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Bosso fret over player contracts
HIGHLANDERS have started talks with at least six senior team players whose contracts lapse at the end of the month.Defender Mbongeni Ndlovu, Soccer Star of the Year finalist Andrew Mbeba, Andr...Published: 9 hrs ago | 160 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rescues Wadyajena
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ally and former Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator, Justice Mayor Wadyajena, has survived another Zanu PF chop after party spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, lifted suspensi...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1003 | by Staff Reporter
CSO hails Bikita minerals beneficiation to communities
BIKITA - President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned petalite and spodumene processing plants at Bikita Minerals that are valued at US$ 300 million on November 29 2023.The giant processing plant...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 09:09hrs | 322 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe debunks Motsoaledi's 443 intercepted minors in a day fiction
THE Department of Immigration, working closely with the police, has tightened screws to curb irregular migration between South Africa and Zimbabwe following an increase in travellers using the Beitbri...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:40hrs | 969 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe political parties should respect voters
THE election season is upon us once again with Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga promising youth in Bulawayo that government will create more jobs for the constituency.Drumming up support fo...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:20hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe immigration tightens screws as festive season begins
THE Department of Immigration, working closely with the police, has tightened screws to curb irregular migration between South Africa and Zimbabwe following an increase in travellers using the Beitbri...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:18hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Divisions rock Zimta
Divisions are threatening the survival of the Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (ZIMTA), with some members coming out openly denouncing the executive, whose tenure in office they claim to have expired a ...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:14hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
VID corruption probed
A committee has been set up by Government to investigate allegations of corruption at the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) over decades-long accusations that drivers' licences are being corruptly...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:13hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves to appease security forces
TREASURY has allocated 18% of the national budget to the security sector, ZW$10.8 trillion (US$1.9 billion), which is a large amount in peacetime, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa moves to appease the ...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 15:07hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
Teacher left dead, suspected lover critically injured at a school
As the country observes 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a female teacher at Chiriseri Secondary School lost her life at the brutal hands of her husband. The deceased, Ratidz...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 14:38hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart raises concerns over proposed wealth tax
Bulawayo mayor, David Coltart, has expressed concerns that the proposed Wealth Tax by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube will encroach upon local councils' authority to levy rates against property owners w...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 05:36hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Joyride with a corpse woman jailed 25 years
A BULAWAYO woman who connived with her late boyfriend and killed her friend following an all-night beer-drinking binge before they went on a joyride with the corpse, was yesterday sentenced to an effe...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:45hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar worse off since 2022
THE local currency, the Zimbabwean dollar, has continued to depreciate against the United States dollar on an unrestrained trajectory, despite various measures implemented by the Reserve Bank of Zimba...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 19:20hrs | 357 | by Tinashe Duma
Zanu-PF councillors clash over funeral speech
Two Zanu-PF councilors from ward 9 in Zaka District recently clashed over a funeral speech in which the sitting councillor Livison Paradza felt threatened by fellow councillor Beauty Musunda who got i...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 19:02hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa rolls sleeves as battle hots up
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa will today conduct marathon campaign rallies in Bulawayo as his loyalists seek to regain their seats in weekend by-elections following controv...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:43hrs | 2096 | by Staff reporter
Suspensions expose serious Zanu-PF wars
Zanu-PF has lifted the suspension of provincial and district officials in Midlands and Harare with party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa saying the measures were in violation of a politburo prohib...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:42hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
Manhize folk fret over graveyards
VillAgERs in Manhize have asked the Mvumabased Dinson iron and steel Company (Disco) to allow them access to graveyards on land taken over by the Chinese mining company so that they conduct traditiona...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:40hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans are already overtaxed'
AMERICAN financial literacy website, Investopedia defines 'wealth tax' as a tax based on the market value of assets owned by a taxpayer.A wealth tax is typically put on a 'high-net-worth' indi...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:37hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Triplicate: Private letter to Brother Brian Kagoro
PEACE and love be in your house. At the start of my journey to Masailand, Kenya, I thought I was going to be cut off from the world. The answer is yes and no. I am working with my longtime friend, Bis...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:33hrs | 130 | by Kenneth Mafuka
Biti rips into Ncube's 'disastrous' budget
FORMER Finance minister Tendai Biti has described the 2024 budget as a disaster amid concerns that the proposed raft of taxes will deepen Zimbabwe's poverty levels and worsen the economic challenges....Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:33hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Growing water scarcity in Zimbabwe a huge threat
FRESH water related ecosystems include wetlands, rivers, aquifers, and lakes that sustain biodiversity and life (UN Environment 2018).Although they cover less than 1% of the earth's surface, t...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:29hrs | 87 | by Zimbabwe Environmental Lawyers Association
Zimbabwean voted Africa hockey vice-president
HOCKEY Association of Zimbabwe secretary general Sarah Bennett's profile outside the country continues to grow after she was elected Africa Hockey Federation vicepresident at the continental body's 24...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:25hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans petition Pan African Parly over Zim crisis
ZIMBABWEANS in South Africa under the Sadc Citizens Democratic Society have petitioned the Pan African Parliament (PAP) compelling it to assist in resolving the country's political and economic crisis...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 11:45hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans unhappy at hike in passport fees
A raft of new taxes and increases announced as part of Zimbabwe's 2024 budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has been widely condemned.The increase in passport fees to $200 (£160), up from ...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:42hrs | 1406 | by Staff reporter
US$172 million Gwanda solar project to go on
