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Energy Mutodi fires back at ZPP
A fierce political storm is brewing in Masvingo following damning allegations by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) that Bikita South legislator, Energy Mutodi, threatened to exclude certain wards from ...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 1419 | by Staff reporter
8 millions of Zimbabweans still need of food aid
A staggering eight million Zimbabweans remain in urgent need of food assistance following severe crop failures caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon and an extended drought that disrupted food pro...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:13hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Ncube warns against Zanu-PF factionalism
Midlands Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Owen Ncube, has issued a stern warning to Zanu-PF members in the province, cautioning them against using the ongoing cell verification exercise to ...Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:25hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
2024 El Niño Drought Spurs Malnutrition in Gokwe
The El Niño-induced drought that gripped Zimbabwe during the 2023/24 rainy season has taken a devastating toll on nutrition, especially among children under five and pregnant women in Gokwe, promptin...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:28hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches Presidential Emergency Medical Scheme
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched the Presidential Emergency Medical Scheme in Mutasa District, Manicaland Province, in a major effort to improve healthcare delivery in rural communities. The of...Published: 17 May 2025 at 18:01hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Unpaid fees threaten food aid distribution
Transport operators engaged by the Zimbabwean government to distribute food aid across the country have raised serious concerns over unpaid fees, threatening the continuation of this crucial relief ef...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:51hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Chinese food aid allegedly politicised amid Zimbabwe's hunger crisis
A recent donation of four metric tonnes of rice by China to feed hungry Zimbabweans has been criticized for allegedly being politicised, exacerbating the desperate hunger situation faced by villagers....Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:11hrs | 189 | 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
'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
Zimbabwe food aid looted under the cover of darkness
A new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has exposed widespread corruption and exploitation in the distribution of food aid across the country, with several instances of unfair practices doc...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:48hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter
CCC MP accuses govt officials of diverting food aid
Fanuel Cumanzala, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Binga South, has accused government officials of illegally diverting food aid meant to alleviate the effects of the El Niño-in...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Mayor Claims Only 10 Households in Nathisa Received Aid Out of 243
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart recently claimed that, during a visit to Nathisa in Matobo District, he was informed that out of 243 households in the area, only 10 had received food aid.This was...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 11:35hrs | 576 | by Stephen Jakes
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
Bags of wheat 'stolen' at food distribution point
Villagers in Chegutu's Ward 21 are accusing local leaders of diverting food aid meant for the most vulnerable in their community, claiming the leaders are manipulating beneficiary registers to benefit...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:00hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt promises transparent food distribution
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare has announced a robust and transparent system for distributing drought relief food to ensure it reaches vulnerable communities nationwide. Th...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 19:09hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime knows can't shoot people in front of regional leaders!
Why has the President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime, of late, intensified its crackdown on gatherings? What are they so terrified of?...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 05:11hrs | 444 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Slain CCC activist's family denied food relief
The family of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Mboneni Ncube is allegedly being denied government food aid due to their involvement in opposition politics. Ncube was killed by suspec...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:37hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promises free food for all in need
The government has committed to supporting food-insecure Zimbabweans affected by the El Niño-induced drought, intensifying its food aid program nationwide to ensure no one dies of hunger, President E...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:49hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
CCC activist 'assaults' village head over food
A CCC activist from Guvamatanga Village, Ward 35 in Gutu Central has appeared in court facing allegations of assaulting a village head who had refused him food aid from the Social Welfare Department....Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 12:29hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dribble residents in Beitbridge jumbo meat share
There was an uproar in Beitbridge town on Monday regarding the distribution of elephant meat, with residents accusing government officials and Zanu-PF party members of hoarding more than their fair sh...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:46hrs | 5 | 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
Zanu-PF chef calls out abusive village heads
In Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, the Zanu-PF district chairperson for Nyandeni, Bongani Mlilo, has urged village chairpersons to cease harassing villagers affected by the government's recent ev...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 07:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF to superintend food distribution'
The ruling Zanu-PF party has revealed that it will be superintending the distribution of food aid by either the government or its development partners to assist millions of citizens enduring the devas...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF threat to politicise food aid slammed
LOCAL Government minister, July Moyo, has been criticised for threatening to have food aid agencies expelled if they are suspected not to be politically correct by its supporters.Aid agencies ...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland villagers appeal for govt intervention
VILLAGERS in Matebeleland region are appealing to the government to immediately intervene and save them from starvation as the food crisis reaches alarming levels.Several villagers have alread...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa assures food security for urban dwellers
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday reiterated that his Government will ensure that all the vulnerable households across the country receive food aid, including those staying in urban centres.Speaki...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC MP raps Zanu-PF over partisan food distribution
