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PEPFAR pulls plug on NGOs

Zimbabwe could lose out on a major HIV prevention breakthrough after the United States announced that its new initiative under the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) will not be distributed through non-governmental organis…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:27hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Hwange struggles to complete projects

Hwange Local Board Town is struggling to complete several development projects outlined in previous strategic plans due to financial constraints, with much of its funding dependent on intergovernmental fiscal allocations that have consiste…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 12:42hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Top Zimbabwe business executive arrested for fraud

Prominent corporate executive Never Mhlanga is expected to appear in court this morning facing fraud charges linked to the controversial sale of Montclair Hotel and Casino in Juliasdale, Nyanga, to the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG).The case …

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 13:09hrs | 2940 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's forex receipts jump 23%

Zimbabwe recorded a 23,1 percent surge in foreign currency receipts during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, signalling growing confidence in the country's formal channels and resilience in its external sector.A…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:33hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter

Auxillia Mnangagwa's rehab centre overwhelmed

The drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre established by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa in Mbare is struggling to cope with demand, with hundreds of addicts on a waiting list seeking help, highlighting the growing substance abuse c…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 13:04hrs | 938 | by Staff reporter

Cash flow constraints hamper devolution funding

Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has attributed the government's failure to meet the constitutionally mandated five percent allocation of national revenue towards devolution to cash flow constraints, erratic revenue inflows, and poo…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 18:29hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Vuvuzelas deployed to tackle human-wildlife conflicts

A local non-governmental organisation, Wildlife Conservation Action (WCA), has introduced an unconventional but effective tool in the fight against human-wildlife conflict in rural Kariba - the vuvuzela.Partnering with the Nyaminyami Rural…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 18:24hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter

'South African govt complicit in xenophobic violence'

Zimbabwean human rights activist Duke Maplanka Atterbell has accused the South African government of systemic discrimination against foreign nationals, particularly Zimbabweans, and of failing to address rising xenophobic violence and excl…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 1022 | by Staff reporter

Regime change foundation closes down

The Brenthurst Foundation, a Johannesburg-based think tank established and funded by the Oppenheimer family, known for funding regime change players has seemingly closed down.This is after two decades of helping to formulate policy to driv…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 22:12hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa explains why Gata was declared national hero

As questions arise among Zimbabweans about why certain individuals who did not directly participate in the liberation struggle are accorded the status of national heroes, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has offered clarity on the matter.Speak…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | 1374 | by Staff reporter

Even the government's own excuses prove it's to blame for drug shortages in hospitals

When incompetence runs deep, even your excuses end up exposing you. The recent state-sanctioned explanation in The Sunday Mail on why public hospitals in Zimbabwe are running out of basic medication such as paracetamol reads more like…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:12hrs | 183 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

British objections stall Zimbabwe's bid to rejoin the club of colonies

Zimbabwe's bid to rejoin the Commonwealth has hit a stumbling block, with British objections delaying the southern African nation's re-admission, Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira revealed in Parliament last week.Murwira said despite Z…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:04hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean communities raise alarm over lithium mining impacts

As global demand for lithium surges to power electric vehicles and household solar batteries, the scramble for Zimbabwe's rich lithium deposits is exposing deep-rooted tensions between economic interests and the rights of rural communities…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:09hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter

The spectacular failure of ZANU-PF, ANC and Frelimo

Recently, heavy rains hit a town called Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. The resulting floods killed 49 people across the province, but Mthatha was the worst-hit. On the day of the flooding, there were reports of children hanging in trees with…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:50hrs | 109 | by Chris Kabwato

US denies Trump aid cuts are affecting Zimbabwe's HIV treatment

The United States government has rejected allegations that its recent aid reductions are jeopardising Zimbabwe's access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and other essential humanitarian and health programmes. This follows growing fears that…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:39hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe excluded from â‚¬500 million EU aid package

Zimbabwe has been excluded from a new â‚¬500 million aid package from the European Union (EU) to Africa, following the recent enactment of the controversial Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Act by President Emmerson Mnangagwa…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:28hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter

