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Chiwenga, Mnangagwa late-night send-off explained
A long-observed but rarely explained tradition of Zimbabwe's presidency - the ceremonial send-off and reception of the Head of State at the airport - has come under the spotlight once again, this time...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:15hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces backlash after cancelling Judges' workshop
Zimbabwe found itself at the center of international attention last week, but for controversial reasons, after the government was forced to cancel a planned workshop for judges initiated by the Execut...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 12:04hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Judges' Chitepo School 'training' scrapped
A controversial "training workshop" for Zimbabwe's judges, organised by the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) and involving figures closely linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party and the state int...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 13:38hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF ideological training for Zimbabwe Judges
In a move widely condemned as a blatant act of executive interference in the judiciary, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), under the coordination of its secretary Walter Chikwana, has convened an ...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 14:58hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo company pioneers dust suppression breakthrough
In a significant stride towards sustainable industrialisation, Bulawayo-based manufacturing firm, Chemical Technology Africa (CTA), has unveiled an innovative solution to combat air pollution caused b...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:10hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
13 year old gives birth mid-air in Helidrive rescue
In a breathtaking display of medical precision and courage, a 13-year-old girl gave birth mid-flight aboard a Helidrive National Air Rescue Service helicopter as she was being airlifted from Maphisa H...Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:38hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Chas Everitt expands into Zimbabwe's booming real estate market
Chas Everitt International, one of South Africa's largest real estate firms, is expanding into Zimbabwe, betting on what it sees as strong demand for high-end residential properties.Despite ch...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 11:49hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Police recover bodies of 2 men who drowned at Matopo school dam
Police have recovered the bodies of two men who drowned at Matopo Mission Dam on January 24.The men, who have not been named, had been engaged by the school to carry out repairs to dormitories...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 19:01hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road a death trap
A recent near-fatal accident along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway has shed light on the growing dangers posed by abandoned burst tyres left on the road by haulage truck drivers. Mr. Thomas Chauke...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:18hrs | 1168 | by Staff reporter
Tourists flock to Victoria Falls despite misleading reports
As the festive season unfolded, Victoria Falls, the heart of Zimbabwe's tourism industry, came alive with an influx of visitors from around the world, despite misleading rumors suggesting that the ico...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:45hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gets Russian helicopter ambulance
The Matabeleland region saw a major advancement in its emergency medical services yesterday with the arrival of the first of two dedicated air ambulances from Helidrive Zimbabwe. The state-of-the-art ...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:41hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Driver steals haulage truck
A daring theft involving a 30-tonne haulage truck has left a local employer grappling with the loss of valuable property after his driver allegedly stole the vehicle last month. The truck, valued at U...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:02hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko burial slated for Bulawayo tomorrow
Bulawayo is set to host the burial of national hero and former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko tomorrow, in accordance with his family's wishes. Mphoko, who passed away at the age of 84, was ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe retires Falcon 7X Presidential jet
Air Zimbabwe has officially retired its sole Falcon 7X, marking the end of its tenure as Zimbabwe's presidential jet. The aircraft, registered as Z-AZM (msn 299) during its service with the national c...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:59hrs | 3666 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans drive property boom in Sandton, South Africa
A growing number of high-net-worth Zimbabweans are turning to Sandton, South Africa, as a preferred destination for property investments, business expansion, and lifestyle enhancement.One proj...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:43hrs | 5894 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean CIO's role in Simon Mann's arrest
Happyton Bonyongwe, Zimbabwe's former Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), has disclosed details about Zimbabwe's involvement in thwarting a 2004 mercenary-led coup attempt...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:21hrs | 2171 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF corruption and mismanagement have turned Air Zimbabwe into an international embarrassment
This once-proud national airline, which began its journey in 1980 with a modern fleet inherited from Air Rhodesia, is now a global laughingstock, a shadow of its former self. At independence, ...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 23:21hrs | 1328 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mystical Justice: How a Baboon Recovered $1,700 in Stolen Cash
A businessman from Bulawayo recently shared an astonishing tale of how he recovered $1,700 of his stolen money after consulting renowned traditional healer, Gogo Chihoro.The businessman, who h...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:47hrs | 2662 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimra goes after influencers, tourism players
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has initiated a comprehensive campaign to assess the tax compliance of various tourism stakeholders, including social influencers, as part of efforts to ensure a...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to bury Tshinga Dube
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to lead the nation in laying to rest Colonel (Rtd) Tshinga Dube, a national hero, former Cabinet Minister, and esteemed military strategist. Col (Rtd) Dube, w...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Iran joins the Nuclear boys club?
