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Three armed robbers arrested
POLICE have arrested three men in connection with 15 robbery cases.Police in their Twitter page confirmed the arrest which was done November 21."Police in Bulawayo have arrested Lidion...Published: 4 hrs ago | 197 | by Staff Reporter
Matabeleland projects get priority in 2022 budget
GOVERNMENT continues to drive the development of Matabeleland with the 2022 National Budget Statement presented yesterday in Parliament by Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli N...Published: 15 hrs ago | 785 | by Staff Reporter
MDC-T MP arrested for assault
MDC-T proportional representation MP, Yvonne Musarurwa was arrested yesterday for allegedly assaulting party vice-president Thokozani Khupe's aide Kudzanai Mashumba at a Press conference last month....Published: 16 hrs ago | 854 | by Staff Reporter
The emergence of online betting apps is a boon to the gaming industry!
Online sports betting has become very popular amongst youngsters in today’s virtual world. Almost every human on this planet now has access to a smartphone or a tablet, which makes it quite easier f...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 15:05hrs | 191 | by Staff Reporter
2022 budget should up Matabeleland momentum
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube is set to present the 2022 National Budget Statement today amid high expectations that more resources will be allocated to expedite co...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 07:00hrs | 1094 | by Staff Reporter
I have never come across anyone who blames sanctions for our suffering - outside political rhetoric
The debate over the real cause of the seemingly unending untold suffering and unimaginable poverty that ordinary Zimbabweans have painfully (but, most worryingly with the patience of the pope) endured...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 22:24hrs | 1165 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man arrested for selling government's agricultural inputs
A Rushinga man was on Friday arrested for selling the government's agricultural inputs facilities at Mabvundudzi.Siyai Kakuruwo(43) is alleged to have sold fertilizer from the government's cotton ...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 09:03hrs | 1567 | by Alice Mangwanda
Suspect commits suicide in cell
A Glen Norah man who was arrested for robbing a neighbour of a cellphone worth US$10, reportedly used a leather belt to commit suicide in a holding cell at court, a few minutes after being denied bail...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:49hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
'Stop criminalising human rights defenders'
HUMAN rights defenders have been under siege in the Sadc region amid calls for governments to respect the law, democracy and rights.The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:12hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge cuts water supplies to Mnangagwa commissioned houses
The Beitbridge municipality has cut water supplies to the government houses commissioned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week, citing lack of specific occupants.Mnangagwa commissioned 28 ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:11hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Govt mulls new Build Operate Transfer contractor for Beitbridge-Vic Falls highway
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Government is considering engaging a new contractor to upgrade the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway after noting that the company which was awarded the tender wa...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:54hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
'No payment, no electricity'
The Government has directed Zesa Holdings to immediately institute measures to recover $15 billion it is owed by its clients in unpaid electricity bills.Under the directive only paying custome...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:53hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Zesa imports extra 480MW
Zesa Holdings is set to add 480 megawatts to its supply over the next two months to bridge the power deficit that has resulted in increased load-shedding at a time it is battling annual losses of $1,5...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:51hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scores big at SA trade fair
Zimbabwe scored a huge success at the just ended Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF) held in Durban, South Africa as the country was able to showcase its endowments to regional markets and beyond.T...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:51hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Father kills drunk teen son
A Dema man was on Monday arrested in connection with a murder case after he allegedly beat his son to death in a bid to correct 'wayward' behaviour.It is alleged that Ravison Simbini (41) fath...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 11:35hrs | 2575 | by Alice Mangwanda
'Zesa owed $15bn by customers'
State power utility ZESA Holdings is owed a staggering $15 billion by both individuals and commercial and industrial clients, executive chairman Dr Sydney Gata said on Friday last week.Dr Gata...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 08:19hrs | 206 | by Staff Reporter
Mining deal ends disastrously
Four axe-wielding men were arrested on Tuesday after they allegedly struck a man with an axe in Mberengwa at an unregistered mine.The now-deceased Muneinashe Mangena (19) was fatally axed on N...Published: 19 Nov 2021 at 12:22hrs | 2145 | by Alice Mangwanda
Bulawayo water crisis forces pupils to cut short lessons
BULAWAYO's water crisis has worsened forcing some schools to dismiss learners early as part of contingency measures in light of a looming health disaster. There are also reports that public schools in...Published: 19 Nov 2021 at 06:23hrs | 621 | by Staff Reporter
City Council struggles to pump water to Bulawayo residents
BULAWAYO residents are set to endure a three-day weekly water shedding exercise as the local authority struggles to pump water to the city due to alleged power outages. On the other hand, Zimb...Published: 18 Nov 2021 at 07:35hrs | 1462 | by Staff Reporter
'Zimbabwe morphing towards dictatorship'
ZIMBABWE is witnessing heavy militarisation of businesses through the emergence of opaque security sector-run companies since President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power in 2017, with the country now...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
Zesa scales down load-shedding
ZESA Holdings has scaled down its 12-hour load-shedding after it successfully restored operations at Hwange Thermal Power Station.Zesa Holdings' subsidiary, Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission a...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Zesa switches off Ziscosteel
ZESA has disconnected power supply from the defunct giant steel manufacturer, Ziscosteel, over a ZW$40 million debt.Zisco group chief executive officer, Dr Farai Karonga, confirmed the develop...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Redcliff water crisis need to be thoroughly investigated and lasting solution found
Whenever I hear borehole drilling machines roaring and groaning away in my neighbourhood of Redcliff, I always think to myself, "Here goes the sound of failure".Certainly, not failure on the p...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 20:38hrs | 357 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
5 armed robbers nabbed
A gang of five robbers raiding Masvingo, Beitbridge and surrounding areas since July has been rounded up and arrested as the hunt is on for the other three members of the gang.Charles Chekenye...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 19:38hrs | 1343 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to import 400MW to bridge power deficit
STATE power utility, Zesa Holdings, intends to import up to 400 megawatts from Mozambique and Zambia as part of measures to end a debilitating power crisis, a senior executive said.This comes ...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:20hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
MPs push for relief for informal sector
