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Chivayo, ex-wife in twitter war
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, has hit back at his claims that their marriage ended due to her inability to get along with his late mother and siblings....Published: 18 hrs ago | 2135 | by Staff reporter
Police officer killed at roadblock accident in Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer lost his life in a tragic road traffic accident while on duty at a roadblock along the Mazowe-Centenary road on the evening of December 30, 2024.The in...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1155 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe explores nuclear energy solutions
Zimbabwe is collaborating with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Russian investors to introduce nuclear energy as a solution to the country's persistent power shortages, government off...Published: 18 hrs ago | 457 | by Staff reporter
Water shortages hits Zimbabwe's cities
Residents across Zimbabwe are enduring severe water shortages, as the ongoing El Niño drought exacerbates an already strained water supply system. In cities like Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest c...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:20hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge's 'Shule Shule' Nguluvhe dies
Beitbridge is in mourning following the passing of one of its most renowned businessmen and farmers, Mr. Chris Nguluvhe, popularly known as "Shule Shule." Mr. Nguluvhe, aged 61, passed away on Tuesday...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 1001 | by Staff reporter
Haddon and Sly, Amaya Mall shut in latest Zimra crackdown
Scores of traders operating at Haddon and Sly Building and Amaya Mall in Bulawayo's central business district were locked out yesterday after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) closed the premises...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:18hrs | 1578 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road a death trap
A recent near-fatal accident along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway has shed light on the growing dangers posed by abandoned burst tyres left on the road by haulage truck drivers. Mr. Thomas Chauke...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:18hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
High rainfall recorded across Zimbabwe
Farmers across Zimbabwe are breathing a sigh of relief after the Meteorological Services Department reported significant rainfall that has alleviated concerns about wilting crops. The recent downpour,...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:17hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt clarifies retirement age extension
The Zimbabwean government has extended the retirement age for civil servants and members of the uniformed forces by five years, citing the need to utilize their expertise and address the country's inc...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:14hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
Harare Mayor promises to improve city
Harare Mayor, Councillor Jacob Mafume, has vowed to address the city's service delivery shortcomings and build on last year's progress, despite falling short of the 2014 goal of transforming Harare in...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:09hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Scattered rains rekindle farmers' hopes
Zimbabwean farmers have planted over 1.4 million hectares of maize, 352,331 hectares of traditional grains, and 75,438 hectares of tobacco, fueled by recent scattered rains that signal a promising agr...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:07hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Bus owner's killer stops running, hands self over to police
Bridget Makaza, accused of fatally shooting her husband, Kurai Coaches owner MacCloud Zvavaviri Mapanga, in May 2018, has surrendered to the police after evading arrest for more than five years....Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:06hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Simba Bhora president pulls out of Zifa elections after donation
Simba Bhora president Simba "Buju" Ndoro has withdrawn from the ZIFA executive committee elections slated for January 25, 2025. Ndoro, who had successfully passed the ethics and integrity test, was am...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:05hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube threatens Tshabangu
The High Court has reserved its judgment indefinitely in a case brought by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leaders who were dismissed from their Parliamentary roles by the party's secretary genera...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:58hrs | 2666 | by Staff reporter
'CIO operative' dupes farmer of US$30,000
A man accused of impersonating a State security agent, Shepherd Mangoma, appeared before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo on Friday facing charges of impersonation, fraud, and theft of trust property. Mang...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:55hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police bust car battery theft syndicate
Police in Gweru, Midlands province, have successfully dismantled a car battery theft syndicate that had been targeting residents in both Gweru and Harare. The syndicate's activities were uncovered fol...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:53hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe warns of armyworm outbreak
The government has issued a stern warning to farmers to be vigilant as two destructive species of armyworms, the African Armyworm and the Fall Armyworm, pose a serious threat to crops across the count...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:52hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
192 villages benefit from Mnangagwa's rice
Around 2,000 vulnerable members of society from 192 villages in Murewa South constituency have received a vital food aid donation of rice from President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The initiative, which is ai...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:49hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
Chinese miners create water crisis for Hwange's Diki villagers
In a growing dispute over water resources in Hwange, two Chinese mining companies, South Mining's Mutargech division (SMMd) and Zimbabwe Zhongjing Heli Energy Pvt Ltd (ZJHL), have been accused of dril...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:47hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Transport woes affects Nkayi food aid delivery
Nkayi South Member of Parliament (MP) Jabulani Hadebe has raised concerns over the government's decision to place the responsibility of transporting food aid from Harare to constituencies on parliamen...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:47hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over imminent Lower Gwelo evictions
Disgruntled villagers from Nsukunengi Village, located under Chief Bunina in the Midlands' Lower Gwelo area, are expressing growing fears of being evicted from their ancestral land to make way for a m...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:47hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Malema celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary in Victoria Falls
Julius Malema, the Commander in Chief of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has once again captured the attention of social media, this time with a heartfelt display of his romantic side....Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:45hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Murder cases increase to 49 this festive season
A total of 49 people have lost their lives in separate violent incidents across Zimbabwe during the ongoing festive season, a disturbing increase from 47 deaths reported just two days ago. The majorit...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:44hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tourism sector leads GDP growth in 2024
With 2024 drawing to a close, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi has hailed the year as a monumental success for Zimbabwe's tourism sector. Speaking in Victoria Falls, where she ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:43hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Domestic worker faces attempted murder charge after brick attack
