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Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road reconstruction begins
The Government has launched the long-anticipated reconstruction of the 435-kilometre Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, a vital economic and tourism corridor, with expectations that the project will create...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:05hrs | 8904 | by Staff reporter
Couple loses Trabablas court case
The High Court has ruled in favour of the State in a high-profile land dispute, reaffirming the legal precedence of public infrastructure development over individual property claims when fair compensa...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:36hrs | 16900 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe approves smart city initiative to tackle traffic offences
The government has greenlit the implementation of a home-grown Smart City concept designed to reduce traffic offences and curb road accidents across Zimbabwe.The initiative, set to be deployed...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:35hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steps up home-grown smart traffic management system
Zimbabwe is set to accelerate the nationwide deployment of a locally developed Smart Traffic Management System aimed at curbing road traffic violations and improving public safety, a government minist...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:29hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's RTG reports sharp rebound in foreign tourist arrivals
Zimbabwe's largest hotel operator, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), has reported a strong rebound in foreign guest arrivals, signaling a wider recovery in the region's hospitality sector as international ...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:42hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Ajax redefines future of smart protection for homes and businesses
In a time where security is of utmost importance, the Safeguard Security Group is continuing to provide Zimbabwe with unparalleled security products and services that can meet the challenge to curtail...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 16:01hrs | 115 | by Agencies
Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road rehab begins without official tender winners
Preparations for the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road are now at an advanced stage, with detours under construction to maintain traffic flow during the works.The...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:37hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF commits US$ 30,000 Presidential empowerment fund
ZANU-PF has reaffirmed its dedication to grassroots development and empowerment during a highly successful rally held yesterday at Sweet Home, Ward 13 in Insiza North Constituency. The ev...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 21:48hrs | 220 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF MP calls for improved network coverage in rural Matebeleland
Gwanda South legislator and Deputy Minister of Information, Dr Ompile Marupi, has urged Zimbabwe's telecommunications companies to adopt infrastructure sharing models to address persistent network con...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 12:42hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe railways revival is long overdue
For decades, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has been a shadow of its former self, crippled by chronic underinvestment, mismanagement, and neglect. Despite its critical role in the country's e...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:07hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Econet completes network upgrade
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has successfully completed its comprehensive network infrastructure modernisation programme, positioning the telecoms giant for a new era of digital innovation and growth. The...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:45hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt wins Trabablas land dispute
The High Court has ruled in favour of the State in a high-profile land dispute, reaffirming the legal precedence of public infrastructure development over individual property claims when fair compensa...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:01hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Supa Mandiwanzira urges youth to Join National Youth Service
ZANU-PF Nyanga South Member of Parliament, Supa Mandiwanzira, has called on Zimbabwean youths to enroll in the National Youth Service (NYS), highlighting the programme's role in equipping young people...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:07hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe expands access to advanced surgeries
Zimbabwe's public health sector is making major strides in specialist healthcare provision, with the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals having successfully conducted 62 open-heart surgeries to date, whil...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:05hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe reviews ICT standards to boost digitalisation
\The Government has undertaken a comprehensive review of ICT specification standards to accelerate digitalisation across public sector institutions, ensuring they stay current with evolving technology...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:32hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to officially open $88 million Trabablas Interchange
Zimbabwe is poised to celebrate a landmark achievement in its ambitious road infrastructure overhaul as the state-of-the-art Trabablas Interchange is set to officially open to traffic this Friday. The...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:12hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Trabablas Interchange construction complete
The construction of the highly anticipated Trabablas Interchange is now complete, with contractors applying the final touches before the official commissioning by President Emmerson Mnangagwa later th...Published: 17 May 2025 at 21:01hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean villagers climb mountains to make phone calls
Villagers in Nekavandama, Ward 12 of Hwange District, are enduring extreme hardships to access mobile phone network coverage, often scaling mountains and climbing trees in areas infested with wild ani...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:02hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Final phase of Harare-Beitbridge highway resume
Construction works on the outstanding sections of the Harare-Beitbridge Highway have resumed in earnest, with contractors now on-site to complete the final 88 kilometres of the 580-kilometre flagship ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 13:21hrs | 4884 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga's Fury Exposes Zimbabwe's Broken Justice
The fenced gate of Harare Central Remand Prison swung open on Wednesday night, releasing Alpha Media journalist Blessed Mhlanga after 73 days of pre-trial detention. But the man who emerged was not th...Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:03hrs | 1379 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe Agricultural Show begins preparations for 2025 agric show
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has commenced preparations for the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, with this year's event set to run from August 25 to 30 under the theme "Buil...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:35hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland MPs applaud rural industrialisation drive
Legislators from the Matebeleland region have expressed strong support for the government's emphasis on rural industrialisation, a key theme at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). Ho...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:56hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
Construction of homesteads underway ahead of new Old Gwanda road project
Construction of the first of 42 homesteads earmarked for families set to be relocated for the development of the new Old Gwanda Road is progressing well, with groundwork for the larger infrastructure ...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:37hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road upgrade to begin next month, claims govt
The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road is finally taking shape, with Government confirming that construction work is set to commence next month. The project, which is expe...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 18:45hrs | 4553 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's internet traffic is served via South Africa
