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Goods train derails in Kadoma
In the early hours of this morning, a dramatic derailment occurred when an NRZ goods train came off the tracks near Jangano, just outside the busy Central Business District of the gold-rich city. Eyew...Published: 2 hrs ago | 548 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to launch multiple satellites in 2025
Zimbabwe is set to launch multiple satellites into orbit this year, including its third earth observation satellite, ZimSat-3, as part of ongoing efforts to harness space technology for national devel...Published: 10 hrs ago | 43 | by Staff reporter
BCC launches major effort to clear clogged sewer pipes
In response to growing public concern over frequent sewer blockages, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has launched an extensive programme aimed at clearing the city's clogged sewer pipes, which have lo...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Flood warning for Matebeleland, Midlands provinces
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning for heavy rains exceeding 70 millimetres within 24 hours, set to affect the Matebeleland region and the Midlands from Wednesday, 19 Fe...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:38hrs | 2138 | by Staff reporter
Bar assault turns fatal, 3 women charged with murder
Three women from Mabvuku have been charged with murder after allegedly assaulting a man at a bar in Old Tafara, leading to his death two days later.Mavis Gambiza (36), Sharon Tayengwa (26), an...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:30hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa meets selected editors
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today held an interactive meeting with editors from public and selected private media houses, discussing his administration's achievements and strategic vision for the cou...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 12:42hrs | 1943 | by Staff reporter
Jailed Buyanga in critical condition
Lawyers representing incarcerated businessman Frank Buyanga Sadiqi have raised concerns over the impact of his continued detention on his health. Reports from South Africa indicate that Buyanga has fa...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 09:03hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces looming energy crisis
Zimbabwe risks plunging into an energy abyss that could severely undermine its economic prospects if it fails to address its ongoing power challenges, a parliamentary report has revealed.The d...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
Married teacher dies at girlfriend's place after sex
A 50-year-old married teacher from Mutimwi Secondary School tragically passed away at his alleged girlfriend's residence after engaging in sex.The deceased, identified as Nyasha Gambe, was pro...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 18:00hrs | 2709 | by Staff reporter
Zinara targets one million licensed vehicles by 2025
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has announced an ambitious plan to license one million vehicles by the end of 2025, aiming to boost compliance and increase funding for the country's...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 12:58hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
4 cops accused of stealing US$57,000 and 2kg of gold at accident scene
Four police officers have been accused of stealing US$57,000 and 2kg of pure gold at an accident scene near Selous, along the Harare-Bulawayo highway, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The incid...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 19:22hrs | 879 | by Staff reporter
Zesa owes US$350m for Kariba South renovations
Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa), is grappling with a staggering US$350 million debt for renovations at the Kariba South Power Station, as its foreign currency obligations continue to hi...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: 24 dead in Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway accident
A devastating accident on the Beitbridge-Masvingo highway near the Lutumba toll gate has left 24 people dead and 12 others critically injured. The collision involved a Beitbridge-bound Urban Connect b...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 09:34hrs | 1851 | by Staff reporter
Drama at business centre as sisters bash shopkeeper
A violent altercation at Maninji business centre in Mayobodo has led to the arrest of Nyarai Mpofu, aged 34, and two accomplices following an assault on Mpofu Noliwe, a 24-year-old shopkeeper at ...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 20:37hrs | 1391 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man bashes wife for entertaining prophet
A jealousy husband is in soup after he assaulted his wife for entertaining a prophet.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where Motwell Moyo (45) appeared before m...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 20:33hrs | 1367 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo registers 200 diarrhoea cases, one death
The City of Bulawayo reported over 200 cases of diarrhoea and one related death as of December last year, according to the latest council disease surveillance report. The city has implemented intensif...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:45hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
I'm not prepared to continue suffering until 2030!
