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Cop releases armed robbers for $25
A senior police officer stationed at Nkulumane Police Station has landed in serious trouble after allegedly turning a routine robbery investigation into a personal cash grab.Shepherd Vut...Published: 9 hrs ago | 317 | by Staff reporter
Delta makes new board appointments
Zimbabwe's leading beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new non-executive directors - Mr Cherian Kurien and Professor Engineer Quin...Published: 15 hrs ago | 429 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Sneakers Expo returns bigger and bolder
Bulawayo is bracing for a major cultural explosion as the Bulawayo Sneakers Expo returns for its fourth edition on October 18, promising an unforgettable blend of fashion, creativity, and urban identi...Published: 15 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
IPPs unveil 16 000MW power project in Zimbabwe
Private players are spearheading over 16,000 megawatts (MW) worth of power generation projects across Zimbabwe to help ease the country's worsening electricity shortage, Intensive Energy Users Group (...Published: 15 hrs ago | 119 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tourism industry bleeds US$40 million in 90 days
Zimbabwe's tourism industry is reeling from a steep downturn after losing nearly US$40 million in potential revenue during the first quarter of 2025, amid a silent but deadly investor exodus and persi...Published: 15 hrs ago | 104 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF destabilising COZWA'
The leader of the Children of Zimbabwe War Veterans Association (COZWA), Munyaradzi Shoko, has accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of sponsoring a parallel organisation aimed at destabilising COZWA...Published: 18 hrs ago | 252 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe deploys drones along Mozambique border
The Zimbabwean government has intensified efforts to clamp down on smuggling along the country's porous eastern border with Mozambique through the full-scale deployment of drone surveillance technolog...Published: 18 hrs ago | 600 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: A country where a Ferrari can't travel!
We live in a curious country.In traversing Zimbabwe's diverse and often rugged landscapes, one cannot help but notice the overwhelming presence of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). F...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 22:30hrs | 870 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Europe's Role in Zimbabwe's Independence
As Zimbabwe continues to wrestle with its political identity and the legacy of its liberation struggle, one factor overlooked truth must be confronted, the war of liberation was not fought in isolatio...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 22:26hrs | 217 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
How gold incentives work in Zimbabwe
IN the past few days, social media and media outlets have been awash with claims that there is grand looting of state funds between Treasury and a selected few individuals, especially after a payment ...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 17:10hrs | 335 | by Trymore Sibanda
Prophet Magaya sparks buzz with acquisition of 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Prominent religious leader and entrepreneur Walter Magaya has made headlines once again after acquiring a 2025 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, one of the world's most luxurious and expensive SUVs. The vehicle's...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | 2049 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tobacco marketing season booms
This year's tobacco marketing season is demonstrating remarkable stability and prosperity, creating an encouraging environment for Zimbabwean farmers as prices at auction floors remain robust....Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:05hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hosts University of Zambia law Alumni
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is hosting a nostalgic reunion with his former University of Zambia Law School classmates at State House in Harare, rekindling memories of student life in the 1970s and ce...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 13:32hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Freddy no-show continues to stall land dispute trial
The long-running legal battle between popular preacher Tapiwa Freddy and property developer Kudakwashe Taruberekera has once again failed to proceed, as Freddy and key witnesses were absent from court...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:48hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to revive pharmaceutical sector
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced a comprehensive set of interventions aimed at revitalising the country's pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on increasing local drug production, reducing im...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:33hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
WHO on alert over new COVID variant
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a cautionary advisory urging countries to remain vigilant and closely monitor the evolution of new COVID-19 variants, emphasizing the importance of preve...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 12:07hrs | 2157 | by Staff reporter
Money talks: Scottland FC winger smuggled Into Warriors COSAFA cup squad
Nathan Mutasa grabbed headlines on Monday after his unexpected inclusion in Zimbabwe's 2025 Warriors squad for the COSAFA Cup.The Scottland FC winger, who is also known as the son of soc...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 12:05hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
