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Mliswa freed on bail
Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa was on Wednesday granted US$300 bail by a Karoi magistrate after spending two nights in police custody.The 53-year-old outspoken politician faces three ch...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1552 | by Staff reporter
Inflation slowdown boosts confidence in ZiG stability
Zimbabwe recorded a marked slowdown in price growth in August, strengthening government claims that currency reforms are beginning to stabilise the economy, despite year-on-year inflation remaining hi...Published: 14 hrs ago | 220 | by Staff reporter
Scottland hike Dembare match gate charges
Scottland have followed the well-trodden path of clubs cashing in on the pulling power of traditional giants by hiking gate charges for their high-stakes clash against Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium on Sat...Published: 14 hrs ago | 350 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa unleshes Chinese armoured vehicles?
Nearly two dozen Chinese armoured vehicles were spotted moving in convoy through Harare this week, providing the public with the first glimpse of hardware believed to have been delivered to the Zimbab...Published: 22 hrs ago | 911 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records rise in father-daughter abuse
Zimbabwe is witnessing a disturbing surge in sexual gender-based violence (SGBV), with fathers emerging as the primary perpetrators, authorities have warned.Speaking at the Women's Coalition o...Published: 22 hrs ago | 241 | by Staff reporter
U.S. extends visa validity for Zimbabwean applicants
The validity of C1/D (transit and crew member) visas for Zimbabwean applicants has been extended to 24 months with multiple entry. Applications for these visas can currently be submitted at U.S. embas...Published: 22 hrs ago | 336 | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa secures ancestral land and launches Production Booster Kit in Mazowe
President Dr ED Mnangagwa on Monday 25 August 2025, at Craigengower Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central Province, presided over the National Launch of the Production Booster Kit Programme where he als...Published: 24 hrs ago | 145 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Illegal mining threatens new school in Kwekwe
History may repeat itself at Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe, where illegal mining activities are taking place just five metres from the new school still under construction.The old ...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 19:32hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Joel Gabuza's brutal attacker jailed 4 years
A 46-year-old man from Binga, Samson Siauza, has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Regional Court in Hwange for attempted murder following a violent attack on former Cabinet Minister Joel ...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 19:30hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Localised food shortages hit several districts
Some districts in Zimbabwe are facing food shortages despite improved yields in the 2024/25 agricultural season, prompting government intervention.The shortages come after the devastating El N...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:06hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Hillside Teachers' College expands work-for-fees programme
Hillside Teachers' College is continuing its work-for-fees programme, designed to support financially needy students, the institution's principal, Dr Sifelani Jabangwe, has confirmed.Speaking ...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:53hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Harare fails to act on 27 of 28 audit red flags
Residents of Harare have condemned the city council for what they describe as gross negligence, following the Auditor General's 2023 annual report, which revealed that the local authority failed to ac...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:51hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Top Zimbabwe business executive arrested for fraud
Prominent corporate executive Never Mhlanga is expected to appear in court this morning facing fraud charges linked to the controversial sale of Montclair Hotel and Casino in Juliasdale, Nyanga, to th...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 13:09hrs | 2779 | by Staff reporter
Britain cosies up to Zimbabwe
In early June, Britain's Africa minister Lord Collins flew to Harare to meet Zimbabwe's octogenarian president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.The meeting in the capital city, which focused on trade betwe...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:08hrs | 1687 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo bids goodbye to UK fans
It was a night heavy with emotion as Chimurenga music legend Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo bid farewell to his fans in the United Kingdom with a sold-out performance at New Bingley Hall in Birmingham on Sa...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:05hrs | 1225 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe High Court bans Chinese miner
The Chinhoyi High Court has barred Beijing Broadtec Investments (Pvt) Ltd from conducting any mining activities at the disputed Mukovo 12 Mine in Mashonaland West Province, ruling that the Chinese com...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:56hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF affiliates call for Mnangagwa life presidency
Zanu-PF affiliates have stepped up their calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power for life, a motion that is expected to surface at the party's annual conference set for Mutare Polyte...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:53hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga accused of funds misuse
Apostle Chibanda has publicly accused Apostle Chiwenga of misappropriating funds collected from church members. Chibanda alleges that Chiwenga solicited money under the pretext of building a new churc...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 21:12hrs | 1267 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records sharp rise in malaria cases
Zimbabwe has reported a dramatic surge in malaria cases, ranking among the countries with the steepest increases in Southern Africa this year, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and P...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:53hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Public hearings on ZIMSEC amendment bill begin
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education has launched public hearings on the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations (ZIMSEC) Amendment Bill, starting in Lupane today, with proce...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Kariba rehabilitation reaches key milestone
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the US$294 million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, completing the final leakage test on Sluice 6 of the dam's spillway....Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:57hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Kaindu's revival mission lifts Dynamos
Many believed Kelvin Kaindu had lost his mind when he took up the unenviable task of rescuing Dynamos from relegation. But the Zambian coach, recently shown the door at Highlanders, is beginning to wo...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 06:06hrs | 1050 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa should dissolve Cabinet'
Outspoken war veteran Max Mkandla has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to dissolve his entire Cabinet and replace it with individuals who remain true to the aims and objectives of Zimbabwe's liberat...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 06:03hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to engage mobile operators on currency parity
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced plans to work with mobile network operators to ensure parity in trading between the local gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and the US dollar un...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 06:00hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco producer seeks ban on public smoking
The Zimbabwean Parliament is considering a proposal to amend existing tobacco control regulations to ban smoking in high-traffic public areas, amid growing concerns over the health risks associated wi...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 05:59hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Bureaucracy fuels tender loopholes
