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Looted funds financing Scottland FC
New players in Zimbabwean football are making waves with huge sponsorship deals, with Scottland Football Club, the Premier Soccer League's latest addition, at the center of attention. Controversial bu...Published: 17 hrs ago | 696 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa slogan widens factional rifts in Zanu-PF
The controversial Zanu-PF slogan "2030 VaMnangagwa vanenge vachipo" (2023: President Mnangagwa will still be in power) has ignited factional divisions within the ruling party, exposing deepening crack...Published: 17 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest suspected cattle rustlers at Bulawayo abattoir
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested three individuals in connection with a suspected stock theft case at an abattoir in Belmont, Bulawayo. The suspects were apprehended on December 17, 202...Published: 17 hrs ago | 150 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets a Boran bull
Mutasa Central lawmaker Innocent Benza (Zanu-PF) this week presented a Boran bull to President Emmerson Mnangagwa in recognition of his participation as guest of honour at a national youth programme i...Published: 18 hrs ago | 183 | by Staff reporter
Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment
The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corpo...Published: 18 hrs ago | 171 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi survivors call for apology before it's too late
As Zimbabwe marks the anniversary of the Unity Accord on December 22, survivors of the Gukurahundi atrocities have renewed calls for justice, compensation, and recognition for the horrors they endured...Published: 18 hrs ago | 107 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reads the riot act
President Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to senior Zanu-PF members accused of using social media to sow divisions, create discord, and confuse the party's membership. Addressing the 380th sessio...Published: 18 hrs ago | 80 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa promises to unleash a new political wave in 2025
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has hinted at a significant political resurgence in 2025, promising a transformative "new beginning" for Zimbabwe. Speaking at an end-of-year charity dinner in ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:19hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter
Zim concedes Parirenyatwa's plea for veterans decent burials
The government (through Parliament) is progressively conceding to pressure from the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), after its membership successfully petitioned authori...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:01hrs | 1182 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Why Hollywoodbets appeals to both casual and serious bettors in South Africa
Hollywoodbets is a South African betting company that was established in 2000. The company initially started as a publishing company that was involved in distributing and publishing horse racing cards...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:36hrs | 159 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean Nationals are a target of international cyber criminals
As more and more Zimbabweans embrace the digital economy, the rise of cybercrime has become a significant concern for its citizens. With increasing internet penetration, more individuals are engaging ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:19hrs | 274 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
What happened to Chiwenga's Mbare flats with swimming pools?
A few days ago, High Court judge Justice Priscilla Munangati-Manongwa issued a landmark ruling ordering the City of Harare and the Government of Zimbabwe to refurbish the dilapidated Mbare flats witho...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:12hrs | 607 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa promotes senior Zimbabwe Defence Forces officers
In a significant development for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Commander-in-Chief President Emmerson Mnangagwa promoted three Zimbabwe National Army Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major-General, alo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter
10 die in early festive road accidents
As the Christmas and New Year holidays approach, ten people have lost their lives, while several others sustained injuries, some seriously, in three separate road accidents reported this week....Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:03hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
High Court orders urgent overhaul of Mbare flats
In a landmark decision, the High Court has directed the Harare City Council and key Government ministries to urgently renovate the dilapidated Mbare flats, a move aimed at restoring dignity to thousan...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:00hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZImbabwe's new land tenure programme
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to launch the new Land Tenure Implementation Programme today at Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing land ownership security, unlo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:00hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZImbabwe's new land tenure programme
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to launch the new Land Tenure Implementation Programme today at Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing land ownership security, unlo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:59hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa swears in Commissioners for key national institutions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday presided over the swearing-in of commissioners for the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services Commission (ZPCSC), the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC)...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:59hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Traditional healer claims black mamba aids in healing patients
A traditional healer from Silalatshani in Filabusi, known as Nzwisa, has sparked intrigue after claiming that a black mamba he keeps helps him heal his patients. The healer, who is known for his uncon...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:06hrs | 1457 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches nationwide Presidential rural solarisation project
The Zimbabwean government has announced the launch of a nationwide Presidential Rural Solarisation Project aimed at providing sustainable renewable solar energy to rural households. The initiative, wh...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:02hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
Zesa explains national blackouts
Zimbabwe’s power utility, Zesa, has attributed the two major blackouts on Monday night and yesterday afternoon to an imbalance in the international connectors, which affected both the national grids...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1600 | by Staff reporter
Chido brings varied rains to Zimbabwe
Tropical Depression Chido brought widespread rainfall to Zimbabwe yesterday, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours exceeding 60mm. The system, which originated as a tropical cyclone, had alread...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
State withdraws rape charges against Australia-based Bright Nyanhete
Rape charges against Australia-based Zimbabwean, Bright Ndinaani Nyanhete, have been withdrawn at the request of the complainant, bringing the case to an unexpected conclusion. The decision was confir...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:39hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Harare Council pumps raw sewage into Lake Chivero
Harare residents are raising alarm over an elaborate scheme involving corrupt city council officials that is leading to the loss of properties and stands. In the latest scandal, four residents in Mabv...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:36hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Harare land scam unmasked
Harare residents are raising alarm over an elaborate scheme involving corrupt city council officials that is leading to the loss of properties and stands. In the latest scandal, four residents in Mabv...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:36hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
King Munhumutapa to Spend Xmas, New Year Behind Bars
Self-imposed King Munhumutapa Timothy Chiminya, who was arrested on Monday, will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars after being committed to remand prison for a mental health evaluation by...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 1295 | by Dickson Bandera
As patient as a farmer, help us to help the nation.
