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Bulawayo councillor opposes water privatisation
A Bulawayo city councillor has urged the municipality to retain full control of the proposed water utility, arguing that local ownership is the best approach for managing the city's water supply....Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 15:05hrs | 317 | 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 | 1965 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
King Mzilikazi and the MaKoni (Mabvakure) people
King Mzilikazi, in his long march North from Zululand, arrived in a territory between the Oliphants and Steelport Rivers in what became known as Transvaal. The year was 1822, exactly 2 years after a g...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1739 | by Chief Mayisa
5 more suspects appear in court over Chivayo lobola robbery
Five more suspects from Chitungwiza appeared in court yesterday on allegations of robbing businessman Mr. Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws of US$74,000 at their farm in Marondera.The accused - Garik...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:24hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Judge faces serious allegations of attempting to defraud Zimasco
Zimbabwe Alloys and Smelting Company (ZIMASCO) has formally lodged a complaint with the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) against High Court Judge Joel Mambara, alleging judicial misconduct in a case...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:28hrs | 2698 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime's intolerance to demonstrations is what threatens peace and stability in Zimbabwe
Democracy in Zimbabwe is now in the intensive care unit! In any genuine democracy, demonstrations are a normal and indispensable part of life. They are a visible, collective, and power...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:13hrs | 670 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ED hailed for stopping the raids of vendors
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been applauded for calling for the government to stop the raids on informal traders and confiscation of their wares by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and local authorities...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:07hrs | 1711 | by Stephen Jakes
Illegal forex trader shot and robbed in Bulawayo
Bulawayo has been hit by a rise in violent crime, with an illegal foreign currency dealer becoming the latest victim after being shot and robbed of thousands of US dollars by an armed assailant on Mon...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:50hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
2 suspected Chivayo lobola robbers appear in court
Two suspected robbers from Chitungwiza, accused of participating in the robbery of businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws at their Marondera farm, appeared in court yesterday.Peter Maramba Vhi...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:48hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF member's property destroyed in suspected intra-party violence
Property belonging to a Zanu-PF member was destroyed in a suspected politically motivated attack on Thursday night in Zvimba, Mashonaland West province, as intra-party tensions continue to rise within...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:19hrs | 1429 | by Staff reporter
3 arrested over Chivayo lobola theft
Police have arrested three men from Hopley, Harare, in connection with a violent farm robbery in which in-laws of flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo were robbed of US$75,000 in cash. Authorities ...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 17:48hrs | 2281 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Silent Struggle: A Nation on the brink but too fearful to rise
Zimbabwe is a nation in crisis, and the time for silence has passed. Power cuts are routine, water supplies are unreliable, and roads are riddled with potholes. The healthcare system has collapsed, wi...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 21:22hrs | 1437 | by Vusani Magwala
Alarm bells ringing as the regime panics: Veteran Activists Association Zimbabwe (Vaaz)
When the Nation's war Chest is paraded on the streets and "Dr Amai The Second" traverse the nation to rave and rant at hastily arranged rallies then you know The house is on Fire .It is an open secret...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 15:18hrs | 2168 | by Mandava Blessing National Spokesperson
Is it legal to keep US$70,000 cash at home in Zimbabwe?
In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has experienced an alarming increase in armed robbery cases, with criminals specifically targeting individuals and businesses that keep large amounts of cash at their premise...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 09:58hrs | 778 | by Staff writer
Police probe NSSA boss over RTG extortion plot
NSSA chairman, Emmanuel Fundira was on Wednesday questioned by the police in connection with an extortion case involving former Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior employee Paula January.The de...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 10:45hrs | 634 | by Nathan Guma
Mother accuses sons of abusing her
A Harare woman appeared before the civil court yesterday seeking a protection order against her two sons, whom she accused of physically abusing her whenever she assigned them household chores....Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:42hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's lobola $75,000 cash stolen at inlaws' farm
The in-laws of flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo were targeted by up to 20 armed men in the early hours of Tuesday in a daring heist at their farm in Marondera. The assailants made off with US$7...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:08hrs | 2022 | by Staff reporter
NSSA chair implicated in extortion case
National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairman Emmanuel Fundira was questioned by police on Wednesday in connection with an extortion case involving former Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior emplo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:37hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Slain cop's daughter pens emotional letter
The tragic death of Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, a victim of suspected friendly fire, has been compounded by the deeply affecting words of her 10-year-old daughter.In a letter that has ...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:09hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
A leader who fears prison will always imprison his opponents!
