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Mbare fire evidence disappears
Investigations into the cause of the devastating fire that engulfed Mbare Musika last week have reportedly stalled as vendors rushed to clean up and reclaim the affected space, NewsDay has learned. Th...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 13:26hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt says 'no shortages of basic commodities'
The Government has dismissed claims of shortages of basic commodities in the formal market, attributing the perceived scarcities to economic agents redirecting supplies to the informal sector. In a po...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Tito Mboweni dies
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed he was deeply saddened by the death of former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Tito Mboweni.He died on Satu...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water crisis deepens
Bulawayo residents are grappling with a severe water crisis as the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) announced the extension of the water-shedding schedule from 120 hours to 130 hours per week, effective to...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
The power crisis farce: Unpacking Mnangagwa's broken promise to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's power crisis has been a perennial problem, plaguing the country for decades.In August 2023, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa proudly declared that the commissioning of the new ...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:30hrs | 511 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
60% of pupils hungry, feel El Niño pinch
At least three million out of 4.9 million pupils across Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, with the government facing significant challenges in consolidating its sch...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Why does Zimbabwe attract rogue Chinese investors?
Last night, I had the honor of being one of those invited for the launch of a report, in Harare, by the Center for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) titled, 'Chinese Investments in Zimbabwe'....Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 22:57hrs | 4972 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile Zimbabwe economy
Leading economists have raised concerns over the potential economic impact of the recent waves of price hikes and currency volatility, which threaten to further destabilize an already fragile economy....Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:12hrs | 3491 | by Staff reporter
Is the Buy Zimbabwe campaign a flop?
The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, launched over a decade ago, was designed to promote locally manufactured goods and services, reduce the trade deficit, and bolster economic growth. While the campaign's obje...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:48hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
First lady cooking gobbles US$20 000 from BCC coffers
THE FIRST Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa's cookout programme held recently in Victoria Falls reportedly ate into Bulawayo City Council coffers through fundimg of ...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 18:46hrs | 861 | by Stephen Jakes
Robbers in dramatic school heist
Armed with explosives, machetes, and wearing balaclavas, a seven-member gang targeted Eureka Junior School in Banket around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, marking the second such raid in two years.The rob...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:01hrs | 1187 | by Staff reporter
Prices soar as new Zimbabwean currency struggles
The launch of Zimbabwe's new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), has been marked by significant challenges, including a sharp rise in basic commodity prices. Since its introduction on April 5 at an exc...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:03hrs | 1037 | by Staff reporter
Zimta commends govt feeding programme
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has praised the government's new school feeding program, highlighting its potential to improve student concentration and reduce dropout rates.In an in...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:02hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
Liquefied petroleum gas use rises 14-fold
The consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Zimbabwe has surged nearly 14-fold since 2012, rising from around five million kilograms per year to the current 70 million kilograms. This dramatic...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:16hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Man sent to prison over dead bull
Figtree-based First Sibanda is in trouble after he was found cooking beef from a dead bull.The 33-year-old man is facing a stock theft charge and he appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Josh...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 13:59hrs | 1047 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ex-top cop dies of suspected overdose in sex enhancement concoction
A 57-year-old former police Superintendent died of suspected overdose in sex enhancement concoction on Monday just after finishing his second sexual encounter with his Chitungwiza girlfriend of nine y...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:38hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
Ex-top cop dies during a sexcapade at lover's house
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating the death of a retired senior police officer, who reportedly passed away during an intimate encounter in Chitungwiza on Monday.According to ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:06hrs | 1264 | by Staff reporter
The power of goblins (Ontikolotshe)
A FEW days ago, my attention was drawn to some screaming and sensational headlines on social media. "Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Malawi." I never thought the story that appeared in the Malawi Voi...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:19hrs | 238 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Man admits to stealing underwear to please wife
COURTROOMS are typically places of solemnity and seriousness, but every now and then, a spark of humour ignites, often unexpectedly.Such was the case when a man charged with breaking into a bo...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 837 | by Staff reportrer
Willowton to unveil US$7m margarine plant
Willowton, a Mutare-based producer of edible oils and soaps, is about to launch a new margarine plant. The facility, currently in test runs, will begin full production in September with a monthly capa...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:16hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Johanne Marange church gathers amid cholera fears
Thousands of Johanne Marange Apostolic Church members have gathered at the Mafararikwa Shrine in Marange, Manicaland province, for their annual Passover, despite concerns over the country's cholera ou...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bleak outlook for Zimbabwe's consumers
Inter Horizon (IH) Securities, a prominent financial services firm, has released a sobering report on Zimbabwe's consumer spending patterns for 2024. The analysis paints a bleak picture, attributing t...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei rolls out free health services
The Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF), founded by fuel mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his wife Sandra, is making significant strides in transforming communities across Zimbabwe by providing free curative ...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:58hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Teacher kills ex-wife
A primary school teacher at Nyamatikiti allegedly bashed his estranged wife to death in a domestic dispute on Friday.The teacher 47-year-old Nyasha Muchembere was allegedly caught hiding in th...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 20:47hrs | 26 | by Simbarashe Sithole
People starve as Zimbabwe drought deepens
MOTHER of four Laiwa Musenza is already reliant on aid from a local NGO to feed her family and Zimbabwe's drought is only getting deeper.At a farm on the outskirts of the capital Harare, a que...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sophie Ndaba opens up about Zimbabwean roots
Popular South African actress Sophie Ndaba was in Bulawayo this past weekend where she graced the Esteemed Business Women conference held at Lavinia Gardens. The event, which attracted top off...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:50hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Woman kills aunt in electricity usage row
A dispute over the use of electricity turned fatal when Nella Kundai (27) allegedly stabbed her aunt, Dorothy Matongo (41), three times in the chest with a knife. The incident occurred at their shared...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man scalds brother over cup of beans
A hungry man is an angry man as proved by a Bindura man who scalded his young brother with hot water over acup of beans.Tinashe Gwese (28) was dragged to Bindura magistrates courts on Frid...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 15:21hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man bashes wife over cooking oil
As hunger continues to hit Zimbabwe, couples are finding it difficult to put food on the table as proved by a Mutoko family that had a misunderstanding over cooking oil.The husband Desmond Kuw...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman scalds hubby with hot porridge
A cheeky Shamva woman who scalded her husband with hot porridge was dragged to Bindura magistrates courts yesterday.Monica Mlauzi (32) pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate Tatenda Ma...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 12:39hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
It's easier to topple your mentor than run a country, isn't it Mr. President?
