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Dutch firm sssures Bulawayo residents that water will not be privatised
Vitens Evides International (VEI), a Dutch water utility company, has reassured Bulawayo residents that its proposed framework for managing the city's water and sanitation services will not involve pr...Published: 5 hrs ago | 476 | by Staff reporter
Christopher Dube urges Bulawayo residents to help identify his successor
Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has called on residents to play an active role in selecting his successor as his extended term nears its end. Speaking at a Water Indaba hosted by the Matabeleland...Published: 5 hrs ago | 416 | by Staff reporter
CCC losing MP candidate kills cyclist dies in freak accident
A tragic incident occurred in Hwedza South constituency on Wednesday, when Valentine Zinhumwe, a losing candidate from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), was reportedly involved in a car acciden...Published: 8 hrs ago | 911 | by Staff reporter
Know your Zimbabwe ID number
The Zimbabwe National ID is a critical document for citizens, serving as a means of identification, voting registration, and access to various government services. It contains coded information t...Published: 10 hrs ago | 2037 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets Commonwealth leaders support in bid to rejoin bloc
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's efforts to get Zimbabwe back into the Commonwealth are being backed by the grouping's secretary general, Patricia Scotland, who believes he has done enough to warrant a ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 439 | by Staff reporter
Sadc ignores Mozambique civil unrest
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary summit in Harare yesterday, where regional leaders largely overlooked the ongoing civil unrest in Mozambique, which has erupted ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 451 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe nails ex-employees in court
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday took the stand in a Harare court to testify against four of her former employees accused of stealing household property valued at over half a million US dollar...Published: 11 hrs ago | 413 | by Staff reporter
Nees proud of Warriors
Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, expressed pride in his team's performance despite a narrow 2-1 loss to African giants Cameroon in their final Group J match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...Published: 11 hrs ago | 253 | by Staff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 11 hrs ago | 113 | by Staff reporter
Africa needs to improve internet connectivity
Zimbabwe's internet connectivity rate has reached an impressive 78%, far surpassing the African continent's average, which stands below 50%, according to Minister of Information and Communication Tech...Published: 11 hrs ago | 42 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi, CCC MP in ugly funeral bust-up
A funeral in Beitbridge turned tense on Monday when two lawmakers, Senator Tambudzani Mohadi (Zanu-PF) and Sithabisiwe Mulowa (Citizens Coalition for Change, CCC), engaged in a heated exchange at the ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1084 | by Staff reporter
UK, Czech Republic investors in Bulawayo
Investors from the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom (UK) visited Bulawayo on Monday to explore opportunities in various sectors as the city grapples with the challenges of de-industrialisation....Published: 11 hrs ago | 115 | by Staff reporter
'Bribe seeking' magistrate's trial kicks off
The trial of Talent Phiri, a Gwanda magistrate accused of soliciting a US$3,000 bribe from an accused person, began in Bulawayo Magistrates Court on Monday. Phiri, who is facing charges of criminal ab...Published: 11 hrs ago | 221 | by Staff reporter
Bail for jailed cops
Four of the seven police detectives from the homicide unit who were recently arrested on charges of theft and criminal abuse of office have been granted bail by the Bulawayo High Court.Justice...Published: 11 hrs ago | 167 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash Holdings posts strong profit growth in half-year results
EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited has posted impressive results for the half-year ending August 31, 2024, highlighting the resilience of its business model and the effectiveness of its strategic initi...Published: 11 hrs ago | 22 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inches closer to rejoining Britain's colonies club
Zimbabwe's "remarkable democratic progress" has positioned the nation closer to rejoining the Commonwealth, the bloc's secretary-general, Ms. Patricia Scotland, has said.As Zimbabwe intensifie...Published: 11 hrs ago | 83 | by Staff reporter
Iran begins technology transfer to Zimbabwe
The Islamic Republic of Iran has initiated the implementation of key areas of cooperation with Zimbabwe, focusing on technology transfer, outgoing Iranian Ambassador Abbas Navazani announced.S...Published: 11 hrs ago | 162 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe calls for unconditional removal of sanctions at UN Conference
Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi, is leading a Zimbabwean delegation at a high-level United Nations conference to advocate for the removal of sanctions imposed on ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 96 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should learn from Ramaphosa's mature approach to international recognition
On the global stage, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has long been an emblem of measured leadership and diplomatic tact, in stark contrast to his counterpart in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mn...Published: 21 hrs ago | 450 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Stanbic Bank Steps up efforts to promote International Trade
Harare - 20 November 2024 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to promote international trade by launching an e-book which guides locals on how to sou...Published: 21 hrs ago | 91 | by Agencies
Harare Poly students resort to prostitution, drug trafficking
In their tireless efforts to settle school fees arrears and sit for their forthcoming end-of-term examination, several students from Harare Polytechnic College have resorted to prostitution and drug t...Published: 21 hrs ago | 1733 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Commonwealth calls Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa a 'constitutionalist'
In a confidential statement released by the Commonwealth Secretariat, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has hailed Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa as a "constitutionalist," praising his gove...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:54hrs | 2988 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and Zambia combine efforts to solve their power woes
Zimbabwe and Zambia are combining efforts to deal with their electricity crises, which have seen power cuts of up to 21 hours per day.With no load shedding for eight months, Eskom has asked So...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official ordered to vacate Borrowdale shebeen
Pardon Chibamu, a senior Zanu-PF official, has been ordered by the Mashonaland E Magistrates Court to immediately vacate a Borrowdale home that he allegedly seized from a widow and turned into a shebe...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Econet in aggressive 5G roll out
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), the country's leading mobile network operator, is continuing its aggressive rollout of 5G base stations as part of its strategy to solidify its position in the increasi...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
'ZSE left with two valuable counters'
