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Cholera outbreak in Kariba: A wake-up call for vigilance and prevention
The recent cholera outbreak in Gache Gache Fishing Camp, located in Kariba District, has thrust the community into a state of crisis, claiming one life and leaving five others battling the disease. Th...Published: 1 hr ago | 21 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Christopher Dube urges Bulawayo residents to help identify his successor
Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has called on residents to play an active role in selecting his successor as his extended term nears its end. Speaking at a Water Indaba hosted by the Matabeleland...Published: 3 hrs ago | 248 | by Staff reporter
Sadc ignores Mozambique civil unrest
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary summit in Harare yesterday, where regional leaders largely overlooked the ongoing civil unrest in Mozambique, which has erupted ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 426 | by Staff reporter
US Embassy wants Zimbabweans to take part in US-funded programme
The United States (US) Embassy has invited organisations and individuals across Zimbabwe to apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme, designed to foster entrepreneurship skills am...Published: 9 hrs ago | 329 | by Staff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 9 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
Africa needs to improve internet connectivity
Zimbabwe's internet connectivity rate has reached an impressive 78%, far surpassing the African continent's average, which stands below 50%, according to Minister of Information and Communication Tech...Published: 9 hrs ago | 33 | by Staff reporter
BCC in ambitious 2034 housing plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 500,000 housing units by 2034 as part of a broader 15-year master plan aimed at addressing the city's severe housing backlog...Published: 9 hrs ago | 99 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick 3 uncapped players in ODI squad for Pakistan series
Zimbabwe has named its squad for the highly anticipated white-ball series against Pakistan, which will begin with the first ODI on November 24 in Bulawayo. The series, which includes three ODIs and th...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses 18% of its energy
Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo has called for urgent upgrades to the country's grid network to address the unacceptable 18% energy loss rate, significantly higher than the...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs 64,000 nurses to fill skills gap
Zimbabwe is facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers, with a deficit of 64,000 professionals, according to Health and Child Care Minister, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora. The minister revealed this alar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 200 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Zimbabwe records surge in human rights violations, says NGO
A staggering 180,184 human rights violations were reported across Zimbabwe in October 2024, affecting nearly 2,000 victims, according to a new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). The report ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:54hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Underfunding sinks Zimbabwe school projects
Government-funded school projects are progressing at a snail's pace, with many targets missed due to insufficient funding from Treasury, according to a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee report. The re...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 3253 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Land barons fund ED2030 sloganeering campaign
Most of the land barons dominating Harare, Masvingo and Midlands provinces have spent their loot towards funding an exercise to push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's foiled unconstitutional term ext...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:01hrs | 616 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
CMTI caps ministry graduands
On Saturday, THE Christian Ministry Training Institute (CMTI) in Harare ordained and capped over 150 students after they successfully completed various church ministry programmes.During the CM...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 16:58hrs | 416 | by Phillip Chidavaenzi
Zimbabwe finance ministry bans foreign trips
The Zimbabwean government is tightening its belt in response to a severe cash crunch as it approaches the end of 2024. Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga has announced measures aimed at curbing spen...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:24hrs | 5483 | by Staff reporter
Govt stops Harare demolitions
The Harare City Council was forced to suspend its controversial house demolition exercise yesterday following mounting pressure from the government. The move came after a public outcry and strong crit...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:06hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
New parking management system complaints handling mechanism for Bulawayo
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to introduce an independent supervisory body to monitor and investigate complaints related to the city's contracted parking management company, Tend...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for stronger regional collaboration to safeguard children's future
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has called for enhanced regional collaboration and a renewed commitment to children's rights...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1072 | by Staff Reporter
The Crisis of Fake Qualifications in Zimbabwe
The prevalence of fake academic qualifications in Zimbabwe is a pressing issue that continues to undermine public trust in government and institutions. A recent case involving Harare City Council's Ta...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:31hrs | 2683 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
So, when will the UN hold a Summit on democracy and human rights?
