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'Private sector key to Zimbabwe's energy transformation'
Zimbabwe is positioning the private sector as a central player in its quest for a sustainable, reliable, and inclusive energy future, government officials have emphasized.At the ongoing Nation...Published: 15 hrs ago | 126 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu sets dates for CCC elective congress
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), led by Mr. Sengezo Tshabangu, is preparing to hold its elective congress in September 2025, the party's spokesperson, Mr. Willias Madzimure, has ann...Published: 16 hrs ago | 283 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe steps up domestic HIV/Aids funding drive
The Government of Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to mobilize domestic resources to sustain HIV and AIDS prevention programs following significant cuts in international funding, Health and Child Care...Published: 16 hrs ago | 67 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt owes Zisco pensioners US$38 million
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion is reportedly in arrears of US$38.7 million owed to former ZiscoSteel workers, according to a damning report by Parliament's Port...Published: 16 hrs ago | 154 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga trial stalls
The trial of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga and Heart & Soul TV (HStv) failed to kick off at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday after the State made a last-minute bid to...Published: 16 hrs ago | 122 | by Staff reporter
ZACC raises red flag over rampant corruption in schools
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has sounded the alarm over a surge in cases of financial misconduct in schools, implicating school heads and School Development Committee (SDC) chairpers...Published: 16 hrs ago | 141 | by Staff reporter
University students urged to drive innovation
Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister, Ezra Chadzamira, has called on university students to embrace innovation and transform research into viable business ventures that can drive Zimbab...Published: 16 hrs ago | 38 | by Staff reporter
Thieves break into magistrates' homes in broad daylight
Suspected thieves allegedly broke into the homes of two Plumtree magistrates in broad daylight while the judicial officers were away at court, delivering justice.Sources close to the investiga...Published: 17 hrs ago | 847 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Magwegwe faces daylight thefts
In the normally tranquil suburb of Magwegwe, Bulawayo, a sinister trend has emerged, leaving residents shaken and demanding action. ...Published: 14 May 2025 at 23:59hrs | 1066 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe land reform scam - 13 years after the genocide in Matebeleland and Midlands
This article intends to capture the poignant moment when Zanu began its unpunished abuse of public office soon after Zimbabwe's independence.All along Zanu felt a false sense of achievement in...Published: 14 May 2025 at 21:00hrs | 297 | by Moses Mzila Nkalange (Ndlovu)
Battle over new NSSA boss intensifies
The fight to appoint a new general manager for Zimbabwe's US$1.2 billion National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has descended into a chaotic and politically charged standoff, marked by corruption a...Published: 14 May 2025 at 15:35hrs | 1168 | by Staff reporter
Girl kidnapped at Zimbabwe hospital, kidnappers demand US$2,000 ransom
A 12-year-old girl was kidnapped from Sally Mugabe Central Hospital on Saturday in a shocking abduction that has left her family distraught and police scrambling to track down the suspects. The kidnap...Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | 1275 | by Staff reporter
Train collides with ZRP vehicle
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) vehicle was severely damaged in Gweru today after it was struck by a train at a level crossing, in an incident that has raised renewed concerns over road safety awaren...Published: 14 May 2025 at 10:15hrs | 832 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors to face Burkina Faso and Niger in Morocco friendlies
Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team, the Warriors, will take on Burkina Faso and Niger in international friendly matches scheduled for next month in Morocco, the Zimbabwe Football Associati...Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:47hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
21 mothers burned alive during Gukurahundi remembered
Human rights advocacy group Ibhetshu LikaZulu has issued an emotional tribute to 21 women who were burned alive in Emkhonyeni, Tsholotsho, on March 16, 1983, during the Gukurahundi genocide. The tribu...Published: 13 May 2025 at 16:30hrs | 747 | by Staff reporter
Zimasco hostile takeover saga takes new twist
The ownership dispute involving Zimbabwe's largest chrome mining and smelting company, Zimasco, has taken a decisive turn after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal against a High Court interdict tha...Published: 13 May 2025 at 15:57hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Trabablas Interchange to open this May
The long-awaited Trabablas Interchange Construction Project is in its final stages and is set to officially open to traffic this May, bringing much-needed relief to motorists and commuters who have lo...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:29hrs | 3317 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools warned against refusing ZiG
The government has issued a stern warning to schools that refuse to accept payment in the Zimbabwean Dollar (ZiG), stressing that such actions will result in disciplinary measures. This directive, whi...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:15hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe title deeds within Constitutional framework'
The issuance of title deeds to A1 and A2 farmers, a policy introduced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year, is being carried out in full compliance with Zimbabwe's Constitution, Minister of Lands...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:12hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Fresh capital discussions delay Beta Bricks restart
The long-awaited reopening of BETA Bricks has been delayed due to unresolved negotiations with three potential investors who were expected to inject capital into the company. Initially scheduled for t...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:07hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Treasury surpasses Q1 tax revenue target
Zimbabwe has exceeded its tax revenue collection target for the first quarter of 2025, with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) collecting US$1.5 billion, marking a significant milestone in the gov...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:02hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean exemption permits saga returns to South African court
The legal saga over the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) returns to court on Tuesday as the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) hears the Department of Home Affairs' appeal against a ruling that temporaril...Published: 12 May 2025 at 19:22hrs | 9236 | by Staff reporter
Rwanda recruits second group of Zimbabwe teachers
Rwanda is set to recruit more than 150 Zimbabwean teachers in a second wave of recruitment under a bilateral skilled worker exchange programme designed to bolster educational capacity and deepen coope...Published: 12 May 2025 at 18:08hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga fights fuel primary election rigging
Zanu-PF's deepening internal power struggles are now erupting into public view, with mounting evidence that the ruling party is manipulating its own primary elections to marginalize rivals and entrenc...Published: 12 May 2025 at 13:58hrs | 2120 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's lavish gifts to Jah Prayzah nears US$1 million
Flamboyant and controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has reportedly lavished close to US$1 million in cars and cash on Jah Prayzah, making the award-winning musician the largest beneficiary of th...Published: 11 May 2025 at 16:39hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter
Final phase of Harare-Beitbridge highway resume
