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Notorious drug dealer court papers vanish...fears of corruption at Tredgold Courts raised
An investigation by Bulawayo 24 into sentences effected on a notorious Bulawayo drug dealer has resulted in questions being asked about the integrity of the Tredgold Magistrates Courts after court pap...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1065 | by Simba Jemwa
Bring back our football home
For the first time in the Zimbabwean football history we have played our home games away from home, thousands of kilometers away just because we have fail...Published: 22 Nov 2023 at 19:15hrs | 396 | by Leonard Koni
Chiwenga's doctor quizzed over wrong drugs
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's personal physician, John Mangwiro, faced scrutiny regarding a nurse who allegedly administered incorrect medication to his patient.During the cross-examin...Published: 20 Nov 2023 at 22:00hrs | 3805 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, wife bring relief to Sibasa villagers
SINGWANGO 1 Primary School under Chief Sibasa, in Matabeleland South province used to walk long distances with two bottles of water, one for themselves and one for their teacher.This is now a ...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 09:32hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Elderly man kicks out abusive son
A SENIOR citizen based in Harare was early this week granted a protection order against his abusive son.Lazarus Chitsuro on Wednesday told magistrate Sharon Mashavi that his life has been hell...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:05hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe National Army gifts eyesight to grannies
GOGO Ellen Nyoni (78) from Chakamanga Village in Shurugwi in the Midlands Province was all smiles and could not contain her excitement after her sight was restored. Sitting with fellow cataract patien...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:04hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Our feelings matter too
I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to be a volunteer at an online free teen support hotline last year. It was a place where young individuals could seek solace, guidance, and a listeni...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 19:29hrs | 193 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zanu-PF by-elections campaign starts
Zanu-PF Secretary-General Dr Obert Mpofu yesterday implored voters to rectify their slip-ups when they voted for CCC during the August harmonised elections by voting the ruling party in the coming by-...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:46hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army conducts drills in Midlands
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is conducting a routine training exercise in the Midlands Province aimed at imparting knowledge to its members on contemporary warfare.Parts of the province wi...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Kombi operators push for touts removal
Commuter omnibus operators are calling for the immediate removal of touts at ranks while council officials take over blaming touts for the prevailing chaos often leading to overcharging and harassment...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
1 ambulance for Parirenyatwa
ZIMBABWE'S largest referral hospital, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, which services Harare and other nearby provinces, has been operating with only one functional ambulance, reflecting the country's...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 20:40hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Eye surgeries...army doctors step in
In a groundbreaking display of compassion and commitment to the well-being of its citizens, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has embarked on a noble mission, offering free eye cataract surgeries in th...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 12:34hrs | 849 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe secure cancer treatment machines
The GOVERNMENT has purchased a set of new advanced radiotherapy machines used to treat cancer, which will soon be installed at two major public hospitals.Funding has also been secured to procu...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:40hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Struggling to survive on her meagre salary, Zimbabwean nurse Jane decided to start a new life abroad but, one year after landing a job in Britain, she is still waiting to pack her bags.Jane is...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:59hrs | 994 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean soldiers' morale hits rock bottom
MORALE among members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) is at its lowest due to lack of funding, which has pushed some members to engage in corrupt activities, a government official has revealed....Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:01hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces drug shortages
The Zimbabwean government has declared a severe shortage of medicine and drugs in public hospitals, leaving patients reliant on private health facilities, according to Health and Child Care Minister D...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:57hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to decentralise teacher recruitment
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is actively implementing several measures to tackle the various challenges afflicting the education sector, which include shortages of teachers and scho...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:50hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Gafa boys shaved by Ribexy FC
Music icon, Winky D's social league team, Vigilance FC was left in interaction disarray where their prospects of dominating social media and fight against drug abuse in communities through sport was t...Published: 05 Nov 2023 at 13:41hrs | 418 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Harare
Police pounce on Vuzu parties
Bulawayo police have heightened their efforts to address Vuzu parties, where schoolchildren engage in sexual activities, drug use, and alcohol abuse at specific residences, according to Provincial pol...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:56hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to establish special youth economic zones
President Mnangagwa is set to participate in the commemoration of Africa Youth Day on November 22, according to Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training Minister Tino Machakaire....Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:36hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver in drugs smuggling scam
A truck driver was recently apprehended at the Beitbridge Border Post in Matabeleland South by the police for unlawful possession of over 14,000ml of pharmaceutical drugs. Edison Kazingizi, aged 29, w...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Fresh Kambucha maker blasts copycats
Fresh Kambucha Private Limited, a beverages manufacturer, has distanced itself from counterfeit products that have saturated the market and damaged the company's reputation. Kambucha is produced throu...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:48hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Banks failing Zimbabweans
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi has accused Zimbabwean banks of failing the nation by not attracting depositors who are now opting to keep their money at home and busin...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 17:41hrs | 592 | by Staff reporte
'Zimbabwe will reach promised land,' says Zanu-PF delegates
Zimbabwe is poised to realize its Vision 2030, guided by President Mnangagwa's well-defined roadmap for leading the nation to its envisioned future.Following a two-day gathering in Gweru, atte...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:12hrs | 196 | by Staff reporte
SADC, AU denounce Western imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe
The African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have both lent their voices to the call for the unconditional removal of Western-imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe. Thousands o...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 06:24hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
US-based firm appoints Zimbabwean Dr as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Victor Moyo has been appointed as the Chief Medical Officer at Onconova Therapeutics, Inc, a US-based clinical-stage Biopharmaceutical Company. Dr. Moyo brings with him extensive experience as a p...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 08:00hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs terrorise Esigodini villagers
