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Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle in ugly twist
THE Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle has taken a new twist, with the Nherera family alleging provocation over the venue for the chief's installation tomorrow. According to reports, Abraham Nyamande fr...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Court ruling reopens Norton land dispute
A protracted legal battle over land rights in Norton has been reignited after the High Court ordered the reinstatement of a previously dismissed case between two rival property development companies l...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:40hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
UK opens visa centre in Bulawayo
Residents in the southern parts of Zimbabwe can now apply for UK visas closer to home following the official opening of a new application centre in Bulawayo.The facility, housed at the Bulaway...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:08hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now 5th largest economy in Sadc
Zimbabwe has become the fifth-largest economy in Southern Africa following a major upward revision of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), reflecting the inclusion of previously unrecorded economic activ...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 08:58hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
ZimStat boss anti-graft trial opens
The high-profile anti-corruption case involving Naomi Wekwete, chairperson of the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) board, finally opened in Harare yesterday. Wekwete pleaded not guilty to...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:03hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe women's bank opens 11 000 accounts in 2024
The Zimbabwe Women Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) opened 11,120 new savings accounts in 2024 as part of the Government's ongoing push to promote financial inclusion and empower marginalized groups - particu...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:52hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Harare Institute's Bulawayo campus opens 2025 intake
The Harare Institute of Public Health (HIPH) has announced the opening of applications for its August 2025 intake at its Bulawayo campus, with classes set to begin on August 4.The expansion to...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 20:06hrs | 1279 | by Staff reporter
New mall opens in Bulawayo CBD
A vibrant new business mall has opened in the heart of Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD), aiming to ignite entrepreneurship, celebrate African culture, and stimulate local economic growth....Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 16:56hrs | 1655 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's son tasered man for 'not greeting him with respect'
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former president Robert Mugabe, faces growing legal troubles following an alleged assault on a truck driver using a taser stun gun at Iron Mask Farm in Mazo...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:33hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF ideological training for Zimbabwe Judges
In a move widely condemned as a blatant act of executive interference in the judiciary, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), under the coordination of its secretary Walter Chikwana, has convened an ...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 14:58hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter
Herbert Nkala to exit OK Zimbabwe in restructuring move
OK Zimbabwe has announced a major leadership reshuffle and a US$30.5 million capital-raising initiative aimed at stabilising operations and restoring market confidence, as the retail giant battles int...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:17hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa opens up on Zanu-PF agent allegations
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has finally responded to persistent and long-running rumours accusing him of secretly working with ZANU-PF, describing the claims as "profitless gossip" and enc...Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 15:18hrs | 1326 | by Staff reporter
Gold panners continue to invade Vumbachikwe Mine
Vumbachikwe Mine community members have complained over the random blasting occurring at the mine amid revelations gold panners continue to invade the min...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 22:44hrs | 431 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthwakazi rejects the genocide interviews: No justice under the perpetrator's gavel
The government of Zimbabwe has announced its so-called Gukurahundi Public Hearings, set to begin soon under the stewardship of none other than Chief Fortune Charumbira, a well-known ZANU-PF loyalist a...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 22:30hrs | 276 | by Fikile ka Malikongwa
Zimbabwe's sugar giant gets rescue deal
A consortium of Zimbabwean and Pakistani investors has officially taken over Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, offering renewed optimism for one of Zimbabwe's most strategic agro-industrial players. The acquis...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:03hrs | 186 | by Christopher Mutambirwa
Mnangagwa's wife engages Asian investor in Dubai
First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates for the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative (MFFLI) Summit, has kickstarted a series of high-leve...Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:30hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
COP15 set for Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe is set to host the 15th Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in the scenic resort town of Victoria Falls from July 23 to 31. The international su...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:50hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
IMF kicks off crucial talks in Zimbabwe
A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun formal meetings with Zimbabwean authorities, launching a critical mission to assess the country's reform trajectory under t...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 11:33hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's McKinnon Mushore goes AWOL
Highlanders midfielder McKinnon Mushore has not reported for training or match duty for over a week, with early signs indicating he may be pushing for a contract review and seeking payment of outstand...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:03hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa's Mugabe coup remark opens can of worms
Observers have criticized Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa for speaking with a "forked tongue" following his recent remarks alleging that the late former President Robert Mugabe was removed...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:19hrs | 1814 | by Staff reporter
The new Broadcasting Services Amendment Act: A legal analysis
The Broadcasting Services Amendment Act No.2, 2025 (Hereinafter referred to as the Act/ Amendment Act) represents a significant shift in Zimbabwe's media regulation landscape. Promulgated as part of b...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:06hrs | 332 | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu
How a legal loophole can help motorists outsmart the ZBC car radio licence requirement
This is quite interesting.There's a loophole in the new Broadcasting Services Amendment Act - and it may be the only legal shield Zimbabwean motorists have.While much of the public out...Published: 30 May 2025 at 22:28hrs | 2097 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Trabablas Interchange opens today
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open the Trabablas Interchange today, a major infrastructure project that replaces the notorious Mbudzi Roundabout, long known as a traffic bottleneck...Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:24hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Is trap money enough? Questioning the over-reliance on sting operations in corruption cases
