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Varakashi tweets can never mask Zimbabweans' suffering under the Mnangagwa regime
There are some things under the sun that can never be defended or glossed over.The desperation of the ruling ZANU PF regime has never been more apparent than in its feverish attempt to strengt...Published: 15 hrs ago | 282 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The ZANU-PF–Britain alliance is a self-serving bond that never served the people
The political theatre designed to deceive Zimbabweans seems never-ending.A few days ago, senior Zimbabwean officials and British nationals gathered in Harare to celebrate King Charles III's bi...Published: 15 hrs ago | 217 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
City of Harare launches crackdown on business by-laws compliance
The City of Harare has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign to ensure all businesses operating within the Central Business District (CBD), industrial areas, and suburbs fully comply with relevant...Published: 23 hrs ago | 346 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani Dam project to miss deadline again
The long-anticipated Gwayi-Shangani Dam project, a cornerstone of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project aimed at resolving Bulawayo's chronic water shortages, requires an additional US$84 million to ...Published: 23 hrs ago | 420 | by Staff reporter
Midlands grapples high rates of mother-to-child HIV transmission
The Midlands Province continues to record higher-than-average cases of HIV transmission from mothers to their babies, despite extensive national efforts to eliminate new pediatric infections, official...Published: 23 hrs ago | 128 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt threatens to take over council operations
The central government has issued a stern warning to local authorities across Zimbabwe, threatening to assume control of their operations if they fail to meet basic service delivery standards as outli...Published: 23 hrs ago | 253 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema banned from Lungu's funeral
Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu, who died last week, left instructions that his successor Hakainde Hichilema "should not be anywhere near" his body, a family spokesman has said.This is t...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1459 | by Staff reporter
8 SADC countries facing acute electricity shortages
At least eight of the sixteen Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states currently have less than 50 percent access to electricity, underscoring a severe energy shortage across the re...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:06hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
High Court declares key provision of Patriotic Act unconstitutional
The High Court of Zimbabwe has struck down a significant part of the controversial Patriotic Act, ruling that Section 22A (3) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Act No. 10 of 2023...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:06hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank raises ZWG$5.9 billion via treasury bills
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has raised ZWG$5.9 billion through Treasury Bill (TB) issuances and private placements in 2024, as the government intensifies its domestic borrowing to fund operatio...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:00hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara urges Zimbabweans to upskill for AI-driven economy
Former Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has issued a compelling call to action, urging Zimbabweans to commit to continuous learning and skills development in response to the transformative impac...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:59hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Student nurses use fake O-Level certificates to enrol at Chitungwiza Hospital
Two student nurses enrolled at Chitungwiza Central Hospital have been exposed for using fake Ordinary Level certificates to gain admission into a nursing course. Paidamoyo Samantha Muchira and Makanak...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:54hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
No one is above the Constitution: Zimbabweans must say no to term extensions
Zimbabweans must never allow their country to backslide or let their hard-won rights be stripped away.In 2013, millions of Zimbabweans made history by overwhelmingly endorsing a new Constituti...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 08:33hrs | 728 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZIFA launches 'Go Warriors Fans' initiative
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has launched a bold fan mobilisation campaign, "Go Warriors Fans," aimed at rallying nationwide support for the senior men's football team, the Warriors, ahead...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 17:53hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Gold rally is bringing new riches to rural Zimbabwe
In Filabusi, the streets are packed with BMW X5s and Land Rover Defenders, modern houses paid for in cash are springing up and whisky is only sold by the bottle in the small town's bars.The th...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:43hrs | 1805 | by Ray Ndlovu
Mandatory radio licence risks fuelling Zimbabwe corruption
The recently enacted Broadcasting Services Amendment Act No. 2 of 2025, which makes it mandatory for all motorists to pay for a Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio licence before renewing ve...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:11hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
