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UK closure of care work visa to hit Zimbabweans hard
The United Kingdom's decision to permanently shut down its care worker visa route has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe, where the scheme had offered thousands a much-needed escape from economic hardshi...Published: 13 May 2025 at 16:33hrs | 8350 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools warned against refusing ZiG
The government has issued a stern warning to schools that refuse to accept payment in the Zimbabwean Dollar (ZiG), stressing that such actions will result in disciplinary measures. This directive, whi...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:15hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt defends car import ban
The import ban on vehicles older than 10 years, which came into effect in January 2022, is part of Zimbabwe's strategy to protect and revitalize the country's motor manufacturing industry, which has b...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:14hrs | 13584 | by Staff reporter
Treasury surpasses Q1 tax revenue target
Zimbabwe has exceeded its tax revenue collection target for the first quarter of 2025, with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) collecting US$1.5 billion, marking a significant milestone in the gov...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:02hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Gold sinks as trade talks, easing tensions impact haven demand
Gold fell as its haven status was impacted by signs of progress in trade talks between the US and China, along with some relief to geopolitical tensions.Bullion fell as much as 1,8 percent in ...Published: 13 May 2025 at 09:54hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
UK will no longer be recruiting care workers from Zimbabwe
THE United Kingdom (UK) will no longer be recruiting care workers from overseas as part of a crackdown on visas for lower-skilled workers, the Home Secretary has told the BBC.Yvette Cooper sai...Published: 12 May 2025 at 17:52hrs | 1370 | by Staff reporter
Elephant tramples Kariba fisherman to death
A fisherman tragically lost his life on Saturday night after being trampled by an elephant while walking between ARDA Fishing Camp and Gache-Gache Fishing Camp near Lake Kariba.The deceased, i...Published: 12 May 2025 at 13:56hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers storm Crystal Lounge in Bulawayo, hostages rescued
There are unconfirmed reports that panic gripped Crystal Lounge patrons and staff earlier today after a group of armed robbers stormed the popular entertainment spot, locking employees inside during a...Published: 11 May 2025 at 15:16hrs | 1538 | by Staff reporter
Giant lithium miner displaces villagers in Zimbabwe
A tense standoff is unfolding in Bikita, where eight families settled on George Nollen Farm under Chief Marozva in the year 2000, as part of Zimbabwe's land reform programme, are now facing eviction. ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:44hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in massive gold mop up
The Zimbabwean government has launched an aggressive campaign to meet its 2025 gold delivery target of 40 tonnes, amid a global price surge that has seen the value of gold skyrocket to US$3,322.93 per...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:43hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to retest all drivers in some money making scheme
All licensed drivers in Zimbabwe will soon be required to undergo retesting as part of a new initiative to account for changes in their facial features and health conditions, a government official rev...Published: 10 May 2025 at 18:05hrs | 12492 | by Staff reporter
Zwigananda roped into Egodini Mall project
Better Brands Construction, a company owned by businessman and ZANU-PF politician Scott Sakupwanya, has been brought on board in a last-ditch attempt to revive the long-delayed Egodini Mall redevelopm...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:21hrs | 4058 | by Staff reporter
Why Kingship in Zimbabwe is Constitutional
True to the proverb that a stitch in time saves nine, the controversy surrounding Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's letter dated 22 April 2025, to Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, in which he grat...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 507 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe ZWG yearly inflation hits 85%
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised alarm over the country's ZWG inflationary trends, which it says are not aligning with current market interventions, suggesting that Zimbabwe i...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:57hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cop severely assaults till operator over change
A Beitbridge-based police officer has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly struck a till operator with a beer bottle during a dispute over change for a US$20 note.Ziggie Khonz...Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:58hrs | 885 | by Staff reporter
Tsikidzi outbreak in Kwekwe clarified
Kwekwe Mayor Albert Zinhanga has addressed growing concerns over a reported outbreak of bed bugs (commonly known as tsikidzi) in the city, confirming that the issue is confined to specific areas withi...Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:15hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
Ex-farm manager up for stealing 100 cattle, 38 Boer goats
Police have arrested a former farm manager in connection with the suspected theft of 100 cattle and 38 Boer goats from a farm in Mvurwi, in a case that has shocked the local agricultural community....Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:49hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Zesa expects normal service at Hwange on Friday
ZESA Holdings has announced that normal electricity supplies from Hwange Power Station are expected to resume by Friday, May 9, following an emergency outage caused by tube leaks that crippled all uni...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:36hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Bed bug infestation spreads across Zimbabwe?
