired) Constantino Chiwenga has warned showy businessman, Wicknell Chivhayo from corruptly acquiring and splashing the c...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 11:37hrs | 6896 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Outcry over missing O' Level results in Matebeleland North
Stakeholders in Matebeleland North have expressed growing concern over missing Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary Level results at several schools in the province, including those ...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 09:04hrs | 1031 | by Staff reporter
What's so special about two more years, Mr. Mnangagwa?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's maneuvers to amend Zimbabwe's constitution and extend his stay in office beyond the constitutionally mandated two five-year terms have left many Zimbabweans perplexed. ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 21:44hrs | 1406 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Binga explosion highlights continued threat of landmines in Zimbabwe
Binga, Zimbabwe - Three people tragically lost their lives on Wednesday when a vehicle they were traveling in struck an anti-tank mine near Sebungwe Mouth in Binga. The incident has underscored the on...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 09:41hrs | 682 | by Ndou Paul
ZNA confirms anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has confirmed that an anti-tank mine, likely a remnant from the liberation struggle, caused the tragic explosion that claimed the lives of three people in Binga. The i...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:31hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Anti-tank mine caused Binga explosion, says ZNA
An anti-tank mine, believed to be a remnant of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, caused a tragic explosion on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring three others. The incident occurred near Sebung...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:25hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
3 killed in Binga landmine explosion
A tragic landmine explosion in Binga claimed three lives Wednesday after a vehicle belonging to the Binga Rural District Council ran over an explosive believed to date back to the 1970s liberation war...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
New dispensation: A scam
Zimbabwe was once a country for all, until it was hijacked by a small group of people who used title documents to dominate the majority's politics, econom...Published: 08 Jan 2025 at 11:21hrs | 1661 | by Leonard Koni
State of crops, livestock promising in Matabeleland
Farmers in Matabeleland South are optimistic about achieving a bumper harvest this year as crops are showing promising growth, and livestock conditions are gradually improving after last year's El NiÃ...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Rainfall boosts prospects for 2024/2025 summer cropping season in Zimbabwe
The recent widespread rainfall across Zimbabwe has significantly improved crop conditions, particularly maize, raising hopes for a successful 2024/2025 summer cropping season.Following an earl...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:41hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Festive season rush hits Bulawayo's bus termini
Major bus termini in Bulawayo were teeming with activity yesterday as scores of travellers jostled to secure seats on long-distance buses to their rural homes ahead of the Christmas holiday.Th...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:39hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Rains rekindle hope
The recent downgraded Cyclone Chido has brought much-needed relief to farmers in Zimbabwe's southern regions, rejuvenating crops, pastures, and water sources that had been under severe stress due to t...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:46hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Elderly couple reunites with granddaughter 4 years after abduction
Mavava Village in Tsholotsho was the scene of mixed emotions as an elderly couple, Bartholomew and Elizabeth Hadebe, reunited with their granddaughter, who had been abducted four years earlier at the ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:25hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crossbreeds local hemp to curb import costs
Agricultural experts and researchers in Zimbabwe are working on innovative research aimed at crossbreeding local hemp genetics with foreign cannabis strains to reduce the high costs associated with im...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:52hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema's court bars Edgar Lungu from contesting HH
The Constitutional Court of Zambia stands on the verge of delivering a ruling that could either cement or shatter Edgar Chagwa Lungu's political ambitions. Today, the court will decide whether the for...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Lake Gwayi-Tshangani construction set to resume
The long-awaited construction of the Lake Gwayi-Tshangani Dam in Matabeleland North is set to resume, thanks to a ZWG1 billion allocation in the 2025 national budget aimed at completing the remaining ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:35hrs | 1039 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 1 million houses by 2025
Zimbabwe is on track to achieve an ambitious target of one million houses by 2025, as part of the Second Republic's commitment to ensuring decent shelter for all citizens. This milestone comes after t...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:36hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa breaks ground for 720MW power plant in Hwange
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today led the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 720MW thermal power plant in Hwange District, marking a major milestone for Matabeleland North Province and Zimbabwe's ener...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:19hrs | 1855 | by Staff reporter
New 750MW power station for Hwange
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officiate the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 720-megawatt power station in Hwange next week, signaling another milestone in Zimbabwe's drive for energy self-s...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:41hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF suspends 16 members for supporting independent candidates
Sixteen Zanu-PF members have been suspended for five years after being found guilty of supporting independent candidates during the 2023 National Assembly and local authority elections.Fifteen...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:31hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
Tough times for Matebeleland learners
Matebeleland North Senator Rebecca Fanuel has expressed growing concern about the safety of students in rural areas, particularly in Binga, where learners are at risk of being struck by lightning or f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Nust shifts graduation venue to ZITF
Chief Mahlathini of Tsholotsho in Matabeleland North has strongly condemned parents and guardians who neglect their responsibility to pay school fees for their children, despite having the financial m...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:46hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Afreximbank to inject US$1bn into Zimbabwe economy
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a substantial financial commitment of US$1 billion to support Zimbabwe's economic growth, with funds allocated to various sectors in both the...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:21hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
CCC MP accuses govt officials of diverting food aid
Fanuel Cumanzala, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Binga South, has accused government officials of illegally diverting food aid meant to alleviate the effects of the El Niño-in...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 1,708 at Lupane State University
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday awarded degrees to 1,708 students at Lupane State University (LSU)'s 15th graduation ceremony, celebrating the institution's first cohort of students under the S...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:43hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF appoints new Head for Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology
ZANU-PF has announced the appointment of Ishmael Mada as the new principal of the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, succeeding Munyaradzi Machacha, who has been elevated to the position of National ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:07hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says govt has approved construction of Matebeleland roads
The government has approved plans to construct and rehabilitate several key roads in Matebeleland, with work expected to begin by the end of this year, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga announced ye...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 7775 | by Staff reporter
Dr Nkululeko Sibanda's assets to be forfeited
The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) has filed a High Court application to seize properties worth millions of dollars from the estate of the late businessman Dr. Nkululeko Sibanda, ac...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:03hrs | 3305 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police seek public assistance in murder cases
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Gwanda are appealing for information that could lead to the arrest of two suspects, Delma Nyathi and Welcome Dube, in connection with a murder case that occurred ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:52hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt officials accused of land grab at Kanondo
Government officials have been accused of seizing land in the Kanondo area of Matabeleland North, designated for relocating villagers from Lubimbi to make way for the Gwayi-Tshangani Dam catchment are...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 14:39hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
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