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Masca workers continue to raise concerns over a cocktail of issues
WORKERS at Medical Aid Society Central Africa (Masca) have said the Society continues to face an all-time high crisis in corporate governance, financial management, and member and service provider rel...Published: 8 hrs ago | 258 | by Stephen Jakes
Five Years Since Zimbabwe's Lockdown
Five years ago, Zimbabwe, like the rest of the world, entered an unprecedented period of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a temporary measure to curb the spread of the virus soon e...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 21:54hrs | 271 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe may scrap US$ for local transactions without notice
The government has warned that it may scrap the United States dollar for local transactions without notice in a bid to enforce acceptance of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.The ZiG was introd...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:12hrs | 29141 | by Staff reporter
Starving ZANU-PF youths loot exhibition food, detergents
A number of hungry and disgruntled ZANU-PF youths from various provinces stormed food and detergents scientific women conference exhibition stands displays area, loot foodstuffs, detergents and promot...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 17:06hrs | 888 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
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 | 1456 | by Staff reporter
Zimasco placed under corporate rescue
Zimasco, one of Zimbabwe's largest ferrochrome producers, has been placed under corporate rescue following court filings by controversial businessman Shepherd Tundiya, who claims the company owes cred...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 11:00hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
NUM rejects Ben Magara's appointment as Exxaro CEO
The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) has strongly opposed the appointment of Ben Magara as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Exxaro Resources, citing concerns over the legitimacy of the proc...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:19hrs | 1175 | by Staff reporter
BCC reduces parking exemption hours for senior citizens
The City of Bulawayo has announced a reduction in monthly parking exemption hours for senior citizens, citing financial losses exceeding US$119,000 from the initiative last year. As a result, the exem...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman remanded over US$24 000 theft during armed robbery incident
Nothando Banana (35), a resident of Bahram Green suburb in Bulawayo, has been further remanded in custody after appearing in court for her alleged role in a theft during an armed robbery incident that...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 09:52hrs | 1807 | by Staff reporter
Govt orders clearance of 'illegal' vending sites within 48 hours
The Government has directed all local authorities to clear illegal vending sites within 48 hours as part of a nationwide crackdown on unregulated trading activities, citing serious public health, secu...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 06:56hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Chipinge dam collapse claims 4 lives, 3 still missing
A tragic dam breach at a Chipinge farm on Sunday resulted in the release of a massive amount of water downstream, leading to the deaths of four people, including minors. Three others are still missing...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 16:07hrs | 1010 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dams remain critically low since Independence
Despite this year's above-normal rainfall season, Bulawayo could still face extended periods without water, with the local authority warning of a potential crisis that could rival some of the worst in...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:17hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes new steel ventures as Ziscosteel's demise remains unresolved
In a striking display of priorities, government and Zanu-PF officials are extolling new industrial projects while leaving unresolved the fate of Zimbabwe's once-proud steel manufacturer, Ziscosteel. O...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:52hrs | 1967 | by Staff reporter
Leopard strays into Bulawayo outskirts
Villagers in St Peters, a peri-urban community on the outskirts of Bulawayo near Old Pumula, are living in fear following reports of a suspected leopard roaming the area with two cubs.The big ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 08:59hrs | 180 | 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 | 478 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MTN earnings to plummet
MTN Group has issued a trading statement to shareholders, warning of a substantial decline in earnings for the year ending 31 December 2024. The telecommunications giant expects to report a more than ...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 12:19hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF politburo member clashes with mining partner
A bid by Zanu-PF politburo member Omega Hungwe to retain control of mining machinery after a joint venture agreement with Huwambo (Pvt) Ltd soured has suffered a setback, following the High Court's de...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 11:03hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Massive fuel theft rocks Zimbabwe Media Commission
Millions of Zimbabwe dollars have vanished from the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC), with an internal audit revealing the misappropriation of approximately 77,000 liters of fuel over a 20-month period...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 12:22hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
'Half of stock sold in Zimbabwean tuck shops are fake goods'
Nearly 50 percent of groceries seized from tuck shops and vending stalls during Zimbabwe's ongoing crackdown on counterfeit and smuggled goods have been tested and found to be fake and potentially haz...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lucrative NGO space dealt another blow as Netherlands cuts support
Zimbabwean non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that rely on Dutch funding are facing a major setback following the Netherlands government's decision to cut €2.4 billion in international developmen...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:15hrs | 574 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs defraud Parliament
A group of ZANU-PF urban lawmakers including Martin Matinyanya (Mbare constituency), Trymore Kanopula (Harare South), and opposition legislator Richard Tsvangirai (Norton) among others, are embroiled ...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 11:02hrs | 1474 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Vingirai reclaims farms after 2 decade legal battle, thanks Mnangagwa
Prominent banker Mr. Nicholas Vingirai has expressed gratitude to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for facilitating the return of his two farms in Mashonaland West province - Doondo and Sholliver - after ...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:44hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Shop owner robbed two loaves
A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Figtree was left counting losses after two suspected robbers allegedly robbed him of his two loaves, cell phone and a speaker.Gift Ndlovu was also attacked with a knobke...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 23:40hrs | 801 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF councillor in trouble for defrauding vendors
Josiah Mutangi, the Zanu PF councillor for Ward 1 in Bulawayo, and his alleged accomplice, Janet Zhou, appeared in court on Thursday to answer charges of defrauding 14 vendors out of US$200 each....Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:35hrs | 829 | 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
Zimbabwean remanded in custody for smuggling R14 million cigarettes
