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Smuggling takes toll on Zimbabwe economy
A sharp increase in smuggling and unregulated imports is intensifying illicit financial flows (IFFs) in Zimbabwe, severely undermining the country's formal retail sector. Authorities have recently pro...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:41hrs | 348 | by `
Zanu-PF UK seeks hero status for John Takaendesa Ushe
The Zanu-PF District in the United Kingdom has formally requested hero status for the late John Takaendesa Ushe, who passed away in London on May 6 following a period of illness.Ushe is widely...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Ex-ZIPRA veterans, widows, and children demand return of seized properties
Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) combatants, alongside widows and children of fallen fighters, have spent three cold nights camping on a piece of land in Chinhoyi, Mashonaland West,...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:46hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Nikita Mangena's widow dies
Sikhubekiso Madeya Mangena, widow of the late national hero and legendary Zipra commander Rodgers Alfred Nikita Mangena, has died. She was 69.Mangena passed away on Sunday night at her Manning...Published: 12 May 2025 at 18:14hrs | 1111 | 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 | 325 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge policeman's attempted murder trial delayed
The attempted murder trial of Ziggie Khonzani, a Beitbridge police officer, failed to take off yesterday after the accused fell ill, prompting the court to reschedule the proceedings to May 14, 2025....Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:12hrs | 113 | 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 | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman battles rare and painful breast condition
A 36-year-old woman from Shamva, Mashonaland Central, is living with a rare and debilitating breast condition that has left her physically burdened and socially isolated. Her breasts have grown abnorm...Published: 08 May 2025 at 11:16hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Africa's Underdevelopment: A Criminal Enterprise Enabled by Complicit Leadership
Africa's continued underdevelopment is not a mystery - it is a direct result of kleptocratic leadership, entrenched corruption, and systemic human rights abuses. The so-called liberators, once hailed ...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:27hrs | 139 | by Wa Malikongwa
Njani Moyo only accorded liberation hero status
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred Liberation Hero Status on the late veteran of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, Elias Sikholiwe Njani Moyo, who passed away on April 26 at the age of 100....Published: 01 May 2025 at 16:56hrs | 2681 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for discipline, loyalty in ZDF
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called for continued loyalty and dedication within the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), paying tribute to the late Brigadier General Tapiwa Rungani and national hero Wal...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Former Zapu cadre Njani Moyo dies
Elias Sikholiwe Njani Moyo, a revered figure in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, has passed away at the age of 100. Moyo, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by the brutal Rhodesian regime in 1976 f...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:19hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Ex-CIO dies in South Africa
Walter Basopo, a retired officer of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and a veteran of the liberation struggle, passed away at Life Groenkloof Hospital in Pretoria, South Africa, on Tuesday ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:37hrs | 1335 | by Staff reporter
Brigadier-General Rungani dies
Retired Brigadier-General Victor Chikudo Rungani, a respected figure in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and a prominent member of the Masvingo Business Association, has passed away at the age of 76. ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:17hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland man arrested for stealing aunt's 11 cattle
Police in Mashonaland West have arrested a man accused of stealing 11 cattle from his elderly aunt and selling them to fund his mining activities.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) provincial spok...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 22:50hrs | 82 | 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 | 1107 | by Guta RaMwari Literature Committee of South Africa
Mine workers around Gwanda chronicle cocktail of unfair labour practices
Mine workers in Matabeleland South have reported facing threats of illness, death from diseases, violations of their labour and human rights, and horrific living conditions during their work in mines....Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:13hrs | 1907 | by Stephen Jakes
MP compares Zimbabwe's proposed radio licence fee to HIV infection
Matabeleland South proportional representation legislator Sibongile Maphosa has strongly criticized the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill, which requires motorists to pay for radio licences when re...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe dragged to the dock after skipping trial
High Court judge, Justice Pisirayi Kwenda, has ordered the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) to bring businessman Mike Chimombe to court this afternoon, after the accused failed to atte...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:35hrs | 2933 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga surrenders to police after manhunt order
Alpha Media Holdings senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga has handed himself over to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Law and Order section at Harare Central Police Station following a police manhunt iss...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:01hrs | 1729 | by Staff reporter
Hwange residents oppose Chinese mining venture
Residents of Hwange have raised concerns over an application filed by the Chinese company, Sunny Yi Feng (Private) Limited, for an exclusive prospecting order in the district, which they claim could h...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:58hrs | 1655 | by Staff reporter
Touts pounce on drug addicts, peddlers
In an effort driven by the need to tame drugs and substance abuse scourge, Mvurwi touts have declared war on addicts and peddlers who are wrecking havoc in town.The touts have been raiding bas...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:28hrs | 885 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Sam Nujoma dies aged 95
Sam Nujoma, the activist and guerrilla leader who became Namibia's first democratically elected president after it won its independence from apartheid South Africa, died aged 95 on Saturday, the Namib...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 09:05hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Former Manicaland Governor dies at 83
Former Manicaland Provincial Governor and decorated liberation war veteran, Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu, has passed away at the age of 83.Chigudu died last night at his home in Mt Pleasant,...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:54hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's retail sector faces crisis
Zimbabwe's retail sector is in crisis, with more than 1,000 jobs lost so far this year due to an escalating economic downturn, as several key players signal their intention to exit the market. Regiona...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:11hrs | 1534 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe High Court rules HIV no longer deadly
