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Mphoko burial slated for Bulawayo tomorrow
Bulawayo is set to host the burial of national hero and former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko tomorrow, in accordance with his family's wishes. Mphoko, who passed away at the age of 84, was ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
The tragedy of King Lobhengula and Chaminuka Pasipamire fallout
Two political dynasties in the present-day Harare province and surrounding areas aligned themselves with the Ndebele in the mid to late 1800s. These were the Rwizi and Hwata dynasties. The relationshi...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 11:51hrs | 554 | by Mzala Tom
Zimbabwean CIO's role in Simon Mann's arrest
Happyton Bonyongwe, Zimbabwe's former Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), has disclosed details about Zimbabwe's involvement in thwarting a 2004 mercenary-led coup attempt...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:21hrs | 2101 | by Staff reporter
Harare's water supply under threat
A recent study has highlighted a rising environmental threat to Harare's primary water source, Lake Chivero, with increasing algal growth potentially compromising the capital city's water quality and ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga visits Rtd Air Chief Marshal Moyo after accident
Retired Air Chief Marshal Elson Moyo, the former Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) Commander, is in stable condition and receiving specialized care at a Harare hospital after being involved in a road accide...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:35hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
5 in court for armed robbery
Five individuals have appeared before a Harare magistrate, facing multiple counts of armed robbery involving firearms and axes to intimidate victims and steal valuables.The accused - Talkmore ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Harare, Chitungwiza meet over water crisis
The Harare City Council (HCC) is set to hold a crucial meeting with Chitungwiza Municipality this week to address the ongoing water crisis in the dormitory town, which worsened following the decommiss...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:17hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to bury Tshinga Dube
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to lead the nation in laying to rest Colonel (Rtd) Tshinga Dube, a national hero, former Cabinet Minister, and esteemed military strategist. Col (Rtd) Dube, w...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe bids farewell to Air Chief Marshal Moyo
The Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) officially bid farewell to their former service commander, Chief Air Marshal (Retired) Elson Moyo, during a farewell dinner held over the weekend at Manyame AFZ Base. M...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 08:59hrs | 8521 | by Staff reporter
Harare's Mbudzi Interchange partially opens to traffic
Motorists and travellers have welcomed the partial opening of the Masvingo-Glen Norah loop road, a key part of the ongoing Mbudzi Interchange project, which aims to ease traffic congestion in southern...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:27hrs | 3603 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo-Glen Norah Loop Road opened to traffic
The newly completed Masvingo-Glen Norah Loop Road, a key component of the Mbudzi Interchange project, has officially opened to traffic, marking a significant milestone in Harare's transportation infra...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 16:05hrs | 917 | by Staff reporter
Mbudzi Interchange loop road opening
The Masvingo-Glen Norah loop road, a key component of the Mbudzi Interchange project, has been completed and will open to traffic this week. The project, aimed at easing congestion in south Harare, is...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:34hrs | 2307 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends road rehab
President Mnangagwa has extended the state of disaster for Zimbabwe's road infrastructure network until December 31, 2026, following the initial declaration on February 23, 2021. This extension is for...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:30hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe facing security threats'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has highlighted that Zimbabwe faces both emerging and traditional security threats, which have also impacted the country's economic stability. Speaking at the 44th...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:53hrs | 1419 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pampers military
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has introduced several new initiatives to enhance the welfare of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) members, emphasizing his administration's commitment to their well-being. Th...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:45hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to construct 3,000 housing units for ZDF members
During the 44th anniversary of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced plans to construct 3,000 housing units for ZDF members and upgrade military healthcare faciliti...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:37hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa parades broke forces; mums on stipends
Despite pampering uniformed forces with praises during 44th Defence Forces Day celebrations, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, (who is also the Commander In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces) deliberat...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 22:51hrs | 1703 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Chitungwiza runs out of land
Chitungwiza Municipality is facing a land shortage crisis for residential, recreational, and industrial development, prompting plans to expand into surrounding areas of Manyame Rural District Council....Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Nkulumane boy dies in house fire
An eight-year-old boy, Blessing Muzenda, a Grade Three student at Mgoqo Primary School in Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb, tragically died on Monday night after a house fire. The incident occurred around ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
US$720,000 heist suspect shot dead in Zimbabwe police custody
A suspect in the robbery of a financial services firm in Harare on February 25 has been killed in police custody, the latest victim of suspicious post-arrest killings.Over US$720,000 was stole...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 11:21hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mambo Dhuterere, wife scam church
The Dare Guru frontman, Darlington Mutseta (popularly known as Mambo Dhuterere) and his wife have been facing numerous threats of imminent arrests following their alleged failure to either allocate re...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:07hrs | 21 | by Paul Ndou in South Africa
US$5 armed thief sentenced to 20 years in prison
A MAN who stole US$5 from a motorist before causing a car accident has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.Blessing Moyo was facing two counts of armed robbery when he appeared before Harare ...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 16:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Water levels in Zimbabwe dams decline
WATER levels in major dams have started declining as demand for irrigation water has been picking up with a significant number of farmers resorting to irrigation to sustain their summer crop.I...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cholera-causing bacteria found in Harare boreholes
UPPER Manyame Sub-Catchment Council (UMSCC) has detected Escherichia coli (E.coli), a cholera-causing bacteria in boreholes that were tested in 14 residential areas of Harare.The results, reve...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 04:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Starlink has not applied for operating licence in Zimbabwe
POSTAL and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) said internet service provider Starlink has not applied for an operating licence, amid allegations that the government intends t...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government to construct more small earth dams