What started as a localized issue in Harare's Mbare suburb has now escalated into a nationwide concern, with several cities, including Mutare, Bulawayo, and Gweru, on high alert as the bed bug infesta...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:53hrs | 21491 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe goes hi-tech
In a major boost to Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially commissioned a state-of-the-art 56,000-tonne smart-grain storage silo complex in Kwekwe, a move set to save ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:52hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Man ordered to stop stalking ex-wife
A Harare woman has taken her ex-husband to court, accusing him of stalking, harassment, and physical assault driven by jealousy after she moved on from their relationship.Kelly Mufambi testifi...Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:21hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to unveil AI-powered grain silos
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to commission Zimbabwe's first-ever artificial intelligence-powered grain silos at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depot in Kwekwe tomorrow, marking a groundbreakin...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:18hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe enlists Vatican's support in push to end sanctions
The Government of Zimbabwe has intensified its diplomatic campaign to end illegal Western-imposed sanctions by appealing to the Vatican for support, as part of a renewed strategy to build internationa...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Foreigners turn Bulawayo sanitary lanes into 'toilets'
The Bulawayo City Council has appealed to residents to refrain from using sanitary lanes and shop alleyways in the central business district as makeshift toilets, warning that such behaviour could tri...Published: 02 May 2025 at 20:16hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe restricts steel imports
The Zimbabwean government has introduced new restrictions on the importation of specific steel products, requiring importers to obtain licences before bringing them into the country, in a move designe...Published: 02 May 2025 at 19:44hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe at a Crossroads: A Time for Inclusive Renewal
'The hardest lesson of my life has come to me late. It is that a nation can win freedom without its people becoming free' Dr Joshua NkomoZimbabwe's post-independence story is one of betrayal. ...Published: 02 May 2025 at 14:34hrs | 474 | by Fikile Motsamai Malikongwa
Man seeks sangoma before reporting stolen car to police
A Kadoma man caused a stir after failing to report the theft of his vehicle to the nearby police station, instead embarking on a 150-kilometer journey to Harare to consult a traditional healer. The un...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:57hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Gweru cop in trouble for 'causing' fatal accident
A police officer from the Mkoba 1 Police Station is facing disciplinary action after he allegedly engaged in a high-speed car chase that resulted in a fatal accident on Monday night.Constable ...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:52hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
CBZ hails Zimbabwe's less volatile economy
CBZ Holdings Limited has praised Zimbabwe's improving economic environment and easing inflationary pressures, which have played a key role in the financial institution achieving a profit of ZWG537.5 m...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:15hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Commission to probe sexual violations at universities, tertiary colleges
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has announced the launch of a nationwide investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse within tertiary institutions, following years of growing con...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:10hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
City of Harare says bed bugs infestation confined to Mbare
The City of Harare (CoH) has responded to reports of bed bug infestations spreading to suburbs such as Mabvuku, Glen View, and Budiriro, confirming that investigations are underway but asserting that ...Published: 29 Apr 2025 at 07:15hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
7 injured in Binga road accident
Seven people were injured in a terrifying accident on Saturday night when a commuter omnibus, travelling near Chilila in Binga, developed a mechanical fault and rolled backwards on a slope. The vehicl...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 13:39hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Lions wreak havoc in Marange
A series of lion attacks in Mutsago village, located in Marange, Manicaland province, has sparked fear and uncertainty among residents who are now grappling with the loss of livestock and growing safe...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:45hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge clearing agent jailed for smuggling
A Beitbridge clearing agent, Brian Zimbume, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of fraud and smuggling related offences. Zimbume, who was employed by Andalusia Investments ...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:38hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's suspension of tariffs on US goods triggers debate
The recent decision by the Zimbabwean Government to suspend a 35 percent tariff previously levied on goods from the United States has ignited a spirited debate among economic stakeholders, with the Na...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:25hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
VFEX sees massive jump in Q1 turnover
The Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) recorded a significant jump in trading activity during the first quarter of 2025, with market turnover reaching US$58.5 million — a 383 percent increase from...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:09hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Gun-totting prison escapee and robber gets 22-year jail term
Luke Zinyengere, the inmate who recently stunned Zimbabwe by staging a daring escape at the Harare Magistrates' Court, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted of escaping from l...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 10:40hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
MTN hacked
The MTN Group has announced a significant cybersecurity incident that has led to unauthorised access to the personal information of some customers across various markets.The telecommunications...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:48hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
South Africa reverses VAT increase that threatened ANC-DA coalition
Enoch Godongwana's decision came after the second-biggest party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), threatened to quit the government, warning a VAT hike would hurt the poor the most.Godongwana, a ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:42hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pushes for lifting of ivory trade ban
Zimbabwe has renewed its call for the lifting of the international ivory trade ban, insisting that selling its stockpiles could generate critical funding for wildlife conservation and help combat ille...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:26hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco crop under threat from fungal disease
Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers are facing a major crisis as a destructive fungal disease, Fusarium Wilt and Root Rot (FWRR), spreads across fields, threatening the country's lucrative tobacco industry....Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:24hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Minister Ndlovu calls for collaboration to achieve rapid industrialisation
The Zimbabwean government is intensifying efforts to reduce the high cost of doing business and tackle the smuggling of counterfeit products, which have been negatively impacting the country's manufac...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:22hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils fund to support value chains
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) to support the strengthening of domestic value chains, promote industrial growth, and increase the export of value-added g...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:20hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco farming expands to Matebeleland South
Zimbabwe's tobacco sector is seeing renewed growth in previously untapped regions, with Matebeleland South emerging as a promising new frontier for the country's second-largest foreign currency earner...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:09hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Significant rise in accidents during holidays
Zimbabwe recorded a significant rise in road traffic accidents during the 2025 Independence and Easter holidays, although the number of fatalities declined, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to modernise prisons
The Government of Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to modernise the country's prison system through the construction of smart prisons and the adoption of technology-driven reforms, a senior government ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:25hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Forgotten giants Dembare fall again
Premiership debutants MWOS continued their sensational start to life in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League with a 1-0 victory over traditional giants Dynamos on Monday, a result that cemented their po...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Bed bugs spread across Harare
Residents in several high-density suburbs of Harare are raising alarms over an ongoing bed bug (tsikidzi) infestation that has caused discomfort and growing health concerns.The problem, which ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 4418 | by Staff reporter
Maximum security deployed as Geza calls for 'indefinite' stay away
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has ramped up security across the country in response to war veteran Blessed Geza's call for a nationwide stay away, scheduled for April 22 and 23, 2025, with the po...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:46hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
PSC warns civil servants against stayaway
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a firm directive to all civil servants, urging them to report for duty today and tomorrow, and to ignore social media calls for a national stayaway on Ap...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:41hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
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