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Extending Mnangagwa's term through corruption and patronage
AS Zimbabweans grapple with economic hardships, skyrocketing inflation, and a deteriorating healthcare system, Zanu-PF is once again prioritising its grip on power over the welfare of the people....Published: 3 hrs ago | 272 | by Political Correspondent
Schools shortage hits Cowdray Park
Cowdray Park, one of Bulawayo's largest and fastest-growing suburbs, is grappling with a severe shortage of schools, clinics, and other essential amenities, as rapid population growth continues to out...Published: 3 hrs ago | 107 | by Staff reporter
TTI marshals terrorise patients
A Bulawayo clinical laboratory has urged Tendy Three Investment (TTI), the Bulawayo City Council's vehicle parking management company, to reconsider clamping vehicles belonging to patients visiting it...Published: 14 hrs ago | 745 | by Staff reporter
Dembare signs Evans Gwekwerere's son
Dynamos Football Club has bolstered their squad with the signing of 18-year-old forward Ephraim Gwekwerere, the son of their former star striker Evans Gwekwerere. The young attacker joins the Glamour ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 311 | by Staff reporter
'ED2030 Agenda unstoppable,' says Garwe
Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has intensified his calls for unwavering support of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Vision 2030 agenda, urging civil servants across the count...Published: 17 hrs ago | 533 | by Staff reporter
Derek Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale
HEAVYWEIGHT boxer Derek Chisora proved too much for Otto Wallin as he picked up a unanimous decision victory in his final fight in the United Kingdom.Chisora was on top from the first bell and...Published: 22 hrs ago | 335 | by Staff reporter
Grobbelaar confident of Warriors swansong
Bruce Grobbelaar, the legendary Zimbabwean goalkeeper famously known as ‘The Jungleman', remains hopeful for one last opportunity to coach the country's senior men's national football team, the Warr...Published: 22 hrs ago | 436 | 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 | 594 | by Nomazulu Thata
Woman seeks peace order against uncle over deceased father's house
A Harare woman, Rachel Bunduri, has approached the Harare Civil Court seeking a peace order against her uncle, Ishmael Bunduri, whom she accuses of forcing her out of her late father's house. Rachel a...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:30hrs | 1058 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime is deceiving war veterans into a dangerous debt trap
The "schemes" keep coming! Yesterday, the Zimbabwean government unveiled yet another scheme ostensibly aimed at improving the livelihoods of veterans of the country's liberation struggle. ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:26hrs | 672 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Prof. Moyo's Political Career in Limbo
Discarded knowledgeable academic Professor Jonathan Moyo, who is currently eking out a life somewhere in East Africa's dungeons, has confessed that factional fights in his previous party exist and is ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:22hrs | 2213 | by Leonard Koni
Democracy and Elections in an Uneven World
Democracy is often presented as the great political ideal—the fairest system of governance, where people choose their leaders, shape their future, and hold their governments accountable. In theory, ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 10:53hrs | 268 | by Avelina Banda
Ramaphosa fails to explain SANDF deployment in DRC
Independent political analyst and senior lecturer at the University of Limpopo, Dr Metji Makgoba, criticised Ramaphosa for not addressing national concerns about the conflict or explaining why troops ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's New Start Centre suspends ART, PrEP refills
The Population Solutions for Health (PSH) New Start Centre in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) has temporarily suspended its services for patients on Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and those s...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:44hrs | 894 | by Staff reporter
Man kills own mother and attacks niece
Police in Marimba, Harare, have arrested 22-year-old Nyasha Bandawe after he allegedly murdered his mother and viciously attacked his five-year-old niece in a disturbing domestic violence incident. Th...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 17:07hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabwean candidates remain in the race for AU Commissioner positions
Zimbabwe has two prominent candidates still in the running for key positions within the African Union Commission (AUC).Dr. Agness is vying for the position of Commissioner for Health, a critic...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:49hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter
Will SA become the next Zimbabwe with Expropriation Act?
