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Chigumira bids Bosso farewell
Highlanders Football Club has praised utility player Marvelous Chigumira for his professionalism and discipline as he prepares to leave the team at the end of the year. Chigumira, whose contract expir...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders in advanced talks with Ariel Sibanda
Highlanders Football Club are in advanced discussions with their long-serving captain, Ariel Sibanda, regarding the extension of his contract, which is set to expire on December 31. This comes as the ...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1251 | by Staff reporter
CCC 'shocked' as Parliament effects changes made by Tshabangu
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has expressed strong disapproval over the Parliament's decision to implement changes in the opposition's parliamentary leadership, following a directive from se...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:53hrs | 1528 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors walk out of meeting chaired by deputy mayor
Bulawayo's Town Clerk, Mr. Christopher Dube, has issued a clarification regarding the election of a new Deputy Mayor, stating that city councillors do not have the authority to elect a new Deputy Mayo...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:56hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick up a consolation win by 2 wickets
Young all-rounder Tinotenda Maposa made a memorable Twenty20 debut and earned Zimbabwe a sensational two-wicket consolation win in the third and final game of the series on Thursday.Zimbabwe's...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:18hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
France's Macron called to reign after PM's vote of no-confidence
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has lost a vote of no-confidence vote in parliament, as lawmakers on both the left and the right united to oust him.A no-confidence motion requires 288 vot...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 20:21hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium bucket seats finally delivered
Renovation efforts at the National Sports Stadium (NSS) took a major step forward on Friday afternoon as five trucks delivered part of the 60,000 bucket seats destined for installation. This developme...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 16:32hrs | 1075 | by Staff reporter
Namatai Kwekweza to be issued with a new ID
Zimbabwean authorities have invited pro-democracy campaigner Namatai Kwekweza to the Registrar-General's Office to collect her new national identity card after a contentious battle over the replacemen...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:26hrs | 10778 | by Staff reporter
Contraceptive pills recalled in South Africa after mix-up
Regulators in South Africa have recalled a batch of the popular Yaz Plus contraceptive pill, after a packaging mix-up which means the contraception could be potentially ineffective.Manufacture...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 18:50hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors aim to finish AFCON qualifiers on a high
With qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations already secured, Zimbabwe's Warriors, under coach Michael Nees, are not taking their final Group J match against Cameroon lightly. Despite the aca...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Hwange stun Bosso to keep survival hopes alive
Hwange 4 - 3 HighlandersHwange FC delivered a sensational performance, edging out Highlanders 4-3 in a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at a packed Colliery Stadium yesterday. Wi...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police officers soaked as rains destroy tents
Scores of police officers in Chipinge, Manicaland, were left stranded this week after torrential rains destroyed their makeshift tent bases, leaving them without shelter or a place to operate from. Th...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
EU could face gas shortages
The European Union's gas supplies could be at risk this winter due to increasing reliance on liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a replacement for Russian pipeline gas, the Financial Times wrote on Thursda...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 16:00hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Kwekweza on a Zimbabwe govt 'Stop List', denied ID
CITIZEN for Coalition Change activist Namatai Kwekweza has voiced frustration over being unable to replace a deteriorating identification document after being informed they were on a government "Stop ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 15:59hrs | 10096 | by Staff reporter
CCC nominates Senator Chabuka's replacement
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has nominated Mrs. Midiah Kupfuma to replace the late Senator Keresencia Chabuka, who passed away in July this year. This announcement was made by Zimbabwe Elec...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:56hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
BCC to punish companies discharging acid effluent in sewer system
Bulawayo City Council has been. Asked to consider punishing companies that discharge non complying effluent into the sewer system.Ward ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:24hrs | 64 | by Stephen Jakes
BCC considers introduction of Tradable Municipal Bonds
The City of Bulawayo is exploring new ways to finance its critical infrastructure projects through a joint proposal from Financial Services Exchange (Private) Limited and Nedbank. The proposal aims to...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:16hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Why video chat is better than the classic dating app
Many of you might remember when people went on blind dates or speed dating, or when friends or colleagues invited each other to meetings to introduce/bring together a potential couple. Sometimes, it w...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 16:54hrs | 366 | by Staff Reporter
Used pads cause major sewer blockages in Bulawayo
Bulawayo residents are frequently frustrated by burst sewer pipes, often blaming the local authority for failing to maintain infrastructure. However, a recent revelation from the city's environmental ...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:53hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Christopher Dube pushes for one more year in office
Former Bulawayo Town Clerk, Mr. Christopher Dube, is reportedly seeking a one-year extension of his contract after it expired last Monday. Mr. Dube's four-year term officially ended at midnight on Sep...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:03hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's legendary Town Clerk vacates office as tenure expires
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has officially announced the conclusion of Mr. Christopher Dube's tenure as the city's town clerk. According to the local authority, Mr. Dube's four-year contract came ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:46hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gifts off-road vehicles to traditional leaders
Harare, September 26, 2024 – President Emmerson Mnangagwa sparked controversy yesterday by distributing off-road twin-cab vehicles to traditional leaders while many families across Zimbabwe face sev...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos temporarily set base in Francistown
Dynamos Football Club are leaving no stone unturned as they approach a decisive match that could see them secure a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, where they would be guaranteed a min...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
William Ruto visits Germany: German press rebukes his claims about labour contracts.