Government through the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development plans to construct small earth dams across all the country’s eight catchment areas under the Catchm...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 17:17hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Another empty promise on road rehabilitation from Zimbabwe govt
MAJOR roads, flyovers and bridges, along with mini interchanges along roads in and around Harare that link with the US$88 million Mbudzi Traffic Interchange, are being rehabilitated or constructed, Tr...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala raring to flex muscle
FORMER opposition Zengeza Member of Parliament, Job Sikhala, says he will embark on "Thank You" rallies for the support he received from ordinary citizens across the country while he was in detention....Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 05:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC contests High Court ruling on elections
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) on Tuesday said it would appeal a High Court decision which barred its candidates from contesting in the February 3 by-elections. Last week, the High Court rule...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF takes early lead in by-elections
Zanu-PF has already secured five wards ahead of the February 3, 2024, by-elections after the High Court nullified the nomination of 23 recalled National Assembly and local authority CCC candidates....Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC dismisses ZEC's declaration on 03 February by-elections
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has dismissed the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's (ZEC) move to declare five ZANU PF candidates duly elected as members of the local authorities ahea...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 19:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wins five council wards after CCC fails to field candidates
Zanu-PF has automatically won five council seats in Harare, Chiredzi and Manyame RDC following the disqualification of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidates by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commissi...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 19:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Couple leaves gun at a lodge
A FIREARM was found in a room at a lodge along Masotsha Ndlovu Road in Hatfield on Friday last week while a loaded gun was found on the bank of the Manyame River.The Noringo Star pistol was fo...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 08:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF disciplines land invaders
The ruling party Zanu-PF has implemented disciplinary measures against the Mutare DCC Chairman and certain party members implicated in the unlawful sale and allocation of land.In a statement f...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 09:01hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF draws line in the sand
Zanu-PF has demanded that all illegal land occupations, sale or parcelling out of land and stands, as well as illegal developments, stop forthwith, as the ruling party only supports planned settlement...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Floods wreak havoc in Chitungwiza
Strong rains in and around Chitungwiza over the past few days brought up the Nyatsime River and its tributaries flooding lower lying areas and damaging or destroying homes in the town.The floo...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:13hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
59 households in Harare affected by flash floods
Fifty-nine households in Harare's Budiriro 5B Extension and the paddocks area of Kuwadzana have been affected by flash flooding along the Marimba River caused by the ongoing rains, with the river drai...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:59hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
CID officers arrested for digging up hidden treasure
THREE senior police officers from the Asset Forfeiture Unit in Harare were on Christmas Day arrested for digging a Nyanyadzi homestead in search of an undisclosed hidden treasure.Shepherd Tach...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:27hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe dams water levels rise
The national dam level average has risen to 74. 8 percent, a 0. 89 percent improvement since December 13, 2023, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) said on Tuesday. In a statement, ZINWA cor...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 12:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Teachers vote in new Zimta executive
Veteran educationist Akuneni Maphosa has been elected the new president of the Zimbabwe Teachers Association at the ongoing Zimta 39th Annual Conference in Harare.Maphosa won the post after po...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for defrauding Madzibaba
A man from Chitungwiza appeared in court over the weekend facing allegations of trying to defraud apostolic sect leader Lloyd Gwasira popularly known as Madzibaba Moses Gwanzura, his house that he is ...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:20hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Over 40 Chitungwiza houses to be demolished to pave way for a company
The High Court has mandated the demolition of 18 houses in Chitungwiza to facilitate the interests of a private company. In response, the affected homeowners urgently petitioned the High Court to halt...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Beitbridge highway 80% complete
THE rehabilitation of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway is about 80 percent complete with 470km out of the total 580km of the road now opened to traffic, a move which has been hailed by motorists...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Uebert Angel's land development proposal raises stink in Chitungwiza
The attempt by controversial cleric Uebert Angel to acquire disused assets and land belonging to Chitungwiza municipality has sparked concerns, with allegations of unethical practices being directed a...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Beitbridge road nears completion
The rehabilitation of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge highway is on the brink of completion, with 465 kilometers now accessible to traffic. In addition, approximately 3 kilometers of dualized road were...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:56hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Alleged cop drug mule acquitted
A police officer stationed at Buchwa in the Midlands province was acquitted on Friday of allegations that he conspired with drug syndicates to collect drugs from India while he was on leave.Ha...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces 'a vital cog in growth drive'
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces are a vital cog in the ongoing national socio-economic modernisation and development of the country and Government will continue to capacitate its service personnel through...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's candidates traded accusations after one of them had his house 'bombed'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) candidates for St Mary's, Chitungwiza, yesterday traded accusations after one of them had his house attacked with an explosive device.The verbal exchanges o...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Force to fine-tune training of staff in defence of Zimbabwe airspace
The Air Force of Zimbabwe will continue training its personnel to meet the requirements of contemporary threats, building competent and determined forces ready to serve and protect the country, its pe...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Inside elections: Can the yellow wave shake-up Mashonaland East?
This is the first in a series of (inside elections) articles examining the politics and possible voting patterns of 2023's general election in expected swing/marginal National Assembly constituencies....Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:16hrs | 17 | by Farai Chirimumimba
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