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is witnessing a significant shift, with Delta Corporation Limited and Econet Wireless Zimbabwe now standing as the only major valuable counters on the bourse. Several...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
SA-based Zim entrepreneur nominated for top award
Nyasha Chisoko, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur based in South Africa, has been nominated for Female Personality of the Year at the prestigious Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), recognizing her success in tw...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe chiefs to receive bonuses raising controversy
In a move that is likely to spark debate, Zimbabwe's traditional chiefs are set to receive bonuses just two months after they were gifted twin-cab vehicles worth millions of dollars. The decision come...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Cop threatens lawyer, client over gold panners murder report
A senior police officer at Khumalo Police Station in Bulawayo has been accused of threatening to harm prominent lawyer Dumisani Dube and his client after they reported a murder case involving gold pan...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to endure 6 more years with load shedding
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) is undertaking energy generation projects worth 3,000MW to eliminate load-shedding and achieve universal electricity access by 2030. The initiatives ar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Harare council fails to account for 100,000 houses
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has disclosed that the city is failing to collect rates from over 100,000 households due to an inefficient accounting system, further exacerbated by a growing numb...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback
Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo steps in to aid Simon 'Pashoma' Ncube with $20,000 small donation
Prominent Zimbabwean tenderprenuer Wicknel Chivayo has pledged a life-changing donation to former ZBC Radio DJ Simon "Pashoma" Ncube, who has been living in destitute conditions. In a heartfelt ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1346 | by Staff reporter
Human rights defender, Mupambi conferred with Honorary Doctorate
The prominent and outspoken human rights defender and social justice activist Abigale Mupambi has been conferred the Honorary Doctorate in Advocacy and Development by the Addulam Bible Institute and U...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:09hrs | 764 | by Stephen Jakes
Jere fuels rumors of Shandirwa, Yadah FC debunks them
Yadah Football Club has issued a public statement dispelling rumors surrounding the future of their player Tanaka Shandirwa, following viral social media images suggesting he had joined Caps United....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 14:34hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa met Botswana's Boko
President Emmerson Mnangagwa used the platform of the regional World Children's Day commemoration in Victoria Falls on Saturday to hold a crucial meeting with newly elected Botswana President Duma Bok...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:51hrs | 3876 | by Staff reporter
Former radio 2 DJ appeals for help
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Radio 2 presenter Simon Pashoma Ncube has made a public appeal for financial assistance to prominent businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo. The ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:41hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sinks in deep financial hole
The recent 43% devaluation of Zimbabwe's Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has exacerbated the government's financial crisis, leaving it struggling to meet its obligations while civil servants and other pu...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:38hrs | 6684 | by Staff reporter
Cape Town may pump as much sewage into the sea as it likes
In a controversial move, Environment Minister Dion George has allowed the City of Cape Town to pump an unlimited volume of untreated sewage into the sea, following a suspension of discharge limits und...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Mbare inferno a disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the devastating fire that ravaged the Mbare Traders Market a state of disaster, paving the way for urgent assistance and resources to support thousands of tra...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:56hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa loses bid to block arbitrator in debt row
The High Court has rejected an application by the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) to set aside an arbitration ruling in a case where the authority is accused of refusing to pay a service pro...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:53hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs want two distinct driver's licences for Automatic and Manual cars
Lawmakers in Zimbabwe have urged the government to introduce two distinct driver's licenses for automatic and manual vehicles in a bid to curb corruption and streamline the process of licensing driver...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:53hrs | 7307 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Belarus fire engine malfunction, Gwanda Fire Brigade struggles
A Toyota Runx was completely gutted by fire this afternoon outside Gwanda city centre, near the NSSA complex along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, after the Gwanda Fire Brigade faced challenges in extin...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:45hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's house theft exposes deeds office
The theft and forgery of former Education Minister Dr. Dzingai Mutumbuka's title deed have exposed critical flaws in Zimbabwe's property registration system. The nearly three-year legal saga concluded...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Robber arrested at sangoma's house
One of eight suspected armed robbers accused of targeting residents, churches, and businesses in Harare has been arrested while allegedly receiving spiritual assistance from a traditional healer at a ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:38hrs | 2274 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate denies bail to cops accused of bribery
Two police officers caught on video allegedly taking bribes from kombis, pirate taxis, and public service vehicles have been denied bail by Harare magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa. The officers, Serg...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:30hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 3263 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Opposition must call for reforms
The unification of Zimbabwe's common people is the only thing that can bring about change in the country. The progress of the struggle has been ruined and hindered by the so-called political gurus who...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:38hrs | 247 | by Leonard Koni
Be careful as rains start; Tree Ambassador Bonde warns residents
National Tree Ambassador Never Bonde has warned citizens to always take precautionary measures to avoid dangers of either being killed by lightning, swept away by water and having their vehicles being...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:36hrs | 418 | by Stephen Jakes
ZANU-PF in tatters...as Chiwenga, Mnangagwa factions loot Harare
The ZANU-PF succession infighting has torn apart Harare provincial leadership into political debris, with some land barons allegedly channelling their loot towards consolidating alliances and legitima...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:02hrs | 5923 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
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