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Bulawayo housing waiting list balloons
A Bulawayo councillor has proposed converting certain flats to homeownership in an effort to alleviate the city's growing housing backlog. The suggestion was made on Wednesday during a full council me...Published: 2 hrs ago | 56 | by Staff reporter
Man claims goblins forces him to sell grandmother's property
A 28-year-old man, Armstrol Nyondoro, appeared in court on Thursday, where he blamed goblins for his alleged habit of selling his grandmother's property to fund his drug addiction. Nyondoro's grandmot...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 11:35hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF intensifies campaign in Glen View
Zanu-PF has ramped up its campaign efforts in Glen View South as the party prepares for a decisive by-election on April 12. With all structures mobilized, teams have been deployed for roadshows and do...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:13hrs | 164 | by Staff reported
Trump unveils new global tariffs, Zimbabwe faces 18% reciprocal tax
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday acted on his campaign promises to "build that wall" and announced a raft of tariffs targeting countries around the world, including some of America's closest tra...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:00hrs | 716 | by Staff reported
Tinashe Mugabe's DNA Show 'banned'
In a landmark ruling, the High Court has ordered the immediate suspension of Tinashe Mugabe's widely followed Closure DNA Show, citing serious violations of personal privacy rights. The verdict, deliv...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 20:41hrs | 4106 | by Staff reporter
If Zimbabweans want real change, it's time to pray for new leaders
Zimbabweans now need to break the cycle of oppression and suffering.Over 80% of the population of Zimbabwe lives in poverty, according to the World Bank. This is not just a statistic; ...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 17:15hrs | 460 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt bemoans rising cancer cases
The Zimbabwean government has raised concerns over the increasing burden of cancer in the country, with both new cases and deaths rising sharply. While experts have suggested a possible link between t...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:44hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans jailed for killing South African soldier
Four Zimbabwean nationals based in South Africa were on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment by the Pretoria High Court after being convicted of murdering a soldier in 2022.The convicts - Cut...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:27hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
Why should citizens pay for ZESA's failure to provide reliable power
If you give us electricity we will not need generators. In a world where governments are often scrutinised for their decisions and policies, the Zimbabwean Electricity Transmission and Dis...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:29hrs | 417 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Who benefits from Zanu-PF infighting?
In the past 48 hours, Zimbabwe's political landscape has been rocked by the deepening infighting within the ruling Zanu-PF party, with the removal of key military figure Lieutenant-General Anselem San...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:37hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Health ministry in budget quandary
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has called for a supplementary budget to mitigate the impact of the withdrawal of United States funding, particularly towards HIV and Aids programmes. The funding...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:18hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Nkosinathi Ncube led ZINARA scoops top award for revenue collection
The restructuring of the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has proven to be a game-changer, as the institution's Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) won top honors in the ...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:07hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
2 suspected Chivayo lobola robbers appear in court
Two suspected robbers from Chitungwiza, accused of participating in the robbery of businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws at their Marondera farm, appeared in court yesterday.Peter Maramba Vhi...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:48hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Zinara boss scoops top gong
The Zimbabwe National Roads Authority's (Zinara) chief executive officer, Nkosinathi Ncube, has been honored as the 2025 Best Performer among revenue authority CEOs. The prestigious award, presented o...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 21:33hrs | 1638 | by Staff reporter
The closure of VoA Studio 7 is a victory for tyranny in Zimbabwe!
The oppressed people of Zimbabwe have lost another voice! The closure of the Voice of America (VoA), particularly its Zimbabwe-focused service Studio 7, marks a dark and devastating chapter fo...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:00hrs | 1087 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe accelerates plans for National Health Insurance Scheme
Zimbabwe's push for a National Health Insurance (NHI) system has reached a decisive phase, with government officials and health experts reaffirming the need to implement the scheme this year. Despite ...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:10hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Does Mnangagwa learn anything from witnessing the smooth transfer of power in other countries?
History has a tendency of repeating itself. Yesterday, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa attended the inauguration of Namibia's newly elected president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, ...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 20:39hrs | 561 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF youths promise to thwart planned protest
In a dramatic development reminiscent of the 2017 factional battles that reshaped Zimbabwe's political landscape, Zanu-PF youths have rallied behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid an ongoing power ...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
ZINARA paid out 88% of its collections to councils for roadworks
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) disbursed ZWG 4.7 billion (US$224.9 million) to local authorities in 2024 for road maintenance, accounting for 88 percent of its total collections....Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:14hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
South Africans in danger of losing access to SABC
If South Africa follows through with the 31 March analogue switch-off deadline, a date being challenged in court today, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) risks losing a quarter of its ...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:45hrs | 1458 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to introduce parole system to ease prison overcrowding
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) will introduce a parole system in June this year, marking a major shift in the country's correctional approach. The system will allow eligible inma...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 17:22hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Critical evaluation of the South Africa's 2025 Budget effect on the property market
The 2025 Budget presents a multifaceted impact on South Africa's property market, balancing fiscal stability, infrastructure development, and housing affordability with rising taxation, debt-servicing...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:43hrs | 69 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Blessed Mhlanga's bail hearing adjourned indefinitely
High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has indefinitely adjourned the bail hearing for Heart & Soul Television (HSTV) senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga to review an application for the use of vid...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 13:11hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
Chinese 'Starlink' launching in over 30 countries
An incoming Chinese-run rival to SpaceX's Starlink service could compete with Elon Musk-owned company in Zimbabwe.SpaceSail, also called “Qianfan,” the “Thousand Sails Constellation,” ...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 16:32hrs | 5724 | by Staff reporter
ZBC faces backlash for airing Wicknell Chivayo's lobola ceremony
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is facing severe criticism after it aired the lavish lobola ceremony of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke, sparking a public outcry across the co...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:50hrs | 18891 | by Staff reporter
