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Zimbabwe Covid-19 confirmed cases top 700
Another 18 people tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday, taking the weekend total to 91 and the cumulative total since the start of the pandemic in Zimbabwe to 716. Three of yesterday's patie...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 13:04hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Nurses and doctors arrested in Harare
Police in Harare have arrested 12 nurses and an unknown number of doctors at Sally Mugabe hospital.According to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, the arrested are charged with contr...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 13:01hrs | 7010 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Covid-19: Confirmed cases reach 716 in Zimbabwe
Another 18 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday, taking the weekend total to 91 and the cumulative total since the start of the pandemic in Zimbabwe to 716, The Herald reported. Three...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 09:34hrs | 1980 | by Staff Reporter
Somizi Mhlongo's actress mother dies
Veteran South African actor Mary Twala has died. She was 80 years old.Her son, actor, choreographer and TV presenter Somizi Mhlongo shared the news on Instagram.Alongside photos of his...Published: 04 Jul 2020 at 15:57hrs | 1304 | by Staff reporter
Recall of MDC-A Councillors
The MDC Alliance condemns the recall of 4 Harare City Councilors by Minister July Moyo of Zanu PF on the instruction of the MDC-T.This ...Published: 04 Jul 2020 at 11:33hrs | 2430 | by Sesel Zvidzai
Another Chinese up for attempted murder
A CHINESE national appeared at Mutoko Magistrates' Court on Wednesday facing attempted murder charges after he fired four shots at a farmer, but missed, following a land boundary dispute on June 21, 2...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 07:50hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter
Gweru council engineer resigns
GWERU council engineer Robson Manatsa has resigned barely two days after another top official was suspended on graft charges, with sources indicating that more senior employees were likely to quit to ...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 07:44hrs | 1180 | by Staff reporter
Racism storm hits Zimbabwe Pepsi maker
WORKERS at Varun Beverages Zimbabwe Limited (VBZL), producers of Pepsi drinks, yesterday downed tools alleging racism, human rights abuses and unfair labour practices at the company.The worker...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 18:27hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter
Cop force-marches boss to charge office at gunpoint
A POLICE officer based at Zezani Police Station in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South province has been locked up for allegedly force-marching his superior from his home to the office at gunpoint, protest...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:27hrs | 2338 | by Staff reporter
R4 million cigarette smuggling racket busted
Smuggling of cigarettes from Zimbabwe into South Africa through illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River, always a problem because of the tax differences, increased dramatically from the beginn...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:12hrs | 578 | by Staff reporter
Man tries to disarm 2 soldiers
A BEITBRIDGE man has appeared in court for allegedly attacking two soldiers controlling traffic at the border post before trying to disarm them in separate incidents.This was heard by Beitbrid...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:19hrs | 2795 | by Staff reporter
Key concerns on the Forex auction system
The Reserve bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is cautiously yielding to free market demands for the complete liberalization of the foreign exchange market and scrapping of various consumption subsidies that were...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 4989 | by Victor Bhoroma
Chihuri dossier exposes govt rot
EXILED former Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri has exposed how serving and former top government officials and service chiefs allegedly used their spouses as conduits to grab lucrative te...Published: 29 Jun 2020 at 07:50hrs | 4311 | by Staff reporter
Taxis show Ramaphosa the middle finger
The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) and the National Taxi Alliance (NTA) say government is not taking the industry seriously and that they have decided to take the "the bull by its horns...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 17:21hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy run by master criminals fleecing the poor
Ordinary Zimbabweans have suffered for years as a result of currency manipulation and corruption by the elites who have siphoned US dollars away into their overseas bank accounts. Now, a recent ruling...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:11hrs | 1462 | by Thandekile Moyo
Mnangagwa's govt must at least provide the basics
The dirty water phenomenon has final arrived in the great City of Kings and Queens. We all knew this as the trademark of Harare. The government and city fathers seem to be clueless about solving the w...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:04hrs | 151 | by Lubani Nondo
Bread does not grow in supermarkets
IF there is an immutable truism that has stubbornly stood the test of time, it is the fact that common sense is not at all common.It is fair to say while common sense is rare, nonsense is ubiq...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:14hrs | 171 | by Bishop Lazarus
Zimbabwe's former Economic Minister slams government
Zimbabwe's former Minister of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion, Dr. Tapiwa Mashakada has slammed at the country's recent foreign currency auction.On Tuesday, the government launched ...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 10:37hrs | 4714 | by Daniel Itai, Harare, Zimbabwe
From boy to man the growth of Melusi from Isibaya
He was just 16 when he made his Isibaya debut as the mischievous 14 year old, Melusi Zungu. Nkanyiso Mzimela's character has literally grown up right before our eyes....Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 08:30hrs | 14393 | by Jera
New exchange rate trebles customs duty
THERE has been an outcry at all ports of entry after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) hiked duty of all imported goods following a hike in the exchange rate by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Tu...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 07:32hrs | 1479 | by Staff reporter
Senior nurses join juniors' strike
SENIOR nurses at public hospitals have joined their juniors in a nationwide strike, paralysing the public health delivery system.Nurses and junior doctors across the country declared a strike ...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 07:24hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Biti and Job Sikhala to be struck off the roll?