Fear can be a tyrannical leader's downfall!There is a peculiar irony in how some leaders choose to deal with their political opponents, journalists, and human rights defenders—imprisonment. ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:21hrs | 429 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Full scale investigation into CID detective shooting ordered
Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba has directed a full-scale investigation into the death of Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, assuring her family and the public that all concerns surroundi...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:00hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
BCC, TTI launch crackdown on illegal taxis
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and Tendy Three Investments (TTI) have teamed up for a joint operation aimed at curbing the growing problem of illegal taxis, locally known as Mshikashika, in the city ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 11:39hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Zimra shuts down Unity Village Flea Market in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has locked up Unity Village Flea Market in Bulawayo as part of a nationwide crackdown on smuggled goods and counterfeit products. The move is part of ZIMRA's eff...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 15:42hrs | 2313 | by Staff reporter
SAPS to launch Operation Shanela 2
The South African Police Service (SAPS) will roll out the second phase of its high-density crime-fighting initiative, Operation Shanela 2, in March 2025. The operation, aimed at tackling crime hotspot...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:00hrs | 1419 | by Staff reporter
Detective Constable Hove mourned after tragic shooting
The Officer Commanding Bulawayo Province, Commissioner Jasper Chizemo, and colleagues of the late Detective Constable Cassandra Hove (37) have described her as a courageous and dedicated officer whose...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:15hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean permit holders say life in SA has become intolerable
The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) has urged the Zimbabwean government to facilitate an urgent voluntary repatriation programme for Zimbabweans living in South Africa, citing wo...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 11:57hrs | 1684 | by Staff reporter
Harare deploys special police unit against vendors
The City of Harare has announced the creation of a new municipal police unit tasked with raiding illegal traders and arresting litterbugs in the central business district (CBD). This move is part of t...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | 1021 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans must collaborate across political lines for development'
Local Government and Public Works Minister, Daniel Garwe, has called for an end to political animosity in Zimbabwe, stressing that the "New Dispensation" has closed that chapter and now is the time fo...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:02hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
VOA journalist takes justice into her own hands in Bulawayo
Bulawayo-based journalist Annahstacia Ndlovu, a correspondent for Voice of America (VOA), was forced to take matters into her own hands last week when she encountered one of the men who allegedly assa...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:55hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter
Corporate Raiding Plot Unraveling: Nssa and RTG Directors Meet to Tackle Manipulation of Share Prices and Takeover Attempt
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) and Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) directors and management executives are set to meet today to deal with the plot to take over the tourism and hospitality giant...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:16hrs | 307 | by NewsHawks
'SANDF has been turned into a Mickey Mouse force' - top general speaks out
"South African borders are porous because you, the politicians, have decided you want a Mickey Mouse defence force," SA National Defence Force (SANDF) Lieutenant-General Peter Ntshavheni Maphaha said....Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 12:10hrs | 2817 | by Staff reporter
Crisis meeting over RTG alleged takeover plot
Directors and senior executives from the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) are set to meet today in an urgent bid to address a suspected plot to manipulate the ...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:25hrs | 1665 | by Staff reporter
NSSA chairman embroiled in underhand Rainbow Tourism Group takeover bid
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) chairman Emmanuel Fundira, who is former chairman of African Sun Limited, and an ex-Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior executive Paula January are accused of ...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:01hrs | 1519 | by NewsHawks
Chiwenga's wife drops fraud charges
The State on Monday withdrew criminal charges against Harare couple Annavestah Mudiwa (39) and her husband, Gray Mudiwa, who were accused of defrauding Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Mini...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:45hrs | 4645 | by Staff reporter
Touts pounce on drug addicts, peddlers
