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'Generals for sale' and the cracks in Zimbabwe's military
Blessed Geza's recent broadcast, in which he dramatically declared there are "generals for sale," may have sounded like another bitter outburst from a disillusioned war veteran. But beneath the bravad...Published: 1 hr ago | 171 | by Silambe Over
UK closure of care work visa to hit Zimbabweans hard
The United Kingdom's decision to permanently shut down its care worker visa route has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe, where the scheme had offered thousands a much-needed escape from economic hardshi...Published: 1 hr ago | 104 | by Staff reporter
21 mothers burned alive during Gukurahundi remembered
Human rights advocacy group Ibhetshu LikaZulu has issued an emotional tribute to 21 women who were burned alive in Emkhonyeni, Tsholotsho, on March 16, 1983, during the Gukurahundi genocide. The tribu...Published: 1 hr ago | 97 | by Staff reporter
Guvamatanga faces summons threat after snubbing Parliament
Zimbabwe's Finance Ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga is facing the threat of a parliamentary summons after he failed to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the second t...Published: 8 hrs ago | 83 | by Staff reporter
Another Inter-Africa side swipes Makwenda bus
HARARE - Rush for early passengers, ungovernable speed limits and quest to surpass daily targets has this Monday witnessed a none-casualty or fatality accident involving another Inter-Africa bus which...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1195 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
ZANU PF Politicians Protecting Nyokayemabhunu?
The Nyokayemabhunu extradition saga is still waters that are hiding a deeper truth. The battle for Nyokayemabhunu's custody is now exposing the vulnerability of activists in exile, but also the danger...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1663 | by John Mbizvo
Why Zimbabweans should worry about our relationship with Belarus
How is it that Zimbabwe consistently chooses to engage with questionable figures?President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Minsk for a working visit, marking his third trip to Belarus since assuming ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 655 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Deputy Minister of Health offside
Zimbabwe's Deputy Minister of Health Sleiman Timios Kwidini, a former nurse, told Parliament recently that Zimbabwean people utilising public hospitals are extremely satisfied with the treatment they ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 486 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwean exemption permits saga returns to South African court
The legal saga over the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) returns to court on Tuesday as the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) hears the Department of Home Affairs' appeal against a ruling that temporaril...Published: 22 hrs ago | 889 | by Staff reporter
Gombami, Vusa Nyoni honoured by Cercle Brugge
Zimbabwean football legends Honour Gombami and Vusa Nyoni received a rousing hero's welcome in Belgium as top-flight club Cercle Brugge paid tribute to the former Highlanders and Warriors stars for th...Published: 24 hrs ago | 303 | by Staff reporter
UK will no longer be recruiting care workers from Zimbabwe
THE United Kingdom (UK) will no longer be recruiting care workers from overseas as part of a crackdown on visas for lower-skilled workers, the Home Secretary has told the BBC.Yvette Cooper sai...Published: 12 May 2025 at 17:52hrs | 1325 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reverses Mashayamombe suspension
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to take disciplinary action against individuals within Zanu-PF who orchestrated a wave of what he termed "random and illegal" suspensions of party members, warni...Published: 12 May 2025 at 14:01hrs | 2147 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa cracks whip
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has vowed to take stern action against Zanu-PF members responsible for what he described as "random and illegal" suspensions of fellow party members, warning that such act...Published: 12 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 1754 | by Staff reporter
Rahman's widow, Virginia, loses cancer battle
Tragedy has once again visited the Gumbo family following the death of Virginia Gumbo, widow of legendary former Warriors and Highlanders coach Rahman "Rush" Gumbo.Virginia passed away in the ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 21:56hrs | 1974 | by Staff reporter
AMH employees receive zero earnings after salary cuts and forced leave
Some employees at Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), one of Zimbabwe's leading private media companies, have received zero net earnings in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) component of their salaries for two consecut...Published: 11 May 2025 at 19:47hrs | 577 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabweans rush into property
Zimbabweans are snapping up properties as a safe-haven against currency uncertainty and the frequent economic policy U-turns that have scared off investors, at a time when a popular hedge - the countr...Published: 11 May 2025 at 16:38hrs | 1636 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers storm Crystal Lounge in Bulawayo, hostages rescued
There are unconfirmed reports that panic gripped Crystal Lounge patrons and staff earlier today after a group of armed robbers stormed the popular entertainment spot, locking employees inside during a...Published: 11 May 2025 at 15:16hrs | 1519 | by Staff reporter
A narrative is created around Mrs. Auxilia Mnangagwa!
