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Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa over R500,000 mbanje haul
South African police have arrested two Zimbabwean nationals in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, after intercepting a truck carrying a consignment of mbanje valued at nearly R500,000. The arrests, facilit...Published: 7 hrs ago | 59 | by Staff reporter
We need to reset Zimbabwe
IT'S undeniable that Zimbabwe, as a country, needs change.This is not about delving into politics, but rather about reaching a consensus as leaders and people where we agree to work together....Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 799 | by Jonah Nyoni
Ballots and Bullets: The Struggle for Democracy in Africa
Since the wave of independence that swept across Africa in the 1960s, the promise of democracy has remained elusive for much of the continent. The dream of democratic governance, where leaders are acc...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 08:34hrs | 699 | by Rutendo Vanessa Chisi
How Trump's Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal impacts Zimbabwe and the path forward
THE decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement this year has once again sent shockwaves across the global community.While the move w...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:16hrs | 838 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Truck submerged in Tshangani River after sudden water rise
A truck loading river sand at Tshangani River near Zinyangeni Business Centre in Nkayi District, Matabeleland North, was completely submerged last Friday when water levels unexpectedly surged....Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 12:47hrs | 1886 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF reaffirm its commitment to Mnangagwa leadersgip until 2030
The ruling Zanu-PF party's top leadership has reaffirmed its commitment to President Mnangagwa's leadership until 2030, emphasizing unity, shared purpose, and the continuation of transformative develo...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 08:59hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
The push for Mnangagwa's term extension is a threat to national unity and development
In recent years, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has repeatedly called for unity among Zimbabweans. On paper, this is a noble and constructive appeal. A united nation, working collectivel...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 12:09hrs | 549 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa leaves for AU Summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson, has departed for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Afric...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crisis cannot be solved by simply replacing Mnangagwa
Trevor Ncube, Chairman of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has called for transformative leadership in Zimbabwe, arguing that the country's entrenched political and economic crises cannot be solved by simp...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 12:39hrs | 2269 | by Staff reporter
Losers withdraw appeal against Zifa's Magwizi
Former Premier Soccer League chairperson Twine Phiri and ex-ZIFA financial director Phillemon Machana have withdrawn their appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), effectively clearing the ...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 20:03hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2024 foreign currency receipts top US$13bn
Zimbabwe's foreign currency inflows grew by 21 percent in 2024, reaching US$13.3 billion compared to US$11 billion in 2023, driven primarily by an increase in export proceeds, according to the Reserve...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:35hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Will freebies silence Zimbabwe war veterans?
The recent calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resignation from war veterans, led by Blessed Runesu Geza, have exposed a simmering discontent at the heart of Zimbabwe's leadership. Their accusati...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:11hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda urges war vets to unite amid Zanu-PF divisions
Zanu PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has called for unity among war veterans, urging them to collectively address grievances as Zimbabwe faces increasing global uncertainty. ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:34hrs | 1540 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala arrested over war vets push for Mnangagwa resignation
Opposition politician Job Sikhala and 21 members from his political movement, the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), were arrested in Penhalonga, near Mutare, on Thursday, February 8, 2025, for...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 1115 | by Staff reporter
Mahiya claims that majority is clear on #ED2030
Zanu-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya has firmly stated that a majority of Zimbabweans, including war veterans, support President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership until 2030. Addressing ...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:22hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Turf wars among Bulawayo's street kids highlight struggle for survival
As the sun dips below the horizon in Bulawayo, known as the City of Kings and Queens, the city's lively streets transform into tense battlegrounds. Once places of laughter and connection, the pavement...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:38hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Duo arrested for defrauding car importers of US$20,000
Two Beitbridge-based customs clearing agents, Lloyd Mawadze (36) and Lauren Mawadze (32), have been arrested for allegedly defrauding vehicle importers of nearly US$20,000 over the past two years. The...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:32hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Masaraure wins prestigious US human rights award
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) president Obert Masaraure has expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for his courageous team members and the labour rights lawyers who have stoo...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:42hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa seeks to silence guns in DRC
SADC Chairperson and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, today to attend the joint SADC-East African Community (EAC) Summit. The high-level meeting se...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:36hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Bard Santner growing in leaps and bounds
Fast-growing asset management firm Bard Santner Investors (Private) Limited has been appointed as the new fund manager for three unit trusts: Tetrad Gold Fund, Gross Income Fund, and Net Income Fund, ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 14:39hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for unity in push towards Vision 2030
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a powerful call for unity, accountability, and accelerated grassroots development, as Zimbabwe advances toward its Vision 2030 goal of becoming a prosperous upp...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:31hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says Zimbabwe is a unitary State
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has reaffirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to being a unitary state, emphasizing the critical importance of ensuring equitable development across all provinces. His r...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:29hrs | 1200 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF lashes out at Geza's statements
The ruling Zanu-PF party has strongly condemned Central Committee member Blessing Geza for making "treasonous" and "outrageous" statements aimed at sowing division and causing alarm within the country...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:27hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Foreign companies must comply with Zimbabwe's labour laws
Zimbabwe must strengthen the enforcement of its labour laws to safeguard local workers employed by foreign businesses, particularly Chinese-owned mining firms, according to Dr. Wayne Malinga, a senior...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Illegal vendors conduct clean-up exercise
Illegal vendors in Bulawayo's Ward 14 took the initiative on Saturday to conduct a clean-up exercise at the Hawkflight intersection in Cowdray Park, with the aim of impressing the local council and av...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Mayor Jacob Mafume steps in to address nurses' grievances
Harare Mayor, Jacob Mafume, has stepped in to prevent a potential strike by council nurses, who had threatened to down tools over a series of welfare issues, a commission of inquiry into council opera...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:58hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans urged to fight for their rights
Human rights defender Samuel Gwenzi has called on Zimbabweans to unite in the fight for their rights, emphasizing that collective efforts are crucial to restoring citizens' dignity and securing a bett...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:56hrs | 65 | 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 | 227 | by Staff reporter
Nkulumane MP mobilising resources for community development
Nkulumane Member of Parliament Desire Moyo has announced plans to mobilise resources to address social and economic challenges facing his constituency. He said they are engaging donors, non-government...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:48hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
SADC women join the 1000 at AfWID to drive solutions
Johannesburg - 30 January 2025 -The African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) forum started on a strong note and has gained positive momentum over the past four days, with several prominent women showing thei...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 22:24hrs | 184 | by Agencies
Betting Shops vs Betting Apps: Which Is Better in 2025?
