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Mnangagwa moves to extend his rule
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's initiative to extend his rule beyond the constitutional two-term limit appears to be gathering momentum. Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has taken the first steps in in...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:09hrs | 1346 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF gears for referendum
ZANU-PF is preparing to amend the Constitution and mobilize its members to resoundingly vote in favor of the amendment in a referendum to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term until 2030, Justi...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:53hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Constitutional coup looms in Zimbabwe
A controversial proposal to amend Zimbabwe's Constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office by up to five years beyond the 2028 constitutional limit has sparked heated debate. T...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 12:09hrs | 2522 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe maintains 6% economic growth target
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has reaffirmed Zimbabwe's 6% economic growth projection for 2024, despite the country facing late rains this agricultural s...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:48hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Don't be silly, Tshabangu: Malema would never support Ramaphosa going beyond his term limit!
While at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm over the weekend, opposition CCC party self-appointed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu made a startling assertion.In a flimsy attempt to...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:30hrs | 671 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Boy drowns in Tsholotsho
An eight-year-old boy from Nhlangano Village, Tsholotsho District, in Matabeleland North Province, tragically drowned while attempting to cross a flooded Godzo Stream near the Jahe area.The in...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 17:34hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
China's meddling in Zimbabwe's internal politics unwelcome and against international law
China's actions in Zimbabwe are becoming increasingly disturbing, with its flagrant interference in the country's internal political affairs going beyond what is acceptable under international law. ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:11hrs | 576 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo hosts 2025 Legal Year
The stage is set for the official opening of the 2025 Legal Year, which will take place tomorrow at the Bulawayo High Court. Chief Justice Luke Malaba will preside over the main event, marking a signi...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:59hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Govt warns schools against manipulating exchange rates
As Zimbabwean schools prepare to open for the first term this Tuesday, the Government has issued a stern warning to schools engaging in fraudulent foreign exchange practices. Reports have surfaced of ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:58hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
'There is only one CCC, led by Welshman Ncube'
The Welshman Ncube-led faction of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has declared itself the sole legitimate authority within the party as internal power struggles continue to fragment Zimbabwe'...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:36hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Biden mulling LGBTIQ programmes funding in Zimbabwe
THE new chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee has questioned why the Joe Biden administration is attempting to send millions of dollars of taxpayer money into international programmes irrelevan...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:40hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
'Most wanted' Zimbabwean Fugitive Re-Arrested in South Africa
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has re-arrested Lovemore Musoyi, a 32-year-old Zimbabwean national ranked among the most wanted suspects in Limpopo province.Musoyi, who was on the run ...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 04:43hrs | 3108 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's food crisis set to worsen
Zimbabwe is grappling with worsening food shortages as more than half the population faces hunger due to delayed rains and the ongoing effects of drought. The situation is expected to persist during t...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 14:39hrs | 1104 | by Staff reporter
Crossover murders irk Bulawayo police
Bulawayo police have urged liquor outlet operators to enhance security measures following a surge in violent incidents, including fatal stabbings, during New Year celebrations. The authorities are par...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 1261 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa makes a mistake, abolishes death penalty
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially signed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill into law, effectively ending capital punishment in Zimbabwe. The landmark decision, which was ratified in Parliament...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:15hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police urges responsible celebrations as Zimbabwe welcomes 2025
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged citizens and visitors to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a responsible and safe manner. In preparation for the festivities, law enforcemen...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:11hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
Bus owner's killer stops running, hands self over to police
Bridget Makaza, accused of fatally shooting her husband, Kurai Coaches owner MacCloud Zvavaviri Mapanga, in May 2018, has surrendered to the police after evading arrest for more than five years....Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:06hrs | 929 | by Staff reporter
Murder cases increase to 49 this festive season
A total of 49 people have lost their lives in separate violent incidents across Zimbabwe during the ongoing festive season, a disturbing increase from 47 deaths reported just two days ago. The majorit...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:44hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
High Court reserves Ncube, Tshabangu ruling
The legal battle between Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) acting president, Professor Welshman Ncube, and interim secretary-general, Senator Sengezo Tshabangu, over controversial changes to the par...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:33hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's appointment of new police chief sparks clansmen politics allegations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent appointment of Stephen Mutamba as the new Police Commissioner-General, effective January 1, 2025, has ignited accusations of clansmen politics, deepening concerns...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:22hrs | 1679 | 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 | 430 | by Staff reporter
77 die, 401 injured in Zimbabwe road accidents
The festive season has turned tragic for many families as 77 lives have been lost and 401 people injured in 1,211 road traffic accidents recorded across the country between December 15 and December 28...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches Hope for Lungs Project to combat lung cancer
Zimbabwe is taking a significant step towards addressing lung cancer with the launch of the Hope for Lungs Project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving early diagnosis and treatment access f...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:37hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
SADC's compromised chairmanship failing the people of Mozambique
The recent elections held on October 9 in Mozambique have proven to be a significant turning point in the country's history, but not for the reasons the Southern African Development Community (SADC) w...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 16:59hrs | 1236 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
IsiJahunda: Death of a language, people
THERE are more than 7 000 living languages in the world, but Unesco predicts more than half will be extinct by the end of the century.IsiJahunda might be one of the tongues as the language is ...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1149 | by Staff reporter
Police ready to maintain law, order during, after holidays
