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Women urged to join feed and fodder production
Zimbabwean women have been urged to join the feed and fodder sector to improve productivity, widen untapped market and arrest impacts of climate cha...Published: 2 hrs ago | 23 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
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: 16 hrs ago | 386 | 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 | 239 | by Staff reporter
Lawyers condemn forced evictions and demolition of homes in Zimbabwe
Human rights lawyers have strongly condemned the recent demolitions of houses and the forced eviction of Zimbabweans from their ancestral lands, labeling the actions as heartless and inhumane....Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Ward 12 Councillor appeals for active resident participation in ward meetings
Bulawayo Ward 12 Councillor Maziwakibo Masuku has urged residents to actively participate in and attend ward meetings, emphasizing that they play a crucial role in the community’s growth and develop...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:26hrs | 215 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe miners propose royalties linked to metal prices
Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance suggesting that royalty payments be linked to the market prices of metals, including lithium and platinum group metals...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:27hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman loses US$5 730 trying to secure UK sponsorship
Mnangagwa returns home with his bloated delegation of 238 peoplePresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned from Baku, Azerbaijan, where he attended the 29th Conference of Parties to the United Nati...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
Plundering of Zimbabwe's minerals stalling a just energy transition in fighting climate change
In his address at a High-Level Meeting on Resourcing the Energy Transition with Justice and Equity, held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivere...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 158 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Where are communities affected by climate change in Zimbabwe's bloated COP29 delegation?
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is once again the focal point of global climate discussions. ...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:10hrs | 414 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe targets 2,100MW renewable energy by 2030
The Zimbabwean government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions, aiming to achieve 1,100 megawatts (MW) from renewable energy sources by 2025 and 2,100 MW by 2030. Thes...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Baku
President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Baku this afternoon to participate in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29), a key global event convening nations committed to the United Nations Framework...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 12:30hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa expected in Azerbaijan for climate indaba
President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Azerbaijan today to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP29, where climate finance will be a central focus. The President's departure from Ha...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:46hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Call for transparency and Stakeholder Consultation on New Cyber and Data Protection Licencing Regulations
The recent implementation of the Cyber and Data Protection Licencing regulations (S.I. 155 of 2024) by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has sparked significa...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:44hrs | 109 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Strong winds leave families stranded in Matopo
Strong winds struck several wards in Umzingwane District on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction and rendering many villagers homeless. The worst-hit areas were wards 1, 2, 9, and 20, with the villa...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:04hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for stronger public-private partnerships
Vice-President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga emphasized the need for stronger partnerships between the Zimbabwean Government and private sector to accelerate infrastructure development and propel economic ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diplomats to sign performance contracts
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has rallied Zimbabwe's diplomats worldwide to attract investments, boost tourism, and enhance trade opportunities.To this end, all the country's diplomats will in fut...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe advances agro-ecology to boost food security
As Zimbabwe faces increasing challenges from climate change, including frequent droughts, biodiversity loss, and unpredictable weather patterns, the country is intensifying its commitment to agro-ecol...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for repatriation of Zimbabwe skulls from British museums
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has renewed calls for the repatriation of the remains of Chimurenga war heroes from Britain, emphasizing the need for their interment in "a dignified manner." This stateme...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
South Africa apex court reverses GMO approval
After an arduous nine-year legal battle, a full bench of the supreme court of appeal (SCA) has set aside the commercial approval of a drought-tolerant genetically modified (GM) variety of maize....Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1845 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt whips errant Chinese miners
The Zimbabwean government has intensified its efforts to combat environmental degradation linked to alluvial mining along the Sanyati River in Hurungwe, targeting two Chinese companies accused of illi...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa demands apology, reparations from Britain for colonial atrocities
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the British government to formally apologize for the historical injustices endured by indigenous Zimbabweans during the colonial era, which spanned from 1890...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
Rains cause flooding in Harare CBD
Heavy rains in Harare on Thursday have highlighted the city's ongoing drainage problems, rendering several areas of the Central Business District (CBD) impassable. Blocked drains led to extensive floo...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1507 | by Staff reporter
Weak currency key to economic growth, says Mthuli Ncube
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has defended Zimbabwe's weak domestic currency, asserting that it has played a crucial role in fostering economic growth. S...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:52hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Economy registers three-year growth, says Prof Ncube
Zimbabwe has sustained robust economic growth over the past three years, averaging an impressive 6.8 percent annually, despite significant currency fluctuations, Finance, Economic Development, and Inv...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:48hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
'Taxi rank' chaos in Bulawayo CBD
Bulawayo's city centre is facing significant disruption as kombi crews, illegal taxi operators, and inter-city buses continue to flout traffic regulations and city by-laws, particularly during peak ho...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:39hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Woman suffers miscarriage after being beaten up by her husband
