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Zimbabwean forward breaks into Portuguese topflight league
Rising Zimbabwean football talent Cobert Chimedza (Jnr) has secured a move to Portuguese Premier League club Gil Vicente, marking a historic achievement for the 20-year-old striker. Chimedza becomes t...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:25hrs | 4787 | by Staff reporter
Dairibord to start toll production in SA
Dairibord Holdings is set to expand its operations in the region to drive export growth, with South Africa as the immediate destination for a planned toll manufacturing project. The initiative is expe...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:48hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's IMC Communications expands into road rehabilitation projects
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Communications, has expanded its operations to include road rehabilitation projects, marking a significant diversification from its traditional telecommunic...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 13:49hrs | 952 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation drops to 0% in March 2025
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation rate fell to 0% in March 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic stabilization efforts. The decline was attributed to a sustained tight liquidity s...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:40hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi honoured with Induna Matshe Leadership Excellence Award
Vice President Kembo Mohadi was yesterday honoured with the prestigious Induna Matshe Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his steadfast loyalty to Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, exceptional...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 07:39hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora remittances surge 7,5% in February
Diaspora remittances to Zimbabwe grew by 7.5 percent in February 2025, reaching US$165 million, up from US$153.8 million in the same month last year. The increase highlights the continued importance o...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:46hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fires army commander
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as the new Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts, and Culture, following the election of Kirsty Coventry as the...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 19:46hrs | 5936 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lines up seven sponsors to clear arrears
Zimbabwe is actively negotiating with seven potential sponsors, including individual countries, multilateral financial institutions, and private financiers, to secure the necessary funding, guarantees...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:13hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
Tonnes of abandoned nets retrieved from Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba has seen a major environmental breakthrough with the retrieval of seven tonnes of ghost nets, marking a significant step in the fight against plastic pollution in Zimbabwe's water bodies....Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:13hrs | 2299 | by Staff reporter
Charamba named SEC men's runner of the year
One of Zimbabwe's top sprinters, Makanakaishe Charamba, has become a cult hero at Auburn University in the United States after being named the 2025 SEC Men's Runner of the Year on Wednesday.Ac...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:13hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Crumbling Roads: Where is the money going?
Zimbabwe's roads are in a state of disrepair, and people are dying because of it. Potholes large enough to swallow cars, faded markings that turn highways into death traps at night, and crumbling brid...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 21:48hrs | 1006 | by Vusani Magwala
What's the point of a witness protection law when Zimbabwe is a lawless country?
Can a government entrenched in corruption seriously be expected to fight it?The Whistle Blower and Witness Protection Bill, set to be tabled in Zimbabwe's National Assembly in August, appears ...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 13:40hrs | 383 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 629 | by Staff reporter
SA jails two Zimbabweans over R8m counterfeit goods deal
Two Zimbabwean nationals, Samuel Nkomo (38) and Jesphat Aaron Mawire (46), have been sentenced to five years in prison by South Africa's Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for possession of illicit g...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:10hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
17 countries, 24 foreign exhibitors for ZITF
TWENTY-FOUR international exhibitors from 17 countries have confirmed their participation in this year's 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), scheduled for next month....Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:47hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Mutizwa gets Mngqithi's Arrows revival into full swing in Polokwane
Polokwane 0 - 1 Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows' revival gathered momentum on Wednesday night as head coach Manqoba Mngqithi secured his first victory since returning to the club. The hard-fought 1-0 w...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:10hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Zinara allocates ZiG11.6bn for road rehabilitation in 2025
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has set aside ZiG11.6 billion for the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) this year, marking a significant increase from the ZiG4.6 bil...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:43hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in record kidney failure cases
Zimbabwe registers approximately 1,000 cases of kidney failure each year due to restricted access to early diagnosis and treatment, a challenge that continues to put lives at risk.Speaking dur...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 16:56hrs | 1358 | by Staff reporter
Leadership changes sweep through Zim's corporate landscape
A wave of leadership changes has swept through several listed companies in recent weeks, marking a significant shift in the corporate landscape. Notable companies such as OK Zimbabwe, Econet Wireless,...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 11:30hrs | 631 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Fuel price hike expected this month
In March 2025, Zimbabwean consumers will see a slight increase in petrol prices, with the price per litre rising to US$1.54 from US$1.53 in February. On the other hand, diesel prices have experienced ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:38hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tobacco auction season opens with 36.8% decline in sales
The first day of full-scale tobacco auctioning for the 2025 season began on Thursday, with a notable decline in the quantity of tobacco sold, marking a 36.8% drop compared to the same day in 2024. Exp...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 08:25hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Team Lozikeyi detective shot dead
A detective from Bulawayo's renowned all-female police unit, Team Lozikeyi, tragically lost her life while on duty last night. The brave officer, identified as Cassandra Hove, was shot dead while purs...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 07:26hrs | 1756 | by Staff reporter
Dembare, Bosso miss out on Independence Cup
The government has announced that the 2024 Premier Soccer League (PSL) reigning champions, Simba Bhora, and runners-up, FC Platinum, will battle it out in this year's prestigious Independence Cup fina...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 07:02hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga clash over succession plans
Zanu-PF held a high-stakes Politburo meeting in Harare yesterday, marking a crucial point in the ongoing power struggle between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga. Th...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:14hrs | 6022 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council installs new elevators at Tower Block
The Bulawayo City Council has invested US$778 260 in installing new elevators at the Tower Block Municipal Building, with further plans to rehabilitate other key city assets, including the City Hall C...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:32hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