A 23-year-old domestic worker from Mpanedziba Village, Tsholotsho District, appeared in court yesterday charged with attempted murder after allegedly attacking a patron with a brick during an altercat...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:43hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praises church for patriotism
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday delivered a powerful address at the annual National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, where h...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:42hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa deeply rooted in biblical scripture
President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivered a powerful address on Sunday at the annual National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo. The spe...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:40hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe intensify crackdown on smuggling
Zimbabwe is intensifying its efforts to combat smuggling along its border with South Africa, in response to significant revenue losses reported due to syndicates operating in the area. The national an...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:39hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Water levels in Zimbabwe's major dams have started rising
Water levels in Zimbabwe's major dams have started rising following recent rainfall across the country, offering hope for improved irrigation prospects. After a prolonged dry spell that had raised con...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:38hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Prisons officer killed by uncle on amnesty
A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer was fatally stabbed by her uncle on Christmas Day in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, in a shocking incident that has left the local co...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:37hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe armed robbers target mines and businesses in series of heists
Authorities are investigating a string of armed robberies that have rocked various locations across Zimbabwe in recent days, with the most recent targeting a mine in Filabusi. Seven armed suspects sto...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:36hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo hospital opens unit to tackle drug abuse epidemic`
In response to Zimbabwe's escalating drug and substance abuse crisis, Mpilo Central Hospital has established a dedicated Mental Health Clinic to provide specialised care for affected individuals. The ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:33hrs | 25 | 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 | 70 | by Staff reporter
Senior Cop Killed in Roadblock Accident
A senior officer from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) stationed in Mvurwi tragically lost his life in a roadblock accident yesterday....Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 08:18hrs | 2816 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Mnangagwa's appointment of new police chief sparks clansmen politics allegations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent appointment of Stephen Mutamba as the new Police Commissioner-General, effective January 1, 2025, has ignited accusations of clansmen politics, deepening concerns...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:22hrs | 1562 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo plays Santa Claus in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe's self-styled Santa Claus, Wicknell Chivayo, has made a splash in Victoria Falls, the country's tourism capital, with his generosity during the festive season. Chivayo, known for his controve...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:18hrs | 5752 | by Staff reporter
85 000 Chinese nationals now living in Zimbabwe
I was astonished to hear the other day that there are now over 85 000 Chinese nationals living in Zimbabwe. I questioned this estimate and was told no, its real. What on earth are they doing here? The...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:15hrs | 724 | by Eddie Cross
Rhodesians invested in Rhodesia, Zimbabweans are investing Abroad
Zimbabweans/Rhodesians are debating across social media platforms, focusing on the contrasting legacies of the Rhodesian and Zimbabwean governments and how they have emerged as a focal point of discus...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:54hrs | 658 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
ZANU-PF has destroyed Zimbabweans' ability to dream big
If anyone wants to understand the depths to which the ZANU-PF government has destroyed the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, they only need to watch the state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadca...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:53hrs | 412 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
UK Prime Minister 'behaving like Robert Mugabe'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of "behaving like Robert Mugabe" amid further claims that the Government is considering postponing local elections scheduled f...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 3001 | by Staff reporter
Test records for Zimbabwe and Williams as Afghanistan toil
Resuming on 363 for four, the home side were all out for 586 at Queens Sports Club in the southern city. Afghanistan were 95 for two off 30 overs in reply when bad light stopped play.The Zimba...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:54hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for demanding to see Mnangagwa
A 40-year-old Harare man, Felix Togaraseyi Magureyi, has been arrested for the second time this year after attempting to force his way into State House on December 23, demanding to see President Emmer...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:53hrs | 1245 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates rice to hungry citizens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has donated four metric tonnes of rice to be distributed among 360 Members of the National Assembly and Senate. The donation is part of ongoing efforts to address the hung...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:50hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Earthquakes shake Kariba area in Zimbabwe
A series of earthquakes struck the Kariba area earlier this week, causing widespread concern among residents but, fortunately, no reports of significant damage or casualties. The Zambezi River Authori...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth leader rallies support for Mnangagwa
Liberty Gumende, a Mutare-based entrepreneur and youth leader in the Zanu-PF party, has lauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his commitment to empowering Zimbabwe's youth. Gumende, who was recently...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:48hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean minister foils Xmas Eve farm grab
War Veterans' Minister Monica Mavhunga stepped in to prevent the eviction of settlers at Saratoga Farm, located 46 kilometers from Harare along Shamva Road in Goromonzi District, during an unsanctione...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:47hrs | 1139 | by Staff reporter
Tourists flock to Victoria Falls despite misleading reports
As the festive season unfolded, Victoria Falls, the heart of Zimbabwe's tourism industry, came alive with an influx of visitors from around the world, despite misleading rumors suggesting that the ico...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:45hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for international respect for Mozambique's sovereign will
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has urged the international community to respect the sovereign will of the people of Mozambi...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:44hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for the Thanksgiving service
President Emmerson Mnangagwa landed at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport at 4:50 PM yesterday, ahead of the 8th edition of the National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service. The event is sched...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
77 die, 401 injured in Zimbabwe road accidents
The festive season has turned tragic for many families as 77 lives have been lost and 401 people injured in 1,211 road traffic accidents recorded across the country between December 15 and December 28...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
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