A 39-year-old woman, Sibusiso Ndlovu, from the Entumbane suburb, endured a devastating ordeal after allegedly being brutally assaulted by her husband, Clever Jirimwe, 45, resulting in a miscarriage. T...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:52hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Food security is part of governance: Zinyengerere
Mhondoro-Mubayira ward 27 councillor, Maxwell Zinyengerere has announced that food security complements local governance and therefore leaders should strive to make sure their subjects do not starve....Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 129 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
IMF, World Bank not serving African interests
Humanitarian organization ActionAid has issued a scathing call for the overhaul or abolition of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, arguing that these institutions do not serve the i...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF grovels to Canada for backing in bid for Commonwealth readmission
The ruling Zanu-PF party has reached out to Canada for assistance in its efforts to end its pariah status and rejoin the Commonwealth, a move that dates back to Zimbabwe's withdrawal from the group in...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:07hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotels, lodges fully booked, ZITF gym closed for regulars
Major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are fully booked this week as over 4,000 delegates arrive for the Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, which starts today. While the official opening sessio...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa speaks on ZANU-PF petrol-bombs; begs food from Canada
ZANU-PF spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa warns perceived criminals who are allegedly launching petrol-bombs amongst party leadership, amid succession tensions and factionalism which have threatene...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 22:28hrs | 2360 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Billions 'wiped off' Zimbabwe banks
Bankers in Zimbabwe have attributed a significant downturn in revenues to frequent changes in the country's functional currency, as first-half financial statements revealed a staggering loss of billio...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:28hrs | 1427 | by Staff reporter
Diversify varieties to arrest climate change: Hekhani seeds
Farmers have been urged to use diverse seed varieties during the forthcoming farming season to combat impacts of climate change.Speaking during an interview on the preparedness of seed compani...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 204 | by Staff Reporter
'I've no plan, I'm now poor,' says ZANU-PF Councillor
Jostinah Ndondo, a ZANU-PF councillor for ward 18 in Insiza has failed to comprehend losing over one hundred and fifty-four cattle this year, describing the incident as greatest climatic betrayal in t...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1344 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Tsholotsho villagers spend nights up to quench thirsty livestock
Farmers in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North province, are enduring sleepless nights as they struggle to pump water for their livestock, grappling with the severe impacts of the El Niño-induced...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa unveils modern student accommodation at CUT
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially commissioned a modern student accommodation facility and a new administration block at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), marking a significant milest...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 16:27hrs | 2343 | by Staff reporter
Salary review for civil servants
The Government of Zimbabwe is set to adjust the wages of civil servants in response to the recent 42.55 percent increase in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) exchange rate against the United States dollar, Fina...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Musicians target drug lords, as Mai Mabhena rescues Guruve
Several musicians scattered around Mashonaland Central province have launched their fight against drug cartels describing them as more evil than all criminals on earth.Speaking after musical g...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:50hrs | 348 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe faces groundwater drought, claims World Bank
A recent report from the World Bank Group (WBG) has revealed a concerning outlook for Zimbabwe's critical sectors, including agriculture, water, forestry, and energy, due to the severe impacts of clim...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
60% of pupils hungry, feel El Niño pinch
At least three million out of 4.9 million pupils across Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, with the government facing significant challenges in consolidating its sch...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Pumula South Endures Five Months of Water Shortage
Residents of Pumula South in Bulawayo are facing a critical situation due to a water shortage that has stretched on for five months, beginning in March 2024. This lack of water in the high-density sub...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 21:33hrs | 211 | by Stephen Jakes
Anti-Chinese investors Maguwu releases a damning report
The relationship between Chinese-owned extractive companies and local communities in Zimbabwe has deteriorated, marked by growing mistrust, suspicion, and a series of reported abuses. A recent report ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt welcomes Uganda Airways
The Zimbabwean government has announced that the introduction of new airlines into the market will significantly reduce air travel times, thereby enhancing access to broader markets. This statement ca...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:59hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2366 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Econet's investment in Liquid may be poised for a decline in value
Morgan & Co, a prominent securities firm, has issued a cautionary warning to Econet Wireless Zimbabwe regarding its investment in Liquid Telecommunications Holdings (LTH). The firm anticipates a p...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean diaspora urged to care for parents
A Zimbabwean official from a drought-stricken southern district has issued a heartfelt plea for Zimbabwean immigrants living in neighboring South Africa to urgently assist their families and relatives...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 09:13hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ballooning US$21 billion debt spirals out of hand
Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) Mbizo Member of Parliament (MP), Corban Madzivanyika, has raised alarm over Zimbabwe's escalating public debt, which has now surpassed US$21 billion. During a recent...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1807 | by Staff reporter
Belarus donates food, agriculture equipment to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe received a significant boost in humanitarian aid from Belarus yesterday to address the severe impacts of the El-Nino-induced drought affecting over nine million people in the country....Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 17:27hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe platinum output to remain stable
Platinum production in Zimbabwe is expected to remain stable this year, with global demand projected to rise by 3% to approximately 226,000 ounces, according to a report released by the World Platinum...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:51hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
New route permit restrictions shock kombi operators
The Zimbabwean government's recent decision to reduce the operating radius for kombis from 120km to 60km has surprised and concerned public transport operators, particularly those serving rural r...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:12hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
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