Legislators are pushing for full support to be given to informal traders in the country through flexible banking terms.Zimbabwe's informal sector has grown tremendously due to de-industrialisa...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
'OSISA directors fraudulently acquired farm'
LAWYERS representing Dr Gatsha Mazithulela have claimed that the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA) director Siphosami Malunga and his two partners fraudulently acquired Kershelmar Fa...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Entreprenuer wrestles with Econet
HARARE-BASED businessman, innovator and entrepreneur Ignatius Munengwa has reported the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) top executives to the regulator's chairp...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:44hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
Inside Colleen Bawn's Makokoba township
The sweltering heat in the mining area of Colleen Bawn, 26km south of Gwanda in Matabeleland South province has driven a handful of thirsty men to the local bar where they sit, drink and exchange chee...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Govt, NGOs showdown looms
A FIERCE battle between government and civil society is looming over the recently gazetted Private Voluntary Organisation (PVOs) Amendment Bill, with pro-democracy groups slamming the government for a...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:54hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Driver vanishes, fuel tanker impounded
Police and other security agents have impounded a foreign registered fuel tanker at Chirundu One-Stop Border Post which was loaded with about 25 000 litres of water after the driver had attempted to d...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:31hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Eurowings set for Victoria Falls flights
THE Lufthansa Group owned airline, Eurowings Discover, has intensified plans to fly into Victoria Falls, with the inaugural flight set for March 30 next year.The new leisure long-haul airline ...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:30hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Fuel Tanker filled with water impounded
Police and other security agents have impounded a foreign registered fuel tanker at Chirundu One-Stop Border Post which was loaded with about 25 000 litres of water after the driver had attempted to d...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 17:42hrs | 2116 | by Staff reporter
Man struck and killed with burning log
A man has been arrested in Bulawayo for murder after he struck a man with a burning log during an argument over meat at a braai in Kadoma.The man, Benard Shoko (32) was arrested on Tuesday, po...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 17:41hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
Two shot dead answering call of nature
Two men were shot dead while relieving themselves in separate incidents in Gweru and Kadoma, while a body of another man was found with gunshot wounds along the Limpopo River in Beitbridge....Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:18hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Latest on Ian Khama's 'suspicious' trip to South Africa
The Seretse Khama Ian Khama Foundation has issued a statement refuting reports that for Botswana strongman Lt Gen. Dr Seretse khama Ian Khama has fled the neighbouring country to South Africa. ...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 12:39hrs | 5247 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Do we deserve these endless power cuts?
INCESSANT power cuts in Zimbabwe are an indictment on government for failing to stem the tide. Energy and Power Development minister Zhemu Soda and, indeed, Zesa Holdings executive chairman Sydney Gat...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 1027 | by Staff reporter
Harare hikes rates
Harare City Council has proposed rate hikes that will see an average high-density suburban householder paying $2 387 a month, up from the present $1 736, from January for basic services, while a low d...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:31hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
62% of treated water wasted
SIXTY-TWO percent of Harare's treated water is going to waste or is being used without being paid for, burdening ratepayers that are footing the bill of water treatment chemicals on their monthly rate...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:30hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Hwange fault puts pressure on grid
A technical fault at Hwange Power Station has cut power supplies, hence the heavy load-shedding, with Zambia and South Africa also facing load-shedding and so unable to export.In a statement y...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:30hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Potraz targets 1 500 schools, health centres
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has begun a project to connect 1 500 schools and 1 500 health centres to the internet to improve information dissemination....Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
6 contractors for Lake Gwayi- Shangani pipeline
GOVERNMENT has selected six contractors to urgently work on the 245km pipeline that connects the massive Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Matabeleland North Province to Bulawayo and insists that implementation ...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe government urged to abandon auction system
In a video making rounds on social media, the Zimbabwe government has been urged to abandon its auction system if it entertains hopes of fully reviving the economy. In the video, an investor s...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 10:04hrs | 4015 | by Nicholas Ncube
Blockchain Entrepreneurs launch new crypto product
Atria Fintech is a technology disruptor that offers bespoke fintech solutions for Atria Africa and its entire ecosystem. It falls under Cornerstone FinServ which is the holding company. Atria Fintech ...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 09:57hrs | 964 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mutambara lands top post in SA
FORMER deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara has been appointed executive director and full professor of the Institute for the Future of Knowledge (IFK) at the University of Johannesburg.The ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:54hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe will be a net power exporter'
ZIMBABWE has commenced several programmes to improve power generation and plug a crippling electricity deficit.The projects are at various stages of completion.Our business reporter, F...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:53hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Prostitute steals client car, crashes in durawall
A suspected commercial sex worker has been arrested after she stole a car from a client while they were sleeping at a lodge before crashing into a pre-cast wall in Hillside, Bulawayo.She then ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:10hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
NetOne intensifies electronic airtime recharge
THE mobile markets in Africa are for the most part prepaid, with the traditional means of distribution being the sale of scratch cards.It is no secret that this distribution channel has brough...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:07hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Jail for failure to register deceased estates
Family members who fail to register the estate of a deceased relative within 14 days of death can be charged under the Administration of Estates Act with an offence that attracts a penalty of fines or...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:17hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Public, private corruption rife, says Zacc
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) says it is pushing for the setting up of timelines to reduce delays in the prosecution of corruption cases.Zacc spokesperson John Makamure told d...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:44hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
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