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TelOne Zimbabwe takes unconventional leap, partners with Starlink
Harare, Zimbabwe - In a surprise move, TelOne Zimbabwe, the state-owned telecommunications provider, has announced a partnership with Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture. This unexpected ...Published: 5 hrs ago | 264 | by Erick Matotoba
Marconati gets two-year jail term in Zimbabwe
Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently removing his business partner from the directorship of Eagle Italian Shoes....Published: 7 hrs ago | 310 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt in a fix as ZiG is rejected
The Zimbabwean government's efforts to promote the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency have hit a major hurdle, as wheat farmers have refused to accept payment in local currency for their deliveri...Published: 17 hrs ago | 2356 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean diaspora urged to care for parents
A Zimbabwean official from a drought-stricken southern district has issued a heartfelt plea for Zimbabwean immigrants living in neighboring South Africa to urgently assist their families and relatives...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 09:13hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter
20 of the 31 US Abrams tanks supplied to Kiev have been destroyed
Military Watch estimates that 20 of the 31 units supplied to Kiev have been destroyed, badly damaged or capturedThe rate at which Ukraine is losing US-supplied Abrams M1 main battle tanks has ...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 16:25hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
ZiG exchange premium skyrockets
Leading research firms have raised alarm this week over the ballooning exchange premium for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, with parallels being drawn to the collapse of the Zimbabwe dollar. The rap...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:03hrs | 7483 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF panics over ZiG collapse
ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has expressed alarm over the devaluation of the Zimbabwe Gold currency (ZWG) and is urging President Emmerson Mnangagwa to take decisive action. Mutsvangwa ...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 3478 | by Staff reporter
Panners wreak havoc in Gwanda
Residents of Gwanda in Matabeleland South have raised serious concerns about the adverse effects of increasing artisanal mining activities, which have led to environmental damage, livestock deaths, an...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:16hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Chinese investors elbow out local chrome miners
An investigation has revealed that the Zimbabwe Mining and Alloy Smelting Company (Zimasco) has replaced around 150 small-scale chrome miners with Chinese investors, raising concerns about discriminat...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:27hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga defrauders case takes new twist
A Harare couple accused of defrauding Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Miniyothabo, of nearly US$1 million in a botched construction deal allegedly used the same fraudulent scheme in seven ...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:26hrs | 2496 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must be bold in FDI drive
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga has disclosed that the government has been inundated with demands from prospective investors seeking Zimb...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:24hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
BCC consider 2 000-metre drilling rigs to exploit aquifer under the city
Bulawayo is exploring the use of deep drilling rigs to access water from aquifers beneath the city as a solution to its ongoing water shortages. Despite being situated atop a significant aquifer, the ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:06hrs | 956 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Zimbabwe wastes 20% of supplied electricity
Zimbabwe is facing significant electricity inefficiencies, with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) reporting that up to 20% of supplied electricity is wasted due to obsolete equipmen...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:01hrs | 2933 | by Staff reporter
Teenager burns former employer's car over salary
A Buhera man was left counting losses after his vehicle was burnt to ashes by his former employee in a salary dispute.The matter came to light at Chipinge magistrates courts today where Raymon...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1669 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC councillors squander millions in shady water deals
The Harare City Council (HCC) is reportedly wasting US$300,000 per month on water treatment chemicals from third-party suppliers, despite having a US$5.4 million contract with South African company Na...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:51hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Midlands Vet Dept regulates cattle movement
The Midlands Veterinary Services Department has issued a directive to regulate the movement of cattle destined for slaughter. According to a letter dated August 30, Midlands Provincial Veterinary Serv...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF DCC Chairman robbed for empty promises
ZANU PF Bulilima District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Felix Ncube was left counting losses after three youths approached him demanding a soccer ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:31hrs | 1470 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Unilever pulling out of Zimbabwe after 80 years
Unilever, one of the world's leading consumer goods companies, is pulling out of Zimbabwe after 80 years of operation.The company, which had reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country ...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 11:21hrs | 1230 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat
The government has announced that Zimbabwe is on track to meet its goal of producing 600,000 metric tonnes of winter wheat by the end of the 2024/25 season, a crucial step in its pursuit of food secur...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 17:12hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
A guide to playing popular non-GamStop Casino Games
The number of online casino games is constantly growing, and players can find everything they need and a bit more. Exploring all the content is truly impossible since novelties appear regularly. While...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 22:28hrs | 57 | by Staff Reporter
Hichilema to hike Zambian electricity prices by 156%?
