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Zimbabwe's 2 rotten apples
One of life's greatest follies is assuming that what matters to us matters equally to others. That our fears are shared, our desires understood, our sense of decency mutual. Quite the contrary, realit...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 09:35hrs | 2676 | by Edmund Kudzayi
It's time Zimbabwe redefined who we call a national hero
The recent declaration of the late ZESA executive chairman, Sydney Gata, as a national hero has once again reignited a longstanding and deeply divisive debate in Zimbabwe. At the core of ...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 11:07hrs | 607 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
NatPharm boosts medicines availability
The National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) announced it expects to receive close to 400 different lines of medicines and health consumables over the next three months as part of its efforts to imp...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:50hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
The social implosion of American society!
The Biden administration allowed 13 million immigrants into the US, who would support them had they been re-electedI was surprised, when reading a report from Zimbabwe Statistics (ZimStat) tha...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 13:51hrs | 329 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Chamisa's political comeback sparks debate
Zimbabwe's main opposition figure, Nelson Chamisa, has confirmed his return to active politics - but this time, not with a conventional political party. Instead, Chamisa says he is launching a citizen...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:52hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Kadoma issues alert over water quality
The City of Kadoma has issued a public warning urging residents to exercise caution when using borehole water, as the municipality intensifies efforts to protect citizens from potential waterborne dis...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:02hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
No one is above criticism - not even the President
Democracy has always been too heavy a burden for weak, insecure leaders.The recent arrest of The Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, on allegations of "undermining the authority of the pr...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 22:44hrs | 615 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nestle Zimbabwe ramps up CEREVITA production
Nestle Zimbabwe has ramped up production of its iconic breakfast cereal, CEREVITA, following a US$7 million investment aimed at modernising local manufacturing and meeting surging demand both at home ...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:44hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Umdala Wethu: The Statesman who united a nation
In the story of Zimbabwe, there are names that echo. And then there is Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo - a man whose name is etched not merely in memory, but in the bedrock of the nation itself. As Zimb...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 10:30hrs | 354 | by Dereck Goto
Joshua Nkomo commemoration set for tomorrow
The Joshua Nkomo Restoration Project Trust, together with The Joshua Nkomo Foundation, will host a commemoration event tomorrow at the Matshamhlope Museum to mark the 26th anniversary of the death of ...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:16hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Cautious optimism over Old Gwanda Road upgrade
Ward 19 councillor for Maphisa, Nqobizitha Ngwenya of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has expressed cautious optimism following a presentation by Zwane Investments, the company contracted to ...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:04hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Climate change takes toll on tomato farmers
For decades, villagers in Madzivazvido, Gokwe North, have relied on tomato farming to sustain their families and communities. But climate change is rapidly eroding this once-reliable livelihood, as so...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:10hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Biti, Kasukuwere gang up against Tagwirei
Former cabinet ministers Saviour Kasukuwere and Tendai Biti have publicly condemned controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, branding him as the "face of corruption" whose growing influence with...Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 09:36hrs | 1124 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei mocks 'foolish' Zimbabweans who have not won tenders
Prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei ignited controversy on Wednesday after declaring that Zimbabweans who have not secured government tenders are "foolish" - effectively labelling the vast major...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 14:12hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter
Harare's 'cursed' office
The office of the Town Clerk at Harare City Council has long been mired in controversy, corruption scandals, and political infighting, leading to widespread mismanagement and plunder of council resour...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 11:19hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
South African artists condemn Gayton McKenzie's xenophobic tirade
Actress Thandi Sebe has joined a growing chorus of South African artists condemning Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, for spreading Afrophobic hate speech.In a recent post...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:16hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Smallholder farmers dominate potato market
Smallholder farmers are fast becoming the dominant force in Zimbabwe's potato industry, now supplying the bulk of produce arriving daily at Mbare Musika, the country's largest agricultural market....Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:04hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to reform public medicine supply system
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has embarked on a sweeping reform process aimed at resolving medicine shortages at public hospitals, despite the country's main pharmaceutical distributor, NatPha...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 11:03hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
UK Minister backs Zimbabwe's Commonwealth re-entry bid
United Kingdom Minister for Africa, Lord Collins of Highbury, has welcomed Zimbabwe's ongoing efforts to rejoin the Commonwealth, commending the government's willingness to engage in reforms and dialo...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:24hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Zapu rebels revive original Zapu
A group of former ZAPU members yesterday officially unveiled a new political party called the (Original) O ZAPU during a vibrant launch event held in Bulawayo.The party is led by Mathew Siband...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:54hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo school children use cemeteries as a bee line
In Bulawayo's Old Magwegwe suburb, schoolchildren as young as four are forced to walk daily through the overgrown and neglected Pelandaba Cemetery to reach their homes in nearby Pelandaba West. This d...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:37hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
State gem miner pushes ahead with hazardous mining facility
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) has commenced operations at a high-risk deep diamond processing facility in Chiadzwa, despite internal warnings flagging serious safety failures that p...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:23hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs appoints new head coach
Bulawayo Chiefs FC has confirmed the appointment of veteran coach John Nyikadzino as the club's new head coach, following the departure of Takaendesa Jongwe.The announcement was made in a stat...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:56hrs | 748 | by Staff reporter
IMF wants Zimbabwe's gold-backed ZiG to become sole currency
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed support for the full adoption of Zimbabwe's new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), as the country pushes to secure a staff-monitored program (SMP) t...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:05hrs | 1156 | by Staff reporter
Ajax redefines future of smart protection for homes and businesses