Zimbabwe's internet traffic is served from South AfricaMore than 90% of Zimbabwe's internet traffic is served via Teraco, a data centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, where local Internet Service ...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 18:16hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South crippled by poor roads, media blackout
Matebeleland South province is grappling with serious developmental hurdles due to a deteriorating road network and inadequate radio and television connectivity, the newly-appointed Minister of State ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
US signals stronger economic engagement with Zimbabwe
As Zimbabwe marked its 45th Independence anniversary last Friday with celebrations led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Gokwe Nembudziya, the United States extended a hand of goodwill and signaled a...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:02hrs | 980 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's steel revolution begins
Zimbabwe has taken a major step toward economic transformation and self-sufficiency with the launch of full-scale finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant in Manhiz...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 7211 | by Staff reporter
NetOne partners with US satellite giant to launch 5G services
Zimbabwean mobile network operator NetOne has struck a groundbreaking partnership with United States-based satellite telecommunications company AST SpaceMobile, paving the way for the rollout of fifth...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 18:21hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet launches Harare-Lusaka route
Fastjet Zimbabwe has successfully launched its new route connecting Harare and Lusaka, introducing a thrice-weekly service that promises to enhance regional connectivity, tourism, and trade between Zi...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 15:38hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Social Media Influencer's Asia Guide
Asia is a dream destination for social media influencers, offering stunning landscapes, bustling cityscapes, and rich cultural experiences. From Tokyo's neon-lit streets to Bali's tranquil beaches, ev...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 20:00hrs | 59 | by Ndou Paul
Charles Prince Airport set to become an international airport
Charles Prince Airport in Mount Hampden is undergoing significant upgrades to bring it up to the same standards as the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Currently serving as a hub for light...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:09hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet Zimbabwe launches Harare-Lusaka flight route
Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of a new scheduled flight service between Harare and Lusaka, set to commence on April 9, 2025.The new route will operate three times a week - on...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 5689 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Botswana border impasse rages on
A long-standing border dispute between Zimbabwe and Botswana, sparked by the construction of the Kazungula Bridge, continues to be a contentious issue four years after the US$259.3 million project was...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 11:58hrs | 14173 | by Staff reporter
Critical evaluation of the South Africa's 2025 Budget effect on the property market
The 2025 Budget presents a multifaceted impact on South Africa's property market, balancing fiscal stability, infrastructure development, and housing affordability with rising taxation, debt-servicing...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:43hrs | 78 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Tatenda Anastasia Mavetera We See The Good Work
His Excellency the President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to empower the nation's youth and open up leadership space and business opportunities for young people. True to his word we have seen the rise ...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 19:59hrs | 805 | by Nicholas Ncube
Chinese 'Starlink' launching in over 30 countries
An incoming Chinese-run rival to SpaceX's Starlink service could compete with Elon Musk-owned company in Zimbabwe.SpaceSail, also called “Qianfan,” the “Thousand Sails Constellation,” ...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 16:32hrs | 6038 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt rolls out POS machines to formalise informal businesses
The Zimbabwean government has commenced a nationwide programme to integrate unregistered businesses into the formal economy by distributing point-of-sale (POS) machines, which are now a prerequisite f...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:08hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt connects 3,500 schools to internet
The government has announced that it has successfully connected at least 3,500 schools to the internet as part of efforts to bridge the digital divide between rural and urban learners.Many sch...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 14:40hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
SADC initiates study on regional railway master plan
THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat said on Friday that it has embarked on a study to develop a regional railway master plan and a bankable investment strategy.Angele...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:34hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to lead Old Gwanda Road groundbreaking ceremony
Zwane Enterprise, the investor behind the ambitious upgrading of Old Gwanda Road, has partnered with eight companies to execute the 120km road construction project, which is set to cost approximately ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:02hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Own your time: How TimeCamp's desktop timer app supercharges productivity
In today's fast-paced work environment, time is the currency that powers both success and sanity - business owners need it to steer their companies toward growth, while employees rely on it to bal...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 07:09hrs | 758 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe to launch multiple satellites in 2025
Zimbabwe is set to launch multiple satellites into orbit this year, including its third earth observation satellite, ZimSat-3, as part of ongoing efforts to harness space technology for national devel...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:45hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Matopo university to enrol first students in August
The University of Matopo is poised to enrol its inaugural cohort of students in August, operating from three campuses in Matabeleland South. The institution will focus on dryland studies, climate chan...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:42hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Old Gwanda Road works to move 24 graves
A groundbreaking ceremony attended by Government ministers, traditional leaders, and community members has marked the official start of construction work on the Old Gwanda Road. The $110 million Publi...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:23hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Potraz warns of severe disruptions to Telecom Services amid power shortages
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued a stark warning about severe disruptions to the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe, with worsening power short...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Namibia pushes for roaming fee harmonization with Zimbabwe
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus revealed that she has engaged her counterparts from Angola, Zimbabwe and Zambia to sign collaboration agreements that will include t...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 18:09hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
US war on maintaining unipolar digital control shuts TikTok vs. President Mnangagwa's open and thriving social media spaces
In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok abruptly ceased operations for US users late Saturday night, just moments before a nationwide ban was set to take effect. This ban formally prohibits internet serv...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 11:08hrs | 354 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Mnangagwa calls for unity in ZANU-PF
In a digital age where accessibility to government services online is vital, several government websites have been facing significant downtime, raising concerns about the ease of doing business in Zim...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:12hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Chinese take on Elon Musk's Starlink
In early December, China launched the third batch of satellites for its low Earth orbit (LEO) internet project, Qianfan, also known as "Thousand Sails." The constellation, which is expected to consist...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:00hrs | 1959 | by Staff reporter
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