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Chiredzi chancer fakes O-Levels to join Bulawayo nursing school
A 20-year-old man from Chiredzi, Jonathan Mukwenha, is in police custody after attempting to secure a place in a nursing programme using a forged Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) certific...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 12:34hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA approve tourists only border crossing
Zimbabwe and South Africa have jointly approved a seasonal tourism-only border crossing linking Kruger National Park and Gonarezhou National Park via the Pafuri-Sengwe corridor, in a groundbreaking in...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:04hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Midlands empowerment seminar turns sour
A national youth empowerment seminar held in Gweru from June 12 to 14 has drawn outrage from participants, who allege they were subjected to abuse, neglect, and broken promises by organisers of the ev...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:00hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
US$4,6m building plans approved by BCC
Bulawayo's construction sector is showing strong signs of growth, as the City Council approved building plans worth over US$4.6 million in April alone - highlighting rising confidence in the city's pr...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:20hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe miners to get paupers' burial in SA
The North West health department is awaiting essential documentation, including death certificates, to proceed with the burial of 23 bodies of illegal miners recently recovered from abandoned shafts i...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:59hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Student nurses use fake O-Level certificates to enrol at Chitungwiza Hospital
Two student nurses enrolled at Chitungwiza Central Hospital have been exposed for using fake Ordinary Level certificates to gain admission into a nursing course. Paidamoyo Samantha Muchira and Makanak...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:54hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ZESA launches drone aviation training
In a landmark development aimed at strengthening Zimbabwe's energy and digital infrastructure, ZESA Holdings has launched its certified Aviation Training Organisation (ATO) and graduated 235 students ...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 13:00hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe drivers will need medical report to renew licences
Seventy-year-old Sekuru Moyo was unsettled when he read a newspaper report suggesting that all local drivers might soon be required to undergo mandatory retesting. For Moyo, whose daily life revolves ...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 13:31hrs | 16632 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe warn against illegal use of Ozempic as weight-loss drug
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) and the Health Professions Authority (HPA) have issued a stern warning to the public over the illegal sale and use of Ozempic, a prescription drug be...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:33hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council registers construction boom
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) approved building plans valued at US$4.6 million in April, reflecting a 2.32% increase compared to the previous month, according to the latest council minutes.T...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 16:08hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Bogus Mpilo doctor swindled prospective nurse trainees US$8,000
A 29-year-old Bulawayo man, Prosper Taurai Vanhuvaone, has been sentenced to an effective 42 months in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of fraud for posing as a qualified medical doctor...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 13:29hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
Nurses clash with Parirenyatwa over US$150 graduation fee
A storm is brewing at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals as graduate nurses demand clarity and flexibility over a mandatory US$150 graduation and administration fee - insisting that being forced to pay i...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 09:25hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland firms shine at ZNCC awards
Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Naeem of Evergold was the star of the evening on Friday as he took home the Overall Winner and Businessman of the Year awards at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) 202...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:57hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prophets, prophetesses told to get some education
Archbishop Andby Makururu, the leader of the Johanne The Fifth of Africa Church, has called on prophets and other spiritual leaders to attain a minimum level of education if they are to effectively le...Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:23hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Govt moves to rein in illegal chrome miners
The Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has raised serious concerns over the escalating illegal chrome mining activities along the Great Dyke, warning of extensive environmental damage, water pollution, ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:42hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
Chinese families choosing an African education
In 2018, while I was conducting fieldwork in Zimbabwe, I met a Chinese man who shared a surprising story. One night, he heard his 4-year-old daughter sleep-talking in English. The next day he called h...Published: 26 May 2025 at 07:56hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe denies blocking nurses from leaving country
Zimbabwe's Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, has dismissed reports alleging that the Government is deliberately withholding certificates of good standing (CGS) to prevent over...Published: 21 May 2025 at 15:43hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Bosso hunt for new CEO
Highlanders Football Club has officially opened applications for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after the sudden resignation of Brian Moyo, who stepped down amid serious allegations of financial ...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Woman admits forging O-Level certificate to gain nurse training spot
A 29-year-old woman from Greendale, Harare, has pleaded guilty to forging an Ordinary Level certificate in a desperate attempt to secure a place in a nursing training programme.Tendai Florence...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:24hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Donor-dependent lawyers take Zimbabwe govt to court over PVO Act
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has filed a landmark application at the High Court, seeking to have several provisions of the amended Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Act declared un...Published: 18 May 2025 at 15:17hrs | 748 | by Staff reporter
Businessman threatens to kill estranged wife
A Harare businessman, Nyasha Masoka (44), who owns Grill Shake and Liquor Park, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of violating a protection order and threatening to shoot his estranged ...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:02hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Police issue warning on illegal acquisition of firearms
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to the public over the illegal acquisition and possession of firearms, saying the proliferation of such weapons is fuelling a spike in vio...Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:42hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Moses Mpofu's fraud charges mount
It never rains but pours for embattled Harare businessman Moses Mpofu, who now finds himself entangled in a growing web of criminal allegations, many of which are being linked to his bitter fallout wi...Published: 13 May 2025 at 19:37hrs | 3131 | by Staff reporter
Vigilant Gwanda anti-stock theft group recover 16 stolen donkeys
Gwanda South villagers operating under the Gwanda Anti-Stock Theft Association (GASTA) have recovered 16 donkeys that were stolen in Sinayi area when the vigilant community members embarked on a...Published: 13 May 2025 at 14:19hrs | 340 | by Stephen Jakes
Moses Mpofu faces bail ruling on new fraud charges
Jailed businessman Moses Mpofu is expected to return to court today for a ruling on his bail application concerning new fraud charges. Mpofu, along with his wife Nobukhosi and his brother Vusumuzi Jam...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:12hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Skills audit for Harare council staff
