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Illegal private schools get 4 months to comply or face closure

The Government has issued a four-month ultimatum to private schools operating without official registration, warning that non-compliant institutions will be shut down from January 2026.Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Munhumutapa day is not a public holiday

The Government has clarified that Munhumutapa Day, scheduled for September 15, is not a public holiday, despite widespread confusion.Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe emphasized that the day "was never declared a …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt slammed over snubbing of Mzilikazi Day

Parliament has raised concerns over the government's continued refusal to officially recognise the annual Mzilikazi Day commemorations, despite the event drawing thousands of participants and carrying deep historical and cultural significa…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:54hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Mzilikazi commemorations roar into life

The Ndebele Nation in Zimbabwe will this Friday and Saturday commemorate the 157th anniversary of the death of its legendary founding king, Mzilikazi kaMashobane, at Mhlahlandlela, just outside present-day Bulawayo. Mzilikazi, widely rever…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe soldiers to get salary hike, improved welfare

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says his administration is prioritising the welfare of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), with measures underway to address salary structures, housing, healthcare, and transport challenges faced by service memb…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 09:14hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter

Teen jailed for raping 11-year-old cousin at knifepoint

AN 18-year-old Bulawayo man has been sentenced to five years in prison for raping his 11-year-old cousin at knifepoint.The teenager, who lives in Suburbs, cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim. He was convicted of one count…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:12hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter

Maphisa calls for Uhuru day celebrations to deliver development

Residents of Maphisa have called on the government to ensure that the hosting of the 2026 Independence Day celebrations at the growth point leads to meaningful and lasting development rather than serving as a symbolic gesture.The 46th anni…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:10hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter

Jeys Marabini Set to serenade fans on Valentine's day

Renowned musician Jeys Marabini will kick off his 2025 calendar with a special Valentine's Day performance tomorrow at Zarah Lounge. The event, dubbed the Golden XCape and sponsored by Golden Pilsener, promises a night filled with love, so…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:31hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter

Ndebeles commemorate Mzilikazi Day

Ndebele people in Bulawayo, as well as those across Zimbabwe and abroad, are commemorating the 156th anniversary of the death of King Mzilikazi Khumalo, the founder of the Ndebele nation. The commemorations, which honor Ndebele history, cu…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | 3342 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to headline Mugabe Day celebrations

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to headline the National Youth Day celebrations at Mushagashe Vocational Training Centre in Masvingo on Wednesday with Youth Development, Empowerment and Vocational Training Minister Tino Machakaire saying p…

Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Heroes Day: Guns that silenced history's villains

Towards the end of the First Chimurenga in 1896, Cecil John Rhodes called for an indaba with Matabele chiefs, and among them was a young traditional leader, who asked a valid and pertinent question.As witnessed by Vere Stent, a journalist …

Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 21 | by Elliot Ziwira

Zimbabwe prisons reintroduce family week

THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) is set to reintroduce family week as part of efforts to successfully reintegrate incarcerated inmates into society.Family week had been suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic and will ma…

Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Keep some for the rainy day

Everyone has heard of that proverbial 'rainy day', a piece of advice from time forever. Wise words indeed, putting something aside for the rainy day. In these days of economic uncertainty, if you can't keep up  lower your standards. A…

Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa

Unpacking 100-Day Cycle: Bringing transparency, accountability to people

TRANSPARENCY is a key ingredient in the recipe for success. When mixed together with accountability and sustainability then you have a mix that helps build trust for the establishment. It is these that will help define the success of the N…

Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:37hrs | 14 | by Nick Mangwana

Heroes' Day eclipsed by new lows

It is sad that the relevance of Heroes' Day has been obliterated by the new levels of suffering going on in Zimbabwe.It seems incomprehensible that any other matter can overshadow the levels of suffering currently being experienced by the …

Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | | by Learnmore Zuze

Africa Day ADF speech 2019

Africa day is about the freedom of the African people, it is not so much more about the trivialisation of the ordinary people of Africa by those in the know or who claim so to be or in power. Africa day came hard after the liberation of se…

Published: 25 May 2019 at 16:14hrs | 2 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda

'We want a corrupt free Africa'

Good day Zimbabwe25 May 2018 marks the 55th birthday of AU formerly known as OAU. It comprises 55 countries in Africa. Gladly Zimbabwe is part of this organisation that was formed by our African heroes that includes Kwame Nkrumah and other…

Published: 26 May 2018 at 17:56hrs | | by Jacob Ngarivhume

Madlela Day gig draws thousands

Madlela Day in Gwanda on Saturday turned out to be the show of the month as more than 2 000 fans thronged Pelandaba Stadium.It was an Easter treat for the fans who joined Madlela in celebrating his success in the music industry in his home…

Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 06:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

A special day in a woman's life

A wedding day is one of the special days in a woman's life. There is need for attention to detail putting effort to look the best ultimately.As such, wedding outfits need to be punctuated with accessories so as to complete the finesse look…

Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 08:55hrs | | by Sharon Ngomani

ZLHR stands with workers in their celebrations

ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) have said they stand in solidarity with workers of Zimbabwe in commemorating International Workersâ€™ Day on 1 May 2016.ZLHR says it salutes all courageous working women and men who have sacrificed …

Published: 02 May 2016 at 06:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

When exactly is the Judgement Day!'

In the name of prophecy, some people have come up with predictions of when the world will come to an end.This has led to some people selling their properties and assets because of fear of the unknown.Religious leaders have however warned m…

Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 12:54hrs | | by TNZ

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Madlanga Commission to hear about big names on Monday

The power struggle that could break Zanu-PF

Chiwenga's ally mobilises protests to oust Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe pastor jailed 18 years for sodomy

Zimbabwe scraps drug fines, introduces jail terms

Survivors recount Delta Bus robbery horror

Russia backs Zimbabwe's bid to join BRICS

Marondera council blames NRZ

Blessed Geza and his ZANU-PF Presidential candidate hiding from the ballot box?

A coup in South Africa if Ramaphosa fires General Nhlanhla Mkwanazi

Geza renews calls for mass action

'Mugabe, Mnangagwa connived to marginalise Matabeleland,' ZANU-PF leadership admits

RBZ reviews costs to promote ZiG use

Bulawayo lesbian dies after brutal mob attack

Harare gardens face partial privatisation

Zimbabwe gold mafia scandal case 'could collapse SA banks'

Mwonzora faces arrest

Beer hall brawl lands two in prison for assault

Man nabbed for stealing 20kg of gold ore from Miners4ED site

'Movie-style' arrest ends Chitungwiza reign of terror

Odzani Falls Power Station 90% complete

Chamber of Mines urges training of artisanal miners

First Lady commends Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign

Fake online medicines poisoning Zimbabweans

Mnangagwa gazettes Zimbabwe-Switzerland taxation agreement

Ministry officer held at gunpoint in Gwanda, GD6 stolen

Zimbabwe rolls out drug test kits to police posts

Bulawayo Polytechnic faces backlash over eviction notices at Rio Tinto flats

Zabanyana dismissal signals sscalation in ZANU PF succession strife

Zanu-PF has become a political ecosystem, says commentator

Bulawayo lesbian dies after brutal mob attack

Zimbabwe gold mafia scandal case 'could collapse SA banks'

Mnangagwa removes another key ally of Chiwenga

Geza renews calls for mass action

Blessed Geza and his ZANU-PF Presidential candidate hiding from the ballot box?

'Movie-style' arrest ends Chitungwiza reign of terror

A coup in South Africa if Ramaphosa fires General Nhlanhla Mkwanazi

Chinese shoots dead Zimbabwean employee over salary

'Mugabe, Mnangagwa connived to marginalise Matabeleland,' ZANU-PF leadership admits

'Some very strange things are happening in China!'

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