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Zimbabwe's Crumbling Roads: Where is the money going?
Zimbabwe's roads are in a state of disrepair, and people are dying because of it. Potholes large enough to swallow cars, faded markings that turn highways into death traps at night, and crumbling brid...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 21:48hrs | 1041 | by Vusani Magwala
High Court stops Mabvuku housing co-op land theft
The High Court has ordered the Kuyemura Housing Pay Scheme, a Mabvuku-based housing co-operative, to immediately halt its encroachment onto land owned by Eastwind Trust, a private developer. The devel...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna wants to wrestle Harare, Bulawayo parking contracts
In a controversial move, Zanu-PF's resource mobilization and revenue generation chairperson, Dexter Nduna, has directed the city councils of Harare and Bulawayo to terminate their contracts with priva...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:07hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter
Mafume calls for collaboration across political divide
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has called for political collaboration, emphasizing the need to set aside differences and work together for the greater good. Mafume's remarks came after a successful...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 11:50hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi endorses open air worship
Local authorities should uphold the freedom of worship as enshrined in the Constitution, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has stated. Speaking at the Vapostori and MaZion for ED National Prayer eve...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dongfeng trucks enter Zimbabwe market
Dongfeng Trucks, a new entrant in the truck supplier market in Zimbabwe, made its debut at the ADMA AgriShow held at Art Farm in Pomona, Harare. This introduction comes through partnerships with major...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:27hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water quality questionable
Bulawayo is currently experiencing one of its most severe water crises in recent years, with over 88 percent of residents expressing dissatisfaction with the quality of water supplied by the local aut...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:42hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Doctors accuse councils of profiteering
THE Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association (MDPPZA) has accused local authorities of profiteering by charging exorbitant fees to medical practitioners.Speaking to New...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya reveals plans for Chitungwiza
AFTER the successful commissioning of his Heart Stadium by President Emmerson in Waterfalls on Sunday, PHD leader Walter Magaya now wants to turn his attention on constructing similar facilities in hi...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:05hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Is democracy effective in Zimbabwe?
In the words of Panel Mlotshwa, "allowing politically illiterate people to vote is like giving a five-year-old a loaded gun."I do not just share the sentiments but believe that the 'illiteracy...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Trayson Godfrey Dube
Zimbabwe Warriors off to Botswana
The Warriors are likely to host Nigeria in Botswana for their 2026 World Cup home qualifier after Zifa Normalisation Committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa yesterday had "positive engagements" with Bots...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa cuts ribbon on 23 fire tenders
IN a remarkable achievement by the Government, President Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned 23 firefighting trucks out of a total of 133 acquired from Belarus. A momentous step forward was also taken wi...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Government says NO to payment of bills in forex
THE directive late last week by the Government that all local councils must continue charging in local currency as opposed to United States dollars as had just been announced by the Harare City Counci...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:08hrs | 11 | by Staff rporter
US$30 fine for hitch-hiking
PASSENGERS who are picked up or dropped off at undesignated points in and around Harare's Central Business District (CBD), as well as in other towns and cities, will now be liable to US$30 fines, whil...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinara, Harare mayor war over road funds escalates
THE war over road rehabilitation fund disbursements between Harare mayor Jacob Mafume and the Zimbabwe National Roads Association (Zinara) yesterday escalated, with the latter releasing a schedule of ...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Can Chamisa turn the yellow movement into votes?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu-PF party are in panic mode because of the resilience of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa.The youthful leader has s...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:14hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga should act on health licence fees
REGULATORY authorities are some of the major cost drivers of health service delivery in our country.With health financing mainly out-of-pocket, achieving universal health coverage (UHC) become...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Johannes Marisa
Zimbabwe's central bank widens probe into city councils charging in US dollars
Zimbabwe's central bank widened its probe into city councils charging for services in US dollars, after freezing the accounts of the capital over the practice.The bank's Financial Intelligence...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 200 primary and secondary schools built in last 4 years?
AT least 1 194 primary and secondary schools, averaging about 300 per year, were built countrywide in the last four years in line with the Government's quest to reduce the distance learners walk to an...Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 06:08hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's perennial water crisis worrying
Zimbabwe's Perennial Water Crisis is worrying various stakeholders amid the observance of human rights, including socio-economic rights, participation rights and non-discrimination rights, is critical...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 19:40hrs | 11 | by Stephen Jakes
Auditor-General redflags Bulawayo, Gweru councils
THE Auditor-General has red-flagged the Bulawayo and Gweru city councils for a host of misconduct, among them evading paying taxes, failure to account for millions of donations and selling stands to m...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
By-election winners, losers must work jointly
Results for most of the by-elections for 28 National Assembly seats and 105 local authority seats, mostly in city councils and municipalities, will be announced today and only 133 candidates are going...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Public toilets must be free
TODAY let us turn our attention to public toilets in city centres which are now pay toilets when one wants to use them.Yesteryear these toilets were used by the public free of charge and...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Paul Makiwa
Govt frowns at illegal dumpsites
THE Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry ministry has expressed concern over the proliferation of illegal dumpsites which are posing a health hazard to people and the environment.Envi...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Road rehab moves to high-density suburbs
The emergency road repairs and rehabilitation being undertaken by the Government are now moving into the suburban roads in high-density suburbs, which have been neglected for years by inept and corrup...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kick ZIFA out
Zimbabwe national team nicknamed The Warriors tumbled again at their own magnificent hunting ground National Sports Stadium in Harare.The Black Stars of Ghana proved to be serious contenders i...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 07:52hrs | 6 | by Leonard Koni
Electric car a hit at Fair
AN electric vehicle exhibited at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has been a centre of attraction as people jostle to the stand to get a ...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 20:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
$60 million windfall to Mwonzora gives away Mnangagwa's game plan
THE swift allocation of funds under the Political Parties Finance Act to the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC- T by the government clearly reveals the aim by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ruling Zanu-PF to d...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Demolition of houses: Fixing the broken tape or mopping water from the broken tape?
