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Truckload of fertilizer destined for Charamba's farm stolen
A truck driver has vanished with a 26-tonne consignment of ammonium nitrate fertilizer meant for delivery to the Battlefields farm of Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet and Presidenti...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:55hrs | 1419 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF leadership accused of plotting against Karoro
ZANU-PF Mbire District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson, Takesure Chikwamba, has been accused of masterminding the arrest of former Agriculture deputy minister Douglas Karoro over fertiliser t...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:28hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Junior Parliament set to open tomorrow
The Zimbabwean government has reaffirmed its dedication to involving children in decisions that affect their lives as preparations intensify for the official opening of the 33rd Junior Parliament at M...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:17hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and Zambia Strengthen Bilateral Trade Ties Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe - In a bid to fortify economic cooperation, Zimbabwe and Zambia have outlined clear strategies to enhance their bilateral trade, emphasizin...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 19:13hrs | 331 | by Staff Reporter
ZNA tells Zimbabweans not to panic over army unit
ZNA Announces Routine Field Training in Harare Suburbs Amid Political SpeculationThe Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has confirmed that one of its units is conducting a routine field training exercis...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 4540 | by Staff reporter
Trabablas Interchange commissioning on Friday
The state-of-the-art US$88 million Trabablas Interchange is scheduled for official commissioning this Friday, heralding a significant infrastructural milestone under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's adm...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Diplomatic villas illuminate Mt Hampden
The transformation of Mt Hampden into Zimbabwe's new administrative hub is steadily progressing, marked by the completion of eight state-of-the-art villas at the Diplomatic Village, a key milestone in...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:50hrs | 6409 | by Staff reporter
Neighbours fight over property in squatter camp
A woman from Mount Hampden has been granted a peace order against her neighbours, whom she accused of harassment, violence, and destruction of property.Ms Revai Gatsi approached the Harare Civ...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:53hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers displaced by new city compensated
The Zimbabwean Government has initiated the compensation process for over 300 farmers whose land was repossessed for the development of the new city in Mt Hampden, with five farmers already receiving ...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:33hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec extends registration deadline
The Government has extended the payment deadline for Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) November 2025 examination fees to May 16, providing relief to thousands of students and easing financ...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 08:17hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter
SADC and EU strengthen ties with €163.9 million financing agreements
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the European Union (EU) have signed eight financing agreements worth €163.9 million to enhance cooperation in areas such as peace and security, ...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 18:29hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man in trouble for demanding a meeting with Mnangagwa
A 25-year-old man from Mhimha Close, Budiriro 2, appeared in court on Monday facing a charge of disorderly conduct after allegedly storming the New Parliament building in Mt Hampden last week, demandi...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 11:50hrs | 1558 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's capital city plunged into darkness
Harare, the Zimbabwean capital city, usually a hub of activity even during late evening hours, was plunged into darkness last night due to a power outage. Even the State House, Zimbabwe House, and the...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:41hrs | 2677 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt resumes construction of presidential villas at Mt Hampden
The Zimbabwean government has resumed construction of the 50 villas initially planned for completion ahead of the 44th Sadc Heads of State and Government Summit in August this year. The villas are now...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:53hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Freeman Chari withdraws from Chingwizi project
The Citizens Initiative (CI), a non-political organization known for its grassroots development projects, has withdrawn from its plan to construct classroom blocks at Chingwizi Primary School in Masvi...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 16:28hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt plans to build new stadium in Mt Hampden
In a bid to address the country's long-standing sports infrastructure challenges, Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved a plan to invite private sector investment for the development, refurbishment, and mai...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:06hrs | 16427 | by Staff reporter
Mafume's praise for Mnangagwa sparks controversy
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has caused a stir in Zimbabwean political circles after he publicly lauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu-PF government for their contributions to improving servic...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:22hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
Parliament apologises to Mnangagwa after budget speech power disruption
Zimbabwe's Parliament has issued an official apology to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the nation after an embarrassing power outage occurred at the New Parliament Building during Finance Minister M...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:08hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube squeezes taxpayers
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Mthuli Ncube, yesterday unveiled a set of new taxes aimed at bolstering government revenue in the 2025 national budget. The tax measure...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:16hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter
CCC MPs strongly reject 'betting, pizza budget'
Opposition legislators have strongly rejected Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube's 2025 national budget, criticizing it for failing to address the country's ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces taxes on pizza, burgers, fries
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has announced a new 0.5% tax on fast foods and a 10% withholding tax on sports betting winnings, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The measures, unveiled during...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:17hrs | 2288 | by Staff reporter
Parliament plunges into darkness during Mthuli Ncube's national budget speech
Electricity went off plunging parliament into darkness as finance minister Mthuli Ncube was concluding his 2025 national budget speech on Thursday.President Emmerson Mnangagwa was escorted out...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 15:40hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Parliament resumes sitting
Parliament resumed sitting on Tuesday after a week-long break, which was taken to accommodate the Sadc Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government hosted at the new Parliament Building in Mt...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:48hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
US$88million needed for airports upgrade
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) requires US$88 million in the 2025 financial year to fund critical infrastructure development projects, including the construction and refurbishment of airports ...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 161 | by Sgtaff reporter
Mt Hampden residents face displacement for Zim Cyber City development
Thousands of residents in Turner Farm, Mt Hampden, are facing the looming threat of displacement as the government moves ahead with the development of the multi-billion-dollar Zim Cyber City project, ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:16hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures US$1,5bn for dams, irrigation and power projects
Zimbabwe has successfully raised over US$1.5 billion in funding to advance major dam projects across the country, including Musami Dam, which will supply water to the developing capital city in Mt Ham...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:45hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Emmerson Mnangagwa Stadium to be built in Mt Hampden?