BINGA South Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator, Fanuel Cumanzala, has accused Zanu-PF officials of hijacking the yet to be launched food aid distribution programme to ensure only its party...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Food crisis escalates in Matebeleland region
A food crisis is worsening in the Matebeleland region owing to erratic rains with hunger already stalking villagers in drought-prone provinces, including the Bulawayo metropolitan province.Com...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
More people in Zimbabwe could require emergency food aid
The World Food Program (WFP) on Tuesday warned that more people in Zimbabwe will likely require emergency food aid during the 2024/2025 lean season due to the impact of El Nino.Although the le...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zinara pleads with Zanu-PF over toll fees
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has pleaded with ordinary and senior Zanu-PF officials to stop abusing tollgates amid concerns that its activists are refusing to pay passage fees....Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government of Zimbabwe helps meet refugees' food needs
HARARE - The Government of Zimbabwe has today contributed 4,400 mt of maize grain, to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to meet the food needs of refugees living at Tongogara Refugee Camp ...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 11:20hrs | 10 | by APO/WFP
Mnangagwa says, 'Vote in defence of independence'
Zimbabweans should vote in the defence of their independence in the forthcoming harmonised elections, to protect the legacy bequeathed to the country by national heroes, President Mnangagwa said yeste...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC content with candidate selection process
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Matabeleland South province says its candidate selection process is progressing well with party members content with the processes.The opposition par...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
New York City Mayor showers praise on Prophet Edd Branson
The Mayor of New York City Eric Adams has awarded Harare based businessman and preacher Prophet Edd Branson for his work and efforts to improve the lives of people across the globe. ...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 17:23hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Goverment rolls out food distribution programme
GOVERNMENT has started distributing grain to needy communities across the country in line with its commitment to ensure that no household starves.The programme targets the elderly, child-heade...Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells his supporters to attend Zanu-PF meetings
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party, currently wooing the rural electorate nationwide, has encouraged its supporters to attend the ruling Zanu-PF party's meetings, but to remember whe...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF targets to feed 5 000 Bulawayo households
The Zanu-PF leadership in Bulawayo has pledged to continue with its food distribution programme in the city despite its drubbing by the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party which won a...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
War vets children take aim at US Embassy
A-GROUP of children of war veterans affiliated to Zanu-PF has accused the United States (US) Embassy in Harare of using civic society organisations and opposition parties to spread its ‘neo-colonial...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's human rights record under spotlight
GOVERNMENT has failed to implement recommendations of the second cycle of the Universal Periodic Report, amid deteriorating human rights as well as closure of civic space in the country, rights groups...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Malema's EFF accused of sidelining Zimbabwe immigrants in food distribution
WITNESSES claim Economic Freedom Fighters hijacked government food relief for election gains, while the Department of Social Development refused to assist immigrants already approved to receive food....Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 21:02hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
IDs for 'forgotten citizens'
THE Registrar-General (RG's) office yesterday started issuing identity documents to the San community in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North, creating a sense of belonging among these almost forgotten citi...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC seeks diaspora funding
THE opposition MDC Alliance is seeking help from the diaspora to fund its 2023 electoral campaign, and to help it break into Zanu-PF strongholds, party secretary-general Chalton Hwende said yesterday....Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Time Zimbabwe sets educational qualifications for MPs'
FORMER Nkayi South MP Abednico Bhebhe (MDC) says Zimbabwe must draft a law which stipulates minimum qualifications for legislators so that they understand and effectively contribute to policymaking pr...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 07:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Minister directs BCC to avail more vending space
GOVERNMENT has directed the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to avail more designated vending spaces for informal traders and avoid engaging in "fruitless" cat-and-mouse games. Speaking during a to...Published: 27 Jul 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rights 'defenders' tell chiefs to 'stay in your lane'
HUMAN rights defenders yesterday urged traditional leaders to desist from pressurising their subjects to vote for a particular political party as the country gears for the 2023 elections.In th...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC councillor uses government food aid for personal gains
Mazowe ward 28 councillor Fanuel Chigonero (MDC A) has been accused by ZANU PF supporters of using government food aid to advance his selfish political mi...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 19:35hrs | 1 | by Paul Ndou
Food distribution programme ends
GRAIN distribution to vulnerable households will be discontinued next month while the Government recalibrates the programme to target only households that fail to harvest adequate grain this season, P...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 12:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 leaves Zimbabwean immigrants stranded in SA
Zimbabwean relief organisations are struggling to keep up with the demand for food help from immigrants in South Africa who have been floored by the Covid-19 pandemic.Though the special R350-a...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 13:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains leave one dead
The incessant rains that have rendered some communities in Nyaminyami including Mola and Mayovhe inaccessible except through boats have left one person dead and damaged 16 homesteads. With com...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa movie on 'rigged' 2018 elections released
AMERICA just scraped through an election where the President of the United States and a radical sect of his colleagues and constituents incorrectly claimed that there was fraud that resulted in the Re...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 06:46hrs | | by Slash Film
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