The signing of the Expropriation Act into law has been one of the most topical subjects of 2025 so far, with the recently elected US President Donald Trump taking aim at the law on Monday, sending the...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:08hrs | 716 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe referee for ICC Men's Champions Trophy
Former Zimbabwe cricketer Andrew Pycroft has been selected as one of the match referees for the prestigious International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's Champions Trophy, set to be co-hosted by Pakistan ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:29hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Sotsha Moyo: A humble legend and Cultural Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Sotsha Moyo, the leader of the legendary music group Black Umfolosi, exemplifies the rare combination of humility and remarkable talent. Though he may blend into the bustling streets of Zimbabwe, his ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
When 'change champions' want to play and win through Zanu-PF players
Some things never cease to amaze. It is common cause that the loudest opposition politicians in Zimbabwe and their mouthpieces are given to presenting themselves as "the only change champions" and cla...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 16:02hrs | 819 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Orlando Pirates reject accepted in the English Premier League
There was a time when Zimbabwean footballer Marshall Munetsi was told he wasn't good enough to play for South African giants Orlando Pirates. Now, the resilient midfielder is having the last laugh aft...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:27hrs | 8342 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council maintains water shedding
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced that the city's water-shedding regime will remain in place, despite recent heavy rains and the recommissioning of uMzingwane Dam. The move comes as the counci...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:01hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Rampant cable theft threatens lives at Mpilo Central hospital
Rampant theft and vandalism of electricity cables supplying power to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have raised serious concerns, putting patients' lives at risk and placing immense strain on the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Kangai's first widow awarded US$345 000 share from estate
Ms. Esther Chatindo, the first widow of Zimbabwean national hero Kumbirai Manyika Kangai, has been awarded US$345,750 in maintenance from his estate, marking the end of a decade-long battle for recogn...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:40hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Well Done, Commissioner General Steven Mutamba for bringing Sanity on our roads
The roads of Zimbabwe have witnessed significant transformations thanks to the commendable efforts of Commissioner General Steven Mutamba and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The move towards digit...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | 1507 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Chirewa joins Huddersfield Town
Huddersfield Town have bolstered their attacking options with the signing of highly-rated Zimbabwean international, Tawanda Chirewa, on loan from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers until the ...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:52hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Professor Mthuli Ncube donates four tonnes of mealie-meal
The Minister of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has donated four tonnes of mealie-meal to two care homes in Bulawayo as part of his continued efforts t...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:50hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Munetsi joins Wolverhampton Wanderers
Zimbabwean midfielder Marshall Munetsi has set a new benchmark for local players abroad after his record-breaking €20 million move to English Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers, making him ...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:50hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Sex pestering ZANU PF MP back in court
Mudzi West lawmaker Knowledge Kaitano who was dragged to magistrates courts for pestering and caressing a lower sixth student after paying for her fees is back at Marondera court tomorrow.Kait...Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 14:25hrs | 2780 | by Staff Reporters
Zvikomborero Sibanda to be buried tomorrow
The family of the late former ZBC TV news anchor Zvikomborero Sibanda has released details of her funeral and burial arrangements following her passing in Bulawayo on Thursday due to complications rel...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 10:38hrs | 1472 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse in Nottinghamshire struck off after rape conviction
A Nottinghamshire nurse has been permanently struck off the medical register after being convicted of raping a junior colleague and persuading a co-worker to provide a false alibi. Edmore Manjengwa, 5...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 1524 | by Staff reporter
Time ticking out for Mnangagwa
2025 is going to be a very busy year in Zimbabwe politically, socially, and economically.There are really fundamental concerns that are gaining centre stage in the political sector, to be spec...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 16:08hrs | 2180 | by Leonard Koni
Luthuli Dlamini targets Zimbabwe youths
