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Construction thrives in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's construction sector is on the rebound despite the effects of currency volatility and an uncertain monetary policy framework.Piniel Mkushi, chairman of Cafca - the only cable manufac...Published: 16 hrs ago | 739 | by Staff reporter
ANC confirms expulsion of Jacob Zuma
The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed the expulsion of former President Jacob Zuma following the decision by the National Disciplinary Committee of Appeal (NDCA) to uphold his removal from...Published: 18 hrs ago | 404 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's disqualified ally takes case to Supreme Court
The disqualified independent candidate for the Victoria Falls City Council Ward 1 by-election, Ephias Mambume, has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's decision to bar him...Published: 19 hrs ago | 201 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Commonwealth possible readmission queried
Zimbabwe's bid for readmission to the Commonwealth has raised concerns about the bloc's credibility as a champion of democracy and justice, with critics arguing that the country's human rights record ...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge RDC starts road repairs
The Beitbridge Rural District Council (RDC) has embarked on a significant road rehabilitation initiative to repair and upgrade infrastructure damaged by torrential rains. This move is expected to impr...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 71 | by Sgtaff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman loses appeal
Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has failed in his bid to overturn a two-year jail sentence for fraud, following a ruling by the High Court that upheld his conviction and punishment. However,...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 170 | by Sgtaff reporter
Christopher Dube urges Bulawayo residents to help identify his successor
Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has called on residents to play an active role in selecting his successor as his extended term nears its end. Speaking at a Water Indaba hosted by the Matabeleland...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 13:03hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season nears, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced enhanced measures to curb road traffic accidents, addressing public concerns about the surge in roa...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Know your Zimbabwe ID number
The Zimbabwe National ID is a critical document for citizens, serving as a means of identification, voting registration, and access to various government services. It contains coded information t...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 07:50hrs | 3136 | by Staff reporter
Ecocash loses ZWG 148,7 million in conversion to new currency
Ecocash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited, a leading diversified digital solutions group, has reported a loss of ZWG 148.7 million following the transition to the newly introduced ZWG currency, which was intr...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:35hrs | 1397 | by Staff reporter
US Embassy wants Zimbabweans to take part in US-funded programme
The United States (US) Embassy has invited organisations and individuals across Zimbabwe to apply for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) programme, designed to foster entrepreneurship skills am...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Couple linked to US$130,000 UK, Canada, Ireland job scam
Police in Bulawayo are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the whereabouts of Gwendolyn and Melusi Ndlovu, a couple wanted in connection with a series of fraud cases that ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:25hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inches closer to rejoining Britain's colonies club
Zimbabwe's "remarkable democratic progress" has positioned the nation closer to rejoining the Commonwealth, the bloc's secretary-general, Ms. Patricia Scotland, has said.As Zimbabwe intensifie...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:20hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe calls for unconditional removal of sanctions at UN Conference
Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, is leading a Zimbabwean delegation at a high-level United Nations conference to advocate for the removal of sanctions imposed on ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:16hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele donates books to boost education
Renowned artist and Bulawayo Ward 20 councillor, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, has embarked on a transformative mission to enhance educational opportunities for students in her community. Over the past...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 14:35hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Econet in aggressive 5G roll out
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), the country's leading mobile network operator, is continuing its aggressive rollout of 5G base stations as part of its strategy to solidify its position in the increasi...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick 3 uncapped players in ODI squad for Pakistan series
Zimbabwe has named its squad for the highly anticipated white-ball series against Pakistan, which will begin with the first ODI on November 24 in Bulawayo. The series, which includes three ODIs and th...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
'ZSE left with two valuable counters'
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is witnessing a significant shift, with Delta Corporation Limited and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe now standing as the only major valuable counters on the bourse. Several...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses 18% of its energy
Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo has called for urgent upgrades to the country's grid network to address the unacceptable 18% energy loss rate, significantly higher than the...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Court stops Zimra from seizing vehicle of returning resident
The High Court has ruled in favor of Simbarashe Zingwe, a returning resident from the United Kingdom, halting the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (Zimra) attempt to seize his Range Rover TDV6 vehicle....Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:00hrs | 3742 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs 64,000 nurses to fill skills gap
Zimbabwe is facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers, with a deficit of 64,000 professionals, according to Health and Child Care Minister, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora. The minister revealed this alar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo steps in to aid Simon 'Pashoma' Ncube with $20,000 small donation
Prominent Zimbabwean tenderprenuer Wicknel Chivayo has pledged a life-changing donation to former ZBC Radio DJ Simon "Pashoma" Ncube, who has been living in destitute conditions. In a heartfelt ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1423 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sinks in deep financial hole
The recent 43% devaluation of Zimbabwe's Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has exacerbated the government's financial crisis, leaving it struggling to meet its obligations while civil servants and other pu...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:38hrs | 7415 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa loses bid to block arbitrator in debt row
The High Court has rejected an application by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) to set aside an arbitration ruling in a case where the authority is accused of refusing to pay a service pro...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:53hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs want two distinct driver's licences for Automatic and Manual cars
