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Villagers resist proposed land use change
VILLAGERS from three wards along the Zvishavane-Shurugwi Highway in Runde Rural District Council (RDC), Zvishavane District, have voiced strong opposition to a proposal to convert their communal land ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 125 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders left to rue missed chances
Highlanders 1–1 FC PlatinumHighlanders will spend the week kicking themselves after letting FC Platinum off the hook in a match they thoroughly dominated — only to walk away with a frustrating...Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:57hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's beef output rises 5.1% in 2024
Zimbabwe produced 94,600 tonnes of beef in 2024, a 5.1 percent increase from 90,000 tonnes in 2023, driven by drought-induced emergency destocking and a steadily growing national herd, according to th...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:37hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banker, SA banks implicated in R2 billion electoral scandal
A top Zimbabwean banker is at the centre of the nearly R2 billion Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender scandal involving a South African printing company paid R1.2 billion by the Harare governme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 2310 | by Roland Mpofu I iol
Rental income dominates First Mutual Properties revenue
First Mutual Properties (FMP) says rental income remains its primary source of revenue, with the property investment firm intensifying efforts to diversify both its tenant base and portfolio to streng...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:56hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Johane Masowe's remains at centre of dispute
Two rival factions of the Gospel of God Church International are locked in a bitter legal and spiritual battle over the intended exhumation of their revered founder, Baba Johanne - born Peter Shonhiwa...Published: 02 May 2025 at 07:59hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Man once linked to Cal_Vin murder case faces fresh theft charges
Wilfred Mafuka, the 33-year-old man previously accused in the high-profile case involving the alleged murder of celebrated Bulawayo rapper Cal_Vin, is back in the legal spotlight - this time facing ch...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:39hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults mother over witchcraft allegations
A 43-year-old man from Chief Tshitshi's area in Plumtree has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service after he was convicted of physically abusing his mother, whom he accused of witchcraft....Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:08hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
UZ in climbdown, revokes union leaders' suspension
In an unexpected move, the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has revoked the suspension of leaders from the Association of University Teachers (AUT) in a last-ditch effort to bring an end to the ongoing ind...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:45hrs | 1825 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa in court for defrauding Guramatunhu of over US$500k in cryptocurrency
A 31-year-old man from Harare, Lloyd Chiyangwa, appeared before regional magistrate Mr. Donald Ndirowei on Friday, facing fresh money laundering charges after allegedly defrauding prominent eye surgeo...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:17hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos fans disgruntled
Dynamos 0 - 0 Kwekwe UnitedDynamos FC supporters vented their frustration yesterday after their team failed to secure a win against struggling Kwekwe United in a goalless Castle Lager Premiers...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:14hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Money transfer agency teller in US$4,700 and ZAR600 theft
A teller employed by Zimsend, trading as Hello Paisa, has been sentenced to community service after being convicted of stealing US$4,705 and ZAR600 from her employer.Christwish Machamacha (47)...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:04hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
The Smart Investor's Guide to Thriving After a Crash
Warren Buffett's advice that "fear when everyone is greedy and greed when everyone is fearful" remains particularly relevant for investors in today's unpredictable market, especially after a crash. Th...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 12:21hrs | 90 | by Staff Reporter
UZ lecturers begin indefinite strike
Lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) have declared an indefinite strike, demanding a return to pre-2018 salary levels and improved conditions of service, following a successful court bid to pr...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:26hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Young miners secure 300ha of land for chrome washing
The Young Miners Foundation (YMF) has secured 300 hectares of chrome-rich land in Mvurwi, Mashonaland Central province, as part of a structured, youth-led chrome processing initiative aimed at transfo...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:34hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Harare businessman in court over US$46,080 theft
A Harare businessman, William Mikaye (46), appeared before magistrate Sheunesu Matova yesterday, facing serious allegations of theft of trust property involving groceries valued at US$46,080.M...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Harare commodity broker faces theft allegations over US$35,000
A commodity broker, Petronella Nyazuwa, was arraigned before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo on charges of theft of trust property valued at US$35,000. The charges stem from Nyazuwa's failure to deliver g...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:08hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