Harare City Council has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive skills audit as part of efforts to address persistent concerns over poor service delivery and a possible mismatch between staff qua...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:48hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Harare woman acquitted in COS fraud allegations
A Harare magistrate has acquitted Nyasha Mandeya, a woman who had been accused of duping a client out of US$22,000 under the pretext of helping her siblings secure employment in the United Kingdom's c...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:41hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
ZITF instant driver's licence printing a hit
In a breakthrough for service delivery, hundreds of citizens have received their plastic driver's licences within minutes of passing road tests at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF),...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:25hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand answers on Mnangagwa cash schemes
Lawmakers have called for a ministerial statement from Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube regarding the funding sources and the criteria used for selecting beneficiaries of various presidential support sch...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:07hrs | 2047 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked domestic workers' 17-year fight for identity in SA
A nightmare journey of more than 17 years came to an end last week for a 36-year-old domestic worker who has been in a battle with the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a birth certificate, so that...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:15hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Mozambique's President to open ZITF
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo will officially open the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), set to run from April 21 to 26 in Bulawayo, with this year's event attracting a...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:18hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Over 1,000 national youth service graduates offered govt jobs
The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that over a thousand graduates from the controversial National Youth Service programme are set to be absorbed into public institutions, sparking fresh debate ov...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 22:02hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Zimra's digital transformation boosts taxpayer engagement and compliance
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra)'s digital transformation is revolutionizing the country's tax landscape, with new registrations on the recently introduced Tax and Revenue Management System (TaR...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:08hrs | 85 | by Staff reported
Midlands State University pushing to promote a Shona-centric education system
The advert for Midlands State University's (MSU) ECD Foundation Certificate has raised several concerns about the quality of education being offered, the qualifications of the instructors, and the bro...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:32hrs | 8907 | by Staff reporter
Zinara allocates ZiG11.6bn for road rehabilitation in 2025
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has set aside ZiG11.6 billion for the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) this year, marking a significant increase from the ZiG4.6 bil...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:43hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
'All Zanu-PF vehicles must pay toll fees'
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has issued a stern warning to all Zanu-PF officials and members, reminding them that no one, including Government departments, is exempt from paying toll fees...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:42hrs | 5184 | by Staff reporter
Tsikamutanda divides families in Zaka
A dramatic tale of deception unfolded in the quiet hills of Zaka District, where a self-proclaimed Tsikamutanda (traditional healer and witch hunter) named Nehemiah Tamanikwa recently stirred both awe...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:35hrs | 1611 | by Staff reporter
Funds shortage stalls construction of Mzilikazi Registry Office
A shortage of funds has stalled the construction of the registry office in Mzilikazi high-density suburb, Bulawayo, a Cabinet minister has revealed.Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister ...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 07:39hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP's vehicle evades toll fees with police assistance
A policewoman stationed at Lothian Tollgate along the Masvingo-Roy Highway was caught on camera last week assisting a Zanu-PF-branded vehicle to evade paying toll fees. The incident, captured by The M...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 19:01hrs | 1015 | by Staff reporter
Courtroom drama intensifies in Chimombe, Mpofu fraud trial
The legal battle between business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe took a dramatic turn yesterday, as the defence team successfully challenged the inclusion of two assessors who were set to over...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 12:41hrs | 3015 | by Staff reporter
NSSA chairman embroiled in underhand Rainbow Tourism Group takeover bid
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) chairman Emmanuel Fundira, who is former chairman of African Sun Limited, and an ex-Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior executive Paula January are accused of ...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:01hrs | 1539 | by NewsHawks
Illicit wealth case resumes in Zimbabwe court
The trial of Dennis Madondo, a 33-year-old man from Murehwa accused of acquiring property using illicit funds, resumed yesterday, with the prosecution presenting evidence on his unexplained wealth....Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:30hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sees surge in approved building plans
The Bulawayo City Council has approved building plans valued at over US$3.5 million as of December 2024, reflecting a slight 0.65% increase from November. These developments were detailed in the counc...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:46hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe fraud trial deferred
The much-anticipated trial of business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, accused of misappropriating millions of dollars from Zimbabwe's Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, has been postponed to F...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diplomat defrauded of US$1.3 million in international scam
Interpol London has confirmed that Richard Kaye, the alleged mastermind behind an elaborate investment scam that defrauded the late Zimbabwean diplomat Ambassador Hurudza Punungwe and his wife of US$1...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:35hrs | 1058 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's NPA to grant ZACC prosecution certificates
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced its readiness to issue prosecutorial certificates to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to enable the anti-graft body to prosecute ca...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:31hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Modern homes for old Gwanda Road displaced families
The reconstruction of the 120km Old Gwanda Road in Matabeleland South has begun, bringing significant benefits to the region while also necessitating the relocation of 42 families. The project, valued...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:35hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Money fuelling Mnangagwa's ED2030 bid?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies are embroiled in a heated political struggle to secure his controversial bid for a third term, disguising it under the guise of the so-called "2030 project....Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:14hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter
Zimra enforces tax compliance for Professionals
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has reaffirmed regulations requiring individuals under specified professional bodies to present valid tax clearance certificates before renewing or registering t...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:39hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter
Flaws in the US electoral system
The United States of America has long been touted as a citadel of democracy where every citizen's voice is valued. Yet, despite the ideal of equal participation, one glaring flaw within the U.S. elect...Published: 23 Jan 2025 at 13:25hrs | 379 | by Takudzwa Chada
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