Zimbabwe, under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has sank deeper into poverty.Granted, when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took power in November 2017 through a military coup, Zimbabwe was already ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:56hrs | 1155 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Welshman Ncube's urgent application dismissed
The High Court in Harare has dismissed an urgent chamber application filed by Professor Welshman Ncube and four others seeking to enforce an earlier court order granted in their favor by Justice Nevil...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 12:09hrs | 1635 | by Staff reporter
Afrikaaners seek information on Trump's refugee programme
In the 18 hours after President Donald Trump's order to prioritise white Afrikaner South Africans for the US refugee programme, the South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (SACCUSA) received over...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
Welshman summons Tshabangu to disciplinary hearing
The ongoing battle for control within the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has taken a new turn, with Welshman Ncube's faction summoning self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 09:18hrs | 1663 | by Staff reporter
Humphreys spins Ireland to brink of victory over Chevrons
SPINNER Matthew Humphreys took four wickets as Ireland reduced Zimbabwe to 183-7 on a rain-hit fourth day, leaving them well-poised for victory in Bulawayo.He shared the individual honours wit...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean drivers sort over stolen side tipper trucks in SA
A logistics company in Witbank has announced a R100,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of two stolen side tipper trucks and the arrest of the suspects involved. South African police ar...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 19:15hrs | 1481 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala details arrest drama in Penhalonga
National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) chairman Job Sikhala, a prominent activist and former MP, has recounted the events surrounding his arrest alongside 39 others during a meeting in Penhalonga, M...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 16:34hrs | 1069 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru advocates for cashless economy
The logistics of handling cash in Zimbabwe present significant obstacles, but Doug Tait-Knight, the Chief Executive Officer of Mukuru Zimbabwe Financial Services, believes that embracing digital payme...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:30hrs | 1430 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, flash floods expected in Matebeleland
The Matebeleland region is bracing for flash floods as heavy rains are set to hit the country from today until Tuesday, according to the Meteorological Services Department (MSD).The MSD issued...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:40hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces automated e-Gates at Beitbridge Border Post
The Department of Immigration has launched automated gate systems, commonly known as eGates, to facilitate faster and more secure travel for individuals using new biometric passports. This innovation ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:58hrs | 1723 | by Staff reporter
Harare cops sentenced to community service for extortion
Three Harare-based police officers have been sentenced to perform 315 hours of community service at Seke North Clinic after being found guilty of extorting US$5,500 from a fraud suspect. The convicted...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:18hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
All-night prayer costs congregant
Three knife-wielding robbers allegedly pounced on a congregant who was going for an all-night prayer and robbed him of his phone and money.Manqoba Moyo (28), Mthulisi Sibanda (22) and Thamsanq...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 20:53hrs | 1444 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Foreign companies must comply with Zimbabwe's labour laws
Zimbabwe must strengthen the enforcement of its labour laws to safeguard local workers employed by foreign businesses, particularly Chinese-owned mining firms, according to Dr. Wayne Malinga, a senior...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Man sentenced after beating woman over rejected love proposal
A 35-year-old man from Plumtree, Lesson Moyo, was sentenced after pleading guilty to assault and malicious damage to property for attacking a local woman who turned down his love proposal. Moyo appear...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 17:14hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
Sex pestering ZANU PF MP back in court
Mudzi West lawmaker Knowledge Kaitano who was dragged to magistrates courts for pestering and caressing a lower sixth student after paying for her fees is back at Marondera court tomorrow.Kait...Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 14:25hrs | 2788 | by Staff Reporters
Wedza man axes colleague over gold dispute
A 28-YEAR-OLD Wedza man was arraigned at Bindura magistrates courts yesterday after he axed his friend in Mazowe over a gold dispute.Denford Gambiza was sentenced to five years in jail by Bind...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 15:06hrs | 680 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mafume accused of nepotism and authoritarian practices
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing serious allegations of nepotism and authoritarian rule at Town House, with a senior council official accusing him of manipulating recruitment processes and creating...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:43hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Woman beats daughter-in-law with knobkerrie, cable