Stanbic Bank extends digital international payments offering

Harare, 21 May 2025 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank, has digitized its international payments facility for all its clients in line with its commitment to provide seamless, accessible, convenient, and secure banking s…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:56hrs | 710 | by Agencies

Donor-dependent lawyers take Zimbabwe govt to court over PVO Act

The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has filed a landmark application at the High Court, seeking to have several provisions of the amended Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Act declared unconstitutional, arguing that the law in…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 15:17hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter

Ministry of Education fails to pay rent for 16 years

Zimbabwe's education system is rapidly collapsing, driven by a combination of chronic underfunding, rampant corruption, indiscipline, and government failure to disburse allocated budgets. Despite promises of free education made by Presiden…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 12:13hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt disburses ZiG516m to councils

The Government has released ZiG516.4 million to various local authorities to support social infrastructure development and the procurement of critical equipment, Finance Deputy Minister David Mnangagwa has announced.Speaking in Parliament …

Published: 17 May 2025 at 13:38hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter

Monomotapa Hotel to be offloaded for US$15 million

African Sun Limited (ASL), Zimbabwe's leading hospitality group, has announced June 30, 2025, as the target date for concluding the sale of the iconic Monomotapa Hotel, which is estimated to be worth nearly US$15 million.The hotel, situate…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:48hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo woman thrives with hydroponic farm

A young female entrepreneur in Bulawayo is turning heads with her innovative approach to farming, using hydroponic technology to grow lettuce and strawberries at her family home in Waterford suburb. Hydroponics, a method of growing plants …

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:26hrs | 7215 | by Staff reporter

Mixed feelings in Matebeleland region as Independence Day beckons

As Zimbabwe prepares to mark the 45th anniversary of its independence this Friday, a growing chorus of concern from stakeholders in Matabeleland has emerged, expressing disappointment with the government's failure to deliver on its promise…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:45hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean avocado gains traction among Chinese importers

CHINESE importers have positively reviewed the quality and output of Zimbabwean avocados and are committed to helping local farmers tap into the Chinese market, a Chinese trade specialist has said.Speaking to Xinhua late Friday in Harare, …

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:50hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo to be held in third quarter

ZIMBABWE will hold the first Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo in the third quarter of this year to promote the country's tobacco, the country's industry regulatory body, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), announced Friday.The expo…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:35hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa signs PVO Amendment Bill into law

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially signed the contentious Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill into law, marking a significant shift in Zimbabwe's regulatory framework for civic groups and non-governmental organisa…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:45hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga takes freedom bid to the Constitutional Court

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been detained for over a month, has filed papers seeking the Constitutional Court's intervention to challenge the law under which he was arrested. Mhlanga's repeated bail appli…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:08hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter

Kirsty Coventry elected new president of the International Olympic Committee

The 41-year-old former swimmer, who won two Olympic gold medals, replaces German Thomas Bach - who had held the role since 2013 - and becomes the first woman, the first African and the youngest person to hold the role.World Athletics boss …

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

Implications of Chris Mutsvangwa's remarks for Zimbabwe's future

Recently, a recording featuring Chris Mtsvangwa has stirred controversy in Zimbabwe. In this audio, Mtsvangwa, a member of the ruling ZANU-PF party and a former government minister, makes remarks that appear to undermine the Zimbabwe Natio…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 16:06hrs | 1938 | by Eng Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe's lucrative NGO space dealt another blow as Netherlands cuts support

Zimbabwean non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that rely on Dutch funding are facing a major setback following the Netherlands government's decision to cut â‚¬2.4 billion in international development aid. The budget reductions, set to ta…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:15hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter

16 Zimbabweans among dozens arrested in Pretoria major crime crackdown

The City of Tshwane's weekly "Reclaim our City" crime operations have led to the arrest of 61 illegal immigrants in Sunnyside, Pretoria.Sixteen of the apprehended illegal immigrants are from Zimbabwe, four are Nigerian, nine Mozambicans, f…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:04hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's bench counseling goes international

Outside the Bernice Elizabeth Fonteneau Wellness Center in Petworth, a historically Black neighborhood in Washington, D.C., bundled-up passersby swerve around piles of melting slush. But the small room on the center's third floor radiates …