Construction works on the outstanding sections of the Harare-Beitbridge Highway have resumed in earnest, with contractors now on-site to complete the final 88 kilometres of the 580-kilometre flagship ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 13:21hrs | 4647 | by Staff reporter
Residents raise alarm over hazardous emissions from Ngozi Mine landfill
Residents of Cowdray Park in Bulawayo have raised alarms over the ongoing emissions from the nearby Ngozi Mine landfill, with many accusing the local authority of failing to find a lasting solution to...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:58hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Giant lithium miner displaces villagers in Zimbabwe
A tense standoff is unfolding in Bikita, where eight families settled on George Nollen Farm under Chief Marozva in the year 2000, as part of Zimbabwe's land reform programme, are now facing eviction. ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:44hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in massive gold mop up
The Zimbabwean government has launched an aggressive campaign to meet its 2025 gold delivery target of 40 tonnes, amid a global price surge that has seen the value of gold skyrocket to US$3,322.93 per...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:43hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Security guards arrested after fatal shooting
A security guard at Eastern Highlands Tea Plantation Estate in Honde Valley has been arrested following the fatal shooting of an unidentified man during a late-night ambush aimed at thwarting suspecte...Published: 10 May 2025 at 17:51hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo machete gang busted
A terrifying machete-wielding gang that had terrorised several Bulawayo suburbs for months has finally been brought to justice, with police arresting seven suspects linked to a series of violent robbe...Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:16hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Switzerland pledges $200,000 to renovate Bulawayo's Bhaktas market
Switzerland has pledged a US$200,000 donation towards the development of Bhakta's Market in Bulawayo, offering a significant boost to the city's drive to formalise and modernise trading spaces for inf...Published: 10 May 2025 at 14:19hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's steel industry set for a significant revival
Zimbabwe's steel industry is set for a significant revival as the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Zisco) collaborates with Dinson Iron & Steel Company to drive growth and development in the secto...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:11hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Council nets over US$2,000 in fines
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has collected more than US$2,000 in environmental offence fines for April alone, as it intensifies efforts to combat the surge in illegal gold panning, sand poaching, a...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:09hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
2 Britons remanded in Zimbabwe over drug trafficking charges
Two British nationals accused of drug trafficking in Zimbabwe will remain behind bars after a Harare court deferred its ruling on their bail application, leaving them to endure more nights in remand p...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:03hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Nearly 50,000 Zimbabwean children dropped out of school in 2024 alone
Nearly 50,000 learners from both primary and secondary schools across Zimbabwe dropped out in 2024, with teenage pregnancies and long distances to school cited as the leading causes, a senior governme...Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:03hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
63 Zimbabwe detectives undergo training to combat specialised crimes
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has stepped up efforts to fight sophisticated crime by equipping detectives with specialised skills to tackle high-profile criminal activities.This comes aft...Published: 09 May 2025 at 13:08hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
UZ students demand exam postponement
Student leaders at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) have formally requested a one-week postponement of upcoming examinations, citing academic disruptions caused by an ongoing strike by university lectu...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:06hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Chitando bemoans gold smuggling
Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has raised alarm over the persistent threat of gold smuggling and other illicit activities, warning that Zimbabwe could be losing up to 40% of it...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:02hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dismiss fong kong claims on Nkulumane bed bugs infestation
The City of Bulawayo has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media alleging a bedbug infestation in the Nkulumane suburb and surrounding areas. In an official statement, city authorities des...Published: 08 May 2025 at 20:03hrs | 1173 | by Staff reporter
SECZim seeks to bolster financial sector integrity
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) recently held a two-day workshop in Mutare focused on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financi...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:07hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 62,5% rise in gold deliveries
Zimbabwe's gold sector continues to perform exceptionally well, with April 2025 gold deliveries reaching a remarkable 3.9 tonnes, marking a 62.5% increase from the 2.4 tonnes recorded during the s...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:05hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga robbed 73 days of his life
Alpha Media journalist Blessed Mhlanga was finally granted freedom on Wednesday night after spending 73 days in pre-trial detention at Harare Central Remand Prison. Mhlanga was arrested in early Janua...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:54hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA president not happy with slow pace of NSS renovations
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of renovations at the National Sports Stadium (NSS), despite some progress made at the facili...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:52hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Health Ministry refuses to admit healthcare system is deteriorating
Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini dismissed claims about the deteriorating state of public hospitals as being largely fueled by "social media" during a heated session in Parliam...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Ghana army delegation visits Geo Pomona
A high-level military delegation from Ghana's Armed Forces Command has visited the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant to gain insight into the project's innovative approach to sustainable waste manageme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:46hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
UZ suspends union leaders, again
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has reignited tensions with its academic staff after issuing fresh suspension letters to leaders of the Association of University Teachers (AUT), just days after liftin...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:45hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Econet Victoria Falls Marathon draws global spotlight
The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa's leading sporting events, transforming the iconic resort town into a magnet for global tourism, cultural exchange, a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:42hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to recruit 8,000 teachers
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is set to recruit 8,000 teachers in the upcoming second term, pending final approval from the Treasury. The recruitment drive, announced yesterday, is a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:37hrs | 223 | by Sytaff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sets minimum standards for councils
Zimbabwe's local authorities are now legally bound to provide residents with essential services that meet newly approved national minimum standards. This development follows Cabinet's adoption of the ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:51hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
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