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Maize seed sales surge in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean farmers have significantly ramped up grain production this year, marking a powerful rebound from the devastating El Nino-induced drought of the previous season. The renewed agricultural mom...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:40hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Fishers want ZimParks to extend fishing depth reprieve
Kapenta fishing operators on Lake Kariba have called on the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) to extend the reprieve allowing them to fish at a reduced minimum depth of 17 me...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's economy continues to register positive strides
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday that the country's economy continues to register positive strides.In a post on X, the president said that economic growth is being driv...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:00hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe removed from global hunger hotspot list
Zimbabwe has been removed from the global list of hunger hotspots, a major development signalling early signs of recovery from the catastrophic El Nino-induced drought that gripped the region over the...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:01hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
White and black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe's land grabs
Guy Watson-Smith felt hurt and betrayed when his 5,000-hectare (12,355-acre) farm in Beatrice, in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East province, was violently invaded by three armed men in the early 2000s....Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:49hrs | 808 | by Farai Matiashe, Al Jazeera
Zimbabwe to get fair harvest, says WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has forecast a favorable harvest for Zimbabwe in the 2024/25 cropping season, bringing much-needed relief to the nation as rainfall patterns show improvem...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:18hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe raises savings rates, cuts POS charges
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced a series of bold monetary policy measures aimed at promoting the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and enhancing economic stability. These measu...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:35hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
US Embassy pauses regime change funding in Zimbabwe?
The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has announced a comprehensive review of all funds released to the country through the State Department and USAID, in line with President Donald Trump's "America F...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 20:13hrs | 2596 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates rice to hungry citizens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has donated four metric tonnes of rice to be distributed among 360 Members of the National Assembly and Senate. The donation is part of ongoing efforts to address the hung...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:50hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges timely distribution of food aid amid drought
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for timely and efficient aid distribution to people facing food shortages resulting from an El Nino-induced drought."The timely delivery of f...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:53hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe at risk of another dry season after El Nino drought'
Zimbabwe appears to be heading into another dry spell that could worsen hunger for millions of people already suffering from an El Nino-induced drought, the UN World Food Programme said on Thursday....Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:45hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
China avails US$10 million food aid kitty for Zimbabwe
China has pledged an additional US$10 million in food aid to Zimbabwe as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the country's worsening food crisis, which has been exacerbated by the worst drought in...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube sees 2025 growth rebound after this year's drought
Zimbabwe has projected economic growth to accelerate to 6 percent in 2025 from 2 percent this year, helped by improved agricultural output and power generation as the country recovers from a severe dr...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:32hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Foundations continue donating to less privileged
The Mutumwa St John Foundation Trust (MSJFT) and Sydney Mabhiza Foundation have recently fundraised and donate an assortment of goods and money to the less priviledged members of society.Speak...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 21:58hrs | 237 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Mnangagwa warns against input abuse
President Mnangagwa has directed that the distribution of agricultural inputs for the 2024-2025 cropping season must adhere strictly to established procedures to ensure transparency and accountability...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:54hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
2 in court for stealing relief food
A human resources and administration officer from the Department of Social Development, a depot clerk at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) in Bindura, and a truck driver have been charged with the theft...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:22hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
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 | 2383 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rwanda donates maize meal to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has received a donation of 1,000 tonnes of maize meal from Rwanda as part of the global response to President Mnangagwa's appeal following the El Nino-induced drought that has affected the co...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Bulilima villagers flee homes in fear of elephant attacks
In Bulilima, Matabeleland South, villagers are fleeing their homes due to a surge of elephant invasions driven by drought conditions. The elephants, migrating from Botswana, have been seeking food and...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:53hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa top aide warns aid looters
ZANU-PF legislators this Wednesday fumed over unfair distribution of food aid in several constituencies countrywide as authorities admitted something went wrong during the processes.Zimbabwe s...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 2319 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to continue generating power from Kariba
Zimbabwe will continue generating power from the Kariba Hydro-Power Station through the end of the year, despite facing challenges due to low water levels. This assurance comes as Zambia plans to...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:14hrs | 2690 | by Staff reporter
After ditching the dollar, Zimbabwe now rushing for it at a steeper cost
NEARLY five months after changing its currency to arrest inflation, Zimbabwe is back in familiar territory as the new local unit has started losing ground.The problem seems to be based on how ...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:11hrs | 3928 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe National Assembly resumes sitting
The National Assembly of Zimbabwe resumes today after a three-week break, during which the country hosted the 44th SADC Summit at the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden. The Senate will ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:28hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema to hike Zambian electricity prices by 156%?
