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Sakhile Dube costume turn heads in Mexico
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube has captivated audiences in Mexico with her national costume, "The Soaring Eagle," ahead of the Miss Universe preliminary show. Her stunning ensemble, which embodie...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:40hrs | 2008 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's second-largest city at risk of running dry by year-end
The taps in Zimbabwe's second-biggest city may run dry by the end of this year.Already, residents of Bulawayo have had to cope without piped water for at least five-and-a-half days a week and ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:55hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
US ambassador to Zimbabwe moans over CIO tails
United States (US) Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has reportedly raised concerns with the Zimbabwean government over alleged state surveillance of her activities, signaling a deepening of ten...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 2060 | by Staff reporter
US ambassador being followed by Zimbabwean intelligence agents?
United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has reportedly expressed concerns to Zimbabwean authorities over alleged state security surveillance, which is said to be contributing to increase...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 21:17hrs | 2753 | by Staff reporter
Duduzile Zuma stuns Mdumiseni Ntuli at Pan-African Parliament
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla of the MK Party has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Southern Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), defeating her rival Mdumiseni Ntuli of the African National C...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 13:39hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Diasporans to host homecoming business summit
Zimbabwean businesspeople based abroad will converge in Harare next month for the much-anticipated Zimbabwe Diaspora Homecoming and Celebration Business Summit. The event, set for December 20, will be...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs shower praises on late historian
Chiefs from Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have paid heartfelt tributes to the late historian and author, Mr. Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at 73 after a prolonged illness. Known fo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa overjoyed by Botswana's UDC election victory
Botswana's recent electoral shift has drawn praise from former Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, who commended the country's outgoing president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, for his concession and sm...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 749 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
Botswana's ruling party loses power after six decades
Botswana's governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power, preliminary election results show.President Mokgweetsi Masisi's Botswana Democratic Party (BD...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1476 | by Staff reporter
Hailstorm leaves 25 homeless in Beitbridge
A severe hailstorm that struck the Luwade area in Beitbridge last Wednesday has left approximately 25 people, including 12 children, homeless. The violent storm caused significant destruction, particu...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
'US sanctions trapping Zimbabwe to remain second-class'
Palestine's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tamer Almassri, has criticized the intensifying economic sanctions imposed by the United States, stating that they contribute to Zimbabweans remaining second-class ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Diasporas gift Tsholotsho with private school
A dedicated group of Zimbabweans based in South Africa has mobilized resources to construct a state-of-the-art private boarding and day school in the Tsholotsho district of Matabeleland North province...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:39hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
US Ambassador agrees that Zimbabwe was under sanctions
In a recently published op-ed, US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela M. Tremont, provided clarity on the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, emphasizing the limited scope and specific targets of these measures...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 12:54hrs | 601 | by Ambassador Pamela M. Tremont
Ian Khama sounds alarm on Zanu-PF's election interference in Sadc
Former Botswana President Ian Khama has issued a stark warning to opposition parties in Botswana about the ruling Zanu-PF's alleged electoral manipulation in the southern African region. This developm...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter
US buys more CSOs in Zimbabwe
The United States has awarded grants worth US$475,000 to seven Zimbabwean Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) through the Ambassador's Special Self-Help Fund (SSH). The funding aims to support communit...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
The sanctions lie: How Zimbabwe's ruling elite is misleading the nation
As Zimbabwe moves towards the so-called "SADC Anti-Sanctions Day" on the 25th of October, the need arises again to unpack the shameful lies spread by the ruling establishment about these measures....Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 16:57hrs | 528 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
U.S. Ambassador calls for reforms in Zimbabwe
United States Ambassador to Harare, Pamela Tremont, emphasized the need for Zimbabwe to reform its political and economic systems to ensure democracy, attract investment, and promote economic developm...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:34hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
US Ambassador to Zimbabwe unfazed by anti-sanctions protestors at embassy
The newly appointed US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has downplayed the significance of anti-sanctions protestors camped outside the US Embassy in Harare, describing the group as being "just...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:54hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda wins prestigious UN fellowship
Talent Mudenda, a distinguished linguistics academic and indigenous language activist from Zimbabwe, has been awarded the esteemed 2024 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship. This prestigious program is organiz...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
US willing to help rebrand Zimbabwe
In a recent address to the American Chamber of Commerce in Zimbabwe, United States Ambassador to Harare Pamela Tremont expressed her country's readiness to assist Zimbabwe in rebranding its image and ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 12:08hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa will not be prosecuted for Phala Phala
President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be prosecuted for Phala Phala, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced on Thursday.The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Limpopo, advocate ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 18:16hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat excited to be back in South Africa
Khama Billiat never imagined that he would be back in South Africa representing Zimbabwe's national team when he left the neighboring country in February. The 33-year-old forward had retired from inte...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:21hrs | 15082 | by Staff reporter
Colonialists to give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century.The deal – reached after years ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 12:39hrs | 217 | by Andrew Harding
Man assaulted over HIV rumours
Five villagers from Ensangu village in Matabeleland South have been sentenced for assaulting a neighbor, whom they accused of spreading false rumors about the HIV status of one of them. The incident h...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:35hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
US ambassador to Zimbabwe condemns Trump second assassination attempt
