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UK closure of care work visa to hit Zimbabweans hard
The United Kingdom's decision to permanently shut down its care worker visa route has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe, where the scheme had offered thousands a much-needed escape from economic hardshi...Published: 32 mins ago | 16 | 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: 3 hrs ago | 96 | by Stephen Jakes
Guvamatanga dodges Parliament again over US$400 million scandal
Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga failed once again to appear before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, defying expectations that he would explain the gross ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 495 | by Staff reporter
Govt approves motorbikes for rural district councillors
The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has authorized rural district councils (RDCs) to acquire motorbikes for their councillors as part of a broader government initiative to improve servic...Published: 7 hrs ago | 101 | by Staff reporter
6 UZ students arrested for protesting over lecturers' strike
Six University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students were arrested on Monday afternoon after staging a flash protest demanding urgent action to resolve a protracted lecturers' strike that has crippled academic ac...Published: 7 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter
Guvamatanga faces summons threat after snubbing Parliament
Zimbabwe's Finance Ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga is facing the threat of a parliamentary summons after he failed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the second t...Published: 7 hrs ago | 81 | by Staff reporter
UK will no longer be recruiting care workers from Zimbabwe
THE United Kingdom (UK) will no longer be recruiting care workers from overseas as part of a crackdown on visas for lower-skilled workers, the Home Secretary has told the BBC.Yvette Cooper sai...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1315 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga fights fuel primary election rigging
Zanu-PF's deepening internal power struggles are now erupting into public view, with mounting evidence that the ruling party is manipulating its own primary elections to marginalize rivals and entrenc...Published: 12 May 2025 at 13:58hrs | 1397 | by Staff reporter
Elephant tramples Kariba fisherman to death
A fisherman tragically lost his life on Saturday night after being trampled by an elephant while walking between ARDA Fishing Camp and Gache-Gache Fishing Camp near Lake Kariba.The deceased, i...Published: 12 May 2025 at 13:56hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter
Winter wheat production takes off in Matabeleland South
Matebeleland South Province is ramping up preparations for the 2025 winter wheat season, with land preparation currently underway and a target of cultivating 2,300 hectares - a modest increase fro...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:36hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter
Residents slam municipality over luxury vehicle purchases
Residents of Gwanda have voiced strong objections to the Municipality's recent move to procure top-of-the-range vehicles for senior management, describing the decision as a stark example of misplaced ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:31hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
A Challenge to the Ministry of Health Show us the Truth, Not the Spin
Dear Minister of Health, Deputy Minister, and Permanent Secretary, Allow me to also include Nick Mangwana and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio committee on health.Followi...Published: 11 May 2025 at 10:37hrs | 164 | by Hector Mbizvo
Guruve Hotel silences walenation
Guruve Hotel Pool Club added misery to Walenation Pool Club after beating them at their home in a match played yesterdayThe powered Guruve Hotel started to register their winning formula with ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 08:48hrs | 356 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
Guard fired for being HIV positive
A Bulawayo widow has been left humiliated and jobless after Seasec Security Company allegedly forced her to prove she was HIV positive before firing her for attending a routine medical review....Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:08hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Council keeps jailed directors on payroll
Zvishavane Town Council is set to pay a combined US$108,000 in back pay to three senior directors currently serving jail terms for corruption, after failing to formally terminate their contracts follo...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:19hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Too old to die? 122-year-old Sekuru Banda denied funeral cover due to age
He has lived through the colonial era, both World Wars, and multiple global pandemics - yet for 122-year-old Sekuru Anuloisa Banda, a peaceful farewell remains an uncertain privilege.Yes, you ...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:56hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter
Independence day funds looted
A group of disgruntled and starved villagers from various wards in Muzarabani are up in arms with the District Development Co-ordinator's office after independence day celebration resources worth thou...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:27hrs | 746 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Muzarabani
2,000 Bulawayo youths to undergo Chitepo School of Ideology training
At least 2,000 youths from Bulawayo are set to undergo training at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, a government-affiliated institution aimed at instilling national consciousness, patriotism, a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banker, SA banks implicated in R2 billion electoral scandal
A top Zimbabwean banker is at the centre of the nearly R2 billion Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender scandal involving a South African printing company paid R1.2 billion by the Harare governme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 2287 | by Roland Mpofu I iol
Senegal backs Zimbabwe UNSC seat bid
Senegal has pledged full support for Zimbabwe's bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–2028 term, in a strong show of solidarity that further cements...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:41hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Parliament asked to investigate Chivayo
A Kwekwe resident, Emmanuel Nkosilathi Moyo, has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, urging the legislature to launch an investigation into allegations of money laundering and corrupt...Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:29hrs | 3743 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sets minimum standards for councils
Zimbabwe's local authorities are now legally bound to provide residents with essential services that meet newly approved national minimum standards. This development follows Cabinet's adoption of the ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:51hrs | 355 | 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 | 678 | by Staff reporter
Zondo comes out of retirement to talks about Zuma
Clebrity judge and former Chief Justice who failed JSC interviews Raymond Zondo has publicly questioned the legality and integrity of former President Jacob Zuma's release from prison on medical parol...Published: 07 May 2025 at 14:32hrs | 1345 | by Staff reporter
African Sun tables aggressive refurbishment initiatives
Leading hospitality group African Sun Limited (ASL) has announced an ambitious refurbishment program aimed at boosting its competitive edge on the global tourism stage, despite economic headwinds and ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Residents oppose Gwanda council vehicle tender
The Gwanda Progressive Residents Association (GPRA) has raised concerns over Gwanda Municipality's decision to initiate a tender process for the purchase of six new vehicles, arguing that such spendin...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:38hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war vets launch impeachment drive