Police crush UZ lecturers' demonstration
Police once again displayed heavy-handed tactics on Wednesday morning, arresting leaders of a demonstration by University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturers who were demanding a salary review. The arrested le...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:27hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
Bosso edge woeful CAPS United as Green Machine crisis deepens
Highlanders 1 - 0 CAPS UnitedCAPS United's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign took another grim turn at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday, where they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hand...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:02hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza unfazed by worst start
Ruthless in reputation, resilient in defence, but frustratingly blunt in attack - FC Platinum find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to host GreenFuel at Mandava Stadium this Saturday...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:46hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has plenty of opportunities in renewable energy
Energy and Power Development Minister, July Moyo, has emphasized that Zimbabwe offers "abundant opportunities" for investors in the renewable energy sector. Speaking at the International Renewable Ene...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:09hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Former top model Lungile 'Cyclone Ree' Mathe converts to a sangoma
Former Miss Tourism Zimbabwe's Miss Personality 2011 Lungile "Cyclone Ree" Mathe has seemingly found a new calling as she is now a sangoma.The 35-year-old model, who in 2011 was dethroned by t...Published: 08 Apr 2025 at 11:38hrs | 1825 | by Erick Matotoba
US dollar suffocates the ZiG
A liquidity crunch in Zimbabwe is deepening the economy's embrace of the US dollar and undermining the bullion-backed currency introduced by the government almost a year ago.The ZiG, short for...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:38hrs | 3602 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillors demand US$4,000 vehicle loan
BULAWAYO City Councillors have controversially resolved to receive US$4,000 each in personal loan facilities for the purchase of vehicles - a move that defies a Government directive and comes at a tim...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:28hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo housing waiting list balloons
A Bulawayo councillor has proposed converting certain flats to homeownership in an effort to alleviate the city's growing housing backlog. The suggestion was made on Wednesday during a full council me...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 12:28hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will never be free with more analysts than activists
It's time we were brutal frank with each other as Zimbabweans.As more Zimbabweans sink deeper into poverty and the grip of a repressive regime tightens, there's a familiar and haunting questio...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:48hrs | 295 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Jonathan Moyo distances self from viral 'Jonathan Mayo' article
Prominent Zimbabwean academic and former minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, has dismissed any association with an article circulating on social media under the name "Prof Jonathan Mayo."Moyo e...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:00hrs | 2048 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt workers moonlight as street vendors
Every morning, Dumisani Ngara* gets up at dawn to catch a 6:30am bus to work at Zimbabwe's Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. The government-provided bus is free for civil servants in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:41hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter
Garwe challenged to release Gweru report
Residents in the City of Gweru have called on the government to release the findings of an investigation launched earlier this year into allegations of mismanagement and abuse of office by management ...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:54hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Vendors demand justice against Insiza councillor
Vendors and community members at Shangani Business Centre in Insiza, Matebeleland South, are calling for the swift delivery of justice in a fraud case involving local Councillor Nomusa Moyo (Citizens ...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 683 | by Staff reporter
University of Zimbabwe lecturers threaten to down tools
Lecturers at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) have resolved to go on strike starting Monday, March 24, 2025, after university management failed to address their long-standing salary grievances. The edu...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 06:27hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Man convicted for forcing under-age daughter into marriage
A 42-year-old Shamva apostolic congregant who forced his minor daughter into marriage has been convicted.Peter Machingura was sentenced to two years in prison by a Shamva magistrate. However, ...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 13:01hrs | 866 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo socialite arrested in school fees forgery scandal
Bulawayo socialite Brendon Shoko, popularly known as “Breezy,” has been arrested for alleged forgery in a scandal involving his girlfriend and an accomplice.Shoko (28) allegedly conspired ...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:16hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
OK Zimbabwe reverses Bulawayo branch closure decision