Zimbabwean politics has always been full of mystery. Politicians are normally identified by their getting into public office. There are a lot of politicians fine politicians who had never ran for an o...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 23:05hrs | 15518 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Venda soapie, Uhangwela teases fans with first episode
Producers of Uhangwela, a television soapie mostly in Venda, have teased fans online by releasing one episode on YouTube while they wait for the ZBCtv premiere.As the word uhangwela means forg...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 16:18hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
MDC bulls have locked horns, they will fight to death - no glory for either much less for nation, 'Shaisano!'
Now that the MDC bulls have locked horns, there is no stopping the fight! There is death for both bulls, no glory! "Shaisano!" as one would say in Shona. Ever since the Supreme Court jud...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 13:10hrs | 2078 | by Wilbert Mukori
Willard Katsande set to release music album
FORMER Zimbabwe Warriors captain and current Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, Willard Katsande has made a surprise announcement to release a music album as he edges closer toward the end of his football care...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 12:23hrs | 1272 | by Staff reporter
Cassava Fintech launches SASAI Health Status Report as it steps up fight against Coronavirus
Cassava Fintech International (CFI), a subsidiary of the Econet Group, has launched the SASAI Health Status Report (SHSR), a secure blockchain technology-supported solution expected to digitize the te...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 17:56hrs | 129 | by Agencies
Caps United funder speaks out
CAPS United bus donor Nyasha Mushekwi has for the first time spoken about pictures of CAPS officials seen loading 50kg sacks of maize in the boot of the bus. The club received the luxury...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 12:41hrs | 3258 | by Mandla Ndlovu
New guidelines for Bulawayo clinics
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Health Services Department has introduced a raft of measures to protect health personnel and patients against Covid-19 at local clinics. The municipality runs 1...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 07:11hrs | 953 | by Staff reporter
Bravo Tours loses court case
THE High Court has dismissed an application by Bravo Tours Bus Company seeking an order directing a Zambian accident victim suing the company and its driver for US$35 000 to pay $15 000 security costs...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 07:10hrs | 3237 | by Staff reporter
Jet store loses $1 million clothes
A HARARE man has been arrested on allegations of conniving in breaking into Jet stores in the capital and stealing various clothes worth over $1million, a court heard.Robert Mhandu, according ...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 19:30hrs | 1036 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls city fathers, residents face off
A Vic Falls forest along Kazungula Border Post Road which has been targeted by residents for indiscriminate cutting down of treesVICTORIA Falls authorities and residents have faced off over th...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 08:03hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter
Higher learning institutions ready for reopening: Murwira
HIGHER and Tertiary Education minister Amon Murwira yesterday revealed in Parliament that his ministry had initiated the process to reopen all public and private institutions of higher learning during...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 07:56hrs | 1224 | by Staff reporter
Thieves blame Covid-19 lockdown
FOUR Hwange men have been charged with theft after they broke into Hwange Colliery Company's coke plant and stole more than one tonne of nut coke worth close to $20 000. Nut coke is low ash me...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 07:53hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Zimra to buy land for Beitbridge workers
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is spending at least $2.4 million on renting properties to house its workers at Beitbridge Border Post and is considering acquiring the former Beitbridge Express...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 07:50hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Obadiah Moyo produced a box full of cash payment for his $50 000 bail
AMID a worsening cash crisis in Zimbabwe, onlookers were Saturday left dumbstruck after Health Minister Obadiah Moyo produced a box full of cash payment for his $50 000 bail.Ordinary people in...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 07:54hrs | 1329 | by newzimbabwe
Goobye interbank rate!…RBZ chief speaks on auction system
FARMERS, gold miners and other producers who have been crying foul over the 1:25 fixed interbank exchange rate have something to smile about as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) starts implementing t...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 4403 | by Staff Reporter
Zupco accused of dumping tap cards
ZIMBABWE United Passengers Company (Zupco) has been accused of dumping clients who purchased its tap cards, with conductors reportedly demanding cash from passengers.Zupco introduced the tap c...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 08:08hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Is RBZ an extension of ZRP?
