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Zimbabwe retail sector to grow by 5,10% in 2025
The Zimbabwean retail sector is projected to grow by 5.10% in 2025, with its future expansion dependent on how well it navigates the challenges of the operating environment, including the increasing d...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:08hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banker, SA banks implicated in R2 billion electoral scandal
A top Zimbabwean banker is at the centre of the nearly R2 billion Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender scandal involving a South African printing company paid R1.2 billion by the Harare governme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 2185 | by Roland Mpofu I iol
Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe's water crisis - they may worsen it
There has been a growing disturbing trend.The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the cou...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 876 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tender process for Victoria Falls road rehab still underway?
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has confirmed that the tendering process for the Victoria Falls road rehabilitation project is still ongoing, following the retraction of an i...Published: 02 May 2025 at 07:57hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Chegutu Pirates seek first win under Chunga's watch
It's been a tough start to life back in the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) for Chegutu Pirates and their veteran coach Moses Chunga. The former Dynamos, CAPS United, and Shooting Stars tactician...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe projects record maize harvest
Zimbabwe is projected to harvest approximately 2.2 million tonnes of maize from the 2024/25 agricultural season, marking the fourth-highest yield in the country's history, the government has announced...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:11hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Landmark birth certificate ruling in Zimbabwe
The High Court has nullified the re-registration of a birth certificate for a child born out of wedlock, ruling that the move was unlawful and posed a threat to the legal rights of legitimate heirs to...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:01hrs | 2482 | by Staff reporter
BCC faces backlash over controversial South Africa trip
An internal crisis is brewing within the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) chambers following a controversial decision to send a 29-member delegation to South Africa this Friday on a water utility fact-find...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:28hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa defrauds Dr Solomon Guramatunhu of US$500,000
Renowned ophthalmologist Dr Solomon Guramatunhu has reportedly fallen victim to a massive fraud scheme after his employee, Lloyd Chiyangwa, allegedly siphoned US$500,000 from him and used the funds to...Published: 27 Apr 2025 at 22:08hrs | 2076 | by Staff reporter
Court orders company to refund US$552,281 to Fidelity Gold Refinery
The High Court has ordered Curechem Overseas to refund US$552,281 to Fidelity Gold Refinery following a dispute over an agreement to supply small-scale miners with gold chemicals. The ruling comes aft...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
SMEs drive Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector
Zimbabwe's manufacturing industry is largely being sustained by small to medium enterprises (SMEs), with fresh calls emerging for a strategic revival of the sector amid concerns over fluctuating perfo...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:13hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Why the Prince Edward School Rugby Festival Must Be Saved
Appeal to all Rugby lovers, The cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Mwana Group (Prince Edwards School) Rugby Festival formerly known as the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival has struck a heav...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:15hrs | 360 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
MKP takes on Whites-only settlement Kleinfontein
The board of directors at the white Afrikaans-only settlement of Kleinfontein have acknowledged that the area cannot continue to operate as an island.On Monday, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 09:19hrs | 1610 | by Staff reporter
Labour Court reinstates ZCTU's secretary-general
In a significant legal ruling, the Labour Court of Zimbabwe has annulled the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)'s decision to retire its secretary-general, Japhet Moyo, at the age of 60. Justice...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:28hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man arrested in connection with wife's murder
A 29-year-old man from Insukamini in Emganwini has been arrested by Bulawayo police in connection with the alleged murder of his wife, Shylet Siyabonga, aged 21.Assistant Inspector Nomalanga M...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:26hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe manufacturing sector faces challenges
Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Ndlovu has called for urgent action to address the challenges stifling the competitiveness of Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector, after new findings revealed tha...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:23hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Rampant corruption, nepotism hit Catholic school...headmistress embezzle funds
Parents are up in arms with Ekusileni Secondary School headmistress in Filabusi, with some threatening to withdraw and transfer learners from the Catholic-run mixed (boarders and day learners) institu...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 10:36hrs | 3780 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Filabusi
Harare City Council officials continue to pocket hefty salaries
Despite mounting public criticism and repeated promises of reform, senior officials at the Harare City Council continue to earn hefty salaries, raising serious concerns about misplaced priorities and ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers faces US$13 million scandal amid Audit revelations
A shocking internal audit at Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd (Zimpapers), the country's largest and oldest media conglomerate, has uncovered a potential US$13 million misappropriation of funds, raising...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:57hrs | 1776 | by Staff reporter
South Africa shows off new border patrol drone tech
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has unveiled the Border Management Authority's (BMA) new drones and body cameras that will be piloted over the Easter weekend to enhance border security....Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:30hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
70% of Bulawayo water contaminated
A recent quality monitoring exercise conducted by the Bulawayo City Council has revealed alarming levels of water contamination in the city, with seven out of 10 water samples showing unsatisfactory r...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:18hrs | 1440 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council seeks ideas to revive city's industries
In a bid to combat urban decay and rapid de-industrialisation, Bulawayo city leaders are urging residents, policy experts, and various stakeholders to contribute innovative solutions that can drive su...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:13hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves surge as ZiG gains stability
Zimbabwe's efforts to stabilise its local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), have begun yielding tangible results, with the country's foreign currency reserves exceeding US$600 million, the Reserve Ba...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 12:23hrs | 10290 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's alarming drug abuse
A landmark study by leading psychiatrist Dr Loveness Ndebele of Ingutsheni Central Hospital has exposed an escalating drug and substance abuse crisis in Bulawayo and surrounding provinces, revealing s...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:40hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Empowering African women to thrive in a digital economy