It does not matter how one looks at this story; it is not only shameful to Kenya: it must shame all Africans equally. Recently, President Willian Ruto was on a state visit to Germany, and was proud to...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 22:06hrs | 795 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe suffers another blow
The Zimbabwean national football team, the Warriors, have been hit with a significant setback as Tino Kadewere has withdrawn from the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Kenya an...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 15:44hrs | 2116 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors begin Afcon hunt
Khama Billiat led a group of locally-based Warriors players who departed for Uganda ahead of next week’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. Zimbabwe will open their Group J campaign with a ma...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:31hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Raymond Zondo's 'tainted' legacy draws to a sharp close
Colleagues, friends and high profile public figures have heaped praises on outgoing Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, who is set to hang up his robes after 27 years in the judiciary.Zondo was honou...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:04hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Bosso storm into Chibuku quarter-finals
Highlanders 3 - 0 GreenFuelHighlanders secured a decisive 3-0 victory over GreenFuel in the Chibuku Super Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals. The match, played at Highlanders' home ground, was o...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 06:52hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Zimplats narrows down costs
Zimplats narrowed down costs in the quarter to end June although it is still investing in capital projects such as a solar power plant that is due for commissioning and a concentrator project....Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 14:06hrs | 854 | by Staff reporter
BCC loses 50% of water
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing significant challenges in accounting for almost 50% of the water it pumps from supply dams to consumers. This issue is primarily due to dilapidated infrastruc...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:36hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs cautious about facing Bosso
Bulawayo Chiefs head coach, Thulani "Thuts" Sibanda, is cautious about facing Highlanders in their derby match at Barbourfields Stadium. The Chiefs, known as Amakhosi Amahle, have recently lost key pl...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's local grappling with poor governance issues
Local authorities in Zimbabwe are grappling with weak corporate governance issues, as highlighted in the 2023 report by Acting Auditor General Mrs. Rhea Kujinga. The report, presented to Parliament la...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's retirement announcement genuine or facade?
The recent announcement by President Emmerson Mnangagwa that he will step down at the end of his second term in 2028 has been received with mixed feelings with ordinary citizens questioning the genuin...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 12:21hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Shortage of ZiG coins, notes affects Bulawayo vendors
Informal traders in Bulawayo are grappling with significant challenges due to the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins, which has severely impacted their ability to conduct business effecti...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Fifa extends Zifa Normalisation Committee's tenure
The global football governing body, FIFA, has extended the tenure of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Normalisation Committee by another six months. Initially led by Lincoln Mutasa, th...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 16:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pressure-reducing valves upgrade delays Bulawayo
The progress in upgrading pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) to smart PRVs under the Bulawayo Water and Sewage Services Improvement Project (BWSSIP) has been sluggish, affecting the project funded by the...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Does Mnangagwa intend stabilizing the economy by creating a phantom currency?
Does Mnangagwa intend stabilizing the economy by creating a phantom currency?Ever since the Zimbabwe government announced a new currency on 5th April 2024, they have never ceased bragging over...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 20:56hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dark and Lovely products recalled due to contamination
The Consumer Protection Commission for Eastern and Southern Africa has advised the public to stop using 50ml single-use neutralising shampoo included in the Dark and Lovely moisture plus lotion k...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chaos mars Caps United win
CAPS Utd 2-1 Chegutu PiratesWilliam Manondo scored twice to lead CAPS United to a dramatic 2-1 victory over newly promoted Chegutu Pirates in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro. Manondo op...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Power outages hit Mkoba
Several homes in Gweru's Mkoba suburb, including Mkoba Teachers' College, experienced power outages after suspected thieves stole copper cables. The affected areas include Mkoba 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shop supervisor in court for refusing ZiG
Panashe Takavarasha, a supermarket supervisor at Spar in Harare, appeared in court for allegedly refusing to accept Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. He faces charges under the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Ac...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
ANC members set to picket in protest against possible ANC-DA deal
ANC supporters who voted for the party "in good faith" in the general election on 29 May are expected to picket in Johannesburg on Thursday morning, demanding its leaders reject going into a coalition...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches mobile phone insurance
Econet Insurance, a leader in innovative short-term insurance solutions, has launched a new package covering mobile phone damage. Named Moovah Mobile Phone Insurance, the package was developed in resp...Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe celebrates independence amid doom
WHEN visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabw...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 18:03hrs | 3 | by Leonard Koni
44 years into independence a giant is still facing economic collapse
Visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabwe wil...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa defends Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has staunchly defended the newly launched gold-backed ZiG currency, asserting that it exemplifies his government's commitment to harnessing national resources. Mnangagwa m...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZiG Currency: Catalyzing Zimbabwe's Middle-Income Pursuit - Empowering Economic Well-being
Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step in revitalizing the economy and instilling trust in the financial sector by introducing the groundbreaking Zimbabwean Gold-backed Dollar (ZiG) as the official replace...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 22:17hrs | | by Elvis Dzvene
The Zimbabwe currency crisis as seen from abroad!
AS we go to press, US financial news media has become aware of the Zimbabwe financial crisis.Bloomberg news agency and the Financial Times have reported authoritatively on the events surroundi...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:25hrs | 4 | by Kenneth Mafuka
Bulawayo to decommission its second supply dam
THE Bulawayo City Council will this month decommission its second supply dam as the water situation in the city continues to deteriorate due to the El Nino-induced dry spell which resulted in below-av...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
50% of treated Bulawayo water goes to waste!
The Sunday NewsWITH Bulawayo grappling with one of its worst water crises in recent years, there are indications that the city council is losing almost half of its treated water before it reac...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:42hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
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