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Zinwa defrauded US$48,000 and ZWG94 million
The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) reportedly lost over US$48,000 and ZWG94,000,000 due to fraudulent activities allegedly carried out by a former personal assistant (PA) to the chief execu...Published: 6 hrs ago | 353 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo fails to get Starlink deal
Local businessman Wicknell Chivayo, seeking to capitalize on the lucrative Starlink opportunity, leveraged his proximity to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to secure an exclusive deal. This move has spar...Published: 11 hrs ago | 3520 | by Staff reporter
ARTUZ urges members to take sick leave on schools opening day
As schools reopen today, September 10, 2024, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is calling on its members to apply for sick leave, citing severe mental health issues exacerbated ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 190 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt in another promise to fix Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway
The government has pledged to reconstruct the perilous Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway, which has become notorious for its hazardous conditions and frequent accidents. Despite numerous previous promis...Published: 12 hrs ago | 688 | by Staff reporter
'Rehabilitate Bulawayo-Kezi Road to attract investments'
Lovemore Moyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly during Zimbabwe's government of national unity, has called on the Matobo Rural District Council (RDC) and relevant authorities to prioritize the ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 247 | by Staff reporter
Councils top ZACC corruption list
Councillors and local government officials were the largest contributors to corruption cases reported to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) last year, accounting for 13 percent of the tota...Published: 12 hrs ago | 159 | by Staff reporter
China-aided hospital bears testimony to growing China-Zimbabwe ties
IN Zimbabwe, a China-aided hospital stands as a testament to the growing ties between the two countries.The Mahusekwa Hospital, also known as the China-Zimbabwe Friendship Hospital, was built ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:28hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Chief pleads for more police deployments as illegal miners wreak havoc
Chief Khulumani Mathema of Gwanda North has called on the government to deploy additional police personnel to his community to address the rising violence associated with illegal mining activities....Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 186 | 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 | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wastes 20% of supplied electricity
Zimbabwe is facing significant electricity inefficiencies, with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) reporting that up to 20% of supplied electricity is wasted due to obsolete equipmen...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:01hrs | 2705 | by Staff reporter
Court orders demolition of illegal rural clinic
The High Court has ordered the demolition of a clinic in Domboshava after the local rural district council (RDC) challenged its legality. The clinic, built ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:00hrs | 1756 | by Staff reporter
Bubi villagers petition Masuka, Zinwa over bills
Villagers in Bubi, Matabeleland North, have raised concerns with Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Anxious Masuka and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zin...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:55hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Bulilima villagers flee homes in fear of elephant attacks
In Bulilima, Matabeleland South, villagers are fleeing their homes due to a surge of elephant invasions driven by drought conditions. The elephants, migrating from Botswana, have been seeking food and...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:53hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bus operators urged to step up after kombi ban
Large bus operators are preparing to handle increased demand following new government restrictions limiting commuter omnibuses to operate within a 60 km radius. This move aims to improve road safety b...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:24hrs | 5039 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Gweru Artiste Nathan Kajeke Releases Debut Music Video
Gweru-based Afro-fusion artist Nathan Kajeke has launched his first official music video, titled "Ndichakufira/Ngizokufela."The emotional track, featuring lmusic geomal, draws inspiration from...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 20:07hrs | 236 | by Simbarashe Sithole
What Zimbabweans need to know about Starlink, and how to order
GREAT news for internet users across Zimbabwe - Starlink has officially launched nationwide services as of September 7, 2024.After months of anticipation and a slight delay, Zimbabweans can no...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:08hrs | 2427 | by Staff reporter
Starlink goes live in Zimbabwe, unlimited internet price at $50 per month
SpaceX's broadband satellite internet service, Starlink, is now available in Zimbabwe for US$50 a month, plus US$350 for a setup kit, the company said on its website.Several local companies ha...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:02hrs | 2611 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa top aide warns aid looters
ZANU-PF legislators this Wednesday fumed over unfair distribution of food aid in several constituencies countrywide as authorities admitted something went wrong during the processes.Zimbabwe s...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 2304 | by Staff reporter
Teacher arrested while trying to convert ZiG to US$
Albert Nyambara, a teacher from Marondera who was arrested for attempting to convert his local currency, ZiG, salary into United States dollars, has been summoned to appear at the Marondera Magistrate...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 17:14hrs | 1806 | by Staff reporter
'Zanufication' of Zimbabwe govt jobs gathers momentum
ZANU-PF provinces are advocating for a policy that would reserve government jobs exclusively for graduates of its Chitepo School of Ideology. Provincial structures are currently holding meetings to dr...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:33hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Over 4 500 learners fall pregnant in Zimbabwe
Over 4,500 students dropped out of school last year in Zimbabwe due to pregnancy, including 150 in primary schools, according to Primary and Secondary Education Minister Edgar Moyo. Moyo reve...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:24hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Minister Masuka stopped from reversing offer letter
The High Court has blocked Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Minister Anxious Masuka from withdrawing an offer letter for a farm allocated to Chegutu businessman Christopher ...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:19hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers union slams conviction of school heads who abused funds
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has sharply condemned the conviction and sentencing of a school head and deputy from Chiredzi district for misusing the Basic Education Assistance Mo...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 08:35hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Chief Mathema of Matabeleland South appeals for Gwanda roads rehab
Chief Brave Mathema from Gwanda, Matabeleland South, has made a heartfelt appeal to the government to address the poor state of rural roads in the district. He expressed frustration over the neglect o...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:17hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
New route permit restrictions shock kombi operators
The Zimbabwean government's recent decision to reduce the operating radius for kombis from 120km to 60km has surprised and concerned public transport operators, particularly those serving rural r...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:12hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
Water shortages haunt Tsholotsho
