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Zimbabwe teachers reject 'maternity wards' in schools
Zimbabwe's teachers' unions have expressed strong reservations about the newly-gazetted education regulations, highlighting potential challenges in their implementation, particularly with regard to su...Published: 3 hrs ago | 397 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean youths struggle for survival
For many young Zimbabweans, the daily grind is no longer about climbing corporate ladders or pursuing dream careers. Instead, it has become a delicate balance between hustling for meager earnings and ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 63 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti warns Zimbabwe is on the edge
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has painted a stark picture of Zimbabwe's current political and economic landscape, describing the country as being on the precipice of disaster. In an interview wi...Published: 6 hrs ago | 908 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt defends arrests of homeless people
The government has strongly defended its practice of routinely arresting homeless individuals, describing them as a "nuisance" and potential suspects for petty crime. In a recent statement before the ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 94 | by Staff reporter
Schools directed to completely phase out CALA
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has called on schools across Zimbabwe to swiftly implement the new policy of school-based projects and completely phase out Continuous Assessment Learni...Published: 6 hrs ago | 69 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested in South Africa over R500,000 mbanje haul
South African police have arrested two Zimbabwean nationals in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, after intercepting a truck carrying a consignment of mbanje valued at nearly R500,000. The arrests, facilit...Published: 6 hrs ago | 51 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Court kicks out Chinese company from villagers' land
The High Court in Chinhoyi has issued an interdict against Labenmon, a Chinese mining company, barring it from expanding its operations into a grazing area owned by two villages in Magunje, Hurungwe....Published: 21 hrs ago | 8392 | by Staff reporter
Hwange residents oppose Chinese mining venture
Residents of Hwange have raised concerns over an application filed by the Chinese company, Sunny Yi Feng (Private) Limited, for an exclusive prospecting order in the district, which they claim could h...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:58hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi SMEs complement Vision 2030, empower less privileged
Over a thousand members drawn from Chiredzi rural and urban districts operating micro, small to medium enterprises are complementing government efforts to attain upper-middle income economic status by...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:07hrs | 456 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chiredzi
Ramaphosa going out of his way to piss off Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a state visit to South Africa, with hopes that the visit will take place soon, his office confirmed ...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 16:01hrs | 1643 | by Staff reporter
Great Zimbabwe Hydro-Power, Lake Mutirikwi ready for NDS-2
MASVINGO - The Great Zimbabwe Hydro-power plant at Lake Mutirikwi and other prominent sites are ready to continue transforming several communities within ...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 13:12hrs | 5749 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mutirikwi
Chinese doctors to provide free surgeries for 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe
A total of 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe will receive free surgeries from Chinese doctors under the China-aided "Bright Journey" program.A team of 12 doctors from China's Hunan Provincial ...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:34hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Ballots and Bullets: The Struggle for Democracy in Africa
Since the wave of independence that swept across Africa in the 1960s, the promise of democracy has remained elusive for much of the continent. The dream of democratic governance, where leaders are acc...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 08:34hrs | 699 | by Rutendo Vanessa Chisi
Khaya Cement to de-list on ZSE
KHAYA cement is set to de-list on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) as part of the resuscitation strategy amid indications that the major shareholder, Fossil Mines, will sale its shares at a loss as s...Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 20:21hrs | 370 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Must Seize the Opportunity to Attract Investment as South Africa Faces Agricultural and Economic Shifts
The ongoing upheaval in South Africa regarding the removal of white farmers and the broader implications for the country's investment climate present a unique opportunity for Zimbabwe. While the polit...Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 13:13hrs | 485 | by Marilyn Mutize
How Trump's Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal impacts Zimbabwe and the path forward
THE decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement this year has once again sent shockwaves across the global community.While the move w...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:16hrs | 838 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
NSSA chairman embroiled in underhand Rainbow Tourism Group takeover bid
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) chairman Emmanuel Fundira, who is former chairman of African Sun Limited, and an ex-Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior executive Paula January are accused of ...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:01hrs | 1344 | by NewsHawks
Chiwenga's wife drops fraud charges
The State on Monday withdrew criminal charges against Harare couple Annavestah Mudiwa (39) and her husband, Gray Mudiwa, who were accused of defrauding Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Mini...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:45hrs | 4506 | by Staff reporter
Bar assault turns fatal, 3 women charged with murder
Three women from Mabvuku have been charged with murder after allegedly assaulting a man at a bar in Old Tafara, leading to his death two days later.Mavis Gambiza (36), Sharon Tayengwa (26), an...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:30hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Tungwarara's world crumbles, war vets bribes face backlash
Controversial Presidential advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara's temptation to bribe veterans of the liberation struggle has faced criticism when he recently...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 22:11hrs | 2441 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Openly gay Islamic priest shot dead in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure dubbed the world's first openly gay imam, has been shot dead in South Africa.The 57-year-old cleric ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 10:57hrs | 1204 | by Staff reporter
World Bank implores Zimbabwe to maintain tight money supply
The World Bank has urged Zimbabwe to maintain its tight monetary policy stance and resist spending pressures to control inflation and ensure lasting exchange rate stability.Inflation in Zimbab...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 09:00hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec opens registration for 2025 exams
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially opened registration for the June and November 2025 Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations. Candidates have been urged to visit their ...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei expands humanitarian work
Zimbabwean business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF) has intensified its humanitarian initiatives in Mutoko district, Mashonaland East Province, by drilling boreholes and ins...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 16:45hrs | 1656 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces looming energy crisis
Zimbabwe risks plunging into an energy abyss that could severely undermine its economic prospects if it fails to address its ongoing power challenges, a parliamentary report has revealed.The d...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabweans arrested in SA with R500,000 dagga
Two Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in South Africa's Limpopo Province after they were allegedly caught in possession of 148.5 kilograms of dagga, valued at nearly R500,000.The suspect...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:45hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Shop owner robbed two loaves