Auxilia married a murderer Emmerson Mnangagwa, a minister for security back then who went on a killing frenzy in Matabeleland and Midlands and left a carnage, curiously never acknowledged by the ICJ i...Published: 11 May 2025 at 13:32hrs | 900 | by Nomazulu Thata
Residents raise alarm over hazardous emissions from Ngozi Mine landfill
Residents of Cowdray Park in Bulawayo have raised alarms over the ongoing emissions from the nearby Ngozi Mine landfill, with many accusing the local authority of failing to find a lasting solution to...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:58hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Minsk for official visit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Minsk, Belarus, for a significant official visit aimed at bolstering trade relations between Zimbabwe and Belarus. Upon arrival, the President was warmly we...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:51hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Dubious full-body scanners return on the market
Despite repeated warnings from health authorities and law enforcement, unlicensed full-body scan operators continue to spread across Zimbabwe, duping unsuspecting residents with questionable diagnoses...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:31hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
A Challenge to the Ministry of Health Show us the Truth, Not the Spin
Dear Minister of Health, Deputy Minister, and Permanent Secretary, Allow me to also include Nick Mangwana and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio committee on health.Followi...Published: 11 May 2025 at 10:37hrs | 164 | by Hector Mbizvo
Zimbabweans warned about Saudi job risks
Zimbabweans considering employment in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the beauty industry, have been urged to exercise extreme caution and verify job offers before committing, amid rising concerns over ...Published: 10 May 2025 at 20:49hrs | 6125 | by Staff reporter
Whi-Zim's cement plant progressing well in Zimbabwe
Construction of a multi-million-dollar cement manufacturing plant by Chinese firm Whi-Zim on the outskirts of Magunje Growth Point is progressing smoothly, with commissioning scheduled for June 2025, ...Published: 10 May 2025 at 20:48hrs | 1158 | by Staff reporter
Brother murdered over dog fight
What began as a quarrel over fighting dogs between two brothers in Ziyapenduka Village under Chief Mutema, Chipinge, has ended in tragedy, with one of the siblings brutally murdered and the other now ...Published: 10 May 2025 at 17:50hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Guard fired for being HIV positive
A Bulawayo widow has been left humiliated and jobless after Seasec Security Company allegedly forced her to prove she was HIV positive before firing her for attending a routine medical review....Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:08hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
180 graduate at Khumalo Barracks in Bulawayo
A total of 180 military personnel graduated yesterday from the Zimbabwe National Army's (ZNA) Ordnance and Transport Training School (OTTS), located at Headquarters One Infantry Brigade (Khumalo Barra...Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:03hrs | 1218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 45-year fall
The country is emerging from the celebrations of the statehood of the Republic of Zimbabwe on 18 April 2025, just under five years to celebrate half a century of its existence.Are there any ta...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:21hrs | 385 | by Vivian V. Siziba
'Bulawayo looking like a growth point'
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised alarm over the worsening state of urban cleanliness and the sharp rise in illegal street vending, which has begun spreading from the central business distric...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | 7201 | by Staff reporter
N Richards cashier steals US$35 250
Police in Rusape have launched a manhunt for a cashier at N Richards Wholesalers, Tawanda Manzvinde (34), who is accused of stealing US$35,250 in cash collected over the Easter holiday - i...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:07hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga's Fury Exposes Zimbabwe's Broken Justice
The fenced gate of Harare Central Remand Prison swung open on Wednesday night, releasing Alpha Media journalist Blessed Mhlanga after 73 days of pre-trial detention. But the man who emerged was not th...Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:03hrs | 1355 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Why Kingship in Zimbabwe is Constitutional
True to the proverb that a stitch in time saves nine, the controversy surrounding Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's letter dated 22 April 2025, to Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, in which he grat...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 501 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe mines ministry steps up EPOs review
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is intensifying its review of Exclusive Prospecting Orders (EPOs) as part of a broader effort to eliminate speculative land holding and unlock Zimbabwe's v...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
John Pocock and Company celebrate 70 years of service in Bulawayo
From humble beginnings in a single-room office to becoming one of Bulawayo's most trusted names in real estate, John Pocock and Company is celebrating a remarkable 70-year milestone in 2025 - a testam...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
We celebrate the release of the iconic Blessed Mhlanga!