INTRATEK Zimbabwe, a company owned by businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo is expected to commence the implementation of the 100 megawatts Gwanda Solar Project after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal b...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:35hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Ariel Sibanda's wish before retirement
HIGHLANDERS FC captain Ariel Sibanda has done enough to be regarded as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.But, for him, his achievements will never be complete without w...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:35hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders' strike force worst in history
HIGHLANDERS Football Club this year scored the least number of goals in a Premier Soccer League (PSL) season in which they found the target 24 times in 34 matches.This was the worst strike rat...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:34hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
No major power cuts during festive season
HWANGE Thermal Power Station's Unit 7 was reconnected to the grid on Wednesday, adding an additional 300 megawatts (MW), while Unit 8 will be taken off the grid this week for routine maintenance....Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Swindlers cash in on UK's certificates of sponsorship
FOR close to two years, Maud Kwembeya (33) - of Zimunya in Mutare - has been harbouring thoughts of one day migrating to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of greener pastures.A vastly experien...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube makes Zimbabwean passport most expensive in the region
A raft of new taxes and increases announced as part of Zimbabwe's 2024 budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has been widely condemned.The increase in passport fees to $200 (£160), up from ...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 11:01hrs | 959 | by Staff reporter
Convicted gold smuggler retains Miners Federation presidency
ZIMBABWE Miners Federation (ZMF) President Henrietta Rushwaya has received the backing of eight provinces within the artisanal and small miners association to retain her presidency.A meeting h...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:45hrs | 974 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa loses by-elections appeal
THE Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday suffered a major blow after the Supreme Court struck off the roll its appeal against the recall of its legislators.The reca...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:43hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs urged to reject Mthuli Ncube's budget
ECONOMISTS have urged Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to redo the 2024 budget as the one he presented this week only serves to condemn the rest of the population to abject poverty.Ncube presente...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:43hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube squeezes everyone
GOVERNMENT yesterday announced a cocktail of tax increases, pushing up the cost of living and ease of doing business after reviewing its 2024 revenue projection upwards by 22,22% to ZWL$53,9 trillion....Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:42hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa proclaims by-elections date
President Mnangagwa yesterday fixed February 3, 2024 as the date for by-elections for the six vacancies created in the National Assembly following the recall of 18 CCC legislators last month.T...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:40hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans welcome another ZEP permit's life line
ZIMBABWEANS working and living in South Africa on the strength of a special three years' permit have welcomed its extension by the host government for another two years.South Africa's Home Aff...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | 971 | by Staff reporter
Zesa is not going to pay US$22 million to Wicknell Chivayo
Zimbabwe's power utility Zesa says it is not going to pay US$22 million to flamboyant business tycoon Wicknell Chivayo as reported, but instead his company Intratrek Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd has to fund the...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 16:24hrs | 1208 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec grade 7 results are out
The ministry has announced that the heads of schools will be able to collect the results from the respective ZIMSEC Regional Offices from Monday, the 4th of December 2023.It has been informed ...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 15:55hrs | 1705 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Tshabangu wins Supreme Court case against recalled CCC MPs
The Supreme Court has delivered a decisive blow to Members of Parliament affiliated with the CCC dismissing their appeal to overturn a high court judgment that validated their recall by the Interim Se...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 13:13hrs | 3553 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mliswa questions silence 2 years after death of Munatsi in mysterious fire
Former Member of Parliament (MP) Temba Mliswa has raised concerns about the continued silence of State Security agencies regarding the death of Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Chief ...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 05:00hrs | 1162 | by Staff reporter
20 000 Zimbabweans get UK visas
THE United Kingdom has granted 20 000 work visas to Zimbabwean emigrants in the health and care sector as of June this year, the British government has revealed.The figure represents a whoppin...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:59hrs | 1709 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu drums up support for Zanu-PF candidates
ZANU-PF Secretary-General Dr Obert Mpofu yesterday lashed out at self-centred and egocentric leaders who tend to forget the masses once voted into positions, saying such actions negatively affect the ...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:52hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults girlfriend and her mother
In a shocking incident that has left a family in distress, a 26-year-old man from Filabusi, Mabuze Village, allegedly sneaked into his girlfriend's home, assaulted her and her mother, who had tried to...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:51hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Tshabangu emissaries in crunch 'interparty' talks
There have been at least two formal meetings between Nelson Chamisa and Sengezo Tshabangu "parties", on 15 November 2023 and 16 November 2023, both in Bulawayo.The meeting on 15 November was a...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 20:37hrs | 2635 | by Jonathan Moyo
Thabani Mpofu tackles Tshabangu
THE crucial Supreme Court appeal by 14 main opposition CCC legislators against their arbitrary recalls by an opposition activist upheld by the High Court will be heard this week after their lawyer Adv...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:13hrs | 3384 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Masuku award courts controversy
HUMAN rights defenders and activists in Matebeleland have expressed outrage after Zanu-PF Matebeleland North provincial chairperson Richard Moyo was conferred with the Lookout Masuku Consistency Award...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:09hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Ariel in fourth heaven
HIGHLANDERS captain Ariel Sibanda can be rest assured he has contributed all he could and would want to be counted as one of the best goalkeepers the country has ever produced.He caps the seas...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Professor Ncube readies Zimbabwe's budget
AS Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, readies to present the 2024 National Budget tomorrow, expectations are high that it will consolidate prevail...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Mafume fearing for his life after threats from CCC officials
Harare councillor Denford Ngadziore is reported to have blocked former mayor Jacob Mafume from entering a councillors' caucus meeting at Town House before the election of Lovejoy Chitengu.Chit...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 17:47hrs | 2495 | by Staff reporter
Prince William honours Zimbabwean ranger
A Zimbabwean wildlife ranger - Jealous Mpofu has received a prestigious award honour from Britain's Prince William for his outstanding service to the protection of painted dogs which are under threat ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 15:33hrs | 5788 | by Staff reporter
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