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4 escape death as plane crash lands in Zimbabwe
Four people aboard a single-engine Cessna plane are lucky to be alive after it crash landed in the Luunga area of Binga yesterday morning.The engine of the plane, registration number ZSIZG a C...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 11:48hrs | 2224 | by Staff reporter
Will Potraz or govt check compliance of WhatsApp Ts&Cs with AIPPA?
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is yet to confirm whether it is discussing whether a revised WhatsApp privacy policy complies with local laws. The Cons...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 09:55hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Lawyers expose Mnangagwa's 'daughter'
WOMAN, who once masqueraded as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's daughter, Chantelle Chikafu has had her "unholy" alliance with the Mines ministry officials exposed by lawyers after she intended to grab ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 21:08hrs | 6008 | by Staff reporter
Injiva runs over juvenile
POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a case of a fatal road accident involving a Zimbabwean motorist based in South Africa who ran over a minor along Masiyephambili Road last Tuesday.Bulawayo ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 08:01hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
BCC applies to borrow US$51m
THE Bulawayo City Council has applied to borrow US$51 million for them to implement major capital projects which include the acquisition of development land and rehabilitation of water and sewerage in...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:50hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Police bust NRZ fuel theft scam
POLICE in Bulawayo have bust a fuel syndicate and arrested five people, two of them National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) workers for stealing more than 1 400 litres of diesel from the parastatal's loco...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:47hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
Stringent govt lockdown requirements cripple companies
THE ministry of Industry and commerce has given industry a seven day moratorium to obtain exemptions to operate during the 30-day national lockdown while at the same time introducing stringent demands...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:45hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Rare skin disease hits Zimbabwe
SYMPTOMS upon first exposure to sunlight: Freckling on sun-exposed areas. Dry skin. Pimples resembling blisters develop into spider web-like vessels and eventually dark brown tumours.If your c...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 18:37hrs | 7878 | by Staff reporter
Vehicle licensing to continue, says Zinara
Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara), has said that vehicle licensing will go on despite a strict lockdown amid a surge in covid 19 cases in the country.Dismissing information that h...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 16:20hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter
Journalists' old cards still valid, says ZMC
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has advised security forces to allow journalists to operate with 2019 and 2020 Press cards since it was still waiting for the board to gazette new accreditation fee...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 07:08hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance Senator dies
UNITED States-based Zimbabwean charismatic preacher and socialite Passion Java's mother, Christine Java nee Rambanepasi, died in the early hours of yesterday, one of her sons, Tabernacle of Grace Chur...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 09:23hrs | 3962 | by Staff reporter
Is someone in government sabotaging ED Mnangagwa?
Zimbabweans are a people of strong political opinions who have always debated vigorously the issues of the day. During the Chimurenga war, freedom fighters convened Dare Rechimurenga to debate the pac...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 09:24hrs | 3364 | by Sam Wezhira
Zifa await CAF response
ZIFA is still awaiting a response from the Confederation of African Football (Caf) after seeking an extension of the date for submission of the African Nations Championship (Chan) squad amid a crippli...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:37hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Zupco to import buses duty free
The suspension of duty on public service buses for Zupco is valid for 12 months with effect from yesterday.According to the latest Government Gazette, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube in consulta...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 16:28hrs | 1431 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's nephew in mine wrangle, kicked off gold claim