In a time where security is of utmost importance, the Safeguard Security Group is continuing to provide Zimbabwe with unparalleled security products and services that can meet the challenge to curtail...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 16:01hrs | 141 | by Agencies
Toxic sexual relationships fuel HIV infection
IN contemporary society, the dynamics of marriage have evolved to a point where the true essence of partnership seems threatened.It is often possible to identify a married couple - even strang...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 312 | by Piason Maringwa
Zida courts investors for US$150m Victoria Falls project
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) is actively seeking both local and international investors to participate in the development of Lot 1 of Jafuta Estate, a flagship project within ...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:26hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo spoils childhood friend with weekend cars
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again lived up to his reputation for flashy generosity, showering his childhood friend Tazvi "Chief J" Mhaka with extravagant birthday gifts that underscore their...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:25hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
Deadly malaria outbreak hits Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is currently grappling with a deadly malaria outbreak, with a recent report from an international organisation warning that the country's ability to contain fatalities has been severely hampe...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:09hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right THC Gummies in 2025
THC gummies have been gaining traction over the past few years. Users have been taking advantage of them to help them with a wide range of issues, from insomnia to chronic pain and more. Gummies are a...Published: 21 May 2025 at 20:22hrs | 197 | by Staff Reporter
Tshabangu tightens grip on CCC, warns MPs of expulsion
The self-declared interim secretary-general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Sengezo Tshabangu, has escalated efforts to assert control over Zimbabwe's main opposition party, issuing a dire...Published: 20 May 2025 at 21:54hrs | 1333 | by Staff reporter
Midlands sets target of 12 000 hectares of wheat
Farmers in Midlands have made impressive progress in the 2025 winter wheat planting season, with over 1,000 hectares already planted and 824 hectares having germinated. This early momentum signals a p...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:59hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Bringing International Football Back to Zimbabwe
Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Harare Zimbabwe Subject: Bringing International Foo...Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:16hrs | 643 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe eyes regional manufacturing hub status
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for the swift implementation of agreements between Zimbabwe and Belarus, as he concluded a successful State visit to the East European nation, highlighting Hara...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:00hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
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: 13 May 2025 at 16:33hrs | 9535 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees sharp rise in malaria cases and deaths in 2025
Zimbabwe has recorded a significant spike in malaria cases and deaths in 2025, with the Ministry of Health and Child Care confirming an alarming 180% rise in infections and a 218% surge in fatalities ...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:03hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
EFF Zim blast UK over Malema visa denial
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has described the United Kingdom's denial of a visa to South African opposition leader Julius Malema as a sign of his growing influence and status as a key...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 298 | by Stephen Jakes
'Zimbabwe has huge export potential in floriculture'
Zimbabwe's national trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, has spotlighted floriculture as a profitable and viable agricultural venture, urging farmers to diversify into flower production t...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:21hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at a Crossroads: A Time for Inclusive Renewal
'The hardest lesson of my life has come to me late. It is that a nation can win freedom without its people becoming free' Dr Joshua NkomoZimbabwe's post-independence story is one of betrayal. ...Published: 02 May 2025 at 14:34hrs | 481 | by Fikile Motsamai Malikongwa
Nick Mangwana doesn't listen to Winky D's music
The Zimbabwean government has firmly denied claims that it imposed a ban on popular musician Winky D's songs from being played on State-controlled radio stations, with Ministry of Information Permanen...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:16hrs | 858 | by Staff reporter
Iran-Zimbabwe to launch pharmaceutical joint venture
Zimbabwe is set to benefit from a major industrial boost following Iran's commitment to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and a tractor assembly plant in the country through a joint ve...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:12hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Daniel Chapo courts Zimbabwe investors at ZITF
Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo has emphasized the importance of expanding economic cooperation between Mozambique and Zimbabwe, calling for more robust trade relations and foreign direct ...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:31hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Ministers woo investment to Matebeleland
Provincial Affairs and Devolution Ministers from Bulawayo, Matebeleland North, and Matebeleland South have urged investors to explore the untapped opportunities in the region, stressing the potential ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:27hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei tipped for Zanu-PF Central Committee role
Prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is poised to play a key role in Zimbabwe's political and economic landscape, following a recommendation by Zanu-PF's Harare Provincial Coordinating Committee ...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:00hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Why compensate white farmers, not ZPRA?
Veteran freedom fighter and opposition politician Moses Mzila Ndlovu has strongly criticised the Zimbabwean government's recent payment of compensation to white former commercial farmers, calling it a...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 19:02hrs | 1622 | by Staff reporter
South Africa shows off new border patrol drone tech
Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schreiber has unveiled the Border Management Authority's (BMA) new drones and body cameras that will be piloted over the Easter weekend to enhance border security....Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:30hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's crisis will not be solved by another election
For over four decades since our hard-won independence, Zimbabwe has been trapped in cycles of political contestation, economic decline, and social fragmentation.As someone who has lived throug...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 15:04hrs | 1306 | by Ibbo Mandaza
Albert Nguluvhe: Loyalty, courage and dedication in the shadows of power
In a political landscape often defined by betrayal, opportunism and shifting loyalties, Albert Nguluvhe stands out as a rare embodiment of courage, principle and unwavering dedication to duty. His sto...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:17hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
High-level international cricket meetings set for Zimbabwe
In a significant boost to Zimbabwe's global cricketing profile, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is set to host high-level International Cricket Council (ICC) Board and Committee Meetings this week, attracting s...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
A Tribute to Evangelist Barnabas Benson Chimoto
Today, the Guta RaMwari family solemnly bows its head in remembrance and honour of a beloved stalwart, Evangelist Barnabas Benson Chimoto, affectionately known as BB Chimoto, who departed this physica...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 12:25hrs | 1132 | by Guta RaMwari Literature Committee of South Africa
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