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Plastic surgery hospital for Bulawayo
A 40-BED children's ward at CURE Children`s Hospital of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo has started taking shape with the project set for completion within the next three months while the health facility will st...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
Third steelworks plant set for commissioning
Commissioning of a third major steel works is expected in November this year in Masvingo Province after the SteelMakers Limited secured funding of US$160 million for the construction, set up and insta...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:31hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Mberengwa fights lithium plunder
MBERENGWA residents have formed a foundation led by prominent local people to fight the plunder of recently discovered lithium deposits in the vast district as well other available minerals like gold,...Published: 24 Jan 2023 at 16:31hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 hits 3 boarding schools
A FRESH wave of COVID-19 has hit three boarding schools in Mashonaland East province, with 80 students and teachers testing positive last week, NewsDay has learnt.The development comes a fortn...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 05:46hrs | 1842 | by Staff reporter
Senior CIO directors given US$350 000 cash windfall
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's financially struggling administration has given senior Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) directors US$350 000 housing loans each in a desperate bid to appease crit...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 09:43hrs | 3172 | by Staff reporter
Pressure to send money home creates many problems in UK
Pretty Matekenya sat with her children in their small apartment in Luton, United Kingdom, just gazing at her payslip.Since she moved to England, she felt pressure from her relatives in Zimbabw...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:20hrs | 958 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
What type of person would continue believing endless empty promises by Zimbabwe regime?
Usually, I simply delete any spam in my email, without even bothering to read them - as, quite frankly, I find those messages not only irritating, but also extremely childish and silly.Nonethe...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 19:17hrs | 679 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
In a normal country, both ZANU PF and CCC/MDC would be history!
It is bewildering listening to ZANU PF mouthpieces condemning the opposition (CCC and MDC) for running down once plush urban areas into disgusting shanty towns - thereafter, suggesting that residents ...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 19:12hrs | 700 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans in SA in limbo over ZEPs waiver applications
With less than six months before the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) expire, holders who applied for waivers are waiting with bated breath for feedback from the South African government.Th...Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 18:31hrs | 2049 | by Staff reporter
Nurse recruitment bottlenecks handicap Zimbabwean women
She lay on the ground facing the sky, hoping for a miracle to happen.Different hymns could be heard in her mind and heart, as she tried to get answers on this particular "curse.""Why d...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:20hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt claims to have delivered 600 000 jobs
NEARLY 600 000 new formal jobs have been created in various sectors from 2018 to date, an indication that the formal economy is growing in tandem with increased economic activity, latest figures from ...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:39hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls corruption jolts July Moyo into action
LOCAL Government and Public Works minister July Moyo has recommended the Victoria Falls City Council to come up with a robust housing policy whose absence is fuelling the rampant illegal allocation of...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 16:27hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
Third World Underdevelopment - a forced condition
Underdevelopment in Africa, Latin American and much of Asia is not a condition of being several centuries behind the various kinds of transformations experienced in the capitalist centre but a conditi...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 08:47hrs | 407 | by Maxwell Teedzai
Girls shine in 2022 Zimsec results
Last year's Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) A-Level results had a pass rate of 88 percent, 4,87 percent higher than the 83,13 percent of 2021, with female candidates scoring even better ...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:36hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's re-engagement drive losing steam?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is serving the last few months of his five-year term, is facing the monumental failure of one of his major goals since he was brought to power by a military coup in 2...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 20:09hrs | 2352 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools ready to absorb children of ZEP permit holders
MOST schools re-opened smoothly yesterday countrywide with the Government saying it is ready to reintegrate children of Zimbabweans based in South Africa into the country's education system when they ...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 18:22hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is about to do the Zambia - One last chance to save democracy and bury Mnangagwa
Happy new year to all. 2023 is finally here after 5 long years. Zimbabwe is about to do the Zambia. It is time to bury Zanu pf for good. It is time to make the dinosaurs of the last Chimur...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 10:54hrs | 1529 | by Nobukhosi Moyo
Ramaphosa hell bent on granting vote rigging Zanu PF legitimacy - sacrificing povo to gratify Zanu PF
"The ANC supports the calls for the lifting of punitive sanctions against Venezuela, Iran, Cuba, Syria, Zimbabwe and elsewhere where such sanctions have been imposed unilaterally and unjustifiably, ca...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 10:32hrs | 1335 | by Nomusa Garikai
Heavy rains continue to destroy property
More damages to infrastructure and households have been recorded in various parts of the country as downpours persist with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) expecting isolated thunderstorms...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:58hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
Term 1 begins
SCHOOLS open today for the First Term of the year with the Government expected to outline modalities for the rollout of State-funded free education policy targeting mostly vulnerable rural schools....Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:56hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is being led by the Devil himself - please, dear God, intervene!