Growing up with her hardworking mom in tough circumstances in Nigeria, Dominion Paul was determined to forge her path to success in a world that didn't always make space for her. When she discovered t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 97 | by Tamaryn Brown
Bulawayo turns to researchers for solutions to water crisis
The City of Bulawayo is intensifying its efforts to address persistent water shortages by embracing research-led strategies in collaboration with local academic institutions and experts. The drive was...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa slams leadership over Chivayo electoral tender scandal
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has raised the alarm over deepening corruption in Zimbabwe, following explosive revelations tying controversial businessman Wicknell Ch...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 21:50hrs | 2742 | by Staff reporter
SA election supply firm paid Chivayo R800 million
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Finance paid more than R1.1 billion to a South African company contracted to supply materials for the country's 2023 general elections - and over R800 million of tha...Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:40hrs | 1992 | by Staff reporter
Shortage of contraceptives hits Zaka amid fears of smuggling to SA
A serious shortage of contraceptive tablets has rocked clinics across Zaka District, triggering suspicions of smuggling operations targeting the South African black market.The revelation was m...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders plunged into turmoil
A storm of controversy has engulfed Highlanders Football Club following the suspension of Chief Executive Officer Brian Moyo over allegations of financial misconduct linked to the fraudulent transfer ...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:39hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
'Rapist' teacher loses labour court appeal
A teacher, who lost his appeal at the Labour Court after being dismissed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education on allegations of raping a student, has turned to a traditional court seekin...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 10:45hrs | 733 | by Sgtaff reporter
'Haunted family should take traditional route'
Traditional healers have expressed concern over the plight of the Dzapasi family, whose haunting by goblins was featured on Tilder Live last week. While the story of supernatural disturbances in the f...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 11:35hrs | 932 | by Staff reporter
Brother assaults sister over boyfriend
A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her brother after she accused him of assaulting and verbally abusing her over a dispute at their parents' home.Jacqueline Fofo approa...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:02hrs | 349 | by Staff reported
R40,000 fine for Zimbabwean man who tried to smuggle cigarettes
The Lehurutshe regional court in the North West has sentenced Joseph Kusekwa to 48 months' imprisonment or a fine of R40,000 after finding him guilty of failing to declare goods upon entering South Af...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 07:58hrs | 111 | by Staff reported
Buy Zimbabwe completes nationwide research on consumer preferences
The nationwide Buy Zimbabwe research on consumer preferences for both emerging and established products has been successfully concluded, with researchers now processing the collected data. The study, ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 18:45hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
'Killer' cop released on bail
A police detective accused of fatally shooting his colleague, Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, during a pursuit of alleged armed robbery suspects in Pumula South last month has been granted bail by...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:51hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2082 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Chibaya, Machingauta convicted for unlawful gathering
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Amos Chibaya and Costa Machingauta, along with three others, were convicted on Friday for participating in an unlawful gathering in Budiriro, Har...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 16:48hrs | 1557 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt workers moonlight as street vendors
Every morning, Dumisani Ngara* gets up at dawn to catch a 6:30am bus to work at Zimbabwe's Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. The government-provided bus is free for civil servants in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:41hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Zapu decries deteriorating public health system in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has raised concern over the worsening state of public healthcare in Bulawayo and other parts of the country, citing chronic shortages of medicines, equipment...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:45hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Zimra manager in court
A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) manager stationed at Beitbridge, Lonto Ndlovu, appeared in court yesterday on charges of defeating the course of justice in a case involving US$27,000 worth of met...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:41hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
ConCourt dismisses AfriForum's application for leave to appeal 'Kill the boer' ruling
The Constitutional Court has dismissed AfriForum's application for leave to appeal over the "Kill the boer" chant.The apex court found that there were no reasonable prospects of success in the...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 17:27hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Businesswoman wins trademark dispute against ONA Brands
Harare businesswoman Leticia Kuda Mupawose has won a trademark dispute against ONA Brands (Pvt) Ltd after the High Court Commercial Division ruled in her favour, affirming her exclusive rights to the ...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:10hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Ruto to set terms of reference for DRC mediation panel
Consultations are underway to set a date for a high-level briefing between Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and his East African Community (EAC)...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:06hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Garwe challenged to release Gweru report
Residents in the City of Gweru have called on the government to release the findings of an investigation launched earlier this year into allegations of mismanagement and abuse of office by management ...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:54hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga denied bail at High Court
High Court Judge Gibson Mandaza has dismissed a bail appeal filed by detained Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ruling that there was no compelling argument to overturn the findin...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 18:14hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa decries Zimbabwe's brain drain, calls for leadership reform
Former opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has raised alarm over Zimbabwe's worsening brain drain, revealing that he receives daily calls from professionals seeking to...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 11:05hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
CIO finds no credible protest plans in Zimbabwe despite online threats
A recent survey conducted by the Zimbabwe Central Intelligence Unit has revealed that despite online threats from the diaspora community, there are no credible plans for protests or demonstrations in ...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 16:37hrs | 2747 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's haemorrhaging economy scares professionals,' Chamisa
Former Citizens Coalition for Change leader, Advocate Nelson Chamisa decries the economic downturn driven from Emmerson Mnangagwa's maladministration and selfishness in presiding over the country's af...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 10:40hrs | 1925 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Military Police exposes ZRP investigations
In what could be seen as a damning reflection on the Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) investigation efforts, the Zimbabwe Military Police (MP) successfully apprehended a wanted international drug baro...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 11:18hrs | 967 | by Staff reporter
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