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Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operat...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cracks down on smugglers
The Government of Zimbabwe has initiated a nationwide crackdown on smuggling through cross-border buses and illegal businesses trading in contraband to safeguard local industries and protect consumer ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:34hrs | 1815 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man hires gang to rob elderly diasporan employer
A Bulawayo man has been accused of masterminding a robbery, enlisting a gang to target an elderly relative of his employer who had recently returned from the United States, allegedly stealing $5,000 i...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 18:30hrs | 1552 | by Staff reporter
Police smash armed robbery syndicate in Bulawayo
In a significant breakthrough, Zimbabwean police have dismantled a seven-member armed robbery syndicate that had been terrorizing residents of Bulawayo. The arrests come amid heightened efforts to cur...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:18hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 1 of 6 armed robbers in farm heist
In a breakthrough following a violent armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, police have arrested one of the six suspects captured on CCTV as they ransacked the property, escaping with US$3,000 and...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:39hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
Setback for Ramaphosa as another major retailer in South Africa closes its doors
Jumia Technologies, the Africa-focused e-commerce retailer that operates popular online retailer Zando, says it will be exiting the South African business by the end of the year to sharpen its focus o...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 9611 | by Staff reporter
Is the Buy Zimbabwe campaign a flop?
The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, launched over a decade ago, was designed to promote locally manufactured goods and services, reduce the trade deficit, and bolster economic growth. While the campaign's obje...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:48hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
A tale of illegal night trading in Bulawayo
In the heart of Bulawayo's central business district, a bustling underground market emerges as night falls, contrasting sharply with the daytime vibrancy of legal vendors. While daytime sees legitimat...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:14hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Teens steal US$2K, go on a shopping spree
Two teenagers from Cowdray Park sparked community concern after allegedly stealing over US$2,000 from a relative and using the money on electronics, clothes, and other items.The boys, aged 13 ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | 4 | 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 | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is of 'strategic importance to the United States'
THE United States plans to come to the party and challenge China's strong influence in Zimbabwe by developing a roadmap to help transform the country into a regional growth hub.An analysis car...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
US diplomat outlines an ambitious vision for Zimbabwe
BOTTOM LINE- The US Embassy in Harare has identified the potential for Zimbabwe to become a growth hub for Southern Africa.- This is a curious conclusion to draw given the fact that Zi...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 18:33hrs | 12 | by Michael Walsh
Zimbabwean leads 'world's youngest State'
A DECLARATION of a new State thousands of kilometres from Zimbabwe's outlying rural area of Hurungwe into the Pacific Ocean may sound fictitious and strange.But, alas, reveals the existence of...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 09:13hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Industrial applications of Gold Nanotechnology and their trading potential
The intersection of gold with nanotechnology is opening up new frontiers in various industrial sectors. Gold nanotechnology involves the use of gold nanoparticles, which are particles of gold that are...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 09:10hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe may starts lithium car batteries production
Zimbabwe may start commercial production of lithium batteries for passenger vehicles next year following headway by the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) which has already purified lithium phosphat...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Econet, NetOne base stations thieves arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested five men in connection with a spate of robberies in which they targeted solar panels, generators and solar batteries at Econet and NetOne base stations.Followi...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Rewriting the Rules: Sweepstakes Casinos for the Modern Gambler
In recent years, the gambling landscape has undergone a significant transformation. Traditional brick-and-mortar casinos are no longer the sole option for avid gamblers seeking entertainment and the t...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 14:39hrs | 22 | by Staff Reporter
Dembare coach on the brink
DYNAMOS will wield the axe on coach Herbert Maruwa if he fails to pick up maximum points against ZPC Kariba at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday. Dembare are winless in their last five mat...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Russia's Rostec assists Zimbabwe establish air ambulance service
Russian Helicopters Holding Company, a part of Rostec State Corporation, has handed over a batch of 18 Ansat helicopters to Zimbabwe. The light multipurpose helicopters manufactured at the Kaz...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Good news is we have a digital currency but allow us to trade our minerals
From primary school to high school we are told the importance of minerals but are ordinary Zimbabweans gaining anything from their Zimbabwe's minerals.The only currency that is stable is the mineral v...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
ZNA warns of bogus recruitment agents
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has warned the public against bogus recruitment agents masquerading as soldiers facilitating recruitment into the army, fleecing people of their money.This com...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military raises red flag over fake letter circulating
The Zimbabwe National Army has disowned a fake letter circulating on social media platforms purported to have been written by Commander ZNA Lieutenant General David Sigauke alleging that JB Family Ele...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 21:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sought Magaisa's support after coup?
Chiwenga chases Schroeder's record - The Lord of RingsZIMBABWEAN Vice-President retired General Constantino Chiwenga seems to be chasing former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's record in seri...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Employee defrauds Econet of $4 million
An Econet Zimbabwe sales consultant, who was stationed at Joina City in Harare's city centre, yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on allegations of duping his employer of nearly $4 mill...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
How to effectively set realistic goals for 2022
With the pandemic still in full swing, 2021 has been a tough year for many. Some have struggled with slow business, loss of employment, renewed lockdowns and not being able to see family and friends. ...Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 19:41hrs | 11 | by Staff Writer
Banks under fresh pressure
CHIEF executives of banks came under pressure at the weekend to act on concerns that financial institutions were fleecing consumers through punitive fees and commission charges on their accounts, whil...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fresh push for banks to pay interest
GOVERNMENT says it is scaling up confidence-building measures to boost deposits into the country's banking sector.Giving a keynote address during last night's 22nd edition of the Banks and Ban...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Major boost for Zimbabwean exporters to Europe
ZIMBABWEAN exporters will now enjoy preferential tariffs on their exports to European markets after a new policy, the European Union-East and Southern Africa (EU-ESA) interim Economic Partnership Agre...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs a Cyber Court for online crimes
As more and more Zimbabwean businesses increasingly recognise the Internet as a place where commercial dealings can take place, the legal system will need to be equipped to not only understand the Int...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Jacob Mutisi
Samsung disables TVs stolen during SA unrest?