Scott Sakupwanya's company controversially paid US$4.2m for fuel
Zimbabweans reacted with anger and disbelief after it emerged that the Ministry of Finance authorised a US$4.2 million payment to Betterbrands Petroleum, a company owned by Zanu PF legislator Scott Sa...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 12:00hrs | 835 | by Staff reporter
DDT's toxic legacy haunts Zambezi Valley
Five decades after Zimbabwe defied international regulations by continuing to use the pesticide Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), alarming signs of ecological and human health damage are emerging...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 11:52hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco exports reach US$381 million
Zimbabwe has earned US$381 million from tobacco exports so far this year, as the country intensifies efforts to increase value addition and beneficiation in its lucrative tobacco sector.Accord...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 09:27hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Air Force crisis exposed
In August 2021, President Emmerson Mnangagwa experienced a harrowing emergency when his VIP helicopter crash-landed at a farm in Sandringham, approximately 64 kilometres southwest of Harare. The incid...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:29hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter
SPCA warns against dangerous dog breeds
The Zimbabwe National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZNSPCA) has issued a stern warning to the public against owning, breeding, or cross-breeding dangerous dog breeds following a tr...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:28hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo launches city-wide tourism data collection drive
The City of Bulawayo has launched a comprehensive city-wide data collection initiative aimed at transforming the local tourism and hospitality sector into a competitive and sustainable economic ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:22hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Killer pitbulls put down
In the aftermath of a brutal dog attack that claimed the life of 39-year-old Samuel Machara, the Zimbabwe National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZNSPCA) has issued a strong stateme...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:20hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter
10 rich countries non-committal on Zimbabwe's $2.6b bridge financing appeal
Zimbabwe is yet to secure any firm pledges of financial support from the 10 countries it appealed to in its ongoing bid to settle long-standing debt arrears.The southern African nation is burd...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 12:47hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter
Madam Boss denies rumours of rib removal
Popular social media influencer, actress, and entrepreneur Madam Boss has denied rumours claiming she had some of her ribs surgically removed. Speaking exclusively to H-Metro, she provided a detailed ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Supa Mandiwanzira urges youth to Join National Youth Service
ZANU-PF Nyanga South Member of Parliament, Supa Mandiwanzira, has called on Zimbabwean youths to enroll in the National Youth Service (NYS), highlighting the programme's role in equipping young people...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:07hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa's Mugabe coup remark opens can of worms
Observers have criticized Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa for speaking with a "forked tongue" following his recent remarks alleging that the late former President Robert Mugabe was removed...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:19hrs | 1805 | by Staff reporter
Morocco dumps COSAFA
In a stunning development, Morocco has sensationally withdrawn from the Hollywoodbets COSAFA Cup 2025, leaving organizers scrambling to fill the void. East African football powerhouse Tanzania has bee...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:59hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland firms shine at ZNCC awards
Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Naeem of Evergold was the star of the evening on Friday as he took home the Overall Winner and Businessman of the Year awards at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) 202...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:57hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
RBZ defends Zimbabwe forex surrender requirements
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reaffirmed the importance of current foreign exchange surrender requirements, emphasizing their critical role in supporting key economic sectors that lack direct...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:37hrs | 1765 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs terrorise Bulawayo
Residents of Bulawayo are gripped by fear as machete-wielding gangs continue to unleash violent attacks across the city's high-density suburbs. The brutal assaults have left many victims nursing serio...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:31hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Harare ratepayers face US$3 million monthly bill in secretive deal
Harare's ratepayers are set to pay nearly US$3 million every month for refuse collection and street cleaning under a murky new contract involving the government, the City of Harare (CoH), and Geo Pomo...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:20hrs | 2997 | by Staff reporter
Madam Boss, Mai TT feud reignites in explosive war of words
