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Rwodzi summons business tourism stakeholders over Zim MICE value
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has courted several stakeholders to consider the potentials which Zimbabwe Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (Zim MICE) busine...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 16:00hrs | 729 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Man stabbed for 2023 attack, in dangerous revenge mission
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after a brutal revenge stabbing at a business centre in Karoi, Mashonaland West. The attack occurred on March 7, 2024, wh...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 13:23hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
China-aided hospital bears testimony to growing China-Zimbabwe ties
IN Zimbabwe, a China-aided hospital stands as a testament to the growing ties between the two countries.The Mahusekwa Hospital, also known as the China-Zimbabwe Friendship Hospital, was built ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:28hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt shuts down 368 illegal colleges, VTCs
The government has shut down 368 technical and vocational training centres across the country for operating without the necessary documentation, in line with the Manpower Planning and Development Act ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:00hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Missing vehicle found
A missing Nissan Xtrail belonging to Blessing "Bhora Mberi " Tavengwa has been found today in Concession.Sources close to investigations said the car was stolen near a car wash in Mvurwi last ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 19:38hrs | 920 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa top aide warns aid looters
ZANU-PF legislators this Wednesday fumed over unfair distribution of food aid in several constituencies countrywide as authorities admitted something went wrong during the processes.Zimbabwe s...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 2309 | by Staff reporter
ZRP impounds 348 vehicles
Police in Mashonaland East have impounded 348 vehicles, primarily Honda Fit models, commonly used as illegal public transport known as mushikashika, after traffic offenses were committed. Assi...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:09hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
GMB rolls out silo construction project
The Zimbabwean government is constructing seven new silos to expand the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) network, aiming to increase the nation's grain storage capacity from 750,000 metric tonnes to 1.5 mi...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to bury Dingani Kimathi today
Acting President Constantino Chiwenga is set to preside over the burial of the late national hero, Brigadier General (Retired) Shadreck Dingaan Ndabambi, at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. ...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:49hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
NetOne takes Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho
Mobile network operator NetOne this weekend took their Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho. The campaign coupled with the generous donation of sports kits, brought together a community in a unified effor...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 21:06hrs | 172 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Brigadier General Ndabambi to be buried tomorrow
Brigadier General (Rtd) Shadreck Dingaan Ndabambi, who passed away last week, will be interred at the National Heroes Acre tomorrow.The Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage announced...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 18:53hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Fisherman drowns
A 28-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe fish monger allegedly slipped into a dam while trying to pull his fishing nets in Chiweshe.Solomon Ditiko of Maponga village drowned last week.Mashonaland Centra...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 10:25hrs | 813 | by Simbarashe Sithole
RioZim loses 200 mine claim battle
RioZim Limited has been unsuccessful in its legal challenge against the Defence Ministry over 200 mining claims. The High Court dismissed RioZim's application, ruling it defective due to proc...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt, Ndabambi family meet over hero's burial
Family representatives of Brigadier General (Retired) Shadreck Dingani Ndabambi, who passed away last Wednesday at his farm in Glendale, Mashonaland Central, will meet with government officials today ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:20hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Ndabambi declared national hero
President Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on Brigadier-General (Retired) Shadreck Dingani Ndabambi, who passed away on Wednesday after collapsing at his farm in Glendale, Mashonaland Cent...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:11hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Ex-hubby stoned in a love triangle
A Chiweshe man is battling for life after he was allegedly stoned by his estranged wife's boyfriend in a jealous affair. Kennedy Nyakudya (30) is battling for his life at Concession Hospi...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:11hrs | 664 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans invade neighbouring countries' hospitals
Four young men from Karoi, a farming town in Mashonaland West, recently died after consuming suspected illicit alcohol. Two of them sought medical attention at Mutendere Mission Hospital in Zambia but...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:10hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide over poverty
A Bindura man allegedly failed to accept hard times in his life and committed suicide by hanging yesterday.Takachekwa Sabora (41) of Ma...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 15:29hrs | 759 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Freeboy was given freebies to lie, says Chamisa ally
CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi has exposed that Freeman Chari was given freebies to lie on Zimbabwe's 2023 Presidential election results.Chari, a US-based software engineer and long-time o...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 16:28hrs | 1669 | by Staff reporter
Mozambique's Frelimo launches political campaign in Zimbabwe
Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has launched its political campaign in Zimbabwe ahead of the country's elections scheduled for October 9, 2024. The campaign was initiated at Tendai Hall i...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:36hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation rises by 0,4%
In August 2024, Zimbabwe experienced a monthly inflation rate of 0.4%, up from - 0.1% in July. This increase was attributed to fluctuations in the parallel market exchange rate, which affected local c...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:13hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF begins process for Mnangagwa to stay in office beyond 2028
ZANU-PF structures are pushing for constitutional amendments to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond 2028, when his second and final term is set to end. The proposed chan...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 12:51hrs | 1310 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF to start amendments for Mnangagwa to continue beyond 2028
ZANU-PF's Harare Province has called for constitutional amendments to allow President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028, when his current term is set to end. This proposal emerged duri...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 07:59hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Chirambiwa releases national songs
Rising Afrofusion artiste Moses Muputisi Chirambiwa of U band has released three tracks that praise Zimbabwe and the achievements done so far by the Government.The first track is titled Vakuru...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 15:07hrs | 255 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pachedu exposes Chamisa
In last year's harmonized elections, President Mnangagwa secured 52.6 percent of the vote, while Nelson Chamisa received 44 percent. However, groups aligned with Chamisa, including Pachedu, claimed th...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:27hrs | 3326 | by Staff reporter
