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Harare CBD traffic chaos
The Harare City Council has revealed that only 48 out of the 69 traffic signal-controlled intersections in the city's central business district (CBD) are currently operational, with the remaining 31 o...Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:43hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
ZESA launches national call centre
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has introduced a centralised national call centre to streamline electricity fault reporting and improve its response to outages across the country....Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:21hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF steps up campaign to retain Insiza North seat
ZANU-PF has ramped up its campaign activities ahead of the Insiza North by-election set for 14 June, as the ruling party aims to retain the parliamentary seat left vacant following the passing of the ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:32hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe makes major strides in reviving steel industry
Zimbabwe is steadily reclaiming its position as a regional steel industry leader after the recent shipment of nearly 100 tonnes of steel products by the newly commissioned Dinson Iron and Steel Compan...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:23hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Scottland roped in for Egodini Mall project
Terracotta Trading Private Limited, the contractor behind the long-delayed Egodini Mall redevelopment project, has brought on board Better Brands Construction in a bid to accelerate progress amid moun...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:09hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF chef loses fortune in toned down water deal
A controversial US$138 million contract awarded to Helcraw Electrical Projects, a company owned by Zanu PF legislator Farai Jere, for the development of Harare's water infrastructure has been signific...Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:03hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces online visa applications
Zimbabwe has launched a new online visa application system, allowing travellers from countries requiring a visa to apply electronically, in a major move to modernise the country's immigration processe...Published: 12 May 2025 at 14:02hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Sunway City targets 70% growth in five years
Sunway City, one of Zimbabwe's flagship special economic zones (SEZs) and a major smart city development project, is aiming to reach at least 70 percent completion within the next five years as part o...Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:57hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter
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 | 190 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces rebate for EV Charging systems
In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and strengthen sustainable energy infrastructure, the Government of Zimbabwe has introduced a duty rebate on imported equipment used to s...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:13hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces rebate on solar equipment for EV charging stations
In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and bolster the country's transition to cleaner energy, Zimbabwe has introduced a duty rebate on imported equipment for the establishment...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:34hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam rehabilitation programme hits milestone
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has successfully completed quality checks on Floodgate 1 of the Kariba Dam, marking a major milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of one of southern Africa's most c...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 600 000 tonnes winter wheat output
Zimbabwe is aiming to produce 600,000 tonnes of wheat this year as part of a major push to sustain and expand its winter crop production. The country is stepping up preparations for a successful seaso...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:31hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court dismisses Zesa vandals' lengthy jail term appeal
Two brothers from the Midlands Province have been sentenced to a combined 93 years in prison after being convicted of vandalising ZESA Holdings infrastructure and stealing over 11,000 litres of transf...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:22hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube unveils industrial development facilities
Zimbabwe's Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, has outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at supporting the growth of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. The initiative, wh...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 21:17hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's govt avoid potholes, flies Rovos Rail tourists to Victoria Falls
The Zimbabwean government was forced to abandon what critics described as a "disastrous" plan to drive stranded Rovos Rail tourists to Victoria Falls, instead opting to fly them to the iconic resort t...Published: 20 Apr 2025 at 19:18hrs | 1009 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe wooing Donald Trump by paying white farmers and ending tariffs?
Long-frozen relations between the United States and Zimbabwe may be thawing after the Southern African nation slashed all taxes on US goods flowing into the country and announced it has begun to pay c...Published: 18 Apr 2025 at 15:19hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
Parliament petitioned over privatisation of Harare water
The Community Water Alliance (CWA) and the Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) have called on Parliament to intervene and halt the Zimbabwean government's plans to privatise water services ...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:19hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to produce solar panels, lithium batteries
Zimbabwe is set to begin large-scale manufacturing of solar panels and lithium batteries as part of a bold new initiative to boost the country's renewable energy sector. The development follows the re...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Kariba floodgates partially opened
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has begun commissioning tests on the newly rehabilitated sluice gates at Kariba Dam, marking a critical phase in the near-completion of a major rehabilitation project...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
NRZ flags increase in rail-road level crossing accidents
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has raised concerns over a surge in rail-road level crossing accidents, urging motorists to exercise extreme caution when approaching railway intersections....Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:51hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
'Buy Zimbabwe' won't work until local products meet quality standards
To "Buy Zimbabwe" or not to buy Zimbabwe - that is the question! The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Buy Zimbabwe and the Content Creators Association of Zimbabwe signa...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:18hrs | 1181 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mutare Museum displays lightning making tools
The Mutare Museum holds many captivating exhibits, but few are as mystifying as the "mheni" or "umbane" (lightning) collection. These objects, reportedly used in the summoning of lightning for retribu...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:37hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Harare man sentenced to 10 years for theft under Railways Act
A 36-year-old man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of stealing railway property, in violation of the Railways Act. Edison Chidanzenzi was found guilty when he appeared b...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:56hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Why Transparency International’s flagship Corruption Index falls short
For nearly 20 years, Transparency International has published a Corruption Perceptions Index that ranks countries (176 last year) according to how corrupt they are perceived to be by a small group of ...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:54hrs | 242 | by Alex Cobham
