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Woman accuses uncle of sexual abuse and witchcraft
In a deeply disturbing case of alleged sexual abuse and witchcraft, Margaret Muchuro, a 34-year-old disabled woman from Chimanimani, accused her uncle, Chrispen Muchuro, of demanding sexual favours as...Published: 18 hrs ago | 408 | by Staff reporter
10 die in early festive road accidents
As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, ten people have lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries, some seriously, in three separate road accidents reported this week....Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:03hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges timely distribution of food aid amid drought
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for timely and efficient aid distribution to people facing food shortages resulting from an El Nino-induced drought."The timely delivery of f...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:53hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
2 killed in head-on collision on Beitbridge-Bulawayo road
Two people tragically lost their lives on Thursday morning in a head-on collision between a Toyota Fortuner and a South Africa-bound cross-border bus near Makhado Business Centre, approximately 80 km ...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:51hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
The rise of online entertainment: How slots are becoming a global phenomenon
In recent years, online entertainment has undergone a significant transformation. One area experiencing explosive growth is online gaming, particularly online slots. This evolution has redefined how p...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 61 | by Staff Reporter
Harare Council pumps raw sewage into Lake Chivero
Harare residents are raising alarm over an elaborate scheme involving corrupt city council officials that is leading to the loss of properties and stands. In the latest scandal, four residents in Mabv...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:36hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Harare land scam unmasked
Harare residents are raising alarm over an elaborate scheme involving corrupt city council officials that is leading to the loss of properties and stands. In the latest scandal, four residents in Mabv...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:36hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Charplains tour new Parliament
MEMBERS of the Chaplains of Zimbabwe (CZ) recently toured the new Parliament building in Mt. Hampden, Harare, to familiarise with parliamentary functions and operations such as the formulation and pas...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 13:03hrs | 605 | by Phillip Chidavaenzi
Chamisa says opposition leaders cannot liberate Zimbabwe
OPPOSITION politician Nelson Chamisa has criticized self-serving opposition leaders, stating that their lack of gravitas and focus on personal gain undermines efforts to liberate Zimbabwe from its cur...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:51hrs | 1190 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praise singer bounces back
Musician Chief Hwenje, known for his songs glorifying President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has expressed his gratitude to the First Family for their generous support that enabled him to travel to India for m...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 14:02hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Johannesburg to Harare bus catches fire along Masvingo-Harare highway
A Harare-bound bus caught fire about 5km before Mvuma along the Masvingo-Harare highway today. No injuries were recorded but goods worth thousands of dollars were destroyed. The bus wa...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 17:34hrs | 1077 | by Staff reporter
White DA minister's tactics only benefiting his DA constituency
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has been accused of instituting oppressive style tactics at the Independent Development Trust (IDT) to only benefit his DA constituency....Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 16:05hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's GDP takes US$12bn knock
Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) has sharply fallen to US$35 billion in November, a staggering 25% decline from US$47 billion in April. The sharp contraction highlights the dire economic challe...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu hints that Machakaire acted undemocratically
Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration, Obert Mpofu, has raised significant concerns regarding the recent reshuffle within the Youth League National Executive Council, describing the move as unilateral ...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 14:53hrs | 1615 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs plunge into war
The Zanu-PF youth league is in turmoil following a leadership reshuffle announced on Monday by the party's national secretary for youth affairs, Tinoda Machakaire. The move has resulted in a bitter cl...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:58hrs | 2127 | by Staff reporter
Police seek public help to track armed robbery gang in Bulawayo
Police in Bulawayo are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying and apprehending a gang of 10 armed robbers who carried out a daring heist at United Refineries in the Kelvin Industrial Ar...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:46hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans riverbed mining
The government has announced that over 300 illegal miners have been arrested across Zimbabwe as authorities intensify the enforcement of the ban on alluvial mining, following a directive issued by Cab...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube's CCC takes Tshabangu to court
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), under the leadership of Welshman Ncube, has taken Secretary General Sengenzo Tshabangu to court over a contentious parliamentary reshuffle that saw Karenyi Kor...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 11:32hrs | 1475 | by Staff reporter
Young Warriors storm into Afcon qualifier semis
Zimbabwe's Young Warriors secured a spot in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers as the best runner-up following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Namibi...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya plans bigger and better Heart Women Soccer League
As the curtains fell on the Heart Women Soccer League season this past weekend, title sponsor Walter Magaya has set his sights on an even bigger and better competition for next year. The businessman, ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:01hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Themba Gorimbo eyes comeback after setback at UFC 310
Zimbabwean UFC welterweight fighter Themba Gorimbo is already looking to the future following a disappointing loss to Vicente Luque at UFC 310 on Saturday. Despite suffering a swift defeat, Gorimbo re...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
The tragedy of King Lobhengula and Chaminuka Pasipamire fallout
Two political dynasties in the present-day Harare province and surrounding areas aligned themselves with the Ndebele in the mid to late 1800s. These were the Rwizi and Hwata dynasties. The relationshi...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 11:51hrs | 554 | by Mzala Tom
Robbers strike at United Refineries
Armed robbers executed a daring break-in at United Refineries, located in the Kelvin Industrial Area of Bulawayo, early on Friday morning, making off with over US$10,000 and more than 20,000 South Afr...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:54hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Maid breastfeeds employer's baby, jailed
A woman from Gweshanga village in Lupane, Matabeleland North province, has been convicted for breastfeeding her employer's two-year-old child, sparking outrage and disbelief in the courtroom.K...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 14:33hrs | 990 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick up a consolation win by 2 wickets
Young all-rounder Tinotenda Maposa made a memorable Twenty20 debut and earned Zimbabwe a sensational two-wicket consolation win in the third and final game of the series on Thursday.Zimbabwe's...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:18hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF is too powerful for Western Puppets,' says Marapira
ZANU-PF has dismissed claims from opposition parties within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that the party has been involved in meddling in the electoral processes of neighboring cou...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 09:18hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
Extreme sex demands, woman secures protection order
A Harare woman, Nancy Chihota, has secured a protection order against her husband, Benny Hizaki, whom she accuses of subjecting her to relentless sexual demands and abuse, even during emotionally dist...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:17hrs | 2081 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs in spotlight for abusing traditional courts
Traditional leaders' courts in Zimbabwe are facing increased scrutiny following allegations of harassment, rights violations, and extortion by some chiefs. These courts, historically seen as pillars o...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:21hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Wedding Night Drama Groom, in-laws sentenced for assaulting secret lover
A man whose wife eloped with her secret lover on their wedding night has been convicted along with his in-laws for assaulting the bride's secret lover. The groom, Mbongeni Moyo, and his in-laws - Alle...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:05hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Some leaders are supported because they're stupid and corrupt!