In a bid to tackle the country's ongoing stadium crisis, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Recreation has recommended the construction of a new stadium in Mt Hampden, located j...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 11357 | by Staff reporter
Global cement maker now in Zimbabwe
One of the world's top cement producers, Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd, has made a significant investment in Zimbabwe by committing US$15 million to build a new manufacturing plant in Mt Hampden. The plant, w...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:25hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frets over resurgent black market
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered during the official opening of the second session of the 10th Parliament in Mt Hampden, President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed deep concern over the...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:58hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt working on currency stability
In a comprehensive State of the Nation Address delivered yesterday at the new Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, President Emmerson Mnangagwa highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to stabilize ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records growth across sectors
Zimbabwe is making notable strides in various economic sectors despite the challenges posed by climate change-induced droughts and Western-imposed sanctions, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said during h...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mnangagwa delivers State of the Nation Address
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is currently delivering the State of the Nation Address (SONA) as he officially opens the 2nd Session of the 10th Parliament of Zimbabwe at the New Parliament Building in ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 14:00hrs | 2249 | by Staff reporter
The abuse of power in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's government has been increasingly accused of using its legal machinery to silence dissenting voices and suppress freedom of speech.Activists and civil society organisations have been...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 267 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Mr President, tell them that 'NO'!
WE all heard it.For the third time, President Emmerson Mnangagwa told the world that he will not seek to extend his stay in power.He has said it twice on home soil and said it again th...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:11hrs | 270 | by newsday
Mutsvangwa 'free the activists' order comes to pass
In recent days, over a dozen activists have been released on bail after spending several weeks in pretrial detention. They were initially arrested for allegedly plotting anti-government protests surro...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:21hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's PVO Bill does not ban NGOs
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi clarified in the National Assembly that the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Bill does not ban political parties from forming fund...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:47hrs | 47 | 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 | 760 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa revels in Sadc chairmanship
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed pride in Zimbabwe's new role as chair of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc). He assumed the chairmanship from Angolan President João Lourenç...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:19hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
'Sadc leaders failing regional citizens'
During a national prayer meeting hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House, Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) criticized Southern African Development Community (SA...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 09:39hrs | 1081 | by Staff reporter
Stampede to congratulate Mnangagwa
Government's loss-making entities and departments have peppered newspaper pages with fawning congratulatory messages to President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his assuming of the rotational chairmanship of S...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:55hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa questions SADC's integrity
Prominent Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has sharply criticized the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for endorsing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership by appointing him...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:52hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
ZANC, LEAD congratulates Mnangagwa on SADC Chairmanship
OPPOSITION parties have started congratulating President Mnangagwa following his assumption of SADC Chairmanship at the ongoing 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit.Zimbabwe is hosti...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:45hrs | 381 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Mnangagwa assumes SADC chairmanship
COUNTRIES in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) must be confident of their abilities, as the region should be modernised and industrialised by its own citizens, President Mnangagwa has ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:42hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honoured to chair SADC
President Mnangagwa expressed Zimbabwe's honor and gratitude for the opportunity to chair the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and for the solidarity shown by member states. Speaking at t...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:29hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt misses villas deadline
The Zimbabwean government has missed the deadline for completing the 18 state-of-the-art presidential villas in Mt Hampden, which were intended to host heads of state during the Southern African Devel...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:40hrs | 1464 | by Staff reporter
Pressure is intensifying on Mnangagwa
Pressure is intensifying on President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the United Nations (UN) Human Rights body has expressed concern over the growing crackdown on civil society, arrests of opposition members, ...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:41hrs | 6885 | by Staff reporter
Sadc Summit meetings begin
ZIMBABWE is ready to collaborate with all Sadc member States and co-operating partners towards implementing the Regional Indicative Strategic Development Plan (RISD) 2020 to 2030, a senior government ...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:52hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Sadc summit preparations complete
Preparations for the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, including infrastructure projects like road rehabilitation and the upgrading of accommodation and conferencing facilities, are comp...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:03hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
4 candidates shortlisted for Warriors top job
Zimbabwe's Warriors are expected to appoint a new head coach by the weekend, with Zifa narrowing down the candidates to four from an initial 200 applications. The appointment is crucial as the Warrior...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:10hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Zifa to name Warriors coach
Zimbabwe's Warriors are set to have a new coach by the weekend, as ZIFA has shortlisted four candidates for the senior soccer team. The Warriors have struggled in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers and are...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:01hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
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