In an effort driven by the need to tame drugs and substance abuse scourge, Mvurwi touts have declared war on addicts and peddlers who are wrecking havoc in town.The touts have been raiding bas...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:28hrs | 884 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Zimbabwe war veterans threaten national shutdown
Zimbabwe finds itself at a political crossroads as President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces increasing pressure from war veterans demanding his resignation.Concerns are growing that Mnangagwa plans ...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 4187 | by Staff reporter
Police name 17 drug barons arrested in nationwide crackdown
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of 17 drug barons and suppliers arrested across the country between January 8, 2025, and February 11, 2025, as part of an ongoing operation ta...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 16:36hrs | 1390 | by Staff reporter
Chief Njelele accuse of seizing livestock without due process
Villagers under Chief Njelele's jurisdiction in Gokwe have accused the traditional leader, born Misheck Njelele, of illegally seizing 19 cattle and six goats without following proper judicial processe...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:53hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Braces for HIV Resurgence as US Aid Evaporates
Rumbidzai, a sex worker from the bustling settlement of Epworth in Harare, has been taking antiretroviral drugs since 2017. For over two years, the mother of three has relied on mobile clinics that re...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Zimra raids smuggling points along Limpopo, destroys boats
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), in a groundbreaking drone-led operation, raided several smuggling points along the Limpopo River on Tuesday, confiscating and destroying boats used to illegally...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 16:27hrs | 1121 | by Staff reporter
Robber drops wallet, lands gang in jail
Police in Bulawayo have arrested three suspects involved in an armed robbery at Bambanani Shopping Center in Gumtree after one of the suspects accidentally dropped his wallet at the crime scene....Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:32hrs | 1076 | by Staff reporter
Illegal vendors conduct clean-up exercise
Illegal vendors in Bulawayo's Ward 14 took the initiative on Saturday to conduct a clean-up exercise at the Hawkflight intersection in Cowdray Park, with the aim of impressing the local council and av...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
7 arrested a few hours after robbery
Seven suspected armed robbers were arrested in Harare on Monday, just hours after they raided a Southerton-based company and made off with a Nissan NP300 vehicle, a safe containing US$12,000, and othe...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:27hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Will Zimbabweans finally stand up against oppression or continue trapped by fear?
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads! From various segments of Zimbabwean society - including social justice advocates like myself, opposition groups, and pro-democracy activists - there has been relen...Published: 22 Jan 2025 at 10:20hrs | 953 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZRP boss, miners kill prophet over US$10
At least two officers (Assistant Inspector Paul Nkoma and Constable Anold Mukuhlani) from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) Mbembesi base are allegedly offering two-thousand United States dollars (...Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 19:15hrs | 2046 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Mbembesi
Zimbabwe armed robbers target mines and businesses in series of heists
Authorities are investigating a string of armed robberies that have rocked various locations across Zimbabwe in recent days, with the most recent targeting a mine in Filabusi. Seven armed suspects sto...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:36hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for demanding to see Mnangagwa
A 40-year-old Harare man, Felix Togaraseyi Magureyi, has been arrested for the second time this year after attempting to force his way into State House on December 23, demanding to see President Emmer...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:53hrs | 1288 | by Staff reporter
Zimra to garnish Chinese firm with US$2m sting over taxes
Chinese-owned mining company, AfroChine Smelting, has been unsuccessful in its attempt to stop the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) from garnishing its bank account to recover US$2 million in unpaid...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 4654 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Nationals are a target of international cyber criminals
As more and more Zimbabweans embrace the digital economy, the rise of cybercrime has become a significant concern for its citizens. With increasing internet penetration, more individuals are engaging ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:19hrs | 312 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe linked girl missing in the UK
West Yorkshire Police are urgently appealing for information to help locate a 14-year-old girl, Nakai Rinomhota, who has gone missing from Roundhay, Leeds.Nakai was last seen in Chapeltown on ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter
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