Recent reports are swirling with speculation that Iran may have conducted an underground nuclear test on October 5, sparking global intrigue and concern. Although there has been no official confirmati...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 16:48hrs | 3615 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, ANC were publicly sworn enemies
Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF and South Africa's old National Party government were publicly sworn enemies. Privately, their relationship was a bit more complicated.On 7 and 8 February, 1983, for instanc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1270 | by Peter Fabricius
Man in court for attempted murder of police officer over bar closure
A 43-year-old man from Fairbridge, Bulawayo, appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly striking a police officer with an axe. The accused, Dumisani Lindani Mpof...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 13:52hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
GWM Tanks invade Zimbabwe
AS Zimbabwe's automotive landscape continues to evolve, the vehicle that has captured my attention, as well as that of driving enthusiasts, is the GWM Tank 500. It has invaded Zimbabwe, courtesy of Zi...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 13:31hrs | 10492 | by Andrew Muzamhindo
Paul Siwela's letter to President Mnangagwa - Buying chiefs not just nor sustainable to resolve Matabele grievances
The President of Zimbabwe Munhumutapa Building Harare Zimbabwe 28th July 2024 Ref: PresZim/07/28/24 Attention: Emmerson D. Mnangagwa Dear Mr Presi...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 1517 | by Paul Siwela
US$40m Airbus dispute leaves Air Zimbabwe in limbo
Air Zimbabwe is struggling with a substantial financial burden, as highlighted in a recent audit report by Acting Auditor General Rheah Kujinga. The report, covering 2019 to 2021, reveals that...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 09:31hrs | 1535 | by Staff reporter
Minister fires warning shots at Harare brothels
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has expressed dissatisfaction with mushrooming brothels countrywide, announcing Harare as the main culprit where unregistered 'quickie nests' ...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 297 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Unveiling the Treasures of the Red Sea: Diving, History, and Culture in Jeddah
The bustling Red Sea coast city of Jeddah serves as both the business hub of Saudi Arabia and the entry point to the Mecca and Medina sacred sites. This vibrant city offers visitors a wide range of ex...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:06hrs | 52 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo runs dry as council repairs infrastructure
The Bulawayo City Council has temporarily disconnected water supply to several suburbs for maintenance work at the Tuli, 6J, and Rifle Range reservoirs. This maintenance began yesterday and is expecte...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:41hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zinara on course to clearing DBSA debt
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has made significant progress in reducing its US$200 million debt with the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA), now owing US$59 million. Zinara b...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 11:54hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Fleeing armed robber dies in accident
AN armed robber died in a horrific accident last week, while his three gun-toting colleagues sustained serious injuries after their gate-away vehicle hit a tree during a high-speed chase with vigilant...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to clampdown on imported vehicles
Government has begun mandatory inspections of all imported second-hand vehicles as part of broader assessments to curb the importation of substandard goods into the country.The scope of the ch...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Enjoy the zen whilst I bring you tea, the stewardess seemed to say
Between the sardine-packed spaces, noise and all, its not easy to fall asleep on long-haul flights. Hiatus from shuteye can play havoc with one's sycardian rhythm (body clock), causing the debutant ai...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:12hrs | 2 | by Tondo Murisa
Zimbabwe's US$400 000 cloud seeding programme takes off
IT'S a humid Friday afternoon and there are only two aircraft on the tarmac at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo that are about to take off. One of them is a commercia...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:14hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
More water woes for Bulawayo
BULAWAYO residents should brace themselves for more water woes after the local authority announced a disruption in supply across the city due to maintenance works at Ncema Works and Pump Station....Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Airfares for flights between Zimbabwe and SA dramatically shoot up
AIR fares for flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa - mainly the Harare-Johannesburg and Bulawayo-Johannesburg routes - have shot up dramatically during the festive season (Christmas and New Year ...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Many rural and urban communities have no access to clean water: Zimcodd
THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development has said there are many communities in rural and uirban areas that have no access to clean water due to the government's lack of political will to assist...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:20hrs | 17 | by Stephen Jakes
BCC tightens restrictions on heavy trucks
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has tightened restrictions on heavy trucks and buses by barring them from driving through the city centre.The authorities have ordered truck drivers to stick to...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean named co-chair of UN's AI Advisory Body for Global Governance
ZIMBABWEAN tech genius James Manyika, Senior Vice-President of Google, has scored big again after being appointed on the UN Secretary-General's Artificial Intelligence Advisory Body on risks, opportun...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:21hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe 'dead as a dodo'
TECHNICALLY-INSOLVENT Air Zimbabwe has accumulated losses of US$407,84 million, while total liabilities have exceeded assets by US$380,22 million, further casting significant doubt on the airline's ab...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'We will arm Hamas and remove Israeli Embassy' Malema says
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has pledged to support Hamas, the governing body of the Gaza Strip, in their struggle against what he perceives as Israeli oppr...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 12:44hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo earmarks US$14 million for roads
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has allocated US$14 million for the restoration of the city's deteriorating road infrastructure, which has been plagued by potholes.The city's road network has ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zpra veterans want their colleagues to be honoured
Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zpra) liberation are pleading with the government to declare a national holiday in remembrance of their colleagues, who were bombed by the Rhodesian army i...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 10:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Communities uses WhatsApp in stocktheft fight
SOCIAL media network application WhatsApp is helping villagers in Kezi-Maphisa, Matebeleland South, in the fight against stocktheft.The villagers say they have taken advantage of the instant c...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
FlySafair announces flight prices to Zimbabwe
SOUTH African low-cost airline, FlySafair has released its prices for the Harare and Victoria Falls flights, which are far cheaper than those of other operators.For the Johannesburg to Harare ...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 06:53hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Contractors abandon Zimbabwe road projects over payment delays
SOME construction companies have been forced to abandon road rehabilitation work in Bulawayo over payment delays.This is revealed in the latest council minutes under the Emergency Roads Rehabi...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 19:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's US$700k splurge on Chinese private jet for Russia trip
President Emmerson Mnangagwa hired a private jet from China to fly him to Russia on Tuesday at an estimated cost of nearly US$700,000.Mnangagwa, attending the Russia-Africa summit in St Peters...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 19:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
London based Kavango set to acquire two gold-rich projects in Zimbabwe
LONDON-based Botswana-focused metals explorer Kavango Resources PLC has signed an exclusive six months option which will see the reputable miner acquiring two lucrative gold exploration projects in Zi...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
BMW driver who killed 6, sentenced to community service
A 31-year-old Shamva man, Benson Sosera who fatally hit six people with his BMW in March 2021, injuring one, has been sentenced to 840 hours of community service and suspension of his license for a ye...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Armed robber' in court for 'killing' policeman
A MAN who allegedly fatally shot a police officer in Bulawayo's New Luveve suburb appeared in court on Friday facing a murder charge.Ntabiso Ncube (43) of Lobengula West suburb in Bulawayo sus...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
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