United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has strongly condemned the second assassination attempt on Republican Party presidential candidate, Donald Trump, emphasizing that political viole...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:28hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital’s lab gains international certification
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, with an annual investment exceeding US$200 million aimed at improving health outcomes across the countr...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:35hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to repatriate remains of SA heroes
The remains of South African freedom fighters buried in Zimbabwe during the anti-apartheid struggle are set to be repatriated to their homeland. These fallen heroes were part of the broader regional e...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:23hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa to host GNU dinner
In a media briefing on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya outlined President Cyril Ramaphosa's programme and addressed topical issues of interest.In his address, Magwenya sa...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 20:04hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Reason why South Africa's Justice Minister Simelane is being 'targeted'
Under-fire Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's VBS woes intensified when she apparently attempted to stop the alleged capture of the justice system, in particular the National Prosecuting Authority's I...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 15:17hrs | 2298 | by Staff reporter
Mzilikazi Day celebrations bring Bulawayo to a standstill
Bulawayo came alive with vibrant colors and festivities during the annual King Mzilikazi Day celebrations, which halted business in the city and marked the most significant event yet honoring the foun...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 8364 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Zimbabwean scientists discover of Alzheimer's, melanoma cancer cure
Zimbabwean scientists on Thursday said they have discovered a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and also announced that they have developed a groundbreaking treatment for melanoma, a skin cancer.P...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:09hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Dakamela promotional programme brings development to Nkayi
Chief Mbusi Dakamela of Nkayi has praised the Dakamela concept of development promotion for its positive impact on his community. Initiated in 2022, the concept aims to honor individuals for t...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 08:06hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
US keen to improve relations with Zimbabwe
The United States is keen on improving diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe and increasing trade between the two nations, according to US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont. Following her c...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:13hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Pitso Mosimane sings Billiat's praises
THREE-TIME CAF Champions League-winning coach Pitso Mosimane has paid homage to his former player Khama Billiat.Billiat, 34, won the Player of the Month honour in the Zimbabwean top-flight for...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:52hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
100 Zimbabwean women captured into U.S entrepreneurship program
The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe has selected 100 women for training through the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a program aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth. The init...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:13hrs | 766 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dakamela appeals for stockfeed
Chief Mbusi Dakamela of Nkayi has urged the government to provide stockfeed to support livestock during the ongoing El Niño-induced drought. The drought has led to severe shortages of pastures and wa...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:58hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Raymond Zondo's 'tainted' legacy draws to a sharp close
Colleagues, friends and high profile public figures have heaped praises on outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who is set to hang up his robes after 27 years in the judiciary.Zondo was honou...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:04hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Aflatoxin contaminated maize sparks fear in Zambia after 400 dogs die
An "alarming number" of 400 dogs are thought to have died over the past month in Zambia after eating contaminated maize and humans could be at risk too, the country's health minister has said....Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 12:34hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
United States offers help to Zimbabwe
The United States has expressed a strong interest in enhancing the investment climate in Zimbabwe to boost economic opportunities. In a recent statement, US Ambassador Pamela Tremont reaf...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:40hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dakamela appeals for dam de-siltation
NKAYI traditional leader Chief Mbuso Dakamela has appealed to the government to assist in dam desiltation within his area to alleviate water shortages.In an interview with Southern Eye yesterd...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:33hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
US thumbs up for Zimbabwe investment
U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has stated that Washington is actively lobbying American firms to explore investment opportunities in Zimbabwe, a country she describes as having significa...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 14:52hrs | 870 | by Staff reporter
'King Mambo' annoints his chiefs
Mike Moyo who identifies as the King Mambo of the historical Rozvi Empire (Dzimbahwe), anointed new chiefs on the 10th of August 2024.King Mambo also referred to as Ilitshe Aligiqiki was insta...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 12:52hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer haunted by 2019 fraud case
Vuyile Jamela Mpofu, a prominent Bulawayo-based lawyer formerly with VJ Mpofu and Associates, is facing ongoing difficulties due to a 2019 fraud case, despite being acquitted. Mpofu, along with Mayor ...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:01hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
South African beauty contestant faces xenophobic backlash over Nigerian heritage
Chidimma Adetshina, a 23-year-old law student from Soweto, has recently found herself at the epicentre of a heated national debate, exposing a persistent strain of xenophobia within South African soci...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 18:31hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean arrested in Australia for smuggling drugs
A Zimbabwean man faces life in prison following an anonymous tip that led to the seizure of nearly 900 kilograms of methamphetamine, concealed in industrial machines imported from the United States. T...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:20hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa taking over SADC chairmanship a travesty'
Zimbabweans living abroad have expressed concerns over the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) lack of action against President Emmerson Mnangagwa for leading what they consider an "illegi...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 07:08hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over Zanu-PF's Matopos rituals
ZANU-PF is facing controversy over its plans to conduct rituals at Matopos and Great Zimbabwe monuments. The party has invited King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, and three other chiefs to perform the...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda born female boxer making big strides
Monica Mkandla, a 24-year-old boxer from Gwanda, Zimbabwe, has been making significant strides in her boxing career across the Limpopo River in Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite her success, she rem...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:06hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
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