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:03hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter

Why Transparency Internationalâ€™s flagship Corruption Index falls short

For nearly 20 years, Transparency International has published a Corruption Perceptions Index that ranks countries (176 last year) according to how corrupt they are perceived to be by a small group of individuals. This approach was chosen i…

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:54hrs | 247 | by Alex Cobham

How Trump's Paris Climate Agreement withdrawal impacts Zimbabwe and the path forward

THE decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement this year has once again sent shockwaves across the global community.While the move was framed as a bid to prioritize American econo…

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:16hrs | 924 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mass NGO, CSO closures loom in Zimbabwe

The Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, long criticized by rights activists and opposition groups as a tool to suppress dissent and shrink democratic space, has cleared the Senate and now awaits Presidential assent. The B…

Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:08hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter

Nkulumane MP mobilising resources for community development

Nkulumane Member of Parliament Desire Moyo has announced plans to mobilise resources to address social and economic challenges facing his constituency. He said they are engaging donors, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and corporate …

Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:48hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

Carnage in NGOs, clinics

Thousands of employees in Zimbabwe's non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society organisations (CSOs) face an uncertain future after being told to go home following an executive order by United States President Donald Trump to …

Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:42hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter

22,000 signatures for govt to invest in education sector

More than 22,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Zimbabwean government to invest more in the education sector, following a nationwide advocacy campaign led by the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz). The peti…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:02hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Ex-councillor duped of US$11k in fake NGO donation

A former councillor for Beatrice Ward 16 and war veteran, Claudious Nyashanhu, has reportedly lost US$11,000 to a suspected fraudster who promised to secure him US$2 million in funding from a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for communi…

Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Trump order to 'cost' Zimbabwe US$300m aid

US President Donald Trump's decision to halt foreign development assistance for 90 days pending a policy review may have significant consequences for several humanitarian programs in Zimbabwe, which received nearly US$360 million in fundin…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:05hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter

US Leaders Overseeing Cites: Do your jobs - an Open Letter to President Donald Trump

Dear Mr President, The international agency charged with protecting wildlife on the brink of extinction is known as CITES - the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.It was created by the United Na…

Published: 23 Jan 2025 at 22:45hrs | 301 | by Emmanuel Koro

Abuse of devolution funds raises concerns in Rural District Councils

Several rural district councils in Zimbabwe may be misappropriating Devolution Fund allocations, with reports emerging that some projects funded through donor programs are being falsely attributed to devolution funds.This issue came to lig…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu endorses Mnangagwa's bid to extend rule to 2030?

Zimbabwe's main opposition CCC Secretary-General Sengezo Tshabangu has thrown his weight behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial bid to extend his rule beyond the 2028 constitutional term limit to 2030. Speaking during a high-p…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 17:30hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's tribal National Aids Council (Nac) Board appointed

As has become a ritualistic routine with Zimbabwean government agency boards, they all have one common trademark tribal imbalance. They are all characterized by excessive representations from one tribal group to the near total exclusion&nb…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 10:37hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's foreign funded CSOs under siege from spooks

At least 94% of Zimbabwe's civic society organisations (CSOs) are facing heightened surveillance and infiltration by state agents, according to a new report, signaling a growing crackdown on civic and political participation. The report, t…

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:21hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter

Mthuli Ncube spreads festive cheer in Bulawayo and Matobo

In a touching gesture of goodwill during the festive season, Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, brought joy and relief to struggling families by donating food hampers in Bulawayo and M…

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:46hrs | 3446 | by Staff reporter

Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods

The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operation, targeting both individuals and bus…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign

As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe's law enforcement agencies are preparing for a major deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and reduce road traffic accidents. Senior police officers…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police, Zimra deploy for festive season

As the festive season approaches, law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a significant deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations. Senior police officers, alongside the Ministry of Transport …

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:35hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter

Concerns mount over devolution fund shortfalls in Zimbabwe

The government's failure to meet the five percent constitutional threshold for devolution funding since 2019 has sparked widespread criticism. From its inception to 2023, the Inter-Governmental Funds Transfer has allocated only between 0.5…

Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 15:00hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter

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