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16 Zimbabwe passport office employees face trial over passport scam
The trial of 16 Registrar-General officers accused of fraudulently issuing passports to four Cameroonian nationals will commence on December 18 at the Harare regional magistrate's court.The ac...Published: 2 hrs ago | 122 | by Staff reporter
Village head jailed for killing subject
Clemence Chikazhi, a village head from Mhangura, has been sentenced to six years in prison after fatally attacking a 75-year-old man over a dispute concerning chickens. The court reduced his sentence ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 48 | by Staff reporter
Global interventions to end HIV and AIDS: A call for sustained action
As the world marks over four decades since the emergence of HIV and AIDS, the global response has evolved from fear and stigma to hope and determination. Through innovative interventions, robust fundi...Published: 18 hrs ago | 294 | by Marilyn Mutize
White City grenade attack on Mnangagwa still under investigation
The investigation into the June 23, 2018, grenade attack that targeted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other high-ranking officials during a Zanu PF rally at White City Stadium in Bulawayo has taken ...Published: 23 hrs ago | 450 | by Staff reporter
Cement imports threaten Zimbabwe's economy, warns PPC Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe risks losing approximately US$50 million annually in foreign currency if cement imports continue to flood the market, warns leading cement manufacturer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 18:57hrs | 1104 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland chief in legal trouble over abuse directed at woman
The national Council of Chiefs has been petitioned to act on an errant chief who was filmed verbally abusing a woman during a village court sitting.Chief Nyamaropa, of Shamva in Mashonaland Ce...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 1390 | by Staff reporter
Challenges mount for Mwonzora, property attached
Douglas Mwonzora, the embattled opposition politician and lawyer, is facing significant legal and financial troubles after his law firm, Mwonzora and Associates, had its office property seized last we...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:49hrs | 4289 | by Staff reporter
Jail in America is for commoners
Just remember that jail in America is for commoners, not for the rich and politically connected. You can do drugs, traffic women, evade taxes, buy and toss away guns and your father will spare you jai...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 10:00hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Biden exposes politicisation of the US judiciary
OUTGOING US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN EXPOSES POLITICISATION OF THE US JUDICIARY AS HE PARDONS HIS CONVICTED SON HUNTER BIDEN WHOM HE CLAIMS WAS "SELECTIVELY AND UNFAIRLY PROSECUTED"Things are falli...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 08:27hrs | 469 | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe govt halts Harare demolitions, demands 4 months' notice
The Zimbabwean government has barred the Harare City Council from demolishing houses without providing a minimum notice period of four months, ensuring affected property owners have time to reconstruc...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:16hrs | 967 | by Staff reporter
Gweru suspends workers for booing managers
Four employees of the Gweru City Council were summoned to a disciplinary hearing on Friday after being accused of booing management and making false statements during the burial of two colleagues who ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:58hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
RBZ assures bonus payments will not disrupt economic stability
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr. John Mushayavanhu has assured that the payment of civil servant bonuses ahead of the festive season will not affect price stability or the exchange rate....Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:50hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Zesa loses over US$2 million in equipment to theft and vandalism
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has suffered losses exceeding US$2 million due to theft and vandalism of electricity transmission and distribution equipment between January and Octobe...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Murder charges against trade unionists withdrawn
The State has formally withdrawn murder charges against two prominent leaders of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), Obert Masaraure and Robson Chere. The two had been facing all...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:06hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
4 wanted for murder
Police have intensified efforts to apprehend four men accused of brutally attacking and killing Makhosezwe Mpofu at Hozi Business Centre in Silobela, Midlands, earlier this year.According to M...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
China avails US$10 million food aid kitty for Zimbabwe
China has pledged an additional US$10 million in food aid to Zimbabwe as part of its ongoing efforts to mitigate the country's worsening food crisis, which has been exacerbated by the worst drought in...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Drunk man opens coffin at funeral
There was drama at Bernette compound in Concession where a drunk man forced his way on a coffin and opened it for no apparent reason.The matter came to light at Concession Magistrates on Frida...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 09:22hrs | 1216 | by Simbarashe Sithole
2025 Budget: A shallow, hollow, narcissistic and dishonest anti-people ritual
