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Kazembe faces $500 000 lawsuit over bungled abortion
A HARARE woman is claiming $500 000 damages from Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe in respect of non patrimonial loss suffered as a result of failure by the police to carry out their constitutiona...Published: 10 hrs ago | 2697 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's intellectual prostitutes and the national question
My Ghanaian broth er, Dr George Ayiteyi, was the first to connect fraudulent claims to the title of professor to Professor Jonathan Moyo as the quintessential intellectual prostitute. I scolded Ayitey...Published: 10 hrs ago | 446 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Govt recruits 6 000 teachers
Government has scrapped Second Term school fees, while 6 000 teachers are being recruited ahead of the phased reopening of schools starting tomorrow.This comes amid reports that a crash progra...Published: 11 hrs ago | 346 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools in fees hike shocker
THERE are growing concerns that Zimbabwe's worsening economic situation could lead to the collapse of the education system and a spike in school dropouts after most schools exorbitantly hiked fees, wi...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:24hrs | 2117 | by Staff reporter
Woman shot dead in police, kombi high-speed chase
ONE person was shot dead and another seriously injured in Harare yesterday as police pursued an unregistered commuter omnibus.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi la...Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 07:31hrs | 3895 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec starts marking O' and A' level June exams
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) on Monday started marking the June 2020 Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations.The process started after markers who tested negative to Covi...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 18:36hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Govt salary talks collapse
GOVERNMENT salary talks broke down last week, with teachers saying they will boycott classes when schools reopen for examination classes next week as a result.The Apex Council, an umbrella bod...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:38hrs | 4840 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa attends virtual UN General Assembly
President Mnangagwa will today join other Heads of State and Government in the virtual opening meeting of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly. The opening proceedings, whic...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:26hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Diaspora districts galvanise party
Zanu-PF'S Diaspora districts have started enhancing collaboration as they work together to share strategies of strengthening the revolutionary party's footprint outside Zimbabwe.This comes as ...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 08:30hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt promises 200 000 new houses by 2023
At least 200 000 new houses will be constructed by 2023, while apartments that are unfit for human habitation will be rebuilt and informal settlements revamped as part of a raft of measures to overhau...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:40hrs | 234 | by Staff Reporter
Teachers declare incapacitation ahead of schools reopening
THE opening of schools for examination classes after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has been dealt a blow after teachers declared incapacitation.Government announced Grade Seven, Ord...Published: 19 Sep 2020 at 06:24hrs | 2253 | by Staff reporter
10 Zimbabwean students win Chevening Scholarships
TEN bright students from Zimbabwe will be travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) next month (October) to further their studies. Probably the last time such a large contingent of students from o...Published: 19 Sep 2020 at 06:13hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Mafume puts on brave face
NEWLY-ELECTED Harare mayor Jacob Mafume is putting on a brave face, saying the city's operations will not be affected significantly by the recent recall of 21 councillors as they will be replaced soon...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 22:09hrs | 1994 | by Staff reporter
RBZ sees blended inflation in single digits in 2021
Inflation is expected to drop to double digits next year as the economy converges to a new steady state although there are now heightened stagflation fears. According to the RBZ, blended annua...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:47hrs | 2571 | by Staff reporter
Nepotism rocks Hospital
TEN general hands at Chivhu General Hospital were recently suspended from work barely a month after they joined the institution amid allegations of nepotism in their recruitment.Allegations ar...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:26hrs | 1899 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec extends registration deadline
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has extended the registration period for November 2020 Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations to cater for pupils and schools that failed to do so d...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:15hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students switch to social media for lessons
Reacting to the coronavirus spread March 30, the Zimbabwean government closed the entire country, shutting down schools indefinitely. But, for many like 13-year-old Adrean Machingura, a grade seven pr...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:13hrs | 361 | by Anadolu Agency