Even the famed bass fish, the sought-after red bream, and other aqua-marine life are in great danger of extinction as the white elephant Lilstock Dam has now been over-fished to supplement incomes. En...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 22:20hrs | 444 | by Cde Mutandawachingama
Prof. Welshman Ncube showers rare praises on Tendai Biti
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Acting President, Professor Welshman Ncube, has extended heartfelt congratulations to veteran opposition activist and lawyer Tendai Biti for being honored with the ...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 16:03hrs | 3120 | by Mandla Ndlovu
UK Labour Government throws its weight behind Nelson Chamisa
A senior politician within Nelson Chamisa's Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) group has disclosed that the British Labour government is providing robust support to the opposition leader, ensuring hi...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 15:59hrs | 5192 | by George Tshuma
Is Zimbabwe on the brink of collapse?
Zimbabwe is standing at a dangerous crossroads as the nation endures an escalating energy crisis that threatens its economy, livelihoods, and future prospects. The recent wave of prolonged pow...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 13:05hrs | 1931 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The impact of duty-free incentives in the 2025 national budget
The 2025 National Budget is a forward-thinking approach to economic recovery and national development, introducing strategic duty-free incentives aimed at empowering local industries, stimulating econ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 20:12hrs | 987 | by Innocent Mujeri
Zimbabwe power surge triggers shutdown in Zambia?
Zimbabwe and Zambia were hit by a synchronized nationwide power blackout on Tuesday, following a shutdown initiated by South African power utility Eskom due to a surge in the regional power grid....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:24hrs | 2425 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe School of Infantry renamed to Lookout Masuku Barracks
Government has renamed the Zimbabwe School of Infantry to Lookout Masuku Barracks. The new name was announced at the last cabinet meeting of 2024....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 1275 | by Staff reporter
Neighbours drag 'intoxicated teen' from burning house in Bulawayo
Residents of New Lobengula in Bulawayo were startled late yesterday by a raging fire that engulfed a house in the neighborhood, illuminating the night sky with bright flames.A teenager identif...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 15:38hrs | 1705 | by Staff reporter
Concerns mount over devolution fund shortfalls in Zimbabwe
The government's failure to meet the five percent constitutional threshold for devolution funding since 2019 has sparked widespread criticism. From its inception to 2023, the Inter-Governmental Funds ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 15:00hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
HICC locked out Winky D after windfall from Tagwirei
Controversial tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through his Bridging Gaps Foundation, has paid the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) US$245,000 to block dancehall star Winky D from using the Harare International ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:57hrs | 2338 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man jailed 10 years in US$2.7 million ZB Bank heist set free
Tendai Zuze, who was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison for his alleged involvement in the 2021 US$2.7 million ZB Bank highway cash heist, has been acquitted by the High Court on appeal aft...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 08:21hrs | 1155 | by Staff reporter
NRZ to auction scrap wagons and passenger coaches across Zimbabwe
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has announced plans to dispose of 422 scrap wagons and several decades-old passenger coaches, located in Bulawayo, Harare, and other sites across the country. T...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:33hrs | 1264 | by Staff reporter
CCC MP faces legal setback in challenge against wealth tax
Marondera Central opposition legislator Mr. Caston Matewu has suffered a legal defeat in his attempt to challenge the Government's wealth tax, which was introduced in the 2024 National Budget and has ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:30hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe partners IOM to rescue stranded citizens in Sierra Leone
The Government of Zimbabwe has enlisted the help of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to repatriate more than 20 Zimbabweans believed to be stranded in Sierra Leone, victims of a huma...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Black South Africans urged not to reconcile with poverty
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has issued a scathing denunciation of South Africa's Day of Reconciliation, describing it as a deceptive attempt by the ruling elite to obscure the historical and...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 05:00hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says opposition leaders cannot liberate Zimbabwe
OPPOSITION politician Nelson Chamisa has criticized self-serving opposition leaders, stating that their lack of gravitas and focus on personal gain undermines efforts to liberate Zimbabwe from its cur...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:51hrs | 1190 | by Staff reporter
MK Party says 'day of reconciliation' is a colonial facade
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has issued a scathing denunciation of South Africa's Day of Reconciliation, describing it as a deceptive attempt by the ruling elite to obscure the historical and...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 18:58hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp rapists arrested in Zimbabwe
Two men, Macdonald Manzungu and Tedious Nyashanu, both 20, were apprehended in a dramatic sting operation after they allegedly lured women with fake job offers in a WhatsApp group and subsequently rap...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:10hrs | 1745 | by Staff reporter
'Weak' Chido to reach Zimbabwe on Tuesday
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced that Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to reach Zimbabwe on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after it weakened upon making landfall in Mozambique...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:07hrs | 1604 | by Staff reporter
Get a vehicle clearance certificate if you are driving to Zimbabwe
When traveling from South Africa to Zimbabwe by road it is now a requirement to have a Vehicle Clearance Certificate. Obtaining the Vehicle Clearance Certificate is a critical step to ensure t...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 12:44hrs | 10571 | by Staff reporter
'ANC 2027 conference will elect a president who is anti GNU'
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema declared that his party would be ready to join the government once the African National Congress (ANC) removes the Democratic Alliance (DA) from th...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 12:04hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter
Politics 101
The thing about politics is that while its study is scientific - which explains why political science is the original science found in such early iconic sources as Plato's Dialogues - its practice is ...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:02hrs | 416 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Mnangagwa to officiate at ZPCS pass out parade
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived at the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Training School in Ntabazinduna to officiate at the 154th pass-out parade. The event has drawn scores o...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:36hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Chido to bring heavy storms across Zimbabwe
Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to make landfall in Zimbabwe today, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced. While the cyclone has weakened after moving west-southwestward over l...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 3937 | by Staff reporter
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