We've all been there - standing in line at a betting shop, feeling the energy of the crowd, the buzz in the air. But then you think, "Isn't it easier to just ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:20hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
'Attack on Mnangagwa could harm Zimbabwe economy'
Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara has warned that the recent attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa by war veterans could have serious consequences for Zimbabwe's economy, potentially undermining e...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:01hrs | 3479 | by Staff reporter
Tungwarara criticizes attacks on Mnangagwa
Dr. Paul Tungwarara, Special Presidential Investment Advisor to the United Arab Emirates and a prominent businessman, has strongly condemned recent attacks on President Emmerson Mnangagwa by a faction...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Garwe calls for National Unity in advancing Vision 2030 Agenda
Local Government and Public Works Minister, Cde Daniel Garwe, has called on Zimbabweans to support the Vision 2030 drive, emphasizing that it is a unifying national agenda that transcends political af...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:40hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Lincoln Mutasa admits fault in former players' election defeats
Outgoing ZIFA Normalization Committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa has admitted that the body he led is partly to blame for the disappointing defeat of all former players in the recent ZIFA elections. S...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:51hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF, war veterans back Mnangagwa's term extension?
ZANU-PF and veterans of the liberation struggle have reaffirmed their commitment to the resolution passed at the 21st Annual National People's Conference, calling for the extension of President Emmers...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:44hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Upmarket memorial park for war veterans
The Memories of Zimbabwe's Armed Struggle Trust (MOZAST) has joined forces with Watervlei Burial Park to establish a state-of-the-art cemetery honoring individuals who contributed to the country's lib...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:01hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga strikes again
Acting President Constantine Chiwenga has launched a pointed critique of corruption and tribalism, warning against the abuse of Zimbabwe's Vision 2030, which seeks to transform the nation into an uppe...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 20:22hrs | 1473 | by Staff reporter
NGO in ED2030 pushback
A coalition of civil society organisations in Zimbabwe is reportedly coming together to form a massive movement aimed at challenging the push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF supporters to ex...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:58hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga hits out at corrupt elements
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a stern message against corruption during his address at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, where factionalism within Zanu-PF took center stage...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:55hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
NGOs vow massive resistance to Mnangagwa third term bid
Civic organizations under the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition banner have pledged to resist any attempts by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies to extend his tenure beyond the two-term constituti...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:21hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Palestine denounces Israeli aggression... as Netanyahu govt falters
Ambassador of the State of Palestine to Zimbabwe, Dr Tamer Almassri has condemned systematic and seismic brutal Israeli aggression on Westbank which target to paralyse mobility, supposed development a...Published: 22 Jan 2025 at 11:30hrs | 1037 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Will Zimbabweans finally stand up against oppression or continue trapped by fear?
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads! From various segments of Zimbabwean society - including social justice advocates like myself, opposition groups, and pro-democracy activists - there has been relen...Published: 22 Jan 2025 at 10:20hrs | 940 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Over 6,500 arrested in crackdown on illegal transport operators
Authorities have arrested more than 6,500 commuter omnibus drivers, pirate taxi operators, and touts under the ongoing nationwide operation code-named "No to mushikashika, pirate taxis, and lawlessnes...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:39hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
45 years of Zanu PF misrule have been 'season of darkness' and even darker years ahead if 2028 elections are postpone
Zimbabwe is one of the world's suppliers of cheap labour and our contribution is not always appreciated.I was talking to a Zimbabwean Doctor who has worked in SA. His pay and working condition...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 22:16hrs | 701 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa moves to extend his rule
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's initiative to extend his rule beyond the constitutional two-term limit appears to be gathering momentum. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has taken the first steps in in...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:09hrs | 1399 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi deployed on this day in 1983
January 20, 2025 marks the somber 42nd anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in Zimbabwe's history - the Gukurahundi genocide. This atrocity, carried out by the North Korea-trained Five Brigade u...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:09hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU launches new grassroots engagement plan
ZAPU has announced a renewed political strategy focused on direct engagement with people at the grassroots level, emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing Zimbabwe's current socio...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:25hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland pushes for National hero status for Chenhamo
Mashonaland Central Province has formally requested the ruling Zanu PF party to declare the late Chenhamo (Chen) Chimutengwende, a former government minister and senior party official, a national hero...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:40hrs | 472 | by Staff reportetr
'Only 30% of Zimbabwe teachers report for duty'
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has revealed that only 30% of the country's educators reported for duty as schools reopened for the first term on Tuesday. The low turnout is a...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:07hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
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