Minister optimistic on Gwayi-Shangani Dam deadline
Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Richard Moyo, has called on Treasury to urgently release funds for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam project, emphasizing that the project's complet...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:21hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
4 arrested over service station robbery in Zimbabwe
Four men have been arrested in connection with the recent armed robbery in which US$129,111 was stolen from three Meru Service Stations in Harare.The suspects, identified as Willard Zvinorukwa...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 19:13hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF in the Zimbabwean authoritarian context: A case of captured popular opposition leadership1. Introduction...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:34hrs | 2002 | by Justice Alfred Mavedzenge
President Putin hits out at wannabe Napoleons
Some people still "can't get over" Napoleon's defeat by Russia, President Vladimir Putin has said. He made the comments after French President Emmanuel Macron called Moscow a threat to his country....Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 07:35hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Rugeje says minister blocking CEO appointment
Former Zanu-PF political commissar and board member of the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), Lieutenant General (retired) Engelbert Rugeje, has accused the Minister of Agriculture, Anxious ...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:26hrs | 1641 | by Staff reporter
Lake Kariba water levels rise
Water levels at the Kariba Dam, which is shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia, have seen a steady increase in recent months, providing a glimmer of hope for both countries as they grapple with power shortage...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 13:05hrs | 30179 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi assures Government support for Old Gwanda Road project
The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the construction of the Old Gwanda Road, a major infrastructure project aimed at boosting rural industrialisation and fostering economic grow...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:04hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe media must not agitate for illegal regime change
Advocating for the overthrow of a democratically elected government falls outside the bounds of media freedom, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere said yesterd...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:54hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Why is the Mnangagwa regime indifferent to how corruption and human rights abuses are tainting Zimbabwe's image?
In recent years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a disturbing entrenchment of authoritarian practices under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership.The regime's blatant disregard for human rights, ra...Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 11:26hrs | 481 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Masvingo City to develop new CBD
Masvingo City is set to begin the development of a new central business district (CBD) in August this year, a move aimed at expanding the city's commercial infrastructure and alleviating congestion in...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:01hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt gives greenlight to employ temporary teachers
The Government has granted parents the authority to hire temporary teachers in critical subject areas such as sciences and Early Childhood Development (ECD) while awaiting the recruitment of permanent...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 07:01hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
Zinef condemns Mhlanga harassment
Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (Zinef) chairperson, Dumisani Muleya, has condemned the police's pursuit of Alpha Media Holdings online radio and television HStv platform anchor Blessed Mhlanga. This ...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:25hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt moves to directly procure fuel
The Zimbabwean government intends to directly procure fuel for its own use and key economic sectors to lower costs and enhance competitiveness, Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo has anno...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:23hrs | 857 | by Staff reporter
Media briefing exposes Mnangagwa deceit
Early this week on Monday at 9 am, Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted selected media editors at State house at a choreographed event specifically designed for him to publicly reiterate his lie that he is a con...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:49hrs | 937 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Tagwirei expands humanitarian work
Zimbabwean business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei's Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF) has intensified its humanitarian initiatives in Mutoko district, Mashonaland East Province, by drilling boreholes and ins...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 16:45hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe responds to U.S. aid withdrawal
The government has stopped short of telling the United States of America to go hang following the termination of financial aid to African countries.Zimbabwe is among the African nations affect...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:50hrs | 3502 | by Staff reporter
Students barred from teachers' quarters
Learners have been prohibited from visiting teachers' quarters without a valid reason, while no pupil will be barred from attending school due to non-payment of fees, lack of a birth certificate, preg...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:47hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
'Security apparatus' ploy to shutdown Manhize foils,' Mutsvangwa claims
ZANU-PF spokesman, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has this Thursday sensationally claimed that a major security institution's ploy to shutdown Manhize ...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 2606 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Farmers in Matabeleland optimistic after rains
Farmers across Matabeleland are optimistic about a promising 2024/25 farming season following consistent rains that have rejuvenated crops, with the Government projecting a bumper harvest of 3.2 milli...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:07hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Gunshot wound leads to arrest of armed robbery gang
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has apprehended six suspects linked to multiple robbery incidents and a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft. The arrests were confirmed by ZRP spokesperso...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:11hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt announces subsidized 2025 ZIMSEC exam fees
The Government of Zimbabwe has revealed the 2025 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examination fees for both Ordinary Level (O-Level) and Advanced Level (A-Level) candidates, with signific...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 14:02hrs | 1527 | by Staff reporter
Zesa owes US$350m for Kariba South renovations
Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa), is grappling with a staggering US$350 million debt for renovations at the Kariba South Power Station, as its foreign currency obligations continue to hi...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crisis cannot be solved by simply replacing Mnangagwa
Trevor Ncube, Chairman of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has called for transformative leadership in Zimbabwe, arguing that the country's entrenched political and economic crises cannot be solved by simp...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 12:39hrs | 2284 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in massive maize, wheat imports
Zimbabwe has imported 1.3 million metric tonnes of maize and wheat through the private sector to alleviate ongoing shortages caused by poor land utilisation, lack of funding, inadequate farming capaci...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:21hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
RBZ predicts inflation to trend down in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is optimistic about continued inflation moderation, forecasting the monthly inflation rate to average 3% or less in 2025. The central bank expects the annual inflati...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:31hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
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