I have seen evil in this country before. In fact, I believe that my childhood experiences of watching those in my neighborhood of Redcliff being gruesomely beaten up, and their homes burnt to ...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:53hrs | 1778 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Schools to open despite flood alert
SCHOOLS will open for the 2023 first term tomorrow, with the exception of boarding schools in two provinces where the authorities have issued an adverse weather alert, prompted by downpours over the w...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:31hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Hair-straightening creams face ban
SOME hair-straightening creams and skin-lightening cosmetics that have been linked to cancer could soon be banned from the local market under new regulations spearheaded by the Medicines Control Autho...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:29hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Prince Harry reveals late Queen's role in breakup with Zimbabwean girlfriend
Prince Harry has claimed that the late Queen Elizabeth II's opinion on his ex-girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, led to their breakup.In an excerpt from the Duke of Sussex's forthcoming b...Published: 07 Jan 2023 at 07:12hrs | 4693 | by Staff reporter
National dam levels start to rise
The national dam level has risen to 81,2 percent compared to 57,9 percent normally expected during this time of the year following the rains that have pounded the country.Most cities and towns...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 21:02hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants grovelling for housing stands isn't economic development but shameful retrogression
It was one of the most painful and heartrending sights! There are very few incidents that are so harrowing and sink the heart, as watching grown-ups - grovelling for things which, in a normal ...Published: 05 Jan 2023 at 13:22hrs | 869 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mohammed Bushera's physical training is no exercise in futility but the future
The Mohammed Bushera story is a story of perseverance, possibilities and posterity. A story of heroism, help, honesty, health and happiness. Perhaps for someone who has never ever delved into some kin...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 07:40hrs | 273 | by Ndaba Sibanda
WATCH: Transport Minister joins in fight to curb road carnage
Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Tapiwa Mhona has appeared in a video putting up a speed limit road sign together with his work party.This follows a shocking total ...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 07:15hrs | 691 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Chinamasa, please also explain why ZANU PF imposed sanctions on my one-year-old son!
I cannot stand it when the powerful and wealthy whine over clearly banal ‘injustices' inflicted upon their high and mighty little angels - yet, these same people have, themselves, perpetrated the mo...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 16:22hrs | 4856 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Failed leadership with nothing to offer nation allows corruption in order to appease restless population!
It is no secret that Zimbabwe has become a lawless country! Whenever I move around, observing laws being openly violated at every turn - I always say to myself, 'Mnangagwa is really not in cha...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 19:07hrs | 770 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lupita Nyong'o in a relationship with Hugh Masekela's son
Lupita Nyong'o is sharing the gift of love this Christmas.The Black Panther star confirmed she is in a relationship with Selema Masekela, son to ‘the father of South African jazz' ...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 18:08hrs | 4136 | by Staff reporter
More than 20,000 immigrants cross into Zimbabwe from South Africa at the Beitbridge Border Post
Border Management Authority says more than 20 000 immigrants have crossed from South Africa into Zimbabwe at the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina, Limpopo, in the last 24 hours.The port of ent...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:18hrs | 872 | by Staff reporter
Jail has cost Job Sikhala a fortune already
Just before the presidential elections of early 2002, two young MPs from the united MDC, Job Sikhala and Tafadzwa Musekiwa, arranged a meeting with the late Perrance Shiri, who was then commander of t...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | 658 | by Tawanda Majoni
Zimbabwean passengers cry foul as transporters hike fares
TRAVELLERS going to their rural areas for the Christmas and New Year holidays yesterday complained that bus operators were taking advantage of the festive season to hike fares.A survey by News...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:12hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
When a president becomes less popular than a musician, then the writing is on the wall!