A major political storm is sweeping through Zimbabwe's corridors of power as a group of war veterans led by outspoken activist Blessed Geza has initiated an impeachment campaign targeting senior gover...Published: 06 May 2025 at 12:15hrs | 4515 | by Staff reporter
Herd boy caught stealing cattle
A 25-year-old herd boy employed at Bravo Farm in Figtree appeared before the Plumtree Magistrates Court last week facing allegations of stock theft after he was allegedly caught driving five stolen ca...Published: 06 May 2025 at 11:57hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adapts to use technology in agriculture
Zimbabwe is rapidly transforming its agricultural sector through the adoption of agritech and climate-smart solutions as it works to combat the effects of climate change, improve yields, and reclaim i...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:40hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Corporates leaving CBD in favour of suburbs - First Mutual
First Mutual Property (FMP) has reported a notable migration of corporate tenants from Harare's Central Business District (CBD) to suburban office locations, citing increased convenience and improved ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:39hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Innscor facilitates cleft lip, palate surgery
Innscor Africa Limited, through its health subsidiary Providence Health and Wellness, has partnered with the Global Cleft and Cranio-Facial Foundation to provide life-changing cleft lip and palate sur...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:58hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Rental income dominates First Mutual Properties revenue
First Mutual Properties (FMP) says rental income remains its primary source of revenue, with the property investment firm intensifying efforts to diversify both its tenant base and portfolio to streng...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:56hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Monomotapa Hotel to be offloaded for US$15 million
African Sun Limited (ASL), Zimbabwe's leading hospitality group, has announced June 30, 2025, as the target date for concluding the sale of the iconic Monomotapa Hotel, which is estimated to be worth ...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:48hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Mutare City refutes bedbug outbreak rumours
Mutare City Council has refuted widespread social media reports alleging a recent infestation of bedbugs (tsikidzi) in the high-density suburb of Sakubva, dismissing the claims as unfounded and mislea...Published: 03 May 2025 at 08:36hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Obasanjo visits Mnangagwa in Harare
Former Nigerian President and respected African statesman, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, paid a courtesy visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare today, in a high-...Published: 02 May 2025 at 19:43hrs | 1804 | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabwe Stock Exchange boss dies
Former Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) chairman and revered stockbroker Ndodana Mguquka has died. He was 51.Mguquka passed away in the early hours of the morning at Samuel Leon Medical Centre in...Published: 02 May 2025 at 16:57hrs | 2112 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at a Crossroads: A Time for Inclusive Renewal
'The hardest lesson of my life has come to me late. It is that a nation can win freedom without its people becoming free' Dr Joshua NkomoZimbabwe's post-independence story is one of betrayal. ...Published: 02 May 2025 at 14:34hrs | 472 | by Fikile Motsamai Malikongwa
Schweppes Managing Director retires after 20 years
Beverage manufacturer Schweppes Zimbabwe has announced the retirement of its long-serving Managing Director, Charles Nkululeko Msipa, bringing to an end a distinguished 20-year career with the company...Published: 01 May 2025 at 19:11hrs | 1077 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo stuns ZITF bosses with US$400K Land Cruiser gift
Just as Workers' Day celebrations began to simmer down, flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe's corporate circles with a jaw-dropping gesture that left Zimbabwe Inte...Published: 01 May 2025 at 16:42hrs | 20181 | by Staff reporter
Striking UZ lecturers tell deans of faculties to stop interfering
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Association of University Teachers (AUT) has written a stern letter to the deans of faculties, calling for an immediate end to alleged attempts to interfere with the on...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:56hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Geza vows to block Tagwirei's alleged presidential ambitions
Outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza has launched a scathing attack on controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, vowing to stop the politically connected tycoon from allegedly plotting to ascend to...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 18:39hrs | 2290 | by Staff reporter
ZACC to recruit 30 new investigators
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is set to bolster its capacity by recruiting 30 additional investigators, raising its operational workforce from 90 to 120 as part of ongoing efforts to ...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:12hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Commission to probe sexual violations at universities, tertiary colleges
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has announced the launch of a nationwide investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse within tertiary institutions, following years of growing con...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:10hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Victoria Falls tax haven takes solid shape
The Zimbabwean government has taken a bold step toward transforming Victoria Falls into a leading regional financial hub with the establishment of the Victoria Falls International Financial Services C...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 12:06hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
Lupane methane gas project set to begin operations in Q2 2025
The Lupane Methane Gas (LMG) Project is expected to commence operations in the second quarter of 2025, according to the project's executive chairperson, Thabani Hove.Hove revealed that the pro...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:12hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Stay aways won't work in Zimbabwe
At the end of March 2025, Zimbabwe's urban areas were eerily quiet as citizens stayed away from their workplaces, businesses, and other activities in what was expected to be a nationwide protest. Howe...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:43hrs | 6248 | by Staff reporter
Geza stay away takes the shine off from trade fair?
The curtain came down yesterday on the 2024 edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, with mixed reactions as concerns were raised over the low turnout of both exhibitors an...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:40hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Zapu calls for urgent action on Zimbabwe crisis
The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has called for the immediate formation of a caretaker government to address the country's long-running socio-political and economic crisis. The call comes am...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:37hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
BCC faces backlash over controversial South Africa trip
An internal crisis is brewing within the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) chambers following a controversial decision to send a 29-member delegation to South Africa this Friday on a water utility fact-find...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:28hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
ZITF Company seeks partners for US$12m smart city project
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has announced a call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from qualified local and international firms to take part in the development of significant...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:28hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
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