Samsung televisions stolen during the looting last month in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng have been "blocked" so that criminals won't be able to use them.Samsung's Cato Ridge distribution centre w...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
CMED acquires electric cars from China
Zimbabwe is starting to embrace electric cars with the Government, through the Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED) buying six electric vehicles from a Chinese company. Some of the c...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Using a gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo! Is an Unprofessional manner of portraying your business.
Having attended the Gulf Information Security Expo & Conference (GISEC) 2021 with 7,000 top security professionals from around the world. One of the issues raised was the issue of using free email...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 15:44hrs | 1 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
'95% skills deficit in medicine'
THE country is grappling with a 95 percent skills deficit in the medical fraternity and 94 percent skills deficit in the engineering sector, a development which has been hampering optimal service deli...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe crisis presents immense opportunities'
IT has been an eventful year for Tendo Electronics MD and recent winner of the director of the year award at this year's edition of the Megafest awards, Mike Kamungeremu (MK).The firm, which s...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3 Zimbabweans die in horrific car crash in Cyprus
IN a tragic incident, three Zimbabwean students from the European University of Lefke in Cyprus died Tuesday night while returning from an outing.Cyprus is an island country in the Eastern Med...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How to successfully run a business from home
Running a business from home is something that many people dream of, and for most people, it was just that, a pipe dream that was a nice escape from reality when your boss is shouting at you for the t...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 10:09hrs | 1 | by Staff Writer
Govt keen to set up electric vehicles infrastructure
GOVERNMENT is exploring avenues of accommodating electric vehicles (EVs) in the country by setting up the requisite charging infrastructure, which is the backbone of the innovation.This follow...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tearing down barriers for the growth of African rural e-commerce
The rise and growth of e-commerce in the world and primarily in Africa has created a lot of business opportunities, not only in urban but also in rural areas. The good news is that there is undoubtedl...Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 09:55hrs | 5 | by Josephine Wawira
Zimbabwe poised for high lithium export dividends
Zimbabwe is primed to draw significant benefits from one of its lithium assets after an independent market report for the country's brightest lithium project, Arcadia, certified the mineral as premium...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lessons from Singapore on economic development
Singapore is a tiny island-city state in Southeast Asia with a total area of 718km2 (543 times smaller than Zimbabwe) and part of the four Asian Tigers (Others include Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Kore...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 09:56hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe discovers rare minerals
Zimbabwe sits on bountiful and lucrative deposits of minerals known as rare-earth elements (REE), some of which sell for more than US$1 000 for a single kilogram and where investors are seeking altern...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 21:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Students resist Hexco exam rewrite
Scores of disgruntled former Kwekwe Polytechnic students yesterday refused to resit for an examination in which some of the candidates were caught cheating, leading to the nullification of the results...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 08:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Huawei donates ICT equipment to University of Zimbabwe
Leading multinational telecommunications equipment and consumer electronics manufacturer, Huawei donated ICT equipment worth US$98 313.90 to the University of Zimbabwe to equip the institution in offe...Published: 18 May 2019 at 13:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
What tourists need to know about visiting Bulawayo
Are you planning to visit Bulawayo in the near future? If so, you need to start preparing as soon as possible. Your level of preparedness will determine the outcome of your trip for everyone involved....Published: 01 May 2019 at 16:04hrs | 5 | by Staff Writer
WATCH: Lamborghini brings Harare to a standstill
A MYSTERIOUS Harare man last week landed a Lamborghini Avedantor S worth about R7.48m in neighbouring South Africa.The owner of the big brother of the Lamborghini family is still not known, al...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 15:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean couple hijacked in Durban, wife missing since Monday
A Zimbabwean businessman who travelled to Durban with his wife might have to return home alone after they were allegedly hijacked and the criminals made off with her in their bakkie.She has be...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lithium project to earn Zimbabwe $3bn
Australia Stock Exchange (ASX) listed Prospect Resources Plc says its Arcadia Lithium project, located 38 kilometres east of Harare, has proven capacity to generate nearly $3 billion in export revenue...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
10ngah.com makes shopping convenient
Online retailer, 10ngah.com, will this week commence Black Friday sales for Zimbabwean customers seeking bargains ahead of the festive seas...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 12:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean engineer in revolutionary e-hailing cab App
EVERY great idea starts as a dream and as Gloria Steinem, an American journalist and social political activist - reckoned 'Dreaming after all is a form of planning'. But what separates an achiever fro...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:43hrs | 2 | by STaff reporter
Zimbabwe's biggest winner in China
The Zimbabwean economy will emerge the biggest winner following President Mnangagwa's attendance at the 2018 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China – Africa Co-operation (FOCAC).With Chinese P...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
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