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Zimbabwe currency reserves backing ZiG climb to record

Gold and foreign-currency reserves backing Zimbabwe's bullion-linked monetary unit rose to a record in June, the central bank said.The reserves climbed to $731 million from $639 million in May and $276 million in April last year, when the …

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:55hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sets new tobacco production record

Zimbabwean tobacco farmers have shattered previous production records, harvesting a staggering 306.2 million kilograms of the golden leaf this season - a new all-time high for the country. The achievement surpasses the previous record of 2…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:46hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans set new beer consumption record

Zimbabweans consumed a staggering 2.66 million hectolitres of lager beer in 2024, marking a notable increase from previous years, according to newly released figures from Delta Corporation, the country's leading beverage manufacturer.The r…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 16:54hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter

Caledonia Mine sets new gold production record

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc, a Jersey-domiciled miner focused on Zimbabwe's gold sector, has reported a near 10% increase in gold production for the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 18,671 ounces of gold produced at its Blanket …

Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter

Makarawu sets new indoor 300m national record in United States

United States-based Zimbabwean sprinter Tapiwanashe Makarawu has once again made headlines by breaking the national indoor record for the 300m at the Louisville Opener, held at the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Centre on Wednesday.…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:42hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe on course to break winter wheat production record

Zimbabwe is poised to set a new winter wheat production record, with farmers having already harvested over 490,000 tonnes this season, a milestone that highlights the nation's agricultural revival in recent years. Approximately 121,900 hec…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:06hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland South records reduction in maternal deaths

Matebeleland South acting provincial medical director Andrew Muza says there has been a notable decline in institutional maternal deaths in the province since the launch of a health fund programme two years ago.Last year, 10 deaths were re…

Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimdollar in record crash

THE Zimbabwe dollar tumbled by nearly 26% on the official market on Tuesday, the biggest collapse in one day since the auction system was introduced three years ago, while a government inquiry accused the State of driving the collapse of t…

Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland South records increase in crime

Police in Matebeleland South say the province recorded a 10% increase in crime during the first quarter of the year.Acting provincial spokesperson Assistant Inspector Thandolwenkosi Moyo said the law enforcement agency is engaging communit…

Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:09hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Commonwealth has appalling human rights record

This written article by Professor Jonathan Moyo, then an academic at the University of Zimbabwe, was published by the Financial Gazette on 10 October 1991, a few days ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting - presided over by…

Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:07hrs | 133 | by Jonathan Moyo

Zimdollar plunges to record low

Zimbabwe's currency plunged to a record in the unauthorised market on Monday after the government urged suppliers not to buy foreign currency with payments recently received from the government.The Zimbabwean dollar traded at Z$950-Z$1,100…

Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 18:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa waivers parentage proof for birth certificates

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has brought relief to Zimbabweans who have been struggling to acquire crucial documents like birth certificates after he directed that parental proof is not a requirement in the ongoing blitz.Previously, to acquire a bi…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zuma releases book to set record straight

Former president Jacob Zuma, accused of orchestrating the systematic plunder of government coffers during his rule, launched a new book on Sunday in which he intends "to set the record straight".Titled Jacob Zuma Speaks, the book comes aft…

Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:15hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Katai sets new personal record

ZIMBABWE's swimming starlet Donata Katai might have failed to reach the semifinals, but showed why many believe she is destined for greatness after clocking a new personal best time in the heats of the women's 100 backstroke at the Olympic…

Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

The Voice UK star Donel signs with Warner Records and Sony/ATV

The Voice UK star Donel has inked a major US record deal with Warner Records along with a publishing agreement with Sony/ATV Music Publishing.The Zimbabwe-raised 18-year-old, who is repped by Modest! Management, first appeared on The Voice…

Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

19 year old pilot shatters aviation record

A 19 year-old Bindura-born flying sensation, has become the youngest pilot in the country after passing his aviation studies with flying colours.Mr Simbarashe Machigere was awarded a commercial pilot licence on May 5, 2019 by the East Afri…

Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 18:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe military's record is unquestionable

The security forces have the obligation to defend and safeguard the country and they must carry out their mandates without fear or favour. However, it seems certain sections of the media are on a mission to discredit the  security for…

Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:50hrs | 7 | by Ruvimbo Chivero & Solomon Banda

St Faith's sets new A-Level record

ST FAITH'S High of Rusape continued its strong tradition of academic excellence when it attained its highest ever examination outcome with 41 students scoring 15 points or better in the November 2018 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council Ad…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe presidential race breaks record

A record 23 people yesterday successfully filed nomination papers to contest as presidential candidates in the July 30 harmonised elections. The record figure, the highest since independence in 1980, has been described by political analyst…

Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Aren't we just proud of Air Zimbabwe's safety record

IF Air Zimbabwe (AirZim) really, really was serious about marketing itself well, it would make enough money to buy more planes and pay workers, including those it surreptitiously fired.Now that's the bank queue economist in me speaking. Th…

Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 15:46hrs | 2 | by Lenox Lizwi Mhlanga

WATCH: Zimbabwe aims to break a Guinness World Record

Recently launched ZiMarimba Fest is geared to break the current Guinness world record for the largest marimba ensemble to play together on May 25 at Prince Edward School. Endorsed by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, Jesuit Education …

Published: 25 May 2018 at 11:40hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gears up for meat-eating world record

Zimbabweans are getting ready for an attempt to break the world record for the amount of meat consumed at a barbecue - or braai as it's known in southern Africa.In an event sponsored by Castle Lager, the plan is to cook and eat 10 tonnes o…

Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 14:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Carl Joshua Ncube makes sponsorship request in order to #BreakTheWorldRecord

Carl Joshua Ncube will on the 17th to the 23rd of August try to achieve the impossible. The comedian recently had the GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS approve his application to #BreakTheWorldRecord for "The Most Number of Comedy Gigs in 7 days". …

Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 13:39hrs | | by Agencies

Pensioner (78) breaks Vic Falls bungee jumping record

A 78-year-old pensioner from the United Kingdom is the new record holder for an elderly person to bungee jump off the historic Victoria Falls Bridge.Mr David Roberts' jump defied the myth that the popular adrenalin raising 111-metre free-f…

Published: 20 Jun 2012 at 09:11hrs | | by Victoria Falls Reporter

Lionel Messi breaks another record

LIONEL Messi broke the 39-year record for most goals in a single season in a major European league, scoring for the 68th time with a hat- trick on Wednesday to eclipse former Bayern Munich striker Gerd Mueller.The Barcelona forward set the…

Published: 04 May 2012 at 06:21hrs | | by Sapa

Justin Bieber to record public service announcement

New York - Justin Bieber has agreed to record a public service announcement on cyberbullying in order to resolve criminal charges filed against his manager and a record executive after a frenzy at a New York mall.The case stemmed from an i…

Published: 09 May 2011 at 05:44hrs | 3 | by Mafu Sithabile

Donkey Kong world record broken

This is a big deal, folks. The world record high score in Donkey Kong is such a hotly contested title that there's even been a documentary made on it (the excellent The King of Kong, which we recommend you make a plan to watch ASAP if you …

Published: 11 Jan 2011 at 18:00hrs | 5 | by Byo24NEWS

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