Zambia's energy regulator is considering an application from the state-owned power utility to increase electricity tariffs by as much as 156% as an emergency measure to cover drought-induced losses....Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 10:52hrs | 7925 | by Staff reporter
Ways around GamStop absence for Zimbabwean gamblers
Responsible gambling is a widely discussed issue globally, and governments and regulatory authorities actively implement measures to minimise the number of users negatively affected by this risky ente...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 10:10hrs | 81 | by Staff Reporter
Corruption of biblical proportions unearthed in Harare
The commission of inquiry into the Harare City Council (HCC) operations from 2017 to the present has uncovered significant corruption at Town House. It was revealed that for the past few years, counci...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:39hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tackles transit fuel fraud head-on
The Zimbabwean government has implemented new regulations requiring all fuel transported by road through Zimbabwe to pay duty and levies at the border. This applies to all types of fuel, including pet...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:12hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Mastering the Aviator Game: Tips and Winning Strategies
Winning at Aviator: Strategies and TipsThe highly popular Aviator game has proven to be very exciting for online gamers and casino players, owing to...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:52hrs | 199 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF councillors resist govt interference
ZANU-PF councillors in Mudzi, Mashonaland East province, have accused the government of interfering in their operations after the Local Government ministry suspended Mudzi Rural District Council chair...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:40hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zimra bemoans Chirundu border porosity
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has expressed concerns over significant revenue losses due to the porosity of Chirundu Border Post, a key crossing point between Zimbabwe and Zambia. The border,...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:38hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Awareness of responsible gambling in Zimbabwe's community
A gambling boom hit the African market in recent years, and Zimbabw...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 20:00hrs | 221 | by Staff Reporter
Zambia to import electricity from Zimbabwe and SA
Zambia announced Thursday it will import electricity from neighbouring South Africa and Zimbabwe as drought slashes hydropower output, leading to blackouts of up to 16 hours a day.The state-ow...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 18:30hrs | 231 | by AFP
US$40m Airbus dispute leaves Air Zimbabwe in limbo
Air Zimbabwe is struggling with a substantial financial burden, as highlighted in a recent audit report by Acting Auditor General Rheah Kujinga. The report, covering 2019 to 2021, reveals that...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 09:31hrs | 1521 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillor arrested for illegal protest
Councillor Mmeli Moyo, also known as Bruce, from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Bulawayo Ward 22, has been arrested for allegedly leading an illegal protest in the Nkulumane suburb. ...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:27hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo fire brigade lets family down, as US$350 000 home goes up in smoke
The Vella family from Bulawayo's Suburbs area will never forget July 28, 2024, when a fire ravaged their home, reducing nearly all their possessions to ashes. The blaze, suspected to have been caused ...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 17:33hrs | 1709 | by Staff reporter
A Guide to Online Gambling in South Africa: 2024
South Africa's growing online gambling scene shows signs of continuing its upward trajectory this year and beyond. It may be essential to look at the landscape and its evolution. We will look at onlin...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 123 | by Staff Reporter
Former Matopo students donate uniforms to the fire victims
Former Matopo High School students have rallied to assist 52 students affected by a recent fire at the school's boys' hostel. The group, represented by renowned poet Albert Nyathi, donated 52 boys' un...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:13hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South records 30% livestock deaths
Thirty percent of households in Matebeleland South reported livestock deaths this year due to the El Niño dry weather phenomenon, making it the hardest-hit province in Zimbabwe. The dry spell has sev...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:22hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe misses mineral revenue target
Zimbabwe faces a challenging economic outlook for 2024, with economists warning of reduced foreign exchange reserves, diminished government revenue, and decreased economic activity due to lower global...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:20hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
MK Party forming trade unions and labour federation
President of labour federation Cosatu, Zingiswa Losi, on Wednesday said the African National Congress-aligned labour movements are suffering huge losses as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is forming ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 872 | by Staff reporter
Fire guts Topics building in Bindura
SEVERAL small retailers were left counting losses after a fire ripped through Topics Building in the Bindura Central Business District (CBD) on Saturday night.One person was injured and proper...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 21:34hrs | 304 | by Staff Reporter
Dembare, Bosso clash in high stakes match
Since 2018, Highlanders have not beaten Dynamos in a Premier Soccer League match in Harare. However, recent events have given the Bosso camp hope of breaking this jinx and completing a double over the...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:55hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Dembare's Mangombe itches for victory against Highlanders
Despite recent challenges, Dynamos' coach Genesis Mangombe remains optimistic and focused on their upcoming crucial match against bitter rivals Highlanders, known as the Battle of Zimbabwe. Earlier th...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:16hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Shortage of ZiG coins, notes affects Bulawayo vendors
Informal traders in Bulawayo are grappling with significant challenges due to the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins, which has severely impacted their ability to conduct business effecti...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
USD10 million NSSA heist thwarted
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare has decisively thwarted an attempt by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chair Emmanuel Fundira, in collaboration with executives ...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 14:55hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Joe Biden has entered the twilight zone!
The debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump has revealed a terrible secret Democrats have been hiding from American citizens for the last three years. London'...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:42hrs | 2 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Dembare players on strike
There are conflicting reports about the situation at Harare giants Dynamos, where players downed tools in protest against non-payment of bonuses and signing fees. Dembare players refused to train and ...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man loses car in a hired deal
A Glendale man was left counting losses after he was allegedly hired to go to Bindura by a car hijacker who subsequently stole the hired car and spe...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 17:24hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
EcoCash to invest in banking technologies
EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited (EcoCash) plans to invest in technologies to expand its banking unit, Steward Bank, after transferring its fintech firms to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe. This move was ap...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 11:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power crisis grounds industries
In Zimbabwe, recent rolling blackouts have severely impacted key industries, raising concerns about potential economic downturns and job losses. Kurai Matsheza, president of the Confederation of Zimba...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chinese investor threatens to dump coking coal project
A Chinese investor, Guo Feng, is facing challenges with the Hwange Coal Gasification Company (HCGC) after allegedly losing approximately US$2 million worth of coke due to what he claims are corrupt ac...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:29hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Criminals using Mnangagwa's name warned
In response to a concerning trend of individuals exploiting their perceived connections to Zimbabwe's First Family for criminal activities, Deputy Chief Secretary George Charamba has emphasized that s...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt bans cattle sales at household level
The government has immediately banned household cattle sales, urging farmers to use village business unit (VBU) auctions to curb the panic selling of animals caused by the recent El Nino-induced droug...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:40hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
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