Zimbabwe govt moves to directly procure fuel
The Zimbabwean government intends to directly procure fuel for its own use and key economic sectors to lower costs and enhance competitiveness, Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo has anno...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:23hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean innovator showcases self-powering vehicle to Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed Zimbabwean innovator Maxwell Chikumbutso for his groundbreaking invention of self-powering vehicles and motorbikes that run on radio waves, describing the feat ...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:45hrs | 969 | by Staff reporter
How AI Personalization is Transforming Customer Engagement
Personalization is essential for establishing a connection with clients in the fast-paced digital world of today. People demand experiences that are personalized and seem meaningful to them; generic i...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:16hrs | 354 | by Staff Reporter
Zupco to import spare parts for 100 grounded buses
Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (Zupco) CEO George Chigora has revealed plans to import spare parts for 100 grounded buses, as the public transporter seeks to revitalize its fleet and improve servi...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:26hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches nationwide Presidential rural solarisation project
The Zimbabwean government has announced the launch of a nationwide Presidential Rural Solarisation Project aimed at providing sustainable renewable solar energy to rural households. The initiative, wh...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:02hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
AMH Workers in salary arrears quandary
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) workers are grappling with stress over unpaid salary components, particularly the United States dollar portion, which has remained outstanding for five months and is not ref...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 11:17hrs | 1396 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Botswana for first visit as SADC Chairman
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Botswana for his first visit to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat Headquarters since assuming the role of Chairperson of the reg...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Diesel ban in South Africa still coming
South Africa's transition to cleaner diesel fuels remains on the horizon, with plans to ban the sale of diesel containing more than 10 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur by 2027 still in motion....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:16hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter
NetOne Launches Festive 'Recharge and Win Christmas Promotion'
Leading telecommunications service provider NetOne has unveiled the 'NetOne Recharge and Win Christmas Promotion', blending festive cheer with loyalty rewards to delight its customers this holiday sea...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:41hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to approve land transfers under new tenure system
The Zimbabwean Government is in the process of crafting a new land tenure system aimed at enhancing the bankability and ownership rights of agricultural land, while ensuring local control over this vi...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:17hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter
Another ribbon cutting on the same Mbudzi Interchange?
A newly constructed 790-metre link road and bridge along Harare Drive in the Houghton Park area have been opened to traffic, marking a major milestone in the multi-million-dollar Mbudzi Interchange pr...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:41hrs | 1840 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers petition govt over 'farm-like' wages
The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has formally petitioned the government over the ongoing issue of erratic salary payments, particularly highlighting delays in the payment of the local...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:31hrs | 1662 | by Staff reporter
Mbudzi Interchange now 85% complete
The construction of the Mbudzi Traffic Interchange in Harare has reached 85% completion, with the much-anticipated project set to open to traffic soon. This marks a significant milestone in the Govern...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 4046 | by Sgtaff reporter
Cholera outbreak in Kariba: A wake-up call for vigilance and prevention
The recent cholera outbreak in Gache Gache Fishing Camp, located in Kariba District, has thrust the community into a state of crisis, claiming one life and leaving five others battling the disease. Th...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 14:11hrs | 184 | by Anashe Mupamombe
US Embassy wants Zimbabweans to take part in US-funded programme
The United States (US) Embassy has invited organisations and individuals across Zimbabwe to apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme, designed to foster entrepreneurship skills am...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema launches National Service Programme
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced a new initiative aimed at promoting discipline and resilience among Zambia's youth, addressing pressing issues like the rise in street children. The program ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:28hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man develops solar-powered three-wheeled vehicle
For many, dropping out of school is seen as a setback, a dead-end in a society where education is believed to be the key to a brighter future. However, for 31-year-old Charles Ncube of Luveve suburb, ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:36hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter
South Africa apex court reverses GMO approval
After an arduous nine-year legal battle, a full bench of the supreme court of appeal (SCA) has set aside the commercial approval of a drought-tolerant genetically modified (GM) variety of maize....Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1917 | by Staff reporter
Nkosana Moyo wants Zimbabwe to adopt US's coined rules based society
Nkosana Moyo, founder and executive chairperson of Minds, has emphasized the urgent need for a rule-based society to effectively address Zimbabwe's political and socio-economic challenges. He made the...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:39hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to participate at top minerals summit
Zimbabwe is preparing to participate in the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 6 to 7. The summit comes at a time when the worl...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
US$48 million needed to complete Lake Gwayi-Tshangani by 2025
At least US$48 million is required next year to complete the construction of Lake Gwayi-Tshangani, a crucial water project aimed at alleviating water shortages in Bulawayo and surrounding areas. This ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
'Land policy to identify multiple farm ownership'
The Government of Zimbabwe's newly introduced land tenure policy is set to identify and expose multiple farm ownership and reclaim idle land, which will be redistributed to more than 250,000 people on...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:53hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt postpones Gwayi Tshangani dam completion date
The Government of Zimbabwe has set 2025 as the target year for completing the construction of the Gwayi Shangani and Kunzvi dams, part of a broader strategy to improve irrigation development and addre...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:26hrs | 971 | by Staff reporter
US willing to help rebrand Zimbabwe
In a recent address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Zimbabwe, United States Ambassador to Harare Pamela Tremont expressed her country's readiness to assist Zimbabwe in rebranding its image and ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 12:08hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
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