We need to be very careful when dealing with corruption. In the pursuit of a corruption-free Zimbabwe, it is imperative that we not only strengthen the tools used to hold public officials acco...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:59hrs | 504 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
First-ever Matebeleland South tobacco auction opens
In a major milestone for Matebeleland South's agricultural sector, the first-ever Naturally Cured Virginia (NCV) tobacco auction floor has opened in Marula, Mangwe District. The historic development m...Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:04hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
Limited rejoins CAPS United
Struggling Harare giants CAPS United have turned to familiar faces in a bid to steady their shaky Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign, appointing former player Limited Chikafa as the club's ne...Published: 21 May 2025 at 09:16hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Chicken Inn considers Barbourfields switch
In a bid to revive their faltering 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) campaign, Chicken Inn head coach Joey Antipas has confirmed that the club is contemplating relocating their home matche...Published: 21 May 2025 at 08:57hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Litter bin shortage hits Bulawayo
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has sounded the alarm over a severe shortage of litter bins across the city, warning that the scarcity is contributing to rampant littering and deteriorating waste mana...Published: 15 May 2025 at 14:47hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
$5 bribe cops' trial opens
Five Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers appeared in court yesterday as their trial opened over allegations that they accepted a US$5 bribe from a truck driver during an anti-sand poaching operati...Published: 14 May 2025 at 12:49hrs | 567 | 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 | 163 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabweans should worry about our relationship with Belarus
How is it that Zimbabwe consistently chooses to engage with questionable figures?President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Minsk for a working visit, marking his third trip to Belarus since assuming ...Published: 12 May 2025 at 19:32hrs | 727 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 10304 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Mozambique sign landmark energy deal
Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, a development poised to significantly improve energy security and infrastructure across Southern Af...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Interest in Geza might be waning
I was quite surprised to hear that Blessed Geza had another video last Wednesday, an indicator that my interest in him and that of many is waning.Geza makes a lot of sense, but I cannot shake ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 21:23hrs | 1695 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Mnangagwa sued
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has filed a constitutional application against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, alleging that he violated principles of public procurement accountability by enacting a law that makes ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:40hrs | 3547 | by Staff reporter
Edgars opens new stores in expansion drive
Edgars Stores Limited has expanded its retail presence with the launch of new Express Stores in Rusape and Harare, marking a significant move to strengthen its position in the low-income consumer mark...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:40hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Sensation Ananya Revisits Childhood Nostalgia on New Single 'Long Jump'
Johannesburg - Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ananya has always walked a tightrope between worlds. Her latest single, Long Jump, is a deeply personal indie-pop track that captures that de...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 14:15hrs | 370 | by Agencies
Zifa opens UK talent tap
Zimbabwe's football governing body, ZIFA, has launched an ambitious new talent-tracking programme aimed at connecting Zimbabwean diaspora players, with the goal of strengthening the national football ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:41hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo reimagines its future as 65th ZITF opens
As the 65th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicks off in Bulawayo today, the host city is seizing the moment to present itself not merely as an event venue, but as a bold and a...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:56hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
ZITF 2025 fully booked as international participation increases
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025 has reached full capacity for its traditional exhibition space, with additional space being created to accommodate a growing number of exhibitors, ZIT...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 22:54hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Fake ID scam exposed at Bulawayo's Tredgold building
A fake national identity document scam operating from within the Civil Registry Department's Tredgold Building in Bulawayo has been uncovered, implicating an employee of a private company contracted b...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:40hrs | 2536 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa opens Mbare market
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched Phase 1 of the Mbare Musika Traders Market, a state-of-the-art facility aimed at providing a modern and conducive environment for Small to Medium E...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:54hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2187 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Zimbabwe govt workers moonlight as street vendors
Every morning, Dumisani Ngara* gets up at dawn to catch a 6:30am bus to work at Zimbabwe's Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. The government-provided bus is free for civil servants in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:41hrs | 1127 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road truck stops, a haven for prostitution
Dressed in tight-fitting, body-revealing clothes that leave little to the imagination, two young women take turns knocking on the driver's side door of a haulage truck at Gwayi Shopping Centre, along ...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:46hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born Darrien Landsberg eyes 'bigger goals'
WHEN you hear Darrien Landsberg talk, you can understand why he is an all-action figure on the pitch for the Lions.The No 5 lock is an energetic presence for the Johannesburg franchise, and ha...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:49hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa succession: Zanu-PF purge opens can of worms
ZANU-PF officials recently expelled or suspended from the party are claiming they are being punished for opposing a campaign to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond 2028, a move they say ...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:23hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tobacco auction season opens with 36.8% decline in sales
The first day of full-scale tobacco auctioning for the 2025 season began on Thursday, with a notable decline in the quantity of tobacco sold, marking a 36.8% drop compared to the same day in 2024. Exp...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 08:25hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec opens registration for 2025 exams
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially opened registration for the June and November 2025 Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations. Candidates have been urged to visit their ...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Parliament resumes sitting
Parliament of Zimbabwe officially resumes sitting today after nearly two months of recess, with a significant legislative workload awaiting legislators. The two houses had adjourned in December last y...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:39hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
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