As far as I am concerned, retaining political power is one of the easiest tasks a leader is to expect.One simply has to implement policies and programs that improve the livelihoods of the citi...Published: 23 Dec 2022 at 22:45hrs | 1915 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fikile Mbalula offside
Congratulations Mr Fikile Mbalula for your newly appointed post as the ANC Sectretary General. Just a gentle reminder, in utmost good faith it is not a criminal offence to effect a regime change in Zi...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 10:57hrs | 966 | by Leonard Koni
Sugar shortage hits Zimbabwe
SOME parts of the country such as the capital, Harare, are experiencing shortages of sugar supplies at retail shops with the informal sector struggling to restock.A snap survey yesterday confirmed...Published: 20 Dec 2022 at 20:43hrs | 1350 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Video leaks of 'Mapostori' breaking up coffin during funeral
Zimbabwe has been hit by a shocking incident after the Zim Celebs group shared on Instagram a post of "Mapostori" religious group in their white garments wrecking up a coffin during a burial service....Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 22:30hrs | 2534 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Mnangagwa's wife steals limelight in meddling
WHEN the 2017 coup that toppled the long-time ruler Robert Mugabe unfolded, military commanders and top Zanu-PF officials announced that one of the reasons for the ouster was to stop the then first la...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:39hrs | 3278 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe starts cloud seeding to augment rainfall
Zimbabwe has started cloud seeding in an effort to increase rainfall in the current summer season, an official said Friday.The country recently acquired the latest technology to aid in cloud s...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:15hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
This & that with Mal'phosa: Not necessarily doom and gloom
Hospitals are not just palaces of doom and gloom. It is not just arrivals and departures.. There is life besides just giving patients tender loving care. One of the main tasks of nurses is to write re...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 16:29hrs | 422 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Causes of food inflation in Zimbabwe
The World Bank recently released a report of the countries hardest hit by food inflation in the world. Zimbabwe tops that list with food inflation of 353% in the month of August 2022, beating Lebanon ...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 00:11hrs | 1309 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe macroeconomic priorities for 2023
Zimbabwe's treasury department presented a ZW$4.5 trillion budget (21% of 2021 GDP) for the 2023 fiscal year. The budget roughly translates to US$5.3 billion if the market exchange rate is used. As is...Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 23:53hrs | 193 | by Victor Bhoroma
Biden angry with Mnangagwa snub, slaps son with sanctions on eve of African leaders summit
The United States on Monday slapped corruption sanctions on one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sons as the U.S. prepares to host a major summit of African leaders in Washington which was snubbed by...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:48hrs | 4302 | by Staff reporter
260,000 people on Zimbabwe's land waiting list
An estimated 260 000 people are on the waiting list for land with 10 000 in the diaspora, government said yesterday as it announced plans to speed up the allocation of land to the landless.Add...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:40hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe business mulls night-shift, weekend operations
INDUSTRY representative bodies are considering adopting night and weekend shifts as a short-term strategy to mitigate the adverse impact of crippling power cuts while ensuring steady production....Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:31hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Surely, does ZANU PF need 100 years to build electricity infrastructure?
ZANU PF never ceases to amaze! Always full of excuses - some just incredible, others pure madness, whilst there are downright stupid!I always say to myself, 'if ZANU PF had been a man,...Published: 13 Dec 2022 at 14:13hrs | 639 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo suburbs go for 7 days without water
BULAWAYO has been hit by a serious water crisis with most suburbs going for more than a week without running water amid fears of a disease outbreak.The water crisis has also led to residents t...Published: 12 Dec 2022 at 18:37hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ruling elite detachment from reality makes them insensitive to citizens' suffering
If I were elected into political office tomorrow, I can confidently tell you that, should I still be in power after ten years - my policies would have become divorced from the ordinary people....Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 22:04hrs | 425 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe, US in re-engagement
Zimbabwe and the United States will this week hold their first high-level direct engagement after nearly two decades of diplomatic estrangement, precipitated by Washington's position against Harare's ...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:54hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
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