The long-standing feud between Zimbabwean comedy heavyweights Madam Boss and Mai TT has reignited, with Madam Boss lashing out in a no-holds-barred interview, accusing her rival of being "obsessed" wi...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:12hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans appreciate real development but can't keep quiet when it's a veil for looting
This is a fact we all need to understand. Zimbabweans are a naturally appreciative people. We are not inherently negative or ungrateful. On the contrary, we cherish and celebra...Published: 31 May 2025 at 19:31hrs | 2836 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The new Broadcasting Services Amendment Act: A legal analysis
The Broadcasting Services Amendment Act No.2, 2025 (Hereinafter referred to as the Act/ Amendment Act) represents a significant shift in Zimbabwe's media regulation landscape. Promulgated as part of b...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:06hrs | 316 | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu
Harare City Council is dead, needs complete overhaul
Former chairperson of Harare City Council's audit committee, Councillor Blessing Duma, has delivered a scathing indictment of the local authority, declaring that "the council is dead" and requires not...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:03hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
ZNCC calls for urgent policy reform
The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has issued a strong call for urgent policy reforms to revive the country's struggling economy, warning that businesses cannot thrive under the current ...Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:48hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter
Multiple marriage claims as legal dispute erupts over estate of ex-Zanu-PF MP
A fierce legal battle has broken out over the estate of the late Zanu-PF legislator for Insiza North, Farai Taruvinga, amid revelations that he may have had four wives at the time of his death on Marc...Published: 30 May 2025 at 14:18hrs | 1542 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt brokers EU power deals as blackouts unsettle economy
The Zimbabwean government is actively facilitating partnerships between local independent power producers (IPPs) and European Union (EU) investors to secure much-needed funding for critical energy pro...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe misses €150 billion conditional funding from EU
Europe and Africa's strategic partnership has entered an exciting new phase, with both continents reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and promote global peace. However, Zimbabw...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes ex-CIO deputy director general to new army role
Former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) deputy director general Walter Tapfumaneyi has been appointed chief of staff in the Zimbabwe National Army by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This move com...Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:04hrs | 1709 | by Staff reporter
Illegal miners face deportation from South Africa
South Africa has arrested over 400 illegal miners, including Zimbabweans and other foreign nationals, during a large-scale operation targeting illicit artisanal mining activities across the country. T...Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Boys DzaMdara hosts youth empowerment indaba
A Zanu-PF affiliate group, Boys DzaMdara, has launched a youth empowerment indaba in Nyanga, aimed at nurturing and supporting up-and-coming entrepreneurs from across the country.The meeting, ...Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:57hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Former ZBC employee still waiting for pension after retrenchment
A former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) employee is making a desperate appeal for justice - ten years after being retrenched by the national broadcaster without receiving his pension....Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:49hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
What value systems, dignity and integrity does Mnangagwa know? Stuff and nonsense!
In Shona, I would have said: Ndiko kunonzi kujairira Vahnu uku! This man can just open his mouth wotanga kubukura, ogo bukura ogo bukura! A Portuguese adage says: even a small ass can do it if a stoma...Published: 29 May 2025 at 21:32hrs | 764 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe-Zambia scramble to revive US$5bn power project
More than three decades after it was first proposed, the Batoka Gorge Hydropower Project is back in the spotlight as Zimbabwe and Zambia renew efforts to revive the long-stalled US$5 billion energy ve...Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:22hrs | 3786 | by Staff reporter
Cash-hoarding cripples Zimbabwe banking sector
Zimbabwe's banking sector is under immense strain due to a severe liquidity crisis, with billions of dollars being hoarded outside the formal financial system by wealthy individuals. This alarming dev...Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:18hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Kwekwe fuel tanker crash a national disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the fatal accident involving a fuel tanker, a two-tonne truck, and a van near Kwekwe, which claimed 12 lives, a national disaster.The tragic collision...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:36hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new politics of fraud
IN Zimbabwe, politics is no longer just the art of the possible.It has become the science of the scam.From boreholes to buses, roads to resettlement deeds, today's governance is not me...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:23hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
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