Cross-border donkey rustlers on the prowl
To new arrivals, "Dip 27" is no different from any other rural service centre in Madabe communal lands south of Plumtree in Zimbabwe.Yet locals know that the daytime semblance of law-abiding p...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:21hrs | 654 | by Oscar Nkala
Outcry over Solusi University fees hike
Solusi University international students are up in arms with the university's management for increasing fees saying they have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic.The university reportedly i...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 13:21hrs | 4158 | by Staff reporter
SA-based Zimbabweans cry foul over high passport fees
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabweans have appealed to government to reduce the passport processing fees saying they could not afford the current costs since their income was eroded by the prolonged COVID-19...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:32hrs | 4121 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe warns citizens against applying for international jobs
The Zimbabwean government has warned its citizens against applying for international jobs as they may fall into traps of criminal syndicates disguising as employment agents.This follows recent...Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 07:55hrs | 16487 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's close aide up for robbery
A CLOSE aide of President Emmerson Mnangagwa appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday on charges of robbery.Ardon Chipangamati (28) who works at Munhumutapa Building appeared before ...Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 07:21hrs | 5217 | by Staff reporter
Don't demand 2nd term fees, schools ordered
SCHOOLCHILDREN are not going to be charged second term school fees as there was no learning during the COVID-19-induced lockdown period, Primary and Secondary Education deputy minister Edgar Moyo said...Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 06:52hrs | 2020 | by Staff reporter
Zupco fuel allocation increased to 750 000 litres
Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, said Government will increase fuel allocations to Zupco from 500 000 litres to 750 000 l...Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 06:48hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Human trafficking ring exposed
Government has exposed a human trafficking ring of individuals domiciled in Canada and believed to be working with local fraudsters who are luring Zimbabweans to apply for non-existent jobs in North A...Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 06:46hrs | 929 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean tycoon in messy divorce
A Zimbabwe-born millionaire-cum-politician has been held in contempt of court for owing about 1323 000 in child maintenance in a divorce settlement matter. The man, who cannot be named to prot...Published: 09 Sep 2020 at 20:03hrs | 3438 | by Staff reporter
Schools demand US dollar fees
SCHOOL headmasters are proposing charging fees in United Sates dollars or the equivalent at the interbank exchange rate, saying the local currency's volatility duringthe COVID-19-induced school cl...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 06:38hrs | 3022 | by Staff reporter
Exclusive Zupco buses for teachers, pupils
PUBLIC transporter, Zupco is working with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to provide exclusive buses that will be used by teachers and pupils when schools open next week.Last w...Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:49hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Policy implementation key in reindustrializing economy
The re-industrialization of the economy is a vital piece in the achievement of Zimbabwe's sustainable economic development goals and effective participation in the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (...Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 16:15hrs | 435 | by Victor Bhoroma
Nasty legal showdown at Doves
DOVES Life Assurance Company (Doves) shareholders are embroiled in a nasty High Court battle after Farai Matsika allegedly tried to elbow out his partner Phibeon Busangabanye.Matsika and Busan...Published: 04 Sep 2020 at 06:19hrs | 2680 | by Staff reporter
MSU opens for first year students
THE Midlands State University (MSU) has advised first year students to report for orientation on Monday while dates for returning students will be advised in due course.MSU registrar Tinashe Z...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 06:13hrs | 3155 | by Staff reporter
'It's dangerous to open schools now'
TEACHERS yesterday told Parliament that they would only resume their duties during the COVID-19 period after government has met their demands for better working conditions and guaranteed their safety....Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 06:38hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter
Econet hikes mobile data tariffs
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (Econet), the country's largest mobile telecom operator, has adjusted data bundle tariffs by 60 percent after receiving the go-ahead from the industry regulator early this mon...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 15:35hrs | 1330 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa two years on