Mashonalland police probe cattle rustling syndicates
Police in Mashonaland West have launched an investigation into a series of stock theft cases involving suspected syndicates that slaughter stolen cattle and sell the meat in urban areas.In a s...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:23hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland's new city takes shape
The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced servicing land in Mt Hampden, where the new commercial and administrative capital will be established. This follows the recent repossession of 47 farms coverin...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:18hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
Mandla reveals that Chamisa lost to Mnangagwa in 2023 Zimbabwe Presidential elections
Thank you for your patience. It is the 1st anniversary of the elections. We all worked hard to mobilize resources and encourage people to vote. We went into a flawed election hoping that maybe we coul...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 14:54hrs | 1157 | by Freeman Chari
Villagers stranded after govt shuts down clinic
Mahwau Clinic in Chief Chirundu's area, Mashonaland West province, remains closed two years after it was built by Kariba REDD+, leaving around 3,000 villagers without nearby healthcare. The go...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:47hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
21 km of Hwedza - Mushandirapwe road opened to traffic
Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona officially opened a newly upgraded 21-kilometer stretch of the Hwedza-Mushandiramwe road today. The upgrade was carried out by Mas...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 16:19hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Poor road network cause for concern
On a late Thursday afternoon, commuters traveling on the Kadoma-Sanyati Road face challenging conditions with dusty roads, curves, and potholes. The poor state of the road has led to dangerous...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 09:37hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa urges Machakaire to 'calm down'
Former independent legislator Temba Mliswa has expressed concern over the escalating infighting within the ruling Zanu-PF party, warning that the current dynamics are reminiscent of past conflicts tha...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 13:35hrs | 2439 | by Staff reporter
Mayor breaks pastor's marriage
Kadoma mayor, Councillor Nigel Ruzario stands accused of ruining the marriage of a couple from the Mashonaland West town.Nancy Mhundwa's husband, Pastor Marvin Mhundwa took social media by sto...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1111 | by Staff reporter
Security guard kills gold ore thief
Chikari-based security guard Englam Musipa is assisting the police with investigations after he allegedly shot dead a gold ore thief at a mine in Mashonaland West.According to police Musipa (2...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:31hrs | 651 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe govt officials loot food aid
Two officers from the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare in Guruve, Mashonaland West Province, have been arrested for allegedly stealing food aid meant to support villagers affecte...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 14:49hrs | 825 | 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 | 145 | by Staff reporter
Body found with missing head
In a disturbing incident in Nkayi, Matebeleland North province, a villager named Sipho Mbulani was found dead with his torso intact but his head missing, suggesting a possible ritual killing. ...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:02hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth make outrageous demands
THE Zanu-PF youth league wants teachers and nurses to undergo indoctrination at the Chitepo School of Ideology in one of the outrageous demands made to President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week.T...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:53hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Meet the Zimbabwean who paid R8m for a SA bull
Over the weekend, Zimbabwean farmer Collins Tafireyi paid R8 million for a single bull at an auction in Mpumalanga, suddenly bringing attention to his ambition to become one of Africa's biggest pedigr...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 10:18hrs | 1050 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Nzenza ambassador to France
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Sekai Nzenza as Zimbabwe's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France. .Nzenza, a former Industry and Commerce minister, will also re...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 09:01hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman shoots wife dead, kills self
Police in Hurungwe, Mashonaland West, are investigating a tragic incident in which a local businessman fatally shot his wife before turning the gun on himself on Friday. The bodies were discovered at ...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 08:59hrs | 2548 | by Staff reporter
Recalled CCC MP reinstated after successful court challenge
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has reinstated the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament Constance Chihota (CCC) following a High Court order.The legislat...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:53hrs | 2528 | by Staff reporter
Cold spell to affect most parts of Zimbabwe starting tonight
The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has forecasted a cold spell to affect most parts of Zimbabwe from Monday evening through Wednesday. According to the MSD's weather advisory, a signi...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:46hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Divisions rock Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
The Zanu-PF party has openly acknowledged severe internal divisions that are undermining its stability and effectiveness. During a recent address to party members in Manicaland, Zanu-PF National Polit...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 2644 | by Staff reporter
Calls grow louder for Mnangagwa to extend incumbency beyond 2028
Zanu-PF's Mashonaland West province has added momentum to the push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond 2028. This call aligns with Mnangagwa's Vision 2030, which aims to t...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:27hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Gunshots at mine grab
A suspected instigator of the recent violence at Element Minerals Mine in Shamva, Mashonaland Central province, has reportedly vowed to defy a court order following his release on bail. Josph...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 15:07hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Fortune hunters invade Chiefs' courts
IF you visit any social media platform today, be it Facebook, YouTube or WhatsApp, you are likely to be greeted by a video of a grueling no-holds-barred traditional court session.This is the w...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:02hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwean cattle rancher shatters auction records in South Africa
In a landmark event for the cattle ranching industry, Collins Tafireyi, a Zimbabwean cattle rancher, shattered auction records today by purchasing a prized Boran Stud bull for an unprecedented R8 mill...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 22:51hrs | 2266 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's ZIDA attracts US$1,8bn investment
Zimbabwe attracted investments totaling US$1.8 billion in the second quarter of the year, with US$745 million in the manufacturing sector and US$282.7 million in mining. The Zimbabwe Investment and De...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:26hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Man kills father, slices off privates
A 25-year-old man with mental illness killed his father by repeatedly hitting him on the head with a stone in Mudzi, Mashonaland East.In a statement on X, the police reported the arrest of Tak...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:53hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
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