Leadership is a fascinating subject. Ideally, leaders are chosen because they stand out as exemplary individuals with admirable qualities. These are the people with the organizational ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 12:35hrs | 327 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mthuli Ncube sees 2025 growth rebound after this year's drought
Zimbabwe has projected economic growth to accelerate to 6 percent in 2025 from 2 percent this year, helped by improved agricultural output and power generation as the country recovers from a severe dr...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:32hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe under pressure over debt clearance
Zimbabwe is facing increasing pressure to implement the key reforms demanded as part of the ongoing arrears clearance and debt resolution process. With international mediators aiming to conclude the p...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:12hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Bosso offers temporary home to evicted supporter and family
In an act of compassion and solidarity, Highlanders Football Club has stepped in to provide temporary shelter to Melusi Khumalo and his family after they were evicted from their home of 35 years last ...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:09hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Construction thrives in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's construction sector is on the rebound despite the effects of currency volatility and an uncertain monetary policy framework.Piniel Mkushi, chairman of Cafca - the only cable manufac...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 17:18hrs | 3179 | by Staff reporter
BCC in ambitious 2034 housing plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 500,000 housing units by 2034 as part of a broader 15-year master plan aimed at addressing the city's severe housing backlog...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Cape Town may pump as much sewage into the sea as it likes
In a controversial move, Environment Minister Dion George has allowed the City of Cape Town to pump an unlimited volume of untreated sewage into the sea, following a suspension of discharge limits und...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
BCC to appoint independent regulator for city parking issues
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to introduce an independent supervisory body to oversee and investigate complaints related to the city's parking management system, currently operat...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:48hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, CCC of accused of undermining electoral reforms
The Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC has accused the ruling Zanu-PF and the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) of undoing the democratic gains achieved during the era of the late Prime Minister Mo...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:07hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa in constitutional violation over security minister'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing criticism for allegedly violating the Constitution by failing to appoint a Minister of Intelligence, a key position mandated by Zimbabwe's supreme law. The accus...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:05hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants youngsters to be proud of their identity
President Mnangagwa has called on the younger generation to take pride in their African identity and rich cultural heritage, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping a future of sustainable economic ...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:03hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Mangwana threats unsettles media lobby groups
Media lobby organizations in Zimbabwe have raised alarm over recent threats made by Information Ministry Secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana against the Masvingo Mirror, a provincial newspaper, following it...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:37hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Plundering of Zimbabwe's minerals stalling a just energy transition in fighting climate change
In his address at a High-Level Meeting on Resourcing the Energy Transition with Justice and Equity, held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivere...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 169 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kuruneri's widow in legal battle to evict miners from farm
Paidamoyo Patience Kuruneri, widow of former Finance Minister Christopher Tichaona Kuruneri, is embroiled in a legal battle to evict two gold miners, Sipho Mlalazi and Thabani Ndlovu, from Ascotvale F...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:58hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
Top lawyer withdraws from trial amid police intimidation claims
A prominent Harare lawyer, Musindo Hungwe, has sensationally withdrawn from representing one of the suspects in the high-profile trial of armed robber Godknows Machingura, citing threats from police o...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 1501 | by Staff reporter
Automatic voter registration for 18-year-olds in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is set to introduce an automatic voter registration system for citizens turning 18, aiming to boost voter participation and streamline election processes ahead of the 2028 elections. The gove...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:46hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans blast government over WhatsApp licences
A wave of backlash has erupted across Zimbabwe following the government's announcement of new regulations requiring WhatsApp group administrators to obtain licenses and comply with stringent data prot...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:12hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Humanity is moving away from hegemony towards multipolarity
The world needs Russia and there is nothing Washington or Brussels can do about it, President Vladimir Putin told the Valdai Forum on Thursday. America and its allies are simply trying to go against t...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:41hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Why Kamala Harris Lost and How Donald Trump Won: A Deep Analysis of the 2024 US Election
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me - Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just 107 days ago, facing a former president who began...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1722 | by Ifeanyi Abraham
Zimbabwe army to evict land invaders
In a bid to address the growing issue of illegal settlements on farms, the Zimbabwean government has enlisted the assistance of the army to support the police in evicting land barons responsible for c...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:04hrs | 19650 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge bus robbers jailed 84 years each
Two armed robbers who terrorized passengers on a Beitbridge-bound bus in July have each been sentenced to an effective 84 years in prison by the Chiredzi regional court. Ashton Siziba (26) of Peterwen...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
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