The High Court has advised convicted criminals to cease raising their HIV status as a special circumstance during mitigation, stating that the infection is no longer considered deadly due to advanceme...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:05hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Illegal vendors conduct clean-up exercise
Illegal vendors in Bulawayo's Ward 14 took the initiative on Saturday to conduct a clean-up exercise at the Hawkflight intersection in Cowdray Park, with the aim of impressing the local council and av...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Zvikomborero Sibanda dies
Veteran media personality and former ZBCtv news anchor Zvikomborero Sibanda has passed away.Family members confirmed that Sibanda, who had been battling an illness for some time, died in Bulaw...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:15hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 12 deaths from diarrhoea
Zimbabwe has witnessed a surge in cases of common diarrhoea, with 12,483 reported incidents, including 12 deaths, in the week ending January 12, 2025. Of these, 2,867 cases involved children under the...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
Red flag over SA food poisoning crisis
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its vigilance on food safety following reports of food poisoning incidents in South Africa, where more than 20 children died and nearly 890 incidents of foo...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:23hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge's 'Shule Shule' Nguluvhe dies
Beitbridge is in mourning following the passing of one of its most renowned businessmen and farmers, Mr. Chris Nguluvhe, popularly known as "Shule Shule." Mr. Nguluvhe, aged 61, passed away on Tuesday...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 1580 | 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 | 102 | by Staff reporter
Iconic PF Zapu symbol soldier dies
Seven Dube, the soldier featured on the iconic PF Zapu symbol, has passed away. The former Matabeleland South Zapu organising secretary, Benson Tshuma, confirmed the sad news yesterday, revealing that...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:21hrs | 1529 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko told son not to attend his funeral
Siqokoqela Mphoko, son of the late former vice president Phelekezela Mphoko, has opened up about his decision not to attend his father's funeral, explaining that he was fulfilling his father's explici...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:04hrs | 2465 | by Staff reporter
Drug rehab on the cards for Bulawayo
The Government has announced plans to construct a specialized rehabilitation centre at Ingutsheni Central Hospital in Bulawayo to support individuals undergoing addiction therapy.The facility ...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:37hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Government to formally employ 22,000 village health workers
In a bid to bolster healthcare delivery across rural communities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care is set to formally employ and integrate 22,000 village health workers into the civil service. Th...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
South Africa GNU sees +1,000 businesses shut down in less than a month
South Africa has shut down 1,041 mom-and-pop stores in a bid to stop people from consuming pesticide-laden food, which has led to the deaths of 38 children across the country.President Cyril R...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:14hrs | 1563 | by Staff reporter
King Munhumutapa to Spend Xmas, New Year Behind Bars
Self-imposed King Munhumutapa Timothy Chiminya, who was arrested on Monday, will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars after being committed to remand prison for a mental health evaluation by...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 1386 | by Dickson Bandera
Mphoko remembered for his role in regularising undocumented Zimbabweans in SA
The late former Vice-President, Phelekezela Mphoko, has been hailed for his pivotal role in advocating for the regularisation of undocumented Zimbabweans in South Africa during his tenure as Ambassado...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Tributes pour in for hero Mphoko
Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of former Vice President and decorated liberation war hero, Phelekezela Report Mphoko, who died in India on Friday at the age of 84.The late national hero, rem...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:48hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Heatwave and water crisis grip Beitbridge
The escalating effects of climate change are manifesting with greater severity, as Beitbridge District faced sweltering temperatures of up to 42°C yesterday. The extreme heatwave has intensified dema...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Mphoko a national hero
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of former Vice President and liberation war stalwart, Ambassador Phelekezela Mphoko, who succumbed to a long illness. Mnang...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 17:41hrs | 1245 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko dies
Former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has died.He was 84. George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary-Presidential Communications in the Office...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 14:50hrs | 4701 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean migrants lose jobs in SA after raid on spaza shops
Zimbabweans working in South Africa's spaza shops are facing hardship following a series of raids targeting foreign-owned tuckshops after allegations of food poisoning incidents, which have left child...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant children, marital rape victims have a right to abortion, High Court rules
A law denying access to legal abortion for children below the age of 18 and married women who are victims of marital rape is unconstitutional, the Harare High Court has declared in a landmark ruling....Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu says Mnangagwa, Chiwenga showed him love in 'my darkest hour'
Sengezo Tshabangu, Secretary General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), recently revealed the unwavering support he received from both government leaders and Parliament during a serious illne...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:27hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu hails Mnangagwa, Chiwenga after health scare
Senator Sengezo Tshabangu, the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Parliament, has returned to the Senate with words of praise for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Vice President Constan...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:56hrs | 2242 | by Staff reporter
Court blocks estranged wife's claim to hubby's estate
A United Kingdom-based woman, Joyce Charlie, has lost her bid to be recognized as the surviving spouse of her late husband, Martin Charlie, after a lengthy legal battle in the High Court. Joyce, who h...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:15hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Smuggled, counterfeits goods flood Zimbabwe's market
Illegally imported goods, ranging from soft drinks to baby formula, are flooding Zimbabwe's markets, threatening public health and the economy, a recent market surveillance by the Consumer Protection ...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:05hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Senzelweyinkosi Ngwenya: From rural perseverance to academic excellence
Every morning, long before the first light broke the horizon, a determined young girl from St Paul's Mission in Lupane District embarked on a grueling 12km journey to Amandlethu Secondary School. That...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:51hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
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