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UK-based miner identifies potential gold in Matebeleland North
United Kingdom-based miner Ariana Resources Plc has announced promising developments at its Dokwe Gold project located in the Tsholotsho District, approximately 110 kilometers west of Bulawayo, Zimbab...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:03hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Tshangani dam is a tale of unfulfilled promises
The Zimbabwean government has once again delayed the completion deadline for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, now pushing it to 2026, leaving residents of Bulawayo in a precarious situation as the city grapple...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:02hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Rangemore Homeseekers, Developer Clash Over Delays
Homeseekers who acquired residential stands at Lot G, Upper Rangemore in Bulawayo, have accused the land developer of abandoning the project after collecting money for servicing the land.The g...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 11:37hrs | 138 | by Stephen Jakes
Tsholotsho villagers spend nights up to quench thirsty livestock
Farmers in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North province, are enduring sleepless nights as they struggle to pump water for their livestock, grappling with the severe impacts of the El Niño-induced...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga family launches development projects in Insiza district
The Chiwenga family has initiated a series of development projects in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, which include the construction of a shopping mall, drilling of boreholes, and renova...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:49hrs | 3883 | by Staff reporter
Foreign mining companies should follow Zimbabwe laws
Foreign mining companies must ensure their operations in Zimbabwe benefit indigenous citizens, who are the rightful owners of the country's natural resources. This was the message from Remigious Matan...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:40hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born maskandi triumphs in South Africa
Zimbabwean-born Maskandi artiste Nqam'Ebomvu, also known as Onesimo Tshuma, has been making waves in the South African music scene, where his talent and dedication have garnered him a string of presti...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:21hrs | 2908 | by Staff reporter
Chief Mposi extorts subjects, returns loot after uproar
The baLemba (Varemba) Mberengwa Chief, Mposi Mupangeri was forced to indefinitely withdraw charges and return four beasts which have been charged as traditional court fine by his marshalls after the v...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 12:53hrs | 1423 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Mberengwa
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe raids borehole owners
The Zimbabwean government has issued a stern warning to borehole owners in the Upper Gwayi Sub-Catchment area of Matabeleland North province, threatening fines for those who have not registered their ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 50209 | by Staff reporter
BCC consider 2 000-metre drilling rigs to exploit aquifer under the city
Bulawayo is exploring the use of deep drilling rigs to access water from aquifers beneath the city as a solution to its ongoing water shortages. Despite being situated atop a significant aquifer, the ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:06hrs | 967 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Government engages BCC over water in schools
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is working with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to ensure that schools have uninterrupted water supplies as they reopen for the third term amidst the ci...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:31hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Invictus Energy reclassified its Zimbabwe operation
Australian energy firm Invictus Energy Limited has reclassified itself from an explorer to a developer as it moves towards becoming a producer. This shift follows significant gas and oil discoveries a...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:25hrs | 2011 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dakamela appeals for stockfeed
Chief Mbusi Dakamela of Nkayi has urged the government to provide stockfeed to support livestock during the ongoing El Niño-induced drought. The drought has led to severe shortages of pastures and wa...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:58hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs 'extort' desperate villagers
Traditional leaders in Masvingo are allegedly exploiting villagers by imposing high fees for permission to hold social gatherings, including funerals. Reports indicate that some chiefs are cha...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:22hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Miss Universe rescue Epworth
In her tireless efforts to combat negative effects of climatic change amongst communities (El Nino induced drought), Miss Universe Zimbabwe chairperson, C...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 06:15hrs | 4907 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Old Gwanda Road construction to commence this month-end
The construction and upgrading of the 120-kilometer Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road by Zwane Enterprises, under a US$110 million Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is set to begin at the end of this month. ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:23hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to mobilise stockfeed for rural farms
The government has announced that it is actively seeking funding to provide stockfeed to rural farmers as the ongoing drought continues to devastate the national herd, leaving livestock struggling to ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 10:53hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF borehole campaign gimmick exposed
Residents of Bulawayo are urging the government to complete the drilling of boreholes in several city suburbs, which they believe were abandoned after the August 2023 elections. Critics have accused t...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:36hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls cricket stadium project kicks off
Construction has begun on the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls, a key project for Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) in partnership with the government and the International Cricke...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:09hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Suspended Tsholotsho executives re-instated
Mr. Nkululeko Sibanda, CEO of Tsholotsho Rural District Council, and Dr. Bryton Malandule, finance executive, have returned to their positions after being suspended in December due to abuse of office ...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:00hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
China pledges more support for Zimbabwe
China has pledged to deepen its strategic partnership with Zimbabwe to help achieve targets under Zimbabwe's National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and Vision 2030. These plans aim to transform Zimbab...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:32hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
UK exploration company to acquire mine in Zimbabwe
Ariana Resources Plc, a UK-based precious metals exploration company, has agreed to acquire a 100% stake in Zimbabwe's Dokwe Mine. This acquisition complements Ariana's primary operations in T...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 20:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
London firm targets bulk-mining in Zimbabwe
Kavango Resources, a metal exploration company listed on the London Stock Exchange, is focusing on consolidating bulk-mining efforts to boost gold production in Zimbabwe, according to a report by News...Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Community share ownership trust CEO faces arrest
TRADITIONAL leaders, villagers and other stakeholders have called for the arrest Chiadzwa Community Share Ownership Trust (CCSOT) Chief executive officer Hardwork Mukwada over charges of abuse of fund...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:42hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks US$2b to avert famine
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday extended the begging bowl to raise over US$2 billion to avert starvation in Zimbabwe after declaring the El Niño-induced drought a state of disaster....Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Stockfeed subsidies for drought-hit livestock farmers
THE Government has stepped in to save the country's livestock situation with a coterie of urgent intervention measures aimed at bailing out farmers from losing their animals for a song to unscrupulous...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Massive rot hits RDCs
SEVERAL rural district councils (RDCs) across the country have come under the spotlight amid allegations of rot following audits by relevant authorities.The Zimbabwe's Anti-Corruption Commissi...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa makes another empty promise on Lake Gwayi-Shangani
THE Lake Gwayi-Shangani project is set to be completed by the end of this year with President Mnangagwa yesterday reiterating his Government's commitment to pushing it to the end given its strategic s...Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 09:43hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Lungisani 'Twominutes' Ncube invests US$350 000 in developing Gwanda North
Nestled amidst the enchanting vistas of Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe, Lungisani Twominutes Ncube emerges as a luminary figure, embodying the essence of community stewardshi...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:34hrs | 41 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe - the Stockholm syndrome capital of the world!