THE Second Republic under President Mnangagwa has, in the two years of its span, recorded a number of milestones across sectors towards the achievement of Vision 2030 to transform the economy and impr...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 06:47hrs | 529 | by Nqobile Tshili, Nduduzo Tshuma and Prosper Ndlovu
FULL TEXT: Tawanda Muchehiwa's gory story on how he was abducted by Ferret team
I often wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely with a pulsating headache. At that moment, I can feel intense pain on the right side of my jaw. I never get back to sleep.I have t...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 09:49hrs | 12475 | by Tawanda Muchehiwa
Zimbabweans in the diasporans want passport fees slashed
Zimbabweans based in South Africa have appealed to the Government to review passport application fees downward as most people's incomes had been affected by Covid-19. They also want embassies ...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 07:24hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter
Zinara suspends use of damaged tollgate
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara), has suspended the use of a tollgate structure that was extensively damaged after an accident which occurred on Saturday night at Lothian tolling poi...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 07:23hrs | 1608 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tollgate breaks the internet
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) raised road toll fees by 350 percent on in July 2020 but the quality of the infrastructure still leaves a lot to be desired.A photo circulating ...Published: 25 Aug 2020 at 18:20hrs | 23431 | by Staff reporter
RBZ 'bans' bulk payments of salaries, wages
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has restricted the payment of salaries and wages through bulk payments and mobile money agents as part of measures to curb illicit transactions.The move by t...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:34hrs | 8343 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru: The soldier, kingmaker
LAST week marked the fifth anniversary of the mysterious death of Solomon Mujuru (Rex Nhongo) a war hero, former military commander, politician, business mogul and Zanu-PF kingmaker until his demise. ...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:31hrs | 2874 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Ezra Tshisa Sibanda uses fame to drive philanthropy
VETERAN broadcaster Ezra Tshisa Sibanda has used his international standing to positively impact on people and communities around him. From being a radio presenter on Radio 2 now Radio Zimbabw...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:27hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant pupils to attend classes
State schools can no longer exclude girls who fall pregnant from attending lessons, while teachers will not be allowed to cane pupils, under amendments to the Education Act that became law yesterday, ...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:26hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
RBZ directs sale of 20% shop forex
Twenty percent of all new foreign currency taken by Zimbabwean businesses from local customers must now be liquidated at the official exchange rate, when deposited in a domestic foreign currency bank ...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:25hrs | 1599 | by Staff reporter
Family sues doctors for negligence
THE family of a man who died of a brain injury during surgery three years ago has filed a lawsuit demanding over US$354 000 compensation and damages from two doctors, alleging negligence resulted in t...Published: 19 Aug 2020 at 07:11hrs | 1083 | by Staff reporter
Rogue cops ruin man's life
48-year-old employee of platinum mining giant Unki Mines is demanding justice after he was brutalised by police in April this year while queuing at a bank in Gweru.Amos Siska, a rock support a...Published: 16 Aug 2020 at 08:18hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga warns hospitals
VICE-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has warned hospitals which are demanding Covid-19 clearance certificates from people seeking medical services as well as those capitalising on the global pandemi...Published: 15 Aug 2020 at 16:56hrs | 2198 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and the Founders Sydrome (Foundiritis)
Let me introduce this article as an opinion piece by a pedestrian activist. I write from personal experience not other peoples lenses.l have been in the political field for a while now and with Covid1...Published: 13 Aug 2020 at 23:46hrs | 798 | by Tendayi Lynnette Mudehwe
'Unboiled borehole water not suitable for drinking'
Bulawayo residents should not drink borehole water without boiling it as it is susceptible to contamination from burst sewers and soil bacteria. Most Bulawayo residents now depend on borehole ...Published: 12 Aug 2020 at 06:45hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
BCC to lease out public toilets
THE cash-strapped Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is mulling leasing out its public toilets after failing to service them owing to economic hardships.Health services director Edwin Sibanda told a ...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 08:16hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Vending tariffs hike will fuel bribery: Wild
Bulawayo City Council (BCC)'s recent Hawkers and Vendors' tariff hikes, will encourage bribery and sextortion scandals as female informal traders are incapacitated to pay these fees.This came ...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 07:34hrs | 457 | by Stephen Jakes
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