A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Figtree was left counting losses after two suspected robbers allegedly robbed him of his two loaves, cell phone and a speaker.Gift Ndlovu was also attacked with a knobke...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 23:40hrs | 800 | by Simbarashe Sithole
The Unholy Pursuit of Power: A Rebuttal to the Proposal for Extending President Mnangagwa's Term
An article by Tinotenda recently espoused the notion that the proposal for extending President Mnangagwa's term is centered around ensuring continuity and stability in Zimbabwe's economic recovery and...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | 425 | by Etiwel Mutero
Zanu-PF succession battle: why you must be concerned
SHOULD the current succession debate in Zanu-PF be a concern for the church and the rest of the population, even those not affiliated to the ruling or opposition parties?The issue of successio...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 2248 | by Rev Kenneth Mtata
Changes at Steward Bank as Nyambirai makes a comeback
EcoCash Holdings has announced changes to its board following businessman Tawanda Nyambirai's recent acquisition of a controlling stake in the company.The development comes after a major restr...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:59hrs | 1648 | by Staff reporter
Montrose High School achieves 100% pass rate at Advanced Level
Montrose High School, one of Bulawayo's esteemed single-sex institutions, continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence, delivering remarkable results year after year. Located in the hear...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:49hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Smugglers abandon R3m Zimbabwe cigarettes in South Africa
South African authorities have launched a manhunt for two suspected smugglers who abandoned a truck loaded with illicit cigarettes worth R3 million in Marble Hall, some 360km from the Beitbridge borde...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:47hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Zinara targets one million licensed vehicles by 2025
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has announced an ambitious plan to license one million vehicles by the end of 2025, aiming to boost compliance and increase funding for the country's...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 12:58hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
The push for Mnangagwa's term extension is a threat to national unity and development
In recent years, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has repeatedly called for unity among Zimbabweans. On paper, this is a noble and constructive appeal. A united nation, working collectivel...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 12:09hrs | 549 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Machakaire's panicked demeanor amplifies concerns about Zanu-PF's stability
Youth Affairs Minister and Zanu-PF Youth League leader Tino Machakaire appeared visibly unsettled yesterday as he publicly defended President Emmerson Mnangagwa amidst rising tensions within the rulin...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 11:33hrs | 1220 | by Staff reporter
'Security apparatus' ploy to shutdown Manhize foils,' Mutsvangwa claims
ZANU-PF spokesman, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has this Thursday sensationally claimed that a major security institution's ploy to shutdown Manhize ...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 2577 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe police set dogs on armed robber
Three suspected armed robbers have accused police of brutality and wrongful arrest during their court appearance in Bulawayo. The suspects, Silence Kwangwa (30), Julius Mugwagwa (28), and Felius Mvula...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:20hrs | 1705 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi activist jailed for defending Plumtree students
A Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activist, Mkhululi Jele, is in prison after allegedly challenging the interrogation of students at Phakamani High School in Plumtree. The students had clashed with the...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:19hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
'Bombshell' Geza intensifies his efforts to derail the ED2030 project
Tensions are running high within the ruling Zanu-PF party as central committee member and outspoken war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza intensifies his efforts to derail the ED2030 project, aimed at ...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:08hrs | 2055 | by Staff reporter
Farmers in Matabeleland optimistic after rains
Farmers across Matabeleland are optimistic about a promising 2024/25 farming season following consistent rains that have rejuvenated crops, with the Government projecting a bumper harvest of 3.2 milli...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:07hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe appoints new Deputy Minister of Local Government
In a recent announcement, the Government of Zimbabwe has appointed Honourable Albert Tawanda Mavunga, M.P., as the new Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works. The appointment, made by Pr...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 17:58hrs | 1331 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bosso omitted ex-coach debt in its financials
Highlanders chairman Kenneth Mhlophe has revealed that the club did not include its debt to former coach Baltemar Brito in its financial statements at the annual general meeting on January 26. This om...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:30hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Gunshot wound leads to arrest of armed robbery gang
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has apprehended six suspects linked to multiple robbery incidents and a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft. The arrests were confirmed by ZRP spokesperso...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:11hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt announces subsidized 2025 ZIMSEC exam fees
The Government of Zimbabwe has revealed the 2025 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examination fees for both Ordinary Level (O-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level) candidates, with signific...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 14:02hrs | 1353 | by Staff reporter
Zesa owes US$350m for Kariba South renovations
Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa), is grappling with a staggering US$350 million debt for renovations at the Kariba South Power Station, as its foreign currency obligations continue to hi...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crisis cannot be solved by simply replacing Mnangagwa
Trevor Ncube, Chairman of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has called for transformative leadership in Zimbabwe, arguing that the country's entrenched political and economic crises cannot be solved by simp...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 12:39hrs | 2268 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains pound Bulawayo, Masvingo
Heavy rains and severe flooding have devastated parts of southern and southwestern Zimbabwe, with Bulawayo and Masvingo cities among the hardest hit. Torrential rains on Tuesday caused local rivers to...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 09:45hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes hosting 5th Intra-Africa Trade Fair in 2027
Zimbabwe has expressed optimism about hosting the 5th Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) in 2027, pending the results of an ongoing evaluation process, NewsDay has learned.This was revealed by Ind...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:31hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Police name 17 drug barons arrested in nationwide crackdown
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of 17 drug barons and suppliers arrested across the country between January 8, 2025, and February 11, 2025, as part of an ongoing operation ta...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 16:36hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power deficit soars to 1,560 megawatts
Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening power crisis, with the country's electricity deficit now standing at a staggering 1,560 megawatts (MW), according to a new report from Parliament's Portfolio Com...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 15:27hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
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