As world leaders make their way back to their respective countries after the COP29 Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, one can't help but ask: when will the United Nations (UN) hold a summit de...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:22hrs | 286 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
High Court clips immigration office's powers
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ruled that a section of the Immigration Act, which allowed immigration officers to detain individuals for up to 14 days without a court appearance, is unconstitutional a...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1580 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents acquire vehicle for neighbourhood watch patrol
Residents of Sunninghill suburb in Bulawayo have come together to add a fifth vehicle to their crime patrol fleet, in response to growing concerns over safety and security in the area. The collaborati...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:36hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa leaves incomplete borehole projects in Bulawayo
Pelandaba-Tshabalala MP Joseph Tshuma has publicly criticized the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) for its failure to deliver functional boreholes in Bulawayo, leaving residents without adequ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 15:21hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Floods warning in Bulawayo
In preparation for the rainy season, Bulawayo's Civil Protection Unit, in collaboration with several civic society groups, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at educating residents on flood safe...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:46hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe experiences prolonged load shedding
ZESA Holdings has issued a public update on the ongoing power supply challenges affecting Zimbabwe, as residents across the country continue to face prolonged power cuts and severe load shedding....Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:46hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema launches National Service Programme
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced a new initiative aimed at promoting discipline and resilience among Zambia's youth, addressing pressing issues like the rise in street children. The program ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:28hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Confidence in Zimbabwe gold currency hits historic low
Confidence in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has dropped to an all-time low, a member of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Monetary Policy Committee has admitted.Introduced in April this ye...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:52hrs | 1780 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council struggles to provide toilets for its residents
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing delays in the construction of essential sanitation facilities in Iminyela and Mabuthweni suburbs, where over 1,300 households still rely on communal toilets, putt...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:48hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors fear flash floods
As the rainy season approaches, Bulawayo councillors are directing Ward Retention Funds (WRF) towards improving the city's drainage systems to prevent flooding into residential areas. These funds, whi...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:47hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Grade 3 learner dies in collapsing grocery store
A tragic incident in Mberengwa District on Monday evening claimed the life of a Grade 3 learner from Mahindi Primary School. The young girl, who was seeking shelter from the heavy rains, was killed wh...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:40hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
$24 million lost as vehicles evade licence and tollgate fees
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development has revealed that the Zimbabwean government loses an estimated $24 million in potential revenue each year due to at l...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:32hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says mineral-rich countries must not remain poor
As the world transitions toward renewable energy, Zimbabwe and other mineral-rich nations must not remain impoverished but should harness opportunities to drive sustainable growth, President Emmerson ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:24hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
There're now two Zimbabwes: One for a small elite and the other for millions of poor Zimbabweans
Over the past few years, Zimbabwe has reportedly experienced steady economic growth. According to government statistics, GDP growth rates have shown positive movement, suggesting that the coun...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:05hrs | 574 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Top official goes AWOL from Town House
Harare City Council (HCC) top official Mathew Marara has reportedly gone absent without official leave (AWOL), with plans in motion to remove him from the municipality's payroll. Marara, who was accus...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:01hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to buy their own condoms?
Donors have reportedly started scaling down their support for HIV response measures in Zimbabwe, raising concerns that essential resources like condoms may no longer be provided for free in the near f...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:01hrs | 1098 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors flag sprouting illegal bus ranks
Councillors in Bulawayo are concerned over the rise of illegal bus ranks in the city as it becomes clear that the long-awaited Egodini Mall project may not be able to accommodate all city buses. With ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launch dollar-a-month medical cover
In a bid to increase healthcare access in Zimbabwe, state-owned mobile network operator NetOne has teamed up with Salutem International Medical Fund to launch an innovative, low-cost healthcare produc...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:37hrs | 1669 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman shot dead by partner in Georgia, US
A Zimbabwean woman, Esnati Thalani Gurura, was tragically shot and killed by her partner in Athens, Georgia, on Tuesday, November 5. Authorities have since arrested her partner, 27-year-old Kendall El...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:19hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans living in fear amid Mozambique's post-election violence
Zimbabweans living along the border with Mozambique are growing increasingly fearful as post-election violence continues to spread across the neighboring country. Protests have erupted following Mozam...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:18hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City grapples with surge in stray cattle
The City of Bulawayo is contending with an influx of stray cattle that have been invading both western and eastern suburbs in search of green pastures. With the ongoing drought affecting much of Zimba...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
BCC scrap support for NRZ public transport interchange plan
The Bulawayo City Council has rescinded its support for a planned public transport interchange on National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) land, which was intended to alleviate congestion in the central bu...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 2,100MW renewable energy by 2030
The Zimbabwean government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions, aiming to achieve 1,100 megawatts (MW) from renewable energy sources by 2025 and 2,100 MW by 2030. Thes...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt urges urban densification
The Zimbabwean government is pushing for higher-density settlements in urban areas to address land demand and protect agricultural regions critical to national food security. Speaking at the Africa In...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Chief Chiweshe grabs equipment from Mnangagwa, villagers
In a clear sign of routine disregard for traditional leadership ethical conduct, presidential schemes subbotage and loss of public trust at local governance level, Chief Chiweshe (born Mathew Chitemam...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 3513 | by Gideon Madzikatidze | Simbarashe Sithole recently in Muzarabani
High interest rates choking Zimbabwe currency borrowing
Listed clothing retailer, Edgars Stores Limited, has reported a resilient performance for the half-year period ending July 7, 2024, despite the ongoing economic setbacks and high interest rates that c...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:02hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sitting on a time bomb, minister warns
Youth Empowerment Minister Tinoda Machakaire expressed frustration on Friday over Treasury's failure to settle approved allocations for his ministry as outlined in the 2024 national budget. Machakaire...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:00hrs | 1164 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's research impacted religious attitudes
The late historian, Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after a battle with diabetes and kidney failure, has been lauded for his significant contributions to shaping religious...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:59hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
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