Tsholotsho business centre and nearby townships are grappling with severe water shortages due to the near depletion of their supply dam and power outages affecting pumping operations. Resident...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 08:04hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 60 000MT of fish exports by 2026
Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development David Marapira has announced an ambitious plan to boost Zimbabwe's aquaculture sector. The government aims to increase fi...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:53hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda sets up first-ever urban development committee
Gwanda Municipality has established its first Urban Development Committee in collaboration with various Government departments to enhance the coordination and implementation of development projects.&n...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:51hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urbanites to receive cash transfers by end of next week
The Zimbabwean government is set to begin cash payments for food aid to 1.7 million vulnerable urban residents starting next week, according to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Permanent Secr...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:48hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
New 'smart city' project for Bubi
A new "smart city" project is set to be developed in Nkenyane, Ward 14, approximately 20km north of Bulawayo in Bubi, Matabeleland North Province. This initiative aims to modernize the rural district ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:23hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo housing stands unaffordable for many
The escalating demand for family housing in Bulawayo has driven housing stand prices beyond many people's reach, as the local authority struggles to provide enough land for the growing number of home ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:22hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Chatunga Mugabe arrested in Beitbridge
Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, son of the late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been arrested in Beitbridge for violent conduct. He allegedly assaulted a police officer at a roadblock in Bubi, locate...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:24hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's son beats up a cop at roadblock
Bellarmine Chatunga, the son of late former president Robert Mugabe, has been arrested for assaulting a police officer at a checkpoint in Beitbridge. The incident occurred when Chatunga, who was being...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Expired, counterfeit products taken to Zimbabwe's rural areas
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has expressed concern over unscrupulous businesses that are channeling expired, counterfeit, and underweight products to rural areas in Zimbabwe, taking advant...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:17hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
'ZiG acceptance rate reaches 91%'
Zimbabwe's local currency, ZiG, has seen a significant boost in public confidence, with acceptance rates soaring to 91% from 61% since its launch in April 2024, according to Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe G...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:12hrs | 1785 | by Staff reporter
Normal to above normal rains expected in Zimbabwe for 2024/2025
Zimbabwe and other Southern African countries are expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall during the 2024/25 farming season, offering hope for improved agricultural production and food sec...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:09hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
China joins efforts to revive Zimbabwe agriculture
China has partnered with the Zimbabwean Government to enhance the country's agricultural sector and improve food security. This collaboration includes embedding seven Chinese agricultural expe...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 15:35hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter
Team Pachedu belated V11 data does not 'vindicate' ZEC, it confirms the folly of CCC participating in flawed elections
Nelson Chamisa and company were hell-bent on participating in the flawed and illegal elections to give Zanu PF legitimacy for the sake of a few gravy train seats reward. The folly of participating in ...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 13:21hrs | 655 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chief Dakamela appeals for stockfeed
Chief Mbusi Dakamela of Nkayi has urged the government to provide stockfeed to support livestock during the ongoing El Niño-induced drought. The drought has led to severe shortages of pastures and wa...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:58hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Chirambiwa releases national songs
Rising Afrofusion artiste Moses Muputisi Chirambiwa of U band has released three tracks that praise Zimbabwe and the achievements done so far by the Government.The first track is titled Vakuru...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 15:07hrs | 253 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mashonalland police probe cattle rustling syndicates
Police in Mashonaland West have launched an investigation into a series of stock theft cases involving suspected syndicates that slaughter stolen cattle and sell the meat in urban areas.In a s...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:23hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Villagers stranded after govt shuts down clinic
Mahwau Clinic in Chief Chirundu's area, Mashonaland West province, remains closed two years after it was built by Kariba REDD+, leaving around 3,000 villagers without nearby healthcare. The go...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:47hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat
The government has announced that Zimbabwe is on track to meet its goal of producing 600,000 metric tonnes of winter wheat by the end of the 2024/25 season, a crucial step in its pursuit of food secur...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 17:12hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Alderman Chiweshe assures communities involvement in Muzarabani gas project
Muzarabani Rural District Council chairperson, Alderman Ashton Chiweshe has promised to fight for multi-stakeholders involvement and empowerment of all communities from gas and oil resources as long a...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 12:02hrs | 361 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
ZiG registers gradual growth in transactions
Zimbabwe has seen significant growth in the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in domestic transactions since its introduction in April 2024. According to Finance, Economic Development, a...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
ZILGA, Mayors and Council chairpersons embrace basic orientation
The Zimbabwe Local Government Association (ZILGA), Harare City Mayor and several council chairpersons have unanimously embraced ongoing basic orientation training for Mayors and chairpersons of local ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 22:00hrs | 276 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Masaraure, 15 teachers off the hook
Obert Masaraure, president of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), along with 15 other teachers, was acquitted by a Harare magistrate on charges related to an alleged unlawful gat...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 15:23hrs | 579 | 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 | 15317 | by Prof Stephen Rupange
Chief Dakamela appeals for dam de-siltation
NKAYI traditional leader Chief Mbuso Dakamela has appealed to the government to assist in dam desiltation within his area to alleviate water shortages.In an interview with Southern Eye yesterd...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:33hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Pedigree goat breeding boost for Matobo villagers
Matobo District, a semi-arid region with abundant acacia and mopane trees, has become an ideal area for commercial goat farming, particularly for breeding Boer, Savanna, and Kalahari goats. Th...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:31hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
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