Lawmakers in Zimbabwe have urged the government to introduce two distinct driver's licenses for automatic and manual vehicles in a bid to curb corruption and streamline the process of licensing driver...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:53hrs | 8021 | by Staff reporter
Underfunding sinks Zimbabwe school projects
Government-funded school projects are progressing at a snail's pace, with many targets missed due to insufficient funding from Treasury, according to a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee report. The re...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Political cctivists to reclaim seized gadgets
Magistrate Rufaro Panavanhu yesterday issued a ruling instructing the police to return electronic devices seized from three human rights activists who were apprehended at Robert Gabriel Mugabe Interna...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:49hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Robber arrested at sangoma's house
One of eight suspected armed robbers accused of targeting residents, churches, and businesses in Harare has been arrested while allegedly receiving spiritual assistance from a traditional healer at a ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:38hrs | 2284 | by Staff reporter
Cops speak on mistaken identity after arrest of 'armed robber'
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over a case of mistaken identity following the arrest of Spencer Mapfumo, a 42-year-old suspected armed robber involved in multiple robberies, ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Land barons fund ED2030 sloganeering campaign
Most of the land barons dominating Harare, Masvingo and Midlands provinces have spent their loot towards funding an exercise to push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's foiled unconstitutional term ext...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:01hrs | 620 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Tsholotsho man battles for life after hippo attack
A Tsholotsho man is currently fighting for his life at Mpilo Central Hospital after being attacked by a hippopotamus at a local dam in Chief Tategulu, Matabeleland North province. The victim, identifi...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 16:03hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Innscor engages govt over tax
Innscor Africa Limited has raised concerns over high taxes and their detrimental impact on the company's profitability, warning that the escalating cost-push pressures are putting a strain on its fina...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:06hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Bheki forms over Indian Ocean, Southern Africa braces for potential impact
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced the formation of Cyclone Bheki, the second tropical storm of the season, over the Indian Ocean. While the storm is still far from Zimbabwe an...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 3904 | by Staff reporter
Duo convicted of stealing sugar
Two Harare men, Enerst Gwetsai (30) of Glenview 1 and Forget Dzapasi of Glen Norah A, have been convicted by the Harare Magistrates Court for misleading customers by falsely labelling their sugar as 2...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:03hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Domestic Tourism festive season campaign launched
Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi has this Saturday in Mazoe launched Domestic Tourism festive season travel campaign targeting...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 07:59hrs | 709 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
'Zimbabwe concerned with situation in Mozambique'
Zimbabwe has expressed deep concern over the escalating security challenges in Mozambique, warning that the instability threatens national interests and the broader regional security environment....Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:25hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa commissions US$18,5m Bulawayo students' complex
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially commissioned the state-of-the-art Bulawayo Students Accommodation City Complex, a landmark project in Matsheumhlope suburb valued at US$18.5 million. ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka gets back his house at last!
Zimbabwe's first Minister of Education, Dr. Dzingai Mutumbuka, has reclaimed ownership of his Chisipite residence following a protracted legal dispute stemming from a fraudulent title deed scheme....Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 3593 | by Staff reporter
Betty Nhambu-Kaseke, Tavengwa and Tzu Chi rescue Kuwadzana
There were early Christmas donations and distribution this Friday in Harare's Kuwadzana and Highfields suburbs when Betty Nhambu-Kaseke (Founder President...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 22:27hrs | 890 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
High Court clips immigration office's powers
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ruled that a section of the Immigration Act, which allowed immigration officers to detain individuals for up to 14 days without a court appearance, is unconstitutional a...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1582 | by Staff reporter
Elections expose Sadc ruling parties
Recent elections across Southern Africa have revealed a growing challenge for ruling parties, especially those that evolved from former liberation movements, as they struggle to maintain their grip on...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents acquire vehicle for neighbourhood watch patrol
Residents of Sunninghill suburb in Bulawayo have come together to add a fifth vehicle to their crime patrol fleet, in response to growing concerns over safety and security in the area. The collaborati...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:36hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF suspends 16 members for supporting independent candidates
Sixteen Zanu-PF members have been suspended for five years after being found guilty of supporting independent candidates during the 2023 National Assembly and local authority elections.Fifteen...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:31hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Security firms under spotlight over robberies
Police have issued a stern warning to security companies whose guards are repeatedly implicated in criminal activities, particularly armed robberies. Authorities say such firms risk being classified a...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:30hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
5 key Sables players ruled out of South Korea clash
Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, will be missing five key players in their upcoming game against South Korea this Saturday at the South East Rugby Stadium, as they wrap up their Middle ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:35hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
South Africa tightens screws on xenophobic health MEC
The ANC in Limpopo has defended premier Phophi Ramathuba amid a Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) probe into her controversial remarks to a patient from Zimbabwe in Bela Bela Hospital...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:28hrs | 1043 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Energy Minister reveals shocking decline in electricity generation
Zimbabweans face unrelenting power outages, with homes and businesses left without electricity for over 18 hours daily. The crisis stems from failing infrastructure at Hwange Thermal Power Station and...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 15:25hrs | 1238 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema launches National Service Programme
President Hakainde Hichilema has announced a new initiative aimed at promoting discipline and resilience among Zambia's youth, addressing pressing issues like the rise in street children. The program ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:28hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
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