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Family arrested for alleged double murder in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested Rameck Chidinhika (53) and his three daughters - Constancia Chidinhika (28), Vimbai Chidinhika (19), and a 15-year-old juvenile - following the alleged murde...Published: 3 hrs ago | 308 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe succession caused Zimbabwe coup
In his newly launched autobiography, One Among Many: My Contribution to the Zimbabwean Story, Happyton Bonyongwe, the former Director-General of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), has...Published: 4 hrs ago | 344 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's former spy boss reflects on short stint as Justice Minister
In his recently released autobiography, One Among Many: My Contribution to the Zimbabwean Story, former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director-General Happyton Bonyongwe has revealed that he...Published: 4 hrs ago | 284 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army commander calls for closer regional security ties
Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander, Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe, has called for closer ties and enhanced security cooperation among Southern African nations to foster unity and peace, in t...Published: 5 hrs ago | 68 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo diarrhoea cases surge 700%
The City of Bulawayo has experienced a concerning spike in diarrhoea cases, with approximately 555 reported as of August 2024. This marks a staggering 693% increase from the 370 cases recorded in July...Published: 22 hrs ago | 276 | by Staff reporter
MRP targets to recruit 1000 Youth in SA
Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) vibrant youth in South Africa is targeting to recruit over 1000 youth in the neighbouring country as it gears to intensify ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 20:32hrs | 801 | by Stephen Jakes
Inyathi cops probe mysterious death of dumped corpse
Police in Matabeleland North are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-year-old man, Fandile Moyo, whose body was discovered on a footpath at Bucklands Farm in the Inyathi area...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 10:29hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Cops face arrest for demanding cattle clearance fees
Police officers in Zimbabwe have been cautioned against charging farmers for cattle clearance, a practice that is illegal and contributes to the rise of stock theft. The warning was issued by Commissi...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Zinara claims to be liquid to rehabilitate roads
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has pledged to continue rehabilitating and constructing roads across the country, assuring the public that it has secured sufficient funds for these ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
'90% of women business start-ups fail in first 10 years'
Approximately 90% of business start-ups globally fail within their first 10 years, with a significant number owned by female entrepreneurs, according to business strategist Tatiana Ellis. Speaking at ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police record significant crime decline
Bulawayo police yesterday announced an eight percent decrease in crime across the province for the period between January and September, compared to the same timeframe last year. This decline comes de...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe requires frank, honest leaders'
Zimbabwe requires leaders who are frank, forthright, and honest, as such qualities are crucial to achieving the country's national objectives, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. He was addressing mou...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
It's time African leaders were barred from foreign medical care!
So, the people of Cameroon have no idea where their president is. Paul Biya, who is now the oldest head of state in the world, at 91 years old, has not been seen in public for the past three m...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 10:51hrs | 1009 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fire breaks out at Mbare Musika market
A massive fire broke out at Mbare Musika market in Harare on Tuesday night, wreaking havoc on the bustling informal trade hub and destroying countless properties and livelihoods. The blaze, which star...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 1580 | by Staff reporter
BCC invites investors to special economic zone
The Bulawayo City Council has granted approval for Lebanmon Investment Private Limited, a Chinese investment company, to establish a cement production facility at the Umvimila special economic zone. T...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Nama calls for submissions for next year's ceremony
The National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) have officially opened their doors for submissions, inviting artists and cultural visionaries from across Zimbabwe to showcase their exceptional contributions to ...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
A historic homecoming: Vahera restoration Genealogy Association announces pilgrimage to Gombe Hill
The Hera people, united by their revered Mhofu Shava totem, are scattered across Zimbabwe and beyond, yet proudly connected to their heritage. A seminal event looms on the horizon – a historic visit...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:47hrs | 590 | by Etiwel Mutero
Zimpricecheck wins fourth Value Creation Challenge
Garikai Dzoma of Zimpricecheck won the 2024 Value Creation Challenge, beating 11 other finalists in a competition for budding entrepreneurs at the finale last Friday, winning US$13 000 in total seed f...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:07hrs | 51 | by Staff Reporter
MRP threatens to disrupt Gukurahundi hearings
Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has vowed to disrupt the planned Gukurahundi hearings if the perpetrators are not held accountable for their actions. The government has stalled the proce...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:46hrs | 832 | by Stephen Jakes
IOM Council chair visits Zimbabwe and South Africa
The Chair of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Council and Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Katharina Stasch, has visited Zimbabwe and...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:42hrs | 944 | by Stephen Jakes
Vagabond rapes female relative
A 24-year-old man from Banket, Givemore Mwanza, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for the rape of a relative who was returning home from church. The sentence was handed down by a local magistra...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:33hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council uncovers $2 million scandal
A seven-member sub-committee appointed by the Harare City Council has uncovered a scandal that has cost the municipality over US$2 million in a dubious land deal. The investigation, initiated in May 2...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:32hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
Mutare grapples with critical land shortage
The Mutare City Council is confronting a critical land shortage as the demand for residential stands continues to rise among residents. This pressing issue was highlighted by the council's deputy dire...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:31hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to cut water supplies to just 36 hours per week for residents
The City of Bulawayo is set to introduce a more drastic water conservation regime which will see water coming out of the taps for just 36 hours in a week, or one-and-a-half days.The second cit...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:04hrs | 2177 | by Staff reporter
Villager, conservation clash overshooting of dogs
Chief Chundu, born Abel Mbasera, has urged constructive dialogue between Nyamakate villagers and Akashinga, a wildlife conservation organisation, following a disturbing incident involving the alleged ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 14:53hrs | 962 | by Staff reporter
Gurira in US$77,000 scam