Villagers in the Esigodini area of Umzingwane district, Matebeleland South province, are living in fear due to the presence of machete-wielding artisanal miners who are terrorizing the communities....Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 06:08hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter
Family of 'vat en sit' deceased makes list of demands
THE family of Simosenkosi Sibanda (27), who was recently allegedly murdered by Dingani Sibanda, her live-in boyfriend in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, is demanding lobola upfront before burial. ...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:57hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Dembare goalkeeper charged for growing cannabis in garden
Gift Muzadzi, a revered figure in the world of Dynamos, made an appearance in court on Monday, facing accusations of planting cannabis in his garden. The former Zimbabwean international goalke...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 21:10hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Binga man jailed
A man from Chinego Village under Chief Pashu in Binga appeared before Hwange Magistrate court Ms Fungai Dzimiri on Thursday afternoon for unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs (dagga) and possession of ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 19:46hrs | 520 | by Peter Matuka
Alinial partnering Zimbabwean schools through comprehensive ICT solutions to schools management
Alinial Chartered Accountants Zimbabwe will be the first local Advisory Service Firm in the country to introduce a locally customized School Management ERP System to schools both public and priv...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 15:12hrs | 341 | by Paul Ndou
Zanu-PF legislators lavish Mnangagwa with praises
Zanu-PF legislators have been turning turns to sing the praises of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Parliament, while MPs from the opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) have been absent from ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 10:51hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Alleged cop drug mule acquitted
A police officer stationed at Buchwa in the Midlands province was acquitted on Friday of allegations that he conspired with drug syndicates to collect drugs from India while he was on leave.Ha...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says govt won't hesitate to kick out inept councils
President Mnangagwa has emphasized the commitment of the Second Republic to ensuring the functionality and responsiveness of all local authorities, irrespective of their governing bodies, in addressin...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean women kidnap man and rape him over two days
POLICE in Zvishavane, Midlands Province, are investigating a case in which a man was held hostage for two days, and sexually exploited by two women who had given him a lift from Zvishavane to Sandawan...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 20:43hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
Guvamatanga cleared of rape
At the conclusion of the prosecution's case, Harare regional magistrate Mr. Stanford Mambanje has acquitted Charles Guvamatanga, a music promoter and director of Kuziva Holdings, known in entertainmen...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:26hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Mental health cases spike in Zimbabwe
Health experts have expressed concern over a significant increase in mental health breakdowns among adolescents and teenagers due to drug and substance abuse. This issue was raised as the country obse...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:29hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa still engaging Mnangagwa on Zimbabwe's sham polls
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to engage President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the political lockjam in Harare arising from a shambolic election, with the latest engagement having been ...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 09:25hrs | 2305 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco smuggling between Zimbabwe - SA now security threat
SOUTH Africa is drowning in illicit cigarette smuggling which has seen the neighbouring country losing at least R50 million (US$2.6 million) daily in potential revenue from well-coordinated syndicates...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 13:49hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa being lied to by his ministers'
Gift Mugano, an economist and government critic, criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, suggesting that his ministers were providing misleading information about the state of the ec...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | 3015 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean drugs developer lands top position at US-based Acelyrin Inc.
Dr. Shepherd Mpofu, an accomplished drug developer originally from Zimbabwe, has assumed the role of Senior Vice President at the esteemed Acelyrin Inc., a prominent biopharmaceutical company based in...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 20:24hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Fifa Foundation visits community projects in Zimbabwe
Melisa Cuzzani, the senior project manager of the FIFA Foundation, recently visited Zimbabwe as part of her two-day tour to meet organizations benefitting from the foundation's community program. Her ...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:58hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man comes back from the brink after open heart surgery in India
WHEN Mr Wilberforce Matashu (46) of Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo arrived in India early this year for open heart surgery, which saw him implanted with artificial heart valves to assist the aorta, he h...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori4ED give to needy
In an act of philanthropy, a group of Vapostori, led by Madzibaba Moses Gwasarira, has extended their charitable efforts by donating wheelchairs and providing food hampers to students with disabilitie...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:08hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa addresses first session of 10th Parliament
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa addressed the first session of the 10th Parliament this afternoon at the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, Harare.Below is the full speech.It is my singular...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 14:30hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's clergy shirk charges of complicity in plunder
EMMERSON Dambudzo Mnangagwa was inaugurated last month for a second five-year term as Zimbabwe's president after being declared winner of the controversial Aug. 23 election that regional and internati...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:32hrs | 248 | by Cyril Zenda
Masvingo Mayoress promises to tame corruption in council
The newly elected Masvingo City Mayoress Shantiel Chiwara has promised to arrest corruption in council as one of her major goals during her term following her election as top leader of the house....Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 08:12hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's ex-wife misses her children
Marry Mubaiwa, the ex-wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has accused her estranged husband of deception and using political influence to deny her access to their children.In a veiled...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 17:02hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo Mayor, a game changer in Zimbabwe's geriatric male dominated politics
Following Zimbabwe's August 2023 general elections, 60 women were seconded into parliament through the proportional representation system, of these sixty, 33 are from Zanu Pf while 27 are from CCC. Co...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:48hrs | 316 | by Knowledge Hakata
Disastrous collapse of the country's health sector laid bare
The death of Dr Mthabisi Nembaware, a Zimbabwean medical doctor, in Mutare after a car accident as a result of Mutare Provincial Hospital's lack of an Intensive Care Unit to attend to emergencie...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 12:12hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
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