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Cholera outbreak in Kariba: A wake-up call for vigilance and prevention
The recent cholera outbreak in Gache Gache Fishing Camp, located in Kariba District, has thrust the community into a state of crisis, claiming one life and leaving five others battling the disease. Th...Published: 1 hr ago | 16 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Replace unsafe Honda Fits with Kombis
Stakeholders within Zimbabwe's transport sector are advocating for the government to implement a budgetary support scheme aimed at encouraging small operators to exchange their unsafe, unregistered ta...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Govt stops Harare demolitions
The Harare City Council was forced to suspend its controversial house demolition exercise yesterday following mounting pressure from the government. The move came after a public outcry and strong crit...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:06hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Mbalula attacks Madam Zille
Cracks within the Government of National Unity (GNU) have continued to widen after ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula launched a blistering attack on the DA's federal chairperson Helen Zille, accusi...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 941 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council gets ultimatum
Harare City Council (HCC) is under mounting pressure from the government to submit a comprehensive master plan, with a stern ultimatum set by the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works. In a le...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Substandard solar installations fuel infernos
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has identified substandard solar panel products and improper installations as the leading causes of fatal electrical accidents in the country, which hav...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 334 | 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
Election watchdog pushes for political parties Bill
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has urged the government to develop a robust regulatory framework for political parties, emphasizing that this is essential for strengthening electoral dem...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Fake vehicle licence, insurance scam exposed
The government is facing significant revenue losses due to the growing circulation of counterfeit vehicle and insurance licenses sold by unregulated dealers. These fraudulent licenses are duping vehic...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
4 men die after drinking aloe vera 'aphrodisiac'
Four men from Manicaland province have tragically lost their lives after consuming a suspected aphrodisiac made from aloe vera plants, while two others remain hospitalized following the incident. The ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:46hrs | 1322 | by Staff reporter
New Zealand's groundbreaking move toward regulating online casinos
The New Zealand government has taken a significant step toward regulating its online casino industry, marking a pivotal moment in the country's gambling landscape. As the popularity of online gambling...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 13:03hrs | 168 | by Staff Reporter
Milton high in Environmental Conservation programme
MILTON High School student volunteer activity group, ASEZ STAR Club Light of Hope will embark on a mission to clean up Townsend Road from Corner Leopold Takawira to 12th Avenue Extension on October 27...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:40hrs | 592 | by Stephen Jakes
Innovate Change: Best Online Casinos in New Zealand | Where to Play and Win Real Money
Multiple online casinos offer players the chance to win big while enjoying their favorite games from the comfort of home. However, not all online casinos are created equal. To help Kiwi players fin...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 14:59hrs | 184 | by Staff Reporter
Zera shuts down 73 unlicensed fuel stations
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has taken decisive action against unlicensed fuel stations, shutting down more than 70 facilities suspected of selling petroleum products from unauthori...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
CTC to investigate surge of counterfeit toothpaste in Zimbabwe
The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has announced an investigation into reports of counterfeit toothpaste products flooding the Zimbabwean market, citing potential serious health risks to cons...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:42hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe says basic goods in limited supply after ZiG devaluation
Zimbabwe said the steep devaluation of its gold-backed currency last month has triggered shortages of bread, sugar and other staples in its formally regulated stores, suggesting the country's latest e...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 16:38hrs | 3281 | by Staff reporter
Cracking the code on forex trading: How does it really work?
Engaging in forex trading presents an opportunity for South Africans to participate in the international financial scene and potentially make profits by leveraging currency fluctuations. There is grow...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:12hrs | 527 | by Staff Reporter
Is the Buy Zimbabwe campaign a flop?
The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, launched over a decade ago, was designed to promote locally manufactured goods and services, reduce the trade deficit, and bolster economic growth. While the campaign's obje...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:48hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt blindsides title deed seekers
The government has reversed its earlier commitment to distribute title deeds to informal settlers, now requiring affected homeowners to undergo a formal application process. This shift comes after Pre...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:00hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
The politics of water in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Water has always been an important and valuable resource to humanity, which partly explains why most great civilisations were situated near water bodies. The value of water is much more amplified when...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:46hrs | 1068 | by Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa
Zimbabwe deploys gold mobilisation taskforce
Authorities have deployed a national gold mobilisation taskforce to Zimbabwe's eight mining provinces in a strategic move to increase gold deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refineries (FPR). This in...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:35hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Can Zimbabwe ZiG-zag away from the USD?