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's nephew Tarirai David Mnangagwa has been barred by the High Court from carrying out any mining activities at the disputed Jilikin Gold Mine located in Gweru.Mnang...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 11:09hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa controlled HCC hit by fresh corruption scandal
THE Harare City Council (HCC) has been hit by a fresh corruption scandal after a tender to supply 10 000 Tyvek Covid-19 protective overalls worth ZW$51 520 000 was awarded without going to tender to a...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 11:03hrs | 924 | by Staff reporter
Loga tests positive for COVID-19
ZIMBABWE's participation at next month's African Nations Championship (Chan) finals is in doubt after Warriors coach Zdravko LogaruĊĦic was said to be among the 14 players and officials who contracted...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:54hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter
ZRA warns of illegal recruitment for Batoka Gorge project
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has warned the public not to be duped by bogus employment agents who claim to be recruiting workers from Hwange and Jambezi villages for the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electr...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:54hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
Zifa discuss Covid-19 crisis
THE ZIFA board yesterday discussed the impact of the COVID-19 crisis that has hit the Warriors training camp for the CHAN tournament after almost half the members tested positive for coronavirus this ...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:30hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Benefits and drawbacks of casino No-Deposit bonus
Online casino sites are increasing day by day and spreading their arms all over the world. There are many top online casinos that allow their play...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 12:28hrs | 301 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe braces for new EU export reg system
ZIMBABWEAN exporters are pondering on the new European Union (EU) digital system of certification of origin for goods, which comes into effect next month. The EU has introduced a new system of...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:22hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa targets new first-time voters
BULAWAYO'S MDC Alliance provincial youth assembly has been given a task of recruiting 12% of the targeted one million new first-time voters as the party forges ahead with its recruitment drive in a ca...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:05hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter
Civil service biometric system goes live
THE Public Service Commission(PSC) has begun undertaking periodical audits of the public sector staff compliment through a high-tech biometric authentication system that is anticipated to help weed ou...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 07:03hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
6 armed robbers arrested
Six armed robbers who recently raided a house in Nkayi and robbed a couple of a vehicle, cash and various goods early this month, have been arrested by police. The six are Rishatime Madzengere...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 07:04hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Third term was a nightmare: Zimta
ZIMBABWE Teachers Association (Zimta) chief executive officer Sifiso Ndlovu yesterday described the recently ended third term in the school calendar as a nightmare due to the effects of COVID-19....Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 07:10hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
6 trends to look out for in the online casino industry
2020 has been an interesting year for online gambling with it becoming the first option by default for many. Over in the US, online poker rooms and casinos amassed a massive $402 million from April to...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 18:10hrs | 69 | by Staff writer
10 000 ghost workers struck off Government payroll
At least 10 000 suspected ghost workers have been struck off the Government payroll after a biometric registration exercise as the Second Republic walks the talk on its reforms aimed at restoring orde...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 23:03hrs | 601 | by Staff Reporter
Minister Chitando dragged to court for 'grabbing' 8 gold claims
MINES Minister Winston Chitando is caught up in a controversial saga with a local businessman Yakub Ibrahim Mahomed who is accusing the senior government official of seizing eight "juicy" gold rich mi...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:36hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Only 7% of Zimbabweans contributing to social security, says NSSA
A total of 1,3 million people out of the total population of 14,9 million, representing 7% are currently contributing to social security administered by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA)....Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 17:52hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Why is govt silent about the COVID-19 vaccine?