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has assured the nation of heightened security during the festive season, with officers strategically deployed across major roads, neighborhoods, central business dis...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ruling elite should declare their sources of wealth
To say I was shocked would be an understatement when I came across a report detailing the extraordinary wealth of Zimbabwe's ruling elite. The report claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa ...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 793 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders raises concern
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has expressed serious concerns over the sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders at the country's ports of entry, highlighting a systemic problem of sexu...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:48hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
More roadblocks, stop and searches during holiday in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has rolled out extensive security measures across the country to maintain peace and order during the 2024-2025 festive season. Police Commissioner-General Godwin Mat...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:44hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
US think tank warns of civil unrest over push for Mnangagwa 2030
A United States-based think tank has raised alarm over the growing push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's loyalists to extend his term of office from 2028 to 2030, warning that it could lead to widesp...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:16hrs | 1033 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police urge parents to protect minors from alcohol abuse
As the country enters the festive season, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to parents and guardians to be vigilant and prevent minors from consuming alcohol and other into...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:43hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Our unity to last an eternity
UNITY, peace and development.These three words are all deeply rooted in the ZANU-PF way, such that they have become our official motto, for the party recognises that, without unity, there is n...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:04hrs | 86 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Mnangagwa calls for unity in ZANU-PF
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for renewed commitment and unity within ZANU-PF as the party sets its sights on the upcoming 2025 elections. Speaking at the 380th Ordinary Session of the Polit...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:11hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches nationwide Presidential rural solarisation project
The Zimbabwean government has announced the launch of a nationwide Presidential Rural Solarisation Project aimed at providing sustainable renewable solar energy to rural households. The initiative, wh...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:02hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Open Letter: Meikles Board of Directors
Board of Directors Meikles Limited Block 4 Tendeseka Park Renfrew Road & Samora Machael Eastlea South Harare Zimbabwe Dear remaining Members of the Board, I...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 398 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mliswa warns of legal challenges ahead of Zifa presidential election
Former Norton Member of Parliament and veteran sports administrator Temba Mliswa has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest in the upcoming Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presiden...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 18:14hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politicians must stay away from inputs distribution
Chikomba District Development Coordinator (DDC), Michael Mariga, has issued a stern warning to politicians, urging them not to interfere with the distribution of Pfumvudza agricultural inputs. Speakin...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 16:12hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe battles intense heatwave as temperatures hit record highs
Zimbabwe is enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, particularly in areas like Beitbridge, Lupane, Gwanda, and Chiredzi, where the mercury has exceeded 40 degree...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:29hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko leaves family legacy of ruins?
Zimbabwe's liberation struggle hero and former Vice President, Phelekezela Report Mphoko, whose death in India has left the nation in mourning, returns home tomorrow to be laid to rest in a tragic fam...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:43hrs | 3642 | by Staff reporter
Midlands province gets ambulances
The Midlands provincial Health and Child Care Ministry has received a significant boost in its efforts to enhance healthcare services with the acquisition of 15 vehicles worth US$305,000. These vehicl...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets global commendation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership as the chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has received global recognition for promoting peace and stability in the region. This accola...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:32hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
No progress on Bulawayo-Nkayi Road
The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road is moving at a slow pace, with DIFFLOCK Construction, the newly-appointed contractor, already establishing its base and advancing the project...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF urged to show loyalty to Mnangagwa
ZANU-PF Mashonaland East provincial chairman, Daniel Garwe, has urged party members to demonstrate unwavering loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, respect party leadership, and avoid actions that ...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:39hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
'Refrain from farming on Wednesdays and honour cultural customs'
Traditionalists have called on citizens to embrace cultural farming practices to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heatwave, which has severely impacted crops and livestock in parts of the country....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 17:59hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
ARVs shortage hits Tsholotsho
Tsholotsho district in Matabeleland North is grappling with a severe shortage of anti-retroviral (ARV) medication, despite having the highest number of people living with HIV in Zimbabwe, according to...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:55hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Law firm disqualified over conflict of interest in mining dispute
The High Court has disqualified Mudimu Law Chambers from representing Huzodi Investments Private Limited in a mining dispute, citing a conflict of interest involving the firm's senior partner, Mr. Mud...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:42hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
123 elephants die in Hwange since August
At least 123 elephants have died from starvation in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought that has gripped the region since August, with the highest number of fatalities recorded in ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:16hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo raises over US$21 million for Glassblock dam construction
Bulawayo City Council has successfully raised over US$21 million toward the construction of the Glassblock Bopoma Dam, a critical infrastructure project aimed at addressing the city's water crisis and...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:09hrs | 2651 | by Staff reporter
Court evicts miners from Kuruneri's farm
High Court judge Justice Christopher Dube-Banda has ordered the eviction of miners engaged in gold mining activities on Ascotvale Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central, following a legal challenge by Pa...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:53hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe achieves record wheat harvest
Zimbabwe has achieved a record-breaking wheat harvest, with deliveries reaching 563,961 tonnes, significantly surpassing last year's 467,000 tonnes. This milestone marks the nation's largest wheat har...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:48hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
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