Retail giant OK Zimbabwe is set to reopen its Entumbane branch, which was closed earlier this year, with a new business model that converts the outlet into a wholesale facility with lower operating co...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:14hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
'Scottland select' fight back to secure 2-2 draw against Benin
Zimbabwe's Warriors staged a dramatic comeback to salvage a 2-2 draw against Benin in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Wednesday night.The Warriors found themselves t...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 18:30hrs | 1216 | by Staff reporter
South Africans in danger of losing access to SABC
If South Africa follows through with the 31 March analogue switch-off deadline, a date being challenged in court today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) risks losing a quarter of its ...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:45hrs | 1461 | by Staff reporter
BCC reduces parking exemption hours for senior citizens
The City of Bulawayo has announced a reduction in monthly parking exemption hours for senior citizens, citing financial losses exceeding US$119,000 from the initiative last year. As a result, the exem...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Mutizwa gets Mngqithi's Arrows revival into full swing in Polokwane
Polokwane 0 - 1 Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows' revival gathered momentum on Wednesday night as head coach Manqoba Mngqithi secured his first victory since returning to the club. The hard-fought 1-0 w...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:10hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Brighton 'MaNinja' shines as Bosso crush Kwekwe United
Highlanders 4-0 Kwekwe UnitedBrighton "MaNinja" Ncube's sensational hat-trick was the highlight of the game as Highlanders dismissed Kwekwe United 4-0 in their first home match of the 2025 Cas...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:32hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Gweru City Council under investigation for mismanagement
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has appointed an investigation team to probe allegations of abuse of office and mismanagement by Gweru City Council management and councillors....Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:00hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank urges banks to increase ZiG lending
With the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency now largely stable, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has urged banks to increase lending in ZiG, assuring financial institutions that the risk of depreciation h...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:56hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Suspected car thief Brighton Chipunza's trial postponed
The ongoing trial of suspected car thief Brighton Chipunza was yesterday postponed to February 27 after his lawyer failed to appear in court, reportedly due to other legal commitments.Chipunza...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 09:13hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Man forges ZIMRA document
A 28-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he forged a ZIMRA clearance document.Delan Rutsito was dragged to Plumtree magistr...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 08:57hrs | 355 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's bullion-backed ZiG is missing out on gold's record run
Zimbabwe's bullion-backed currency is missing out on an impressive gold rally, because of a liquidity squeeze that's choking the economy and difficulties in exchanging the unit for dollars.Sin...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 08:40hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
South Africans kiss Pick n Pay stores goodbye
South Africa's Pick n Pay retailer is facing mounting challenges as it continues to shut down both company-owned and franchise stores across the country, with many South Africans bidding farewell to t...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 10:05hrs | 6484 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank cuts exporter retention threshold
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reduced exporters' foreign currency retention threshold from 75% to 70% as part of efforts to promote the use of the domestic currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:34hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks redemption against Ireland
Zimbabwe's cricket captain, Craig Ervine, expressed optimism yesterday as the Chevrons gear up to face Ireland in a one-off Test match starting today at Queens Sports Club. The match presents an oppor...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:24hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF converts offices, police station into Kindergarten
People in Mhondoro are up in arms with their ward six councillor Sword Dandara (ZANU-PF) who allegedly connived with the former Chegutu mayor's son (opposition) and some village heads to convert ZANU-...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 11:40hrs | 1330 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mhondoro
Pay back US$38 500, businessman ordered
A Kwekwe businessman, James Paradza (46), has been convicted of theft after defrauding Bhola Hardware City of cellphones and accessories worth US$38,500. The ruling was delivered after a full trial be...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:26hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP implicated in housing cooperative scandals
Harare South legislator Trymore Kanopula, popularly known as TK, faces allegations of corruption and misuse of authority in connection with the Simon Muzenda Housing Cooperative. The Zanu-PF lawmaker ...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 13:14hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
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