ZIMBABWE'S economy has suffered immensely since 2008, when inflation exceeded a million percent.Since then, the government has made six attempts to adopt a local currency, with the latest comi...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:04hrs | 2769 | by Nkosi Moyo
ZiG exchange premium skyrockets
Leading research firms have raised alarm this week over the ballooning exchange premium for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, with parallels being drawn to the collapse of the Zimbabwe dollar. The rap...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:03hrs | 7515 | by Staff reporter
Govt defends 60km radius restrictions decision
The government has defended its decision to reduce the operating radius of commuter omnibuses (kombis) from 120km to 60km, stating that it followed consultations and assurances that the national bus f...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:06hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans amakorokoza
The Zimbabwean government has immediately banned all riverbed and alluvial mining activities due to the severe environmental damage they cause. This decision was announced by Information M...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:50hrs | 15347 | by Prof Stephen Rupange
BCC violates own public transport policy
Most of Bulawayo's designated bus termini have become ineffective, highlighting the failure of the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to enforce its public transport policy, which was established over a...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema: Absolute power corrupts absolutely
I could not believe what I was hearing. I tried to reassure myself that I was only dreaming. For the third time, I played the video and listened gravely. Again, the words fell like stones into the roo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 11:38hrs | 1023 | by Dr. Field Ruwe
Awareness of responsible gambling in Zimbabwe's community
A gambling boom hit the African market in recent years, and Zimbabw...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 20:00hrs | 221 | by Staff Reporter
Fortune hunters invade Chiefs' courts
IF you visit any social media platform today, be it Facebook, YouTube or WhatsApp, you are likely to be greeted by a video of a grueling no-holds-barred traditional court session.This is the w...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:02hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
A Guide to Online Gambling in South Africa: 2024
South Africa's growing online gambling scene shows signs of continuing its upward trajectory this year and beyond. It may be essential to look at the landscape and its evolution. We will look at onlin...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 151 | by Staff Reporter
Entertainment Trends in 2024: A Transformative Year
The entertainment landscape in 2024 has undergone significant innovation and transformation. As technology advances and audience preferences shift, several key trends are defining the present and futu...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 11:48hrs | 135 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans cross Zambia border for cheaper healthcare, medicines
At 5pm at the Victoria Falls border post, Margaret Tshuma - who has a 24-hour day pass to be in Zambia - is in a rush to return home to Zimbabwe before dusk.This is not the first time Tshuma, ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
MKP express dismay at 'racist conduct' of the DA and NGOs
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has hit back at the DA and white monopoly capital funded non-governmental organisations that have opposed the election of MKP's parliamentary leader and former Western ...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 15:19hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Partitioning of city buildings divides Bulawayo councillors
The Bulawayo City Council has raised concerns about the increasing trend of partitioning city centre buildings into mini-complexes for small and medium business operators. This unregulated growth is s...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:00hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Health professionals crack down on beauty salons
The Health Professions Authority of Zimbabwe (HPA) has issued a stern warning regarding the dangers of receiving vitamin drips or injectable treatments at beauty and wellness facilities. They caution ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
IMF says Zimbabwe's economy continues to show resilience
In light of new policy developments, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team led by Mr. Wojciech Maliszewski conducted a second mission to Harare during June 18-27, 2024, to conclude the 2024 ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 13:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Babra Rwodzi slams lies peddled against Mnangagwa's wife
The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has strongly denied allegations by some media outlets that First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa is profiting from the sale of the national fabric. ...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to open passport offices in US, UK and Zambia
The Cabinet recently approved the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage's Integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems Strategy, which aims to computerize government depa...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:03hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ZiG gamble backfires?
In late May, monitoring the ZiG currency against other currencies revealed a divergence between the government-regulated exchange rate and the market-determined parallel rate. Introduced on Ap...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 13:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
GMO maize scandal unearthed at Mbare Msika
A scandal of significant proportions has erupted at Mbare Msika, where unscrupulous entities are selling genetically modified (GM) maize without adhering to the necessary regulations. The gravity of t...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 12:08hrs | 14 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa government's game of darkness
NOW, if you put President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Mthuli Ncube and Kuda David Mnangagwa-the Finance minister and deputy minister, respectively—what will you get?Correct. Darkness. Lots of darkne...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:30hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni
Zimbabweans turn to medicinal herbs
PEOPLE are flooding traditional herbal markets, as prices of prescription drugs spike and the public health delivery system deteriorates at an alarming rate under pressures from a relentless economic ...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 18:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Revised Starlink Policy for Sustainable Growth - A dedication to Eng. Chemist Siziba
Honorable Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, all protocols observed, please receive a request from a group of ...Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | 49 | by Robert Ndlovu
UK tightens home care workers' visa regime
Some Zimbabwean home care workers based in the United Kingdom are facing tough times as it has become increasingly difficult to renew their immigration permits. Grosvenor Healthcare, the UK's ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Side-marketing a big threat to tobacco contracting companies
With tobacco auction floors opening this week senior agronomist Lazarus Gatawa has urged all tobacco farmers who are contracted to honor their contr...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 07:10hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Schoolchildren in Zimbabwe drop out for lithium mines
In August 2023, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa inaugurated a lithium processing plant in the eastern province of Manicaland, aiming to support operations at the expansive Sabi Star lithium mi...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:30hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to clampdown on imported vehicles
Government has begun mandatory inspections of all imported second-hand vehicles as part of broader assessments to curb the importation of substandard goods into the country.The scope of the ch...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt opposed to the demolition of people's homes
Government is opposed to the demolition of people's homes and will continue regularising informal settlements, with over 1,5 million homeowners set to receive title deeds under the Kwangu/Ngakwami Pre...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Abortion pills sold like sweets on the streets of Bulawayo
ARE you aware of what your children are doing online?A thriving business for abortion pills is booming in the streets of Bulawayo and the rest of Zimbabwe as the illegal drugs are easily acces...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fast growing Zimbabwe diaspora spurs demand for funeral plans
In December 2023, Mavis Clinic Manyonga travelled to the Republic of Ireland from Zimbabwe, looking forward to spending the Christmas holidays with her daughter, Valerie Munashe Makuwe, a nurse in tow...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 18:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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