For a country in the throes of a coronavirus crisis, it is surprising how little Zimbabwe has not talked about procuring the COVID-19 vaccine which has dominated conversations as the world seeks a way...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:13hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
5 Things to check before downloading a Sports Betting App
If you are looking for info on downloading sports betting apps on your Smartphone, you are probably a punter. So, which is the best place to download an app like ...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 14:50hrs | 194 | by Staff Writer
SA Home Affairs probes close to a million 'blocked' ID documents
The Home Affairs Department is investigating close to a million "blocked" identity documents that were found to be suspicious, duplicate or fraudulently issued with falsified supporting documents....Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 08:15hrs | 3497 | by Staff reporter
Nust student kidnapped, murdered
A 23-YEAR-OLD National University of Science and Technology (Nust) student was brutally murdered by three assailants who allegedly hired him on the pretext that they wanted him to ferry their goods to...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 06:44hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
Law Society of Zimbabwe de-registers three lawyers
THREE Harare lawyers have been struck off the roll of legal practitioners for failure to disclose their past criminal convictions involving corruption and fraud, the Law Society of Zimbabwe has said....Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 08:01hrs | 2464 | by Staff reporter
Minister blames COVID-19 for spike in drugs prices
HEALTH stakeholders from the pharmaceutical industry have called on the country to seriously consider local production of medicines as medical costs and drugs continue to skyrocket.This came o...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 07:15hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Cross-border trader sues bus company for $1m
A CROSS-BORDER trader who survived one of the country's worst accidents that claimed 43 lives, when a Zambia-bound King Lion bus rammed into a tree along the Harare-Chirundu Road, is suing the bus com...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 07:14hrs | 1251 | by Staff reporter
Top cop nabbed at tollgate in possession of gold
A top cop from Chikurubi district one Chief Inspector B Ncube was yesterday arrested at Eskbank tollgate after being found in possession of gold ore without a license.It is alleged...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 22:47hrs | 4796 | by Tarisai Mudahondo/Simbarashe Sithole
Soldiers, cop rob miner
TWO Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers and a policeman allegedly teamed up with a civilian accomplice to rob a mine after having assaulted workers in a shaft and making good their escape with gold ...Published: 12 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga wife's condition deteriorates
HUMAN RIGHTS lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa representing Marry Mubaiwa, has told a High Court judge the condition of the estranged wife to Vice President (VP) Constantino Chiwenga, has deteriorated.M...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 17:02hrs | 5628 | by Staff reporter
Historic virtual Econet Vic Falls Marathon set to roar into life this Sunday
ABOUT 5 000 local and international athletes are expected to take part in this year's Econet Victoria Falls Marathon on Sunday, now easily one of Africa's largest marathons.This year the popul...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 15:46hrs | 402 | by Agencies
Soldiers, cop rob miner
Two Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) a cop and their colleague allegedly assaulted mine workers, threw them in a shaft before robbing them their gold ore in Mazowe.The matter came to light at Bind...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 14:32hrs | 906 | by Simbarashe Sithole
NUST students stage online demonstration
NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (NUST) students last week held an online demonstration against failure by the university to release transcripts and other administrative concerns....Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:35hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Stolen car found underneath brooms
POLICE at the Lebombo border post in Mpumalanga were stunned to find a stolen bakkie concealed underneath a truckload of "traditional brooms" destined to cross the border into Mozambique.The b...Published: 07 Dec 2020 at 20:41hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter
Former Zanu-PF official vows to take Mnangagwa head-on
RECENTLY-EXPELLED Zanu-PF Mashonaland Central official Goodman Tamuona Musariri says he is going to challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy in the courts of law. He allegedly denounced Mna...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 23:25hrs | 6634 | by Staff reporter
'One year needed to retrieve Esigodini trapped miners'
THE families of six illegal miners, including four from one family, that were trapped underground when a mine collapsed in Matshetshe, Esigodini, will conduct a burial ritual at the site, as authoriti...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:05hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
HIV reprieve for women
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced pre-qualification of the Dapivirine ring, a monthly ring inserted in reproductive organs that reduces chances for women to get HIV infection and is se...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:56hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Patient vanishes from hospital, found dead
A 25-year-old woman suffering from severe depression and admitted to Mount Darwin District Hospital disappeared from her ward on October 20 and was found at Concession, some 136km away, two days later...Published: 05 Dec 2020 at 06:01hrs | 452 | by Staff writer
Khami Prison now exam centre
ZIMBABWE Prisons And Correctional Service, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province turned Khami Maximum Prison into an examination centre meant to benefit inmates advancing themselves academically while servin...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:23hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
We are not political, claims NGO
A Masvingo-based civic organisation yesterday accused government of lying to justify a proposed new law to clampdown on operations of non-governmental organisations.Community Tolerance for Rec...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:55hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Fired Rural District Council CEO refuses to surrender vehicle
Tongogara Rural District Council CEO, Brian Rufasha who was fired last week has refused to surrender a council Toyota Hilux that he was using as his official vehicle.Rufasha was fired on Novem...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 17:41hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
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