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Christopher Dube urges Bulawayo residents to help identify his successor
Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has called on residents to play an active role in selecting his successor as his extended term nears its end. Speaking at a Water Indaba hosted by the Matabeleland...Published: 41 mins ago | 54 | by Staff reporter
Russia fires powerful intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, in the first known use in the war of such a powerful, nuclear-capable weapon with ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 836 | by Staff reporter
Sadc ignores Mozambique civil unrest
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary summit in Harare yesterday, where regional leaders largely overlooked the ongoing civil unrest in Mozambique, which has erupted ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 401 | by Staff reporter
US Embassy wants Zimbabweans to take part in US-funded programme
The United States (US) Embassy has invited organisations and individuals across Zimbabwe to apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme, designed to foster entrepreneurship skills am...Published: 7 hrs ago | 300 | by Staff reporter
Nees proud of Warriors
Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, expressed pride in his team's performance despite a narrow 2-1 loss to African giants Cameroon in their final Group J match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...Published: 7 hrs ago | 231 | by Staff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 7 hrs ago | 101 | by Staff reporter
5MW plant commissioned at Mutirikwi Dam
A major step forward in Zimbabwe's energy sector was made on Saturday with the commissioning of a five-megawatt hydropower project at Mutirikwi Dam. The plant, a collaboration between local and foreig...Published: 7 hrs ago | 165 | by Staff reporter
Africa needs to improve internet connectivity
Zimbabwe's internet connectivity rate has reached an impressive 78%, far surpassing the African continent's average, which stands below 50%, according to Minister of Information and Communication Tech...Published: 7 hrs ago | 32 | by Staff reporter
BCC in ambitious 2034 housing plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 500,000 housing units by 2034 as part of a broader 15-year master plan aimed at addressing the city's severe housing backlog...Published: 7 hrs ago | 87 | by Staff reporter
Couple linked to US$130,000 UK, Canada, Ireland job scam
Police in Bulawayo are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the whereabouts of Gwendolyn and Melusi Ndlovu, a couple wanted in connection with a series of fraud cases that ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 185 | by Staff reporter
Court disqualifies Chamisa's candidate over unpaid council bills
The High Court has disqualified independent candidate Mr. Ephias Mambume from contesting the November 30 Victoria Falls City Council Ward 1 by-election, following an electoral petition filed by Zanu-P...Published: 7 hrs ago | 79 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inches closer to rejoining Britain's colonies club
Zimbabwe's "remarkable democratic progress" has positioned the nation closer to rejoining the Commonwealth, the bloc's secretary-general, Ms. Patricia Scotland, has said.As Zimbabwe intensifie...Published: 7 hrs ago | 80 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should learn from Ramaphosa's mature approach to international recognition
On the global stage, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has long been an emblem of measured leadership and diplomatic tact, in stark contrast to his counterpart in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mn...Published: 16 hrs ago | 436 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Stanbic Bank Steps up efforts to promote International Trade
Harare - 20 November 2024 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to promote international trade by launching an e-book which guides locals on how to sou...Published: 17 hrs ago | 79 | by Agencies
Cellphone robbers face sentencing
Two Plumtree men, Thomas Ndlovu (20) and Oncemore Mungombe (19), are set to be sentenced on November 22nd for allegedly robbing a pedestrian of his cellphone.Magistrate Joshua Nembaware remand...Published: 17 hrs ago | 326 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Grace Mugabe breaks down in court
Former First Lady Mrs. Grace Mugabe broke down in tears during a court session on Tuesday as some of the stolen personal items belonging to her late husband, former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, we...Published: 22 hrs ago | 5247 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested over theft of State vehicle parts in SA
Two Zimbabwean nationals, aged 26 and 37, are set to appear before the Belfast Magistrate's Court following their arrest on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The pair was apprehended in possession of stripp...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1090 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele donates books to boost education
Renowned artist and Bulawayo Ward 20 councillor, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, has embarked on a transformative mission to enhance educational opportunities for students in her community. Over the past...Published: 23 hrs ago | 331 | by Staff reporter
Bus loader dies in tragic accident after falling under moving bus
A bus crew member tragically lost his life on Sunday after falling off a moving bus and being crushed by its wheels while attempting to load passengers and goods.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 11:52hrs | 1316 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick 3 uncapped players in ODI squad for Pakistan series
Zimbabwe has named its squad for the highly anticipated white-ball series against Pakistan, which will begin with the first ODI on November 24 in Bulawayo. The series, which includes three ODIs and th...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
'ZSE left with two valuable counters'
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is witnessing a significant shift, with Delta Corporation Limited and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe now standing as the only major valuable counters on the bourse. Several...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
SA-based Zim entrepreneur nominated for top award
Nyasha Chisoko, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur based in South Africa, has been nominated for Female Personality of the Year at the prestigious Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), recognizing her success in tw...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses 18% of its energy
Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo has called for urgent upgrades to the country's grid network to address the unacceptable 18% energy loss rate, significantly higher than the...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Court stops Zimra from seizing vehicle of returning resident
The High Court has ruled in favor of Simbarashe Zingwe, a returning resident from the United Kingdom, halting the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (Zimra) attempt to seize his Range Rover TDV6 vehicle....Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:00hrs | 3629 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs 64,000 nurses to fill skills gap
Zimbabwe is facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers, with a deficit of 64,000 professionals, according to Health and Child Care Minister, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora. The minister revealed this alar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
BCC moots cultural centre at Inxwala site
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at the intersection of Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in North...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Replace unsafe Honda Fits with Kombis
Stakeholders within Zimbabwe's transport sector are advocating for the government to implement a budgetary support scheme aimed at encouraging small operators to exchange their unsafe, unregistered ta...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to endure 6 more years with load shedding
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) is undertaking energy generation projects worth 3,000MW to eliminate load-shedding and achieve universal electricity access by 2030. The initiatives ar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Some Sadc leaders boycott extraordinary indaba in Zimbabwe?