Zambia's energy regulator is considering an application from the state-owned power utility to increase electricity tariffs by as much as 156% as an emergency measure to cover drought-induced losses....Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 10:52hrs | 7947 | by Staff reporter
South Africa committed to strengthening ties with Zimbabwe
South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Zimbabwe, as stated by the country’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola. Followin...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 16:31hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe economic growth unstoppable,' claims Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa, in his address at the 44th Heroes Day commemorations at the National Heroes’ Acre, emphasized Zimbabwe's unstoppable economic growth, driven by the sacrifices of the nation's li...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:12hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa taking over SADC chairmanship a travesty'
Zimbabweans living abroad have expressed concerns over the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) lack of action against President Emmerson Mnangagwa for leading what they consider an "illegi...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 07:08hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt scraps VAT on livestock sales
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion has proposed VAT exemptions on live animals to boost meat demand and support formal trade in the livestock sector. Last ...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:35hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam collapse claims rubbished
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has dismissed social media rumors that the Kariba Dam wall is weak and on the verge of collapse. The ZRA, jointly managed by Zambia and Zimbabwe, oversees the river f...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:38hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positi...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 90 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rwanda donates 1 000t maize to Zimbabwe
Rwanda has donated 1,000 tonnes of maize to Zimbabwe to aid in its fight against the El Nino-induced drought, as announced by Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Ambassador Fr...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:11hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa releases ZiG 154m for cash transfers to urbanites
The Treasury has released ZiG154 million to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare for disbursement to vulnerable persons in urban areas. The funds will be available for withdrawal...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:09hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Pope's representative tours Victoria Falls
Archbishop Janusz Stanislaw Urbańczyk, the newly appointed Roman Catholic Church's Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, visited Victoria Falls on Wednesday as part of a three-day tour of the Hwange Diocese....Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:03hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
BCC forges ahead with Khami Dam water plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is set to release results of a pre-feasibility study on wastewater reuse as part of efforts to address the city’s severe water crisis. The council considers recycling...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:25hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank sees slower economic growth of 2%
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) projects the economy to grow by 2% in 2024, which is slower than the government's earlier forecast of 3.5%. Despite the lower inflation outlook and market calls for ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 14:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt bans cattle sales at household level
The government has immediately banned household cattle sales, urging farmers to use village business unit (VBU) auctions to curb the panic selling of animals caused by the recent El Nino-induced droug...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:40hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe awaits funding to launch food aid
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare in Zimbabwe has announced plans to initiate a cash-for-cereal aid programme aimed at assisting vulnerable communities affected by the El Nino-...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans should now see it's corruption, not 'sanctions', causing their suffering!
Zimbabweans has been engulfed in a seemingly unending debate as to what is the real source of their two-and-a-half-decade-long suffering.There have been two dominant narratives.Unsurpr...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 21:50hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZSE to list on own bourse
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is preparing to self-list on its own platform in the upcoming year, marking a significant milestone in its history. This move, aimed at accessing better risk-adjusted...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe is committed to impartial food distribution'
Despite the El Nino-induced drought, the Zimbabwean government has been working tirelessly to ensure food security for all citizens. Recently, the United Nations signed a $429 million drought ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 12:23hrs | 3 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Competition for Zimbabwe's internet, data providers tightens
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) reported a significant influx of licence applications during the first quarter of the year under the converged licensing reg...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 09:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF reads riot act to its MPs over food
ZANU-PF has instructed its members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain from participating in food aid distribution programs following reports of widespread corruption within the party. This decision comes ...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 09:14hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo facing a severe water crisis
Bulawayo is facing a severe water crisis, with its supply dams at just over 33% capacity. The city council has already decommissioned Umzingwane Dam and warns that Upper and Lower Ncema dams will also...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 09:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
UNMASKED: Philippe Van Damme's gross exaggerations on Zimbabwe's hunger situation
Phillipe Van Damme, a former European Delegation country representative to Zimbabwe, has once again demonstrated his propensity for spreading misinformation. His recent claim on social media that ...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 12:36hrs | 36 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Clash over grazing land in Bulilima
In the face of the El Nino-induced drought, the grazing land conflict in Bulilima, specifically in the Bambadzi ward of Matabeleland South, underscores a pressing issue affecting pastoral communities....Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures maize to feed 6 million people
The Zimbabwean government has mobilized 405,000 tonnes of grain to feed six million people for a year, distributing 7.5 kg per person, increasing to 8.5 kg from October to March. This response...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Village heads caged for killing lion
Two village heads from Hwange's Dete area have been sentenced to 12 months in prison for the killing of a lion valued at US$20,000. Elias Nyoni (51) and Zenzo Ndlovu (47) pleaded guilty before a Hwang...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:36hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Majority of Zimbabweans threatened by hunger
Zimbabwe's government has vowed to work hard to prevent people from dying of starvationMore than half of Zimbabwe's population will require food aid this year due to a severe drought that has ...Published: 18 May 2024 at 15:04hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
China pledges food aid to Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE is among Southern African states earmarked to benefit from the Chinese government's food aid support to countries that are facing food shortages due to the El Nino induced drought.The...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Villagers sell their livestock for a song
VILLAGERS in Matebeleland and Midlands are being forced to sell off their livestock for a song to buy a few bags of maize and other basics as the effects of the El Nino-induced drought set in....Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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