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has become a "secret police" that watches over transactions done at banks, mobile money and even text messages in a bid to protect the local currency that has weakened by ...Published: 18 Jun 2020 at 08:19hrs | 771 | by Concerned
Kasukuwere's workers fight for oranges
Former G40's kingpin Saviour Kasukuwere's 18 workers were arraigned before Concession resident magistrate Nixon Mangoti yesterday for disorderly conduct after they allegedly fought for oranges....Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 21:37hrs | 5359 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Army, police blockade Bulawayo, MDC Alliance come up with theories
BUSINeSS came to a standstill in Bulawayo yesterday after police supported by the army drove people out of the city centre in an early morning operation believed to be clearing the way for the MDC fac...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 07:07hrs | 3737 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge appeals for development funding
BEITBRIDGE district is endowed with many investment opportunities whose potential can be fully unlocked if Treasury avails more funding for devolution. It is understood that so far, Beitbridge has rec...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 06:36hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
FIU revokes internal transfer directive
The Financial Intelligence Unit has revoked a directive issued to banks limiting internal transfer amounts following representations made by the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe. On June 4...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 14:04hrs | 1352 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe currency woes a result of non-monetary factors'
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has blamed the country's currency tumble on non-monetary factors despite statistics revealing that reserve money grew by as much as 307% year-on-year.The RBZ...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 12:16hrs | 1639 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Soldiers takeover Bulawayo CBD
A joint operation by members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the military have launched flash roadblocks all over Bulawayo barring any civilian from entering the Central Business District. ...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 07:54hrs | 34720 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Schools radio lessons for primary schools begin
RADIO lessons for primary school pupils are set to start today, with Government challenging parents and guardians to assist children during home schooling in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 07:21hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Transport operators fret over Zupco scheme
Transport operators that are part of the Zupco franchise scheme are up in arms against the government-owned company, which they say is underpaying them for the use of their vehicles.Last year ...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:07hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
Decaying infrastructure drags Zimbabwe to Stone Age
ZIMBABWE is lagging behind other regional countries in infrastructural development and would require huge investment to build robust infrastructure and catch up with continental leaders, a new report ...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:05hrs | 148 | by Nyasha Chingono
Chamisa's next move and strategy
THE main opposition MDC-Alliance is locked in countless battles, in and out of court, as the party resists an onslaught it says has been orchestrated by the Zanu-PF government. Nelson Chamisa'...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 08:05hrs | 7698 | by Staff reporter
'Khami Dam sewage water unfit for Bulawayo consumption'
DESCENDANT of the Ndebele monarch, King Lobengula, Prince Peter Zwide Khumalo yesterday slammed plans by Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to pump the heavily-polluted Khami Dam water into households to all...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:54hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Zupco conductors rejecting tap cards
COMPLAINTS being raised by disgruntled commuters are indicating that there is a growing tendency of refusing tap cards by Zupco conductors, demanding cash payments.Excuses being given include ...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:47hrs | 1316 | by Harare Residents Trust
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