The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has raised alarm over weaknesses in the country's public procurement system, warning that bureaucratic loopholes are being exploited by "tenderp...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 19:27hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
RBZ guarantees US$ contracts beyond 2030
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reassured markets that U.S. dollar contracts will remain valid even after the government's 2030 de-dollarisation deadline, a major policy shift aimed at preventi...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 19:19hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's diamond wealth enriches elites
For decades, diamonds have been celebrated as symbols of wealth and transformation — precious stones capable of reshaping entire nations. But in Zimbabwe's diamond-rich fields, the reality for local...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 14:42hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water, sewer woes persist
As Bulawayo enters the final quarter of 2026, water shortages, frequent sewer bursts, and crumbling service delivery continue to fuel tensions between residents and the city council.Interviews...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 14:40hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Agricultural Show 2025 kicks off
Harare will tomorrow host the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, the country's flagship platform for showcasing agricultural achievements, innovation, and economic opportunities. The eve...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:20hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Econet in aggressive tech roll-out
Telecommunications leader Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reported a 70% decline in connectivity-related customer complaints after completing a major network upgrade during the year ended February 2025....Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:12hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans must stop Chinese plunder of our country and destruction of our future
When will Zimbabweans finally rise and say enough is enough?Zimbabwe is a nation blessed with breathtaking landscapes, abundant natural resources, and a rich heritage that stretches back centu...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 22:20hrs | 445 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SEO that converts in financial services - Why Absolute Digital Media leads the global pack
In the fast-evolving world of financial services, visibility is no longer optional - it's critical. Brands operating in competitive financial sectors need more than just a basic online presence. They ...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 22:06hrs | 59 | by Ben Austin
Harare suburban office rentals surge
Rental rates for office space in Harare's suburbs have jumped by 20% over the past year, as corporates accelerate their decade-long migration from the city's central business district (CBD), a new rep...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 18:04hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Foot and mouth under control
The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development has launched a nationwide vaccination campaign to combat foot and mouth disease (FMD), offering relief to farmers concerned ...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 18:00hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Sipho Mazibuko awaits judgment
All eyes are on the Bulawayo Magistrates Court today as prominent businesswoman and activist Sipho Mazibuko awaits judgment in her high-profile case over an illegal demonstration held last month....Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 14:57hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
WFP donates off-road vehicles to Zimbabwe
The World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday handed over nine off-road vehicles to the Government of Zimbabwe to strengthen its capacity to deliver social protection services, especially in hard-to-reac...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:15hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
2 killed, 10 injured in Honda Fit accident
Two people died and 10 others were injured on Thursday evening after a Honda Fit carrying 11 passengers overturned along the Nyanga–Rwenya Road.Police said the accident occurred around 5pm n...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:11hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
AFM pastor in land ownership dispute
Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) church advisory board chairperson and pastor, Titus Murefu, is facing accusations of harassing former farm workers by cutting off their water supplies despite allegedly f...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:11hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Woman Killed in gory highway crash
A Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway trip ended in tragedy on Thursday evening when a 29-year-old woman was flung out of a speeding commuter omnibus and crushed to death after the vehicle overturned in Gwand...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 18:34hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2008 financial crash continues to haunt regulators
More than 15 years after Zimbabwe's 2008 financial collapse, the country's financial sector is once again under scrutiny as an estate developer has taken legal action against the Reserve Bank of Zimba...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 13:20hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe FIU fines 4 banks over weak AML Controls
Zimbabwe's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) fined four banks up to US$30 000 each last year after uncovering serious lapses in anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) system...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 13:20hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councillor grabs farm, jailed
A Zanu-PF councillor in Bulawayo has spent nearly a month behind bars after defying a series of court orders to vacate a disputed farmhouse in Umguza district, Matabeleland North.Ward 1 counci...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 13:15hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
MRP defends calls for Mthwakazi restoration
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has defended its calls for the restoration of Mthwakazi, insisting that the movement should not be mischaracterised as reckless secessionism but as a legitimate purs...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:50hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Schools in Zimbabwe struggle as BEAM funds remain unpaid
Schools across Zimbabwe are facing a financial crisis as the government continues to delay Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) disbursements, a programme meant to cover fees for vulnerable learne...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:49hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors continue to leave
Zimbabwe's healthcare system is under strain as medical doctors continue to leave the country for better opportunities abroad, affecting service delivery, particularly in rural areas, government offic...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:48hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Diarrhoea outbreak hits Pumula
Residents of Ward 17 in Pumula are grappling with a severe diarrhoea outbreak, which locals say was caused by contaminated tap water. Community members reported that sewer water was mixing with clean ...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:42hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
MPs push for formalisation of informal sector
MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have urged government to formalise Zimbabwe's vast informal sector, broaden the tax base and urgently review what they described as an unfair tax burden on the poor....Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:40hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Nearly four years on, still no answers to Douglas Munatsi death
IT is now three years and nine months since the tragic and mysterious death of Douglas (Doug) Tawanda Munatsi, yet the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the government of Zimbabwe have offered no off...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:34hrs | 615 | by Eng. Jacob K Mutisi
Chiwenga flies to India
Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is today expected to arrive in India, where he will lead Zimbabwe's participation at the Africa Conclave on India-Africa Partnership, organised by the Confederat...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:32hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
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