The weaponization of the law and relentless persecution of dissent in Zimbabwe's 'Second Republic'
THE persecution never appears to end. The recent arrest of and denial of bail to renowned journalist Blessed Mhlanga has brought a disturbing trend in Zimbabwe to the fore. Since the a...Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:09hrs | 358 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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
Bosso secure US$300 000 deal
Highlanders Football Club received a much-needed financial boost yesterday when King's Bullion unveiled a renewable US$300,000 sponsorship package for the year, effectively averting a looming crisis....Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe engages South African automotive players for local industry boost
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce today welcomed a high-profile South African delegation representing the African Association of Automotive Manufacturers (AAAM) and the Motor Industry Association ...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 14:49hrs | 917 | by Staff reporter
Minister Felix Mhona admitted as lawyer of the High Court
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Tapiwa Mhona was today officially admitted as a lawyer of the High Court, marking a significant milestone in his professional career.He...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 12:30hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
Econet dismisses fake social media post on VPN deductions
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has dismissed as fake a widely circulated social media post claiming that the company will deduct funds from EcoCash wallets of customers who have used virtual private network...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:05hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Schools directed to completely phase out CALA
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has called on schools across Zimbabwe to swiftly implement the new policy of school-based projects and completely phase out Continuous Assessment Learni...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:50hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Kenya's Raila Odinga loses election again
Kenyan political heavyweight Raila Odinga's streak of electoral misfortunes continued yesterday as he lost the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairpersonship to Djibouti's Foreign Affairs...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 16:44hrs | 1507 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sees surge in approved building plans
The Bulawayo City Council has approved building plans valued at over US$3.5 million as of December 2024, reflecting a slight 0.65% increase from November. These developments were detailed in the counc...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:46hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Mass NGO, CSO closures loom in Zimbabwe
The Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, long criticized by rights activists and opposition groups as a tool to suppress dissent and shrink democratic space, has cleared the Senate an...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:08hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter
South Africa hikes toll fees
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has announced an increase in toll tariffs across the country's major routes, effective from 1 March 2025. The toll fees will rise by 4.84%, marking a s...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 12:27hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
NetOne expands healthcare access through innovative telemedicine initiative
In a significant step toward modernizing healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe, NetOne and Zim Smart Village have launched another OneHealth Telemedicine Virtual Hospital in Chirumhanzu, marking the latest ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:43hrs | 183 | by Paul Ndou
BCC schools excel in Zimsec Grade 7 examinations
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) schools have once again demonstrated their educational excellence, recording an impressive 64.65% pass rate in the 2024 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Grade ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt launches one-stop centre for title deed issuance
The Government has established a one-stop centre to expedite the issuance of title deeds for landholders, streamlining the process and enhancing land tenure security and productivity in Zimbabwe....Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:36hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Dembare signs Evans Gwekwerere's son
Dynamos Football Club has bolstered their squad with the signing of 18-year-old forward Ephraim Gwekwerere, the son of their former star striker Evans Gwekwerere. The young attacker joins the Glamour ...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 19:26hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
275 inmates baptised at Khami Prisons
In a remarkable display of faith and transformation, a record 275 inmates at Khami Remand and Medium Prisons were baptised last week, marking a significant milestone in their journey of reformation an...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:23hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praises Akinwumi Adesina
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina for his outstanding leadership at the helm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), marking the end of his decade-long tenure as presi...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:40hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Modern homes for old Gwanda Road displaced families
The reconstruction of the 120km Old Gwanda Road in Matabeleland South has begun, bringing significant benefits to the region while also necessitating the relocation of 42 families. The project, valued...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:35hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Manhize steel plant hits key milestone
The US$1.5 billion Manhize Steel Plant, located in the Midlands province, has officially commenced the production of reinforced steel bars (rebars), marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe's indus...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:48hrs | 1043 | by Staff reporter
Kangai's first widow awarded US$345 000 share from estate
Ms. Esther Chatindo, the first widow of Zimbabwean national hero Kumbirai Manyika Kangai, has been awarded US$345,750 in maintenance from his estate, marking the end of a decade-long battle for recogn...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:40hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Students refuse that shona is the first language in Zimbabwe
A tense confrontation unfolded at Phakamani High School in Plumtree, Matabeleland South, on Friday when learners challenged their teacher after she allegedly misrepresented the status of languages dur...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:54hrs | 1846 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth leader on the run over US$9,000 farm scam
ZANU-PF Secretary for Youth Affairs in Goromonzi District, Arthur Chidenhe, is reportedly on the run after allegedly defrauding a local farmer, Kurt Tatenda Jingura, of US$9,000 in a fraudulent farm d...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
22,000 signatures for govt to invest in education sector
More than 22,000 people have signed a petition calling for the Zimbabwean government to invest more in the education sector, following a nationwide advocacy campaign led by the Amalgamated Rural Teach...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:02hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Another empty deadline for Lake Gwayi-Tshangani from second republic
The Government of Zimbabwe has expressed confidence that the 650-million-cubic-metre Lake Gwayi-Tshangani, a key infrastructure project in Matabeleland North, will be completed before the next rainy s...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:51hrs | 5292 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans warn against Mnangagwa's term extension plans
A new warning has emerged from another war veterans group about the potential chaos triggered by the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030. This follows a highly charged...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
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