THE 2024 budget statement was presented in backdrop of a tough and challenging year for the working people of Zimbabwe. A year in which the citizen had been abused by extreme levels of inflation, emas...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 18:47hrs | 715 | by Tendai Biti
Phala Phala: Ramaphosa, the missing millions, and the phantom buffalo deal
As the Constitutional Court mulls its judgment in the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) legal challenge this week against Parliament's decision to dismiss an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ra...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:43hrs | 581 | by Hope Ntanzi
Man assaults daughter-in-law in dispute over teaspoon
A 48-year-old widower from Senga, Gweru, has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence for assaulting his daughter-in-law over a dispute involving a teaspoon.Appearing before Gweru Pr...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
4 armed robbers steal over US$46,000 and R924,000 in heist
In a daring robbery that has sent shockwaves through the community, four armed robbers raided a money transfer outlet in Ngundu on November 25, 2024, making off with more than US$46,300 and R924,000 i...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 18:05hrs | 1176 | by The Herald
Econet launches US$350k Christmas promotion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has launched its highly anticipated 2024 Christmas Promotion under the theme "iJoy Afta Joy", offering customers the chance to win life-changing prizes worth over US$350,000. ...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:54hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
The responsibility of journalism: Upholding ethics and avoiding the perils of falsehoods
Journalism is often referred to as the "fourth estate," a powerful institution that serves as the watchdog of society. In a democratic system, the media is tasked with the duty of informing, educating...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 14:59hrs | 45 | by Innocent Mujeri
Tsholotsho boy killed by lightning
A boy from Mabhandeni Line in Mlangisa Village, Tsholotsho, lost his life after being struck by lightning during a heavy thunderstorm on Sunday evening.The tragic incident occurred as the boy ...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to establish VTCs in all districts
The Zimbabwean Government has launched an ambitious plan to establish Vocational Training Centres (VTCs) in every district, aiming to enhance skills development among the country's youth. The initiati...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
John Moxon calls meeting to sack his Meikles board
John Moxon was in a hospital bed when Meikles directors met to sell off a key asset and fire the CEO - and he claims someone lied that his phone had been "compromised" to keep him in the dark about it...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2760 | by Staff reporter
Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe Warriors' World Cup hopes
German coach Michael Nees believes the Zimbabwe Warriors can still revive their chances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite a rocky start to the campaign. The team has faced managerial chan...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1246 | by Staff reporter
Confusion reigns as Friday ZEP deadline looms
Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders in South Africa are raising concerns that they will be unable to meet the Friday, November 29 deadline to apply for a further one-year exemption due to signific...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 1693 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for seven armed robbers
Police have launched a manhunt for seven armed robbers involved in two separate attacks on couples in Harare and Bulawayo, resulting in the theft of over US$30,000 in cash and valuables.The fi...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:38hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
CCC's Cheza wins assault case against Zanu-PF's Barbara Rwodzi
The Masvingo High Court has ruled in favor of Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate who lost the Chirumhanzu parliamentary race in the 2023 general elections, and four other...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 20:14hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean inflation slows
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation rate slowed for the first time in four months, as volatility that's plagued the nation's gold-backed ZiG currency shows signs of ebbing.Consumer prices rose 11.7% ...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 19:37hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
'Owning 2 dogs in high, medium-density suburbs is a criminal offence'
Harare residents are being reminded of the city's strict dog ownership regulations, which prohibit owning two or more dogs on properties smaller than 2,000 square meters and restrict dog ownership to ...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:48hrs | 813 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers attack couple and make off with US$4,870
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on November 23, 2024, in Kambuzuma 4, Harare, where a gang of four unidentified men robbed a couple at gunpoint.The suspects, armed with...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:44hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man disarms armed robber during load shedding
A dramatic scene unfolded in Entumbane, Bulawayo, on Sunday night when a local resident disarmed a suspected armed robber who had fired a shot but missed his target while attempting to break into a ho...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:43hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