ZBFH to surrender building society licence by year-end
Financial services group ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) has announced its intention to comply with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) conditions to surrender the licence of its building society unit b...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 08:40hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Coltart pushes for tighter enforcement to keep Bulawayo clean
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has called for tougher enforcement of city by-laws to combat littering and improve the cleanliness of Zimbabwe's second-largest city. Speaking at an event on Monday where ...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 17:18hrs | 1461 | by Staff reporter
Harare coach suspended after Raza files complaint alleging racial abuse
Zimbabwe cricket star Sikandar Raza has filed a formal complaint with the Harare Metropolitan Cricket Association (HMCA), accusing local coach Blessing Mafuwa of racially abusing him during a Vigne Cu...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 17:17hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
Housing stands priced beyond the reach of many residents
Councillors in Bulawayo have voiced growing concerns over the escalating prices of housing stands sold by private developers, warning that many city residents are being effectively shut out of the hou...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 17:15hrs | 894 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Chair's car spotted in without number plates or insurance
A Toyota Fortuner belonging to Zanu-PF Harare Province youth chairman Emmanuel Mahachi has been caught on camera in Masvingo operating without a number plate, third plate, or valid insurance - a blata...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 14:41hrs | 1554 | by Staff reporter
Tractor accidents kill 6 in Masvingo in one month
Authorities have raised alarm over a surge in road accidents involving agricultural tractors in Masvingo Province, with at least six lives lost in the past month alone. The disturbing trend has prompt...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 13:07hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Dad hugs kombi driver who killed his daughter
In a moment that left an entire cemetery hushed in disbelief, a grieving father embraced the man responsible for his daughter's death - offering not vengeance, but forgiveness.Fifteen-ye...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 13:01hrs | 1538 | by Staff reporter
Is the cancer killing us coming from our Harare water
Either you don't get water at all or you receive contaminated water and it is time for residents to take action. With alarming reports of toxins contaminating the city's water supply, the health and s...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 11:20hrs | 220 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders secure legal victory in SA
Zimbabwean immigrants living in South Africa under the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) system have won a major legal reprieve after the Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an attempt by South Africa's M...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 10:12hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt directs parcelling of Harare land to Chiyangwa
Residents and civil society groups have condemned the government's recent directive instructing Harare City Council (HCC) to allocate land to Pinnacle Holdings, a company owned by ZANU PF member and b...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:53hrs | 1503 | by Staff reporter
Family seeks justice for son killed by a combine harvester
A family from Ottoman Farm in Makonde is still fighting for justice after their 12-year-old son was fatally struck by a combine harvester three years ago.The boy suffered severe skull injuries...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:49hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
CBDs struggle as suburbs gain traction
Zimbabwe's property market is grappling with a complex mix of economic pressures and changing tenant preferences, according to a recent report by Knight Frank.Vacancy rates in prime urban area...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:47hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Harare motorist faces resentencing over driving ban
A Harare motorist convicted of reckless driving is set to face resentencing following a High Court directive for the trial magistrate to reconsider the scope of the driving ban imposed.Gerald ...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:47hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors raise alarm over tough business registration rules
Bulawayo city councillors have voiced serious concern over the stringent registration requirements imposed by the local authority on small business operators, warning that the rigid system is fuelling...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:44hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
US denies Trump aid cuts are affecting Zimbabwe's HIV treatment
The United States government has rejected allegations that its recent aid reductions are jeopardising Zimbabwe's access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and other essential humanitarian and health prog...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:39hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Have Zimbabweans become Chivayo's wives?