Renowned Zimbabwe-born, South Africa-based veteran actor Luthuli Dlamini has returned to Bulawayo, where his acting career began 30 years ago, to mentor and train aspiring young actors.Speakin...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:33hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Dr. Tungwarara's call for repression is a betrayal of Zimbabwe's struggle
I was left utterly speechless when I stumbled upon a news report in The Herald, the state-controlled daily newspaper.In it, Dr. Paul Tungwarara, the Special Presidential Investment Advisor to ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 22:29hrs | 670 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tributes pour in for Zvikomborero Sibanda
Tributes continue to flood in following the passing of Zvikomborero Sibanda, a former ZBCtv news anchor and long-time media personality, who passed away today at the age of 46 in her Bulawayo home tow...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 22:02hrs | 1180 | by Staff reporter
Zvikomborero Sibanda dies
Veteran media personality and former ZBCtv news anchor Zvikomborero Sibanda has passed away.Family members confirmed that Sibanda, who had been battling an illness for some time, died in Bulaw...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:15hrs | 872 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 12 deaths from diarrhoea
Zimbabwe has witnessed a surge in cases of common diarrhoea, with 12,483 reported incidents, including 12 deaths, in the week ending January 12, 2025. Of these, 2,867 cases involved children under the...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Potraz warns of severe disruptions to Telecom Services amid power shortages
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued a stark warning about severe disruptions to the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe, with worsening power short...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
War veterans denounce Geza
The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has strongly defended President Emmerson Mnangagwa against recent calls for his resignation, stating that the President was democrati...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:58hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo teacher to undergo life-saving kidney transplant in India
After a prolonged battle with chronic kidney disease, 52-year-old Mrs. Isabel Mavengano, a dedicated teacher from Bulawayo, is set to leave the country today for a life-saving kidney transplant in Ind...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:50hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
3 women rob, rape motorist
Three women from Harare, Diana Sibanda (35), Brendy Msipa (35), and Tabeth Harris (33), have been arrested and charged with aggravated indecent assault and robbery following a harrowing incident invol...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:48hrs | 1343 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mine shooter denied bail, victim remains in critical condition
A Chinese miner who shot a Zimbabwean who was allegedly stealing gold dump has been denied bail by a Gwanda magistrate.Xu Guoqing, 60, was arrested on January 22 after shooting 22-year-old Mth...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:35hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Bosso honors Ariel Sibanda with a Ford Ranger
Highlanders Football Club has paid a glowing tribute to its long-serving goalkeeper and captain, Ariel Sibanda, for his exceptional 16 years of commitment and service to the club.In a heartfel...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 11:04hrs | 4930 | by Staff reporter
More South Africa soldiers die as SANDF surrenders to MK23 liberators
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has reported the deaths of four additional soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), bringing the total fatalities to 13 in the past week ami...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:00hrs | 3180 | by Staff reporter
Pothole crisis turns Bulawayo roads into daily nightmares
Motorists in Bulawayo are facing a daunting challenge as potholes continue to multiply across the city, making major roads nearly impassable. The recent rains, while welcomed by residents and farmers,...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:01hrs | 299 | 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 | 719 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bosso 90 rebrands to Bosso 99
Highlanders Football Club chairman Kenneth Mhlophe has announced the rebranding of the club's development side, Bosso 90, to Bosso 99 in preparation for the club's monumental 100th anniversary celebra...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:22hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Man crushed by truck while working under it
A tragic workplace accident in Bulawayo's Belmont West has claimed the life of 32-year-old Proud Mashava, who was fatally crushed when a hydraulic wheel jack slipped while he was working under a truck...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:21hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to bury Mupamhanga
Acting President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga will today preside over the burial of national hero Justin Mupamhanga at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. He will stand in for President Mnangagwa, who is ...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:19hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Mohadis, BBR 'ignore' desperate Mtetengwe school
Mtetengwe Primary School, situated just 21 kilometers outside Beitbridge, stands as a stark symbol of neglect and missed opportunity despite being surrounded by wealth and influence. The school, locat...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
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