Simbarashe Oswald Gurira, a 38-year-old official from the Ministry of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, appeared in the Harare magistrate's court last Friday, facing serious allegations of abus...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1336 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza in door-to-door drive to recover ZiG160m
The Chitungwiza Municipality has initiated a door-to-door exercise aimed at recovering approximately ZW$160 million owed by ratepayers. The program commenced on October 3 and will run until October 17...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:04hrs | 2361 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe migrants creating jobs, saving lives in SA
For Butholezwe Nyathi, saving lives is more than just a career; it's a mission that transcends borders. At 45 years old, the Matabeleland South native's journey took a dramatic turn in 2003 when he le...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa urges AI adoption for SMEs growth
Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has emphasized the need for Zimbabwe's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt artificial intelligenc...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents demand action over Ecobank heist
Bulawayo residents are voicing their concerns over safety in the city following a brazen daylight robbery at Ecobank last week, in which suspects allegedly made off with approximately US$4 million. Th...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:02hrs | 1454 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teacher in SA court over salary
A Zimbabwean lecturer based in South Africa, Nhlanhla Moses Ncube, has filed a lawsuit against his employer, claiming he has been underpaid for the past six years. Originally from Nkayi in Matabelelan...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
'Africa still feeling effects of brutal colonial past'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emphasized that Africa continues to feel the effects of its brutal colonial history, a legacy that still hinders its progress today. In a speech read on his behalf by ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi invites Diasporans to invest
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has extended an invitation to Lesotho businesses and Zimbabweans in the Diaspora to explore the wide range of investment opportunities available in Zimbabwe, aligning with ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver on the run after an accident
Police are seeking assistance from the public regarding a hit-and-run incident that occurred on October 3 along Amalinda Road near the Boka Tobacco Auction Floor. A haulage truck driver struck a man a...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 14:21hrs | 2127 | by Staff reporter
Council boss in witchcraft storm
Masvingo Town Clerk Edward Mukaratirwa has reportedly declined to occupy his designated office, citing fears that the furniture is bewitched. This unusual claim comes shortly after he returned to work...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:13hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
NEPOTISM: Mliswa-Chikoka appointed to ZimParks board
Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, has once again defied the odds with her recent appointment to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) board. Mliswa-C...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 09:58hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Bosso mourn Tshinga Dube
Highlanders Football Club has joined the nation in mourning the loss of liberation struggle hero and esteemed club benefactor, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, who passed away on Thursday evening at Bula...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 14:10hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Woman run over by 4 cars in chaotic accident
A tragic road traffic accident claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman in Harare on October 1, 2024. The incident occurred along Robert Mugabe Road, near the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) in Eas...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 14:09hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
CCtv cameras in Bulawayo to help police fight crime
In a significant move to enhance security and combat crime, Bulawayo has officially launched a closed circuit television (CCTV) system that incorporates advanced technology and artificial intelligence...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 13:15hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo teen in ritual wealth scam
A bizarre and unsettling incident has unfolded in Lobengula West, Bulawayo, where a 16-year-old Form Four student allegedly stole R1 000 and US$230 from his parents to pay a self-proclaimed "godfather...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:19hrs | 1507 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo teen in ritual wealth scam
A bizarre and unsettling incident has unfolded in Lobengula West, Bulawayo, where a 16-year-old Form Four student allegedly stole R1 000 and US$230 from his parents to pay a self-proclaimed "godfather...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:14hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed for armed robbery
A self-proclaimed prophet from Masendu Village, Matabeleland South, has been sentenced to six months in prison for robbing a man at knifepoint. Mpindeni Ncube (44), once revered in his community as a ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:13hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police dismisses arrest rumors on Bulawayo cash heist
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is actively investigating an armed robbery that took place on 3 October 2024 at a financial institution in Bulawayo. Authorities have urged the public to ref...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:11hrs | 1872 | by Staff reporter
Cyber crimes under-reported
Despite tireless efforts made by local, regional and global state and non-state actors to curb cybercrimes, statistics continues to spike because victims shun reporting these cases and therefore suffe...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 114 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe teachers demand US$1,200 salary
As the global community observes World Teachers Day, teachers in Zimbabwe are intensifying their calls for a salary increment that would raise their monthly earnings to at least US$1,200. Currently, e...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 6826 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver dies in SA fatal accident
A tragic accident on the N1 road near Colensburg has claimed the life of 43-year-old driver Leon Munhukwaye, who was operating a truck when the incident occurred approximately 30 kilometers from Colen...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:49hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
BCC conducts over 15 000 building inspections in 2024
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has conducted over 15,000 building inspections this year, approving all submitted plans and issuing 310 occupation certificates to residents. This announcement was made...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
Empty coffers hamper Barbourfields Stadium upgrade
Bulawayo Ward 2 Councillor Adrian Redani Moyo has highlighted the financial constraints facing the Bulawayo City Council, which have significantly delayed the upgrading of Barbourfields Stadium. ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:43hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Raw sewage floods PWD centre in Bulawayo
A Bulawayo-based organization dedicated to supporting persons with disabilities (PWDs) is sounding the alarm over a health crisis at its premises, which have been inundated with raw sewage for weeks. ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:31hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
Ngozi Mine dumpsite fires choke Cowdray Park
Residents of Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo are grappling with thick smoke and health concerns as fires burn at the nearby Richmond landfill, commonly referred to as Ngozi Mine. For the past five day...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:31hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
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