Have we lost all self-respect?One of the most disturbing spectacles unfolding in Zimbabwe today is the humiliating spectacle of grown men and women - from all walks of life - openly begging co...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 21:59hrs | 1101 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF cracks the whip
ZANU PF's Mashonaland Central Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) has taken stern action against the Mazowe District Coordinating Committee (DCC), citing gross failure to adhere to party procedures a...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:39hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter
Maphisa police brutalise learners during crime awareness drive
What was meant to be a crime awareness campaign at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa has sparked national outrage and calls for accountability after police officers reportedly assaulted several pupil...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:39hrs | 962 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo proposes US$13.4 million fleet overhaul amid tracking system lapse
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has recommended a US$13.4 million phased investment over five years to replace its ageing and unreliable municipal vehicle fleet, amid growing concerns over operational...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:37hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mandates fall armyworm seed treatment in new maize certification law
The Government of Zimbabwe has enacted new regulations requiring all certified maize seed to be chemically treated against fall armyworm, a move aimed at strengthening national food security and curbi...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:37hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Lifeline for Zimbabweans living with HIV, kidney disease
People living with HIV in Zimbabwe are increasingly facing a deadly paradox. Antiretroviral therapy (ART), which has been instrumental in extending lives and suppressing HIV, is also contributing to a...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:35hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Ajax redefines future of smart protection for homes and businesses
In a time where security is of utmost importance, the Safeguard Security Group is continuing to provide Zimbabwe with unparalleled security products and services that can meet the challenge to curtail...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 16:01hrs | 93 | by Agencies
Savage Africans want colonialist Leander Johnson's demarcations revisited!
They cannot peacefully coexist without Leander Johnson's demarcations between Ndebele and Shona nations! British colonialist Leander Johnson realized the animosities between Shona and Ndebele Kingdoms...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 15:59hrs | 456 | by Nomazulu Thata
Raza suffers racist abuse in Harare
Zimbabwe T20 cricket captain Sikandar Raza has filed a formal complaint with the Harare Metropolitan Cricket Association (HMCA), alleging racial abuse during a Vigne Cup match at Old Hararians Sports ...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 12:40hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Cosmetic surgery on the rise in Zimbabwe
Once perceived as a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite, cosmetic surgery is steadily gaining ground in Zimbabwe—evolving from a pursuit of aesthetic enhancement into a broader path toward physica...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Real empowerment means financial independence, not State handouts
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent unveiling of a US$500 000 cash payout to war veterans, under the guise of the War Veterans Empowerment Fund, has ignited widespread debate and scepticism....Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:34hrs | 52 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Matabeleland faces severe shortage of Headmaster?
Matabeleland is grappling with a critical shortage of school heads, with 173 vacancies needing urgent filling across both primary and secondary schools in the region - a reflection of Zimbabwe's ongoi...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:33hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
MP raises alarm over overcrowded classrooms
Opposition legislator for Mkoba South, John Kuka, has raised concern over the worsening pupil-teacher ratio in Zimbabwe's schools, which has forced many institutions to adopt hot-sitting due to classr...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:32hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp's new feature might be a gift to con artists
There is a seductive appeal to the word "privacy." It conjures images of safety, control, and autonomy. It suggests a world in which one can participate without being exposed, speak without being watc...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 21:57hrs | 676 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Before you get harassed by Zimbabwe police
Before you get harassed by the police in Zimbabwe, DID YOU KNOW?1. A traffic offence, including driving without a licence, is NO grounds for you to be jailed, so when/if you walk into that Pol...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 17:35hrs | 1463 | by Staff reporter
Targeting Zimbabwean migrants at funeral services: A disturbing trend in Hillbrow
A disturbing trend has emerged in Hillbrow, where police are targeting Zimbabwean migrants at funeral services, arresting them, and demanding bribes ranging from R1500 to R3000. This practice has left...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 14:39hrs | 760 | by Anonymous
Zimbabwe drivers will need medical report to renew licences
Seventy-year-old Sekuru Moyo was unsettled when he read a newspaper report suggesting that all local drivers might soon be required to undergo mandatory retesting. For Moyo, whose daily life revolves ...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 13:31hrs | 15752 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean women make gains in property ownership
Women in Zimbabwe are making significant strides in securing access to economic resources such as land, property, and digital financial services, according to findings from the 2023–2024 Zimbabwe De...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 13:30hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cops making a killing from fingerprints
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has come under fire following revelations that officers are illegally charging an additional $15 "facilitation fee" to expedite fingerprint clearance services, on to...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 13:26hrs | 955 | by Staff reporter
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