The current events unfolding in the country are a clear indication that operation Murambatsvina was not an end in itself. Many houses continue to be demolished in a shocking and traumatizing way....Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 13:49hrs | 2 | by Joseph Mvero
Why Bulawayo service delivery is collapsing
LONG-TOUTED as the best-run local authority in the country, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is failing to offer efficient services as seen by collapsing water and sewer infrastructure, failureto f...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:33hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
The most overlooked but hard working woman in Zimbabwe, The Mazowe spirit.
Since the departure of comrade Matemadanda having been elevated to a diplomatic position the Commissariat has been left in the hands of the Iron Lady. Omega Sipani Hungwe the woman with the royal bloo...Published: 29 May 2021 at 18:55hrs | 18 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Way: Govt to challenge High Court ruling
GOVERNMENT has revealed plans to challenge last week's High Court ruling barring the Local Government ministry from renaming Bulawayo streets after President Emmerson Mnangagwa, among other heroes....Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gave me a task, says ex-Chamisa ally
FORMER MDC Alliance deputy treasurer-general Lillian Timveos, who recently defected to Zanu-PF, has confirmed long-held fears that the ruling party was plotting to decimate the opposition party ahead ...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare roads funds need audit
The heavy rains have highlighted the lack of maintenance and lack of required rebuilding on many Harare roads, with the city council getting its fair share of Zinara funds and having access to parking...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
RBZ still optimistic about low inflation
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor, Dr John Mangudya, remains confident authorities will be able to maintain a lid on prices to curtail potential relapse into runaway inflation, following worrying incr...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 05:29hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
'Bad state of roads biggest cause of accidents'
THIS year's festive season recorded more road traffic accidents (RTAs) mostly due to human error, as compared to the 2019 - 2020 season, statistics released by the police reveal.According to t...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Paradox of the Political Sounds of Freedom in Zimbabwe - Choosing between the Fist and the Open hand (Part 2)
I promised to expand my discussion on the polarised political landscape and the authenticity of political persuasions across the ideological divide. At the core of this discussion are the claims and c...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 17:34hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's 'caught pants down'
Zimbabweans have been shocked by blatant lies said by the MDC A leader when he went on defensive denying his ugly hand in the demolition of properties in Budiriro. The under fire leader tried to blame...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 17:13hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
When local authorities become hopeless laggards
IF Bishop Lazarus' great-grandfather were to rise from the dead today God forbid! The man was just an unbearably torturous disciplinarianhe would pretty much be able to figure his way around Harare....Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 07:56hrs | 13 | by Bishoo Lazarus
Victoria Falls finally gets city status
Victoria Falls becomes the City of Victoria Falls tomorrow, with President Mnangagwa expected to formally confer the new status at a ceremony where he will also be granted the Freedom of the City, the...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa impoverishing MDC members on the altar of political correctness
A "RATIONAL economic" Zanu-PF has been masterminding massive wealth transfers to their enlightened members since 2000. The ruling party members are winning on the economic front by creating wealth whi...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 19:58hrs | | by Brian Sedze
Health catastrophe looms in Zimbabwe cities
MILLIONS of Zimbabweans are staring a health catastrophe in the face owing to a shambolic management of sewer systems by urban local authorities, an investigative audit by Auditor-General Mildred Chir...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sports Clubs under siege
A syndicate of MDC Alliance councillors, some sports club members and council employees are targeting sports clubs around the country for sale with a larger chunk of the proceeds allegedly going into ...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 07:39hrs | 2 | by John Sigauke
No quick solutions to electricity, fuel shortages: Coltart
In our previous edition we carried a Q&A with former Education minister David Coltart where he spoke about the culture of political violence in Zimbabwe and how it has also influenced the MDC....Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fully utilizing ZIDA to promote economic growth
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Bill was gazetted on the 5th of April 2019. The purpose of the bill is to establish a single focal point that facilitates entry and implementation...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:46hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
The calibre of councillors
THE Auditor-General's (AG) Local Authorities Report for 2018 makes for some serious, but disturbing reading.It reports the state of financial management of local authorities and shows the exte...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:18hrs | 3 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Zimbabwe power outages a manifestation of endemic corruption in govt
THE massive daily power outages rocking the country have had a devastating impact on an already fragile economy, throwing into disarray President Emmerson Mnangagwa's mantra that "Zimbabwe is open for...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 09:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The man who will save Zimbabwe revealed
The country is experiencing probably one of the worst power shortages. Industry is losing money , city councils do not have power to pump water to residents , there is very little fuel available and i...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 09:41hrs | 2 | by Nicholas Ncube
'Taming the Shrew' - Deaths on our Roads
Driving in Harare and in the highways of Zimbabwe has become distressful. Recent reports of high profile road traffic deaths refer. The traffic chaos has become a 'shrew.' There is urgent need to 'tam...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
'Zimbabwe public finances in bad shape'
ZIMBABWE'S public finance management is characterised by growing fiscal leakages, lack of transparency, accountability and continuous violation of legal and constitutional provisions, the Zimbabwe Coa...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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