A Zimbabwean truck driver, Jiant Janos Bimha (44), has been remanded in custody by the Musina Magistrates Court following his arrest for allegedly smuggling cigarettes worth R14 million into South Afr...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 13:18hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Illegal cluster houses mushroom in Harare
Harare is witnessing the rapid rise of cluster houses across the city, despite the municipality's failure to allocate land for their development, highlighting the growing influence of land barons in t...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:04hrs | 2254 | by Staff reporter
Derek Chisora beats Wallin in UK finale
HEAVYWEIGHT boxer Derek Chisora proved too much for Otto Wallin as he picked up a unanimous decision victory in his final fight in the United Kingdom.Chisora was on top from the first bell and...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:31hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
BCC forges ahead with privatisation of water
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed the establishment of a corporate water utility company as a critical step toward addressing the city's aging water and sewer infrastructure, which requires...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:37hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Smear Campaign Against Chiwenga
Vice President Chiwenga sparked the wrath of corrupt individuals when he warned people against corruption and likening them to zvigananda. Chiwenga speaking at the heroes acre said "We can onl...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:20hrs | 1357 | by John Mbizvo
Rainfall to return across Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Zimbabwe starting tomorrow, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell that has affected many regions for the past...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:24hrs | 13811 | by Staff reporter
Harare faces severe water crisis
Harare City Council is struggling to meet the water demands of its residents, pumping less than 400 megalitres of water per day against a daily requirement of at least 1,200 megalitres. This significa...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Duo arrested for stealing US$19,000 paint
Two employees of a local paint company were arrested for allegedly embezzling paint worth US$19,592, in what appears to have been a systematic theft over several months.Chipo Brinia Mapfumo (3...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:39hrs | 317 | 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 | 1486 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sammons calls for brave approach in one-off test against Ireland
Zimbabwe's senior men's cricket team head coach, Justin Sammons, has challenged his players to adopt a more courageous mindset in their upcoming one-off Test match against Ireland, which kicks off tom...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Rampant cable theft threatens lives at Mpilo Central hospital
Rampant theft and vandalism of electricity cables supplying power to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have raised serious concerns, putting patients' lives at risk and placing immense strain on the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF praises Mnangagwa for Beitbridge Border Post transformation
The Zanu-PF Economic Development Cluster has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for his leadership in the transformation of the Beitbridge Border Post, a US$300 million infrastructure project unde...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:42hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Emerging markets opening up away from the UK as regulations continue to hit the casino industry
When an entertainment avenue enjoys such a meteoric rise into the limelight, it can be easy to be swept along with the success of it. For the iGaming industry, the past years have proved extremely fru...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:21hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Illegal miners invade Rhodes Estate in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean Government has deployed security and environmental agencies to the Rhodes Estate in the Matopos National Park following growing concerns over illegal gold mining activities that are thr...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:53hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF notes Zimbabwe, South Africa border management operational challenges
The Zanu-PF Economic Development Cluster embarked on a critical fact-finding mission yesterday to inspect several illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River, as the Government ramps up efforts to...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:47hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers welcome pause in rains
Farmers in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North Province, have welcomed the temporary break in rainfall, as it allows them to apply much-needed chemicals to combat an outbreak of Fall Armyworm (FAW). The ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:42hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy implodes
Analysts and opposition political parties have raised alarm over a surge in job losses as companies downsize or shut down due to the prevailing tough economic environment in Zimbabwe. The formal retai...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:49hrs | 1346 | by Staff reporter
Israeli-Palestine genocide statistics record women, children most victims
The Palestinian Embassy to Zimbabwe has released shocking genocidal statistics recorded during the 470 days of attack by Israel between 7 October 2023 to January 18, 2025 with over half of identified ...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 20:34hrs | 175 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Vehicle rebate abuse: 34 convicted, 3 000 cases under probe
Authorities in Zimbabwe are investigating over 3,000 cases of alleged abuse of the civil servants vehicle rebate scheme, with 34 individuals already convicted. The government is intensifying its effor...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:42hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tax plan has informal traders tangled up
Mediline Sibanda opened her hairdressing business 13 years ago in Bulawayo's bustling central business district where she operates alongside other vendors and traders that are part of the country's th...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:28hrs | 2082 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South farmers return to fields
Farmers in Matabeleland South province have taken advantage of above-average rains to cultivate 80% of the arable land in the region, following a severe drought that had devastating effects on livesto...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:14hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hit by devastating storm
The heavy downpour that hit Bulawayo on Tuesday this week has left a trail of destruction across several suburbs, Southern Eye has established.Residents in affected areas were left in distress...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:10hrs | 1491 | by Staff reporter
Triangle retrenches as economy bites
Sugar producer Triangle Limited has announced a phased retrenchment program, with the first group of employees set to leave by the end of next month, citing a tough operating environment.In a ...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo shoppers fall victim to fraudulent 'runner' scheme
Bulawayo residents were left reeling after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a self-proclaimed South African-based "runner" who lured unsuspecting shoppers with promises of delivering go...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:22hrs | 2508 | by Staff reporter
SA asks for water from Zimbabwe
South African border officials at Beitbridge have requested water supplies from the Beitbridge Municipality after their pumps were washed away by the swollen Limpopo River three times.Beitbrid...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:20hrs | 967 | by Staff reporter
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