So, this where it has all come to? Those of us in urban areas now live without water and electricity!We are no longer any different from our compatriots in rural Zimbabwe.I may...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:20hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Grain imports into Zimbabwe liberalised
GOVERNMENT has liberalised the importation of grain at household level as part of a raft of measures aimed at mitigating the effects of the El Nino-induced drought and guaranteeing national food secur...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland villagers appeal for govt intervention
VILLAGERS in Matebeleland region are appealing to the government to immediately intervene and save them from starvation as the food crisis reaches alarming levels.Several villagers have alread...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Construction of Bulawayo mayor's house goes to tender
THE Bulawayo City Council will soon invite tenders for the construction of the mayoral mansion after the completion of the drawing of the bill of quantities.According to the latest council rep...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimdollar will be defended'
THE Zimbabwe dollar will continue to be promoted and defended as it is crucial in boosting the operations of some companies, especially in the cooking oil sector, Finance, Economic Development and Inv...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF fissures widen over Mnangagwa term
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is battling to prop up waning support in his ruling Zanu-PF party and disloyal party cadres are facing the axe as power battles take centre stage while the economy i...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Children terrorised by invisible creatures
THE way your skin crawled after watching goosefleshers like The Conjuring , Gothika and The Ring, will pale into insignificance when you read through this living nightmare for three children from Magw...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Woman up for stock theft
A woman appeared in court facing charges of theft of livestock and property.Hezel Ndebele (21) was not asked to plead to charges when s...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:24hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe millers warn of rice price hikes
THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has approached the Treasury to scrap the 15% value-added tax (VAT) on rice, warning that the levy will hit consumer spending.The developments c...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK care firm charged workers from Africa thousands more than cost of visa
A CARE company serving NHS patients has been charging migrant workers from Africa thousands of pounds to work in the United Kingdom when the cost of a visa is only a few hundred pounds, The Guardian h...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe leaders are from Mars!
I WAS touched by an impassioned plea by a fellow Zimbabwean.He appeared on local television, imploring the government to remove VAT (value added tax) on rice. His logic was that rice w...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 19:19hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The ambiguous essence of Valentine's day
As social beings wired for celebration, human life is marked by various milestones. Births are celebrated, puberty initiations are observed in some cultures, weddings announce unions, and even divorce...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:44hrs | 9 | by Bishop John Carter
Zimbabwe economy edges towards full dollarisation
THE economy is edging closer to full dollarisation amid reports that the informal sector is rejecting the dual pricing regime, exclusively selling in the United States dollar.Latest figures re...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nigerian embassy in South Africa warns citizens against 'riotous' celebrations in AFCON clash
The Nigerian embassy in South Africa has warned citizens living in that country to avoid any wild celebrations of a possible AFCON semi-final triumph after veiled threats have been issued against the ...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 17:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe restores duty on imported basic commodities
THE Government has restored the payment of import duty on selected basic goods, which fall away from the customs traveller's rebate.A traveller's rebate is a duty-free allowance, which is granted ...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 18:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthulisi Ncube exempts VAT on key basic commodities
TREASURY has gazetted the suspension of Value Added Tax (VAT) on selected basic commodities with effect from today as part of Government measures to tame price increases while boosting consumer purcha...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans sink deeper into poverty
Zimbabweans are having to digging deeper into their pockets to buy basic commodities as the cost of living continues to rise with the food poverty line reaching ZWL$155 360,39 for a single perso...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
More houses for Zimra officers
FINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli, Ncube on Thursday officially commissioned a block of flats built for Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) workers deplo...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mexican firm expands to Zimbabwe
MEXICAN biogas technology leader Sistema.bio has expanded to Zimbabwe through a partnership with three firms as it spreads its tentacles on the continent.The strategic partnership with Lanforce En...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bread shoots to US$1,30 in Zimbabwe
PRICES of most basic commodities, particularly food items, have surged by more than 30% since last year as the Zimbabwe dollar continues to lose value against the greenback.The new 15% value-added tax...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:02hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
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