This morning, my heart broke and fell straight into my guts!I watched with utter dismay and sadness as hundreds of rural villagers in Muzarabani converged, in the sweltering sun, to sing, danc...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 21:10hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Diarrhoea outbreak hits Bulawayo
BULAWAYO residents have been urged to exercise extreme caution and adhere to strict hygiene standards following reports of a diarrhoea outbreak linked to water shortages, with Cowdray Park suburb bein...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa outburst over bad national anthem recording
A VISIBLY angry President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday publicly castigated his lieutenants for allegedly playing a "bad" recording of the national anthem.He later banned them from playin...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says no one will die of hunger
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has assured the nation that no one will die from hunger and that his administration has put in place adequate measures to guarantee food for all communities.This comes as t...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Chiefs' welfare top priority
The Government is committed to improving the conditions of service of traditional leaders who are not only custodians of the country's moral and cultural fabric, but also accelerators of economic deve...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 6 suspects after money transfer agency robbed
A gang of 12 armed robbers stole US$716,340 cash after breaking into the offices of a financial services company in Harare and blowing up safes, police said on Tuesday.Six suspects have been a...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns land barons
Zanu-PF has said law enforcement agents should go after "big fish" land barons who have made millions of dollars through selling State land which is against the Government and the ruling party's land ...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kuvimba hits jackpot with Sandawana lithium find
THE Sandawana Mines, which is controlled by Kuvimba Mining House, is sitting on an estimated 100 million tonnes of lithium resource, making it one of the biggest lithium assets in the world.Li...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:24hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Gashirai Nyemba: The digital maverick of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's digital marketing scene has found its trailblazer in the form of Gashirai Nyemba, a 25-year-old prodigy known for his innovative and dynamic approach to marketing in the digital space. From...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 18:35hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Diasporan intervenes in Mzilikazi water crisis
A UNITED KINGDOM-BASED Zimbabwean has come to the rescue of Mzilikazi residents after drilling boreholes to address the suburb's acute water shortages.Bulawayo residents are currently enduring...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 17:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$15m State House works bill stuns govt
THE government has rejected an invoice for US$15 million submitted by a firm that clinched a deal to construct precast walls at State House, the President's official residence and offices, the Zimbabw...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 14:57hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
300 tractors to speed up rural roads rehab
Rural roads are set for a major facelift in line with Vision 2030 after President Mnangagwa secured 300 Belarus tractors to boost the capacity of the Rural Infrastructural Development Agency (RIDA) to...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare residents brace for prolonged water crisis
Harare residents should expect the ongoing water shortages to persist as the council continues to struggle to meet the demand and most suburbs receiving water for a few days every week, sparking conce...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man busted with explosives in SA
A 35–YEAR–OLD Zimbabwean Citizen has been arrested in Mpumalanga province, South Africa with an assortment of smuggled explosives meant for illegal mining activities in that country.The su...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
China to support Zimbabwe's education
CHINESE ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding has pledged China's support to the country's education sector saying the two countries have maintained good relations that can be traced back to the pre-coloni...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
$7 billion water boost for Bulawayo
GOVERNMENT has given Bulawayo City Council (BCC) $7 billion, which will be channelled towards repairs and purchasing of essential materials in the water supply chain.The funds will boost infra...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Tshuma confident of victory in Pelandaba-Tshabalala
ASPIRING legislator for Bulawayo's Pelandaba-Tshabalala constituency, Joseph Tshuma, says his vision is to empower young people to be economically independent in line with the Government's development...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cholera vaccination begins today in Zimbabwe
ALL is set for the start of the Oral Cholera Vaccination (OVC) rollout today, with a target of reaching over 800 000 people in hotspots countrywide.This is the first phase of the vaccine rollo...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt mobilising US$16m for Harare, Bulawayo water
The Government is mobilising US$13 million to improve the water situation in Harare in addition to the US$1,6 million that has already been disbursed to the local authority for the procurement of wate...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF candidate to ride on CCC crisis to win seat
Shakemore Wellington Timburwa, the aspiring Zanu-PF candidate for the Chegutu West parliamentary seat in the upcoming February 3 by-election, anticipates a decisive victory by capitalizing on the inte...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
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