People who believe in the dignity of mankind are happy today: Blessed Mhlanga is out of a notorious prison. Seeing him coming out of prison reminded me of Comrade Mandela, when he left Robbin Island f...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:44hrs | 255 | by Nomazulu Thata
Have our churches turned into sanctuaries for the corrupt?
Have our churches become places where criminals go to cleanse their reputations and whitewash their activities?In Zimbabwe, we are witnessing a deeply troubling phenomenon - one that strikes a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:38hrs | 250 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Catholics fail to elect new Pope as second round of voting ends
The world continues to wait for the announcement of a new pope after another round of voting ended without consensus on Thursday, as black smoke rose once again from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel....Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:29hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
Mystery surrounds 'haunted' bus
In the Chitungwiza area near a car repair garage at Chikwanha Shopping Centre, there is a parked bus that residents claim has not moved for several months - but has been displaying strange and mysteri...Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:19hrs | 2350 | by Staff reporter
Some ailments require traditional methods, others hospital care
There are many illnesses affecting people these days. Some of them can be treated easily with traditional methods, while others require hospital care.Going to the hospital when you're sick doe...Published: 08 May 2025 at 11:17hrs | 156 | 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 | 2287 | by Roland Mpofu I iol
Zimbabwe Health Ministry refuses to admit healthcare system is deteriorating
Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini dismissed claims about the deteriorating state of public hospitals as being largely fueled by "social media" during a heated session in Parliam...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for loyalty and commitment from Zanu-PF leadership
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged members of the Zanu-PF party in leadership and strategic positions to remain loyal and committed to the ruling party to ensure stability and continued prog...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:49hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Interest in Geza might be waning
I was quite surprised to hear that Blessed Geza had another video last Wednesday, an indicator that my interest in him and that of many is waning.Geza makes a lot of sense, but I cannot shake ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 21:23hrs | 1660 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Magriza Made Me Cook nominated at EuroFilmFestZW
For five years, the late Violet Masiye (née Nkomo) shared her kitchen wisdom with her grandson, Prince Sivalo Mahlangu. Today, her legacy is being celebrated on the international stage, as Mahlangu's...Published: 07 May 2025 at 21:01hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF's own conference resolutions tell a story of a party that doesn't care about the people
Talk about upside-down priorities!I recently went through the list of resolutions adopted at the 2024 ZANU-PF Annual People's Conference - and what I found was both predictable and disturbing....Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:47hrs | 500 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Parliament asked to investigate Chivayo
A Kwekwe resident, Emmanuel Nkosilathi Moyo, has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, urging the legislature to launch an investigation into allegations of money laundering and corrupt...Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:29hrs | 3743 | by Staff reporter
Catch and release: Mnangagwa's Minister walks free again
In a development that has reignited concerns about Zimbabwe's compromised legal system, the High Court in Masvingo has removed from the roll a high-profile land dispute case involving Masvingo Pro...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:53hrs | 2666 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sets minimum standards for councils
Zimbabwe's local authorities are now legally bound to provide residents with essential services that meet newly approved national minimum standards. This development follows Cabinet's adoption of the ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:51hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sued
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has filed a constitutional application against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, alleging that he violated principles of public procurement accountability by enacting a law that makes ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:40hrs | 3489 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition needs to rebrand, not as angry protesters
OPPOSITION politics has been reduced to a one-dimensional game of criticising the ruling party.Zimbabwe is no exception.For decades, opposition parties have channelled most of their en...Published: 06 May 2025 at 15:01hrs | 421 | by Yunah Bvumbwe
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