Pakistan crush Zimbabwe in second ODI to level series
Pakistan delivered a dominant performance in the second One Day International (ODI) at Queens Sports Club, cruising to a 10-wicket victory over Zimbabwe to level the three-match series 1-1.Zim...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:42hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
Sibangilizwe Nkomo's ZAPU Presidency settled in court
In a significant legal ruling, the Bulawayo High Court has upheld Sibangilizwe Nkomo's nomination and election as the president of ZAPU during its 2021 elective congress. The decision, delivered by Ju...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 14:59hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest 3 robbery suspects in dramatic shootout in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of three suspects linked to a string of armed robberies targeting motor vehicles in Bulawayo and Gwanda between July and November 20, 2024....Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 12:03hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
Trio bids Bosso farewell
Highlanders FC players Ariel Sibanda, Peter Muduhwa, and Lynoth Chikuhwa received a heartfelt farewell after their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Yadah at Barbourfields Stadium on Su...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:16hrs | 1496 | by Staff reporter
Court blocks estranged wife's claim to hubby's estate
A United Kingdom-based woman, Joyce Charlie, has lost her bid to be recognized as the surviving spouse of her late husband, Martin Charlie, after a lengthy legal battle in the High Court. Joyce, who h...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:15hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet, ZTA promotes Bulawayo
Fastjet, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), is driving efforts to position Bulawayo as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), unl...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:08hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter
Vendors oppose city's planned levy
The Harare City Council's proposed 2025 budget has sparked resistance from vendors over the inclusion of new levies for street lighting and emergency services. These charges are aimed at addressing th...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:05hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
How to Deposit to 1Win: All Methods and Safety Tips
Nowadays, it's easy to place bets at any convenient time - you go to the right site or app and deposit. At 1Win, players from Malaysia can easily fulfil in the currency they need. How can you do it, a...Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 13:53hrs | 229 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's electricity crisis: Declare a State of National Disaster and retire Sydney Gata to save the nation
As I write this article, the town of Redcliff, like much of Zimbabwe, remains shrouded in darkness following a 24-hour nationwide blackout that began yesterday. This is not the first time we'v...Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1169 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'ANC MPs acted unlawfully on Ramaphosa's Phala Phala'
ANC MPs broke the law when they voted against holding President Cyril Ramaphosa accountable for failing to report the theft of millions of rand in undeclared foreign currency in his Phala Phala farm....Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 13:58hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in rude awakening
A dramatic no-show by 12 out of 16 regional leaders at the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) extraordinary summit convened by Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sparked concerns a...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:13hrs | 3078 | by Staff reporter
75% Zimbabwe local content for broadcasters on cards
Public broadcasters in Zimbabwe could soon be required to air at least 75% local content across their channels, while licensed sports channels will need to dedicate half their airtime to local sports,...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:00hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean goalkeeper wins 4th man-of-the-match prize in Carling Cup
Zimbabwean goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has played down his individual success in the Carling Cup, insisting that bringing joy to Magesi FC fans outweighs the R400,000 he earned from four Man of the Mat...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 19:22hrs | 4521 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police warn of potential crime spike during festive season
As the festive season approaches, Bulawayo police have issued a warning of a potential spike in criminal activity, citing a concerning rise in armed robberies over the past month compared to the same ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:00hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's Mzinyathini gardens housing project faces delays
The ambitious Kensington gated community estate in Bulawayo, known as Mzinyathini Gardens, is facing significant delays due to challenges in obtaining a crucial development permit from the Umguza Rura...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:56hrs | 1145 | by Staff reporter
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa's 'philanthropic work' confirmation of her husband's abysmal failures to govern Zimbabwe?
Two days ago, Zimbabwe's First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Midlands State University (MSU).This ac...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:54hrs | 131 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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