Heads of State and Government, along with high-ranking representatives, have begun arriving in Harare for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit set to be chaired by Zi...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 949 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest 1,000 cybercriminals
At least 1,000 cybercriminals, including 29 from Zimbabwe, have been arrested in recent multinational operations conducted by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) across Africa. O...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Sables surge to 27th in World Rugby Rankings
The Zimbabwe men's national rugby team, the Sables, have continued their impressive ascent in world rugby, climbing two places to 27th in the latest World Rugby rankings. This milestone follows their ...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:41hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo steps in to aid Simon 'Pashoma' Ncube with $20,000 small donation
Prominent Zimbabwean tenderprenuer Wicknel Chivayo has pledged a life-changing donation to former ZBC Radio DJ Simon "Pashoma" Ncube, who has been living in destitute conditions. In a heartfelt ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1314 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Ward 12 Councillor appeals for active resident participation in ward meetings
Bulawayo Ward 12 Councillor Maziwakibo Masuku has urged residents to actively participate in and attend ward meetings, emphasizing that they play a crucial role in the community’s growth and develop...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:26hrs | 213 | by Stephen Jakes
Human rights defender, Mupambi conferred with Honorary Doctorate
The prominent and outspoken human rights defender and social justice activist Abigale Mupambi has been conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Advocacy and Development by the Addulam Bible Institute and U...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:09hrs | 732 | by Stephen Jakes
Wife physically abuses hubby over food
A 45-year-old woman from Hwange has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after physically assaulting her husband during a dispute over food. The woman, who was not named, used kitchen utensils, inclu...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:53hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter
Sibling rivalry turns deadly serious
A 40-year-old man from Gweru has been sentenced to four months in prison after threatening his brother with a knife and physically assaulting him in an altercation at their parents' home.The i...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:52hrs | 998 | by Staff reporter
Jere fuels rumors of Shandirwa, Yadah FC debunks them
Yadah Football Club has issued a public statement dispelling rumors surrounding the future of their player Tanaka Shandirwa, following viral social media images suggesting he had joined Caps United....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 14:34hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Cancer a leading death cause in Zimbabwe
This year, Cimas Health Group dedicated its annual marathon events to raising awareness about men's health, with a particular focus on prostate cancer, one of Zimbabwe's leading causes of death among ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:50hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sinks in deep financial hole
The recent 43% devaluation of Zimbabwe's Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has exacerbated the government's financial crisis, leaving it struggling to meet its obligations while civil servants and other pu...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:38hrs | 6529 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi calls for opposition unity to challenge Zanu-PF rule
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has urged Zimbabwe's opposition parties and leaders to set aside personal ambitions and entitlement to unite against the ruling ZANU-PF regime. Mzembi, wh...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:30hrs | 420 | by `
Chamisa's candidate disqualified from Victoria Falls by-election
The independent candidate for the upcoming Victoria Falls council by-election, Ephias Mambume, has been barred from contesting after a court ruled that he was ineligible due to unpaid council rates. T...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:58hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Mbare inferno a disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the devastating fire that ravaged the Mbare Traders Market a state of disaster, paving the way for urgent assistance and resources to support thousands of tra...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:56hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa loses bid to block arbitrator in debt row
The High Court has rejected an application by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) to set aside an arbitration ruling in a case where the authority is accused of refusing to pay a service pro...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:53hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Warriors hunt Indomitable Lions
The Warriors are set to take on Cameroon in a decisive Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifier today, with both teams having already secured their places for next year's tournament in Morocco....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:51hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Goat production gains traction in drought-hit Zimbabwe
As Zimbabwe continues to battle the effects of an El Niño-induced drought, goat farming is emerging as a resilient and economically viable solution for farmers facing increasingly harsh climatic cond...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
NMBZ turns to Rabobank for agric financing
NMBZ Holdings Limited, a leading financial services group, has announced a strategic partnership with Rabobank, a Dutch multinational specializing in banking and financial services, to implement an en...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:49hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
BCC to appoint independent regulator for city parking issues
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to introduce an independent supervisory body to oversee and investigate complaints related to the city's parking management system, currently operat...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:48hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to get normal to above-normal rains
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has reassured the nation that the 2024/25 rainfall season is expected to bring normal to above-normal rains, alleviating concerns of another drought in Zim...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2578 | by Staff reporter
Man spends night out, kills himself after wife confronts him
Police are investigating the sudden death of Agreement Wellington Nyangali, a 25-year-old man from New Magwegwe, who was found hanging at his home on November 16, 2024, following a domestic dispute....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
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