A 37-year-old Tsholotsho woman has been slapped with 350 hours of community service after assaulting her daughter-in-law over gossiping allegations....Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:29hrs | 574 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Plumtree man bashes woman after being turned down
A violent 35-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man was dragged to court after assaulting and damaging a woman's dish in a foiled love proposal.Lesson Moyo appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing tw...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 12:04hrs | 670 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Potraz warns of severe disruptions to Telecom Services amid power shortages
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued a stark warning about severe disruptions to the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe, with worsening power short...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Power Station breaches 1 000MW output
Consumers across Zimbabwe have expressed their satisfaction with the recent improvement in power supply, attributed to the successful completion of maintenance works at the Hwange Power Station. The f...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:52hrs | 3137 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu's actions disrupted the parliamentary balance of power
Former Bulawayo South MP Nicola Watson has accused Zanu-PF of orchestrating Sengezo Tshabangu's controversial recalls of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members to serve its political agenda, incl...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:58hrs | 1019 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA warned against intensified anti-smuggling campaign
Experts in the retail sector have called for caution in the government's ongoing anti-smuggling campaign, warning that its current trajectory may lead to sharp increases in the prices of basic commodi...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:07hrs | 1447 | by Staff reporter
So a president simply needs to declare a 'vision' and he becomes eligible for a term extension!
The attack on Zimbabwe's Constitution continues! Yesterday, I listened with a mixture of astonishment and concern as Daniel Garwe, Zimbabwe's Minister of Local Government and ZANU-PF Mashonala...Published: 26 Jan 2025 at 12:13hrs | 882 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's time to kick exploitative Chinese out of Zimbabwe!
Zimbabwe is a colony once again!It is time for Zimbabweans to confront the uncomfortable reality of Chinese exploitation in the country. Recent incidents have revealed the horrifying e...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:31hrs | 1109 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Armed robbers jailed 75 years each in Zimbabwe
Three men from Masvingo have been sentenced to 75 years each in prison after being convicted for their involvement in a series of armed robbery cases that occurred on January 15, 2025.In a sta...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:02hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA lawyer celebrates victory
ZIFA lawyer Lovemore Madhuku celebrated a legal victory yesterday after one of the two court bids aimed at stopping this week's crucial elections ended in his clients' favour. Temba Mliswa, an aggriev...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:36hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
7 arrested a few hours after robbery
Seven suspected armed robbers were arrested in Harare on Monday, just hours after they raided a Southerton-based company and made off with a Nissan NP300 vehicle, a safe containing US$12,000, and othe...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:27hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Flaws in the US electoral system
The United States of America has long been touted as a citadel of democracy where every citizen's voice is valued. Yet, despite the ideal of equal participation, one glaring flaw within the U.S. elect...Published: 23 Jan 2025 at 13:25hrs | 366 | by Takudzwa Chada
Man rapes neighbour six times in 24 hours
In a horrific incident, a Bulawayo man is in trouble after he allegedly raped his neighbour six times in 24 hours.The victim is alleged to have fallen in deep sleep after every round.T...Published: 22 Jan 2025 at 19:04hrs | 4520 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bulawayo
Beitbridge armed robber jailed for 12 years
A Beitbridge armed robber, Azwindini Kwinda, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm.Kwinda was also ordered to pay ...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:52hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Teachers cut off as Chiredzi schools are marooned
As schools reopened last week on Tuesday, excitement and anticipation filled the air for students eager to begin the new term. However, for many schools in Chiredzi South Constituency, Masvingo provin...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:50hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Man swept away while crossing flooded Umguza river in Bulawayo
A tragic incident in Bulawayo claimed the life of 30-year-old Richard Sibanda from Killarney Squatter Camp, who drowned while attempting to cross a flooded river near his home.According to Act...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:42hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls businessman dies in tragic road accident
Victoria Falls businessman Njabulo Nyathi (47), affectionately known as JB, died in a car accident on Sunday morning alongside another resident, Noah Mapako. The accident occurred in the early hours a...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:41hrs | 1036 | by Staff reporter
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