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Russia-Zimbabwe talks overshadowed by 'hitman' allegations

A high-powered delegation of 11 Russian officials arrived in Harare this week for a strategic meeting with Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Professor Mthuli Ncube, in a bid to deepen bilateral financial cooperation and explore new avenues f…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russian pilots flying Zimbabwe's air ambulances

Zimbabwe's much-touted free air ambulance service is currently being operated and maintained by Russian pilots and technicians, due to a shortage of local expertise, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora revealed in Parliament.…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:12hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa heads to Moscow for 80th Victory Day commemorations

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has departed for Moscow, Russia, to participate in the 80th anniversary celebrations of Victory Day, marking eight decades since Nazi Germany's surrender to the Soviet Union in 1945.The historic commemorations,…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 21:02hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans can now travel to Russia with e-Visa scheme

Zimbabweans seeking to visit Russia can now do so more easily, thanks to the introduction of an e-visa system. This new scheme allows travelers from Zimbabwe to enter Russia and stay for up to 16 days without the need for extensive paperwo…

Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:52hrs | 2507 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo gets Russian helicopter ambulance

The Matabeleland region saw a major advancement in its emergency medical services yesterday with the arrival of the first of two dedicated air ambulances from Helidrive Zimbabwe. The state-of-the-art helicopter, destined for the United Bul…

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:41hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter

UK ready to fight Russia in Eastern Europe

Britain's armed forces would be ready to fight their Russian counterparts "tonight" if Vladimir Putin invades another Eastern European nation, a top U.K. military chief said Thursday."If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it woul…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 16:46hrs | 2129 | by Staff reporter

Russia open doors to Zimbabwean construction workers

Russia and Zimbabwe have initiated talks to facilitate the deployment of Zimbabwean workers to Russia, particularly in the construction sector. Russian Deputy Housing and Construction Minister Nikita Stasishin recently met Zimbabwe's Housi…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russia fires powerful intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine

Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, in the first known use in the war of such a powerful, nuclear-capable weapon with a range of thousands of kilometres.The …

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 10:20hrs | 2268 | by Staff reporter

Humanity is moving away from hegemony towards multipolarity

The world needs Russia and there is nothing Washington or Brussels can do about it, President Vladimir Putin told the Valdai Forum on Thursday. America and its allies are simply trying to go against the march of history as they pursue thei…

Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russia's role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle recognised

THE Joshua Nkomo National Foundation (JNNF), in partnership with the Russian State University for Humanities, held an exhibition at the National Art Gallery in Bulawayo recently to commemorate Russia/Soviet Union's significant support to t…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

Russia seeks labour from Zim to boost human capital

Russia is looking to Zimbabwe to bolster its labor force, particularly in the construction sector, as it experiences rapid growth despite Western sanctions. The call for skilled labor emerged from discussions between Zimbabwe's National Ho…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russia fines Google US$2.5 decillion

A Russian court has fined Google $2.5 decillion for allegedly blocking pro-Kremlin propaganda on YouTube.The fine, which is the equivalent of $2.5 trillion trillion trillion, is the result of four years of accumulated fines, with the figur…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 760 | by Staff reporter

Steenhuisen contradicts Ramaphosa on Russia

The DA has distanced itself from President Cyril Ramaphosa's comments that the government views Russia as a "valuable ally and friend". This is after Ramaphosa told Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a bilateral meeting in Kazan ahea…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 13:52hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter

Putin's arrest failed

Since March 17, 2023, Vladimir Putin has been under an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. The Russian president is allegedly responsible for war crimes in Ukraine and specifically for the deportation of children from occ…

Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:48hrs | 1448 | by Staff reporter

American activists called on U.S. authorities to stop supporting Ukraine and halt arms supplies

A meeting of the non-profit organization, "Ecological Union of Pacifists and Nonconformists," with journalists and public figures, was held in New York recently. The meeting took the form of a conference, during which the speakers discusse…

Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Ngozi Mine dumpsite fires choke Cowdray Park

Residents of Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo are grappling with thick smoke and health concerns as fires burn at the nearby Richmond landfill, commonly referred to as Ngozi Mine. For the past five days, local resident Mr. Elvis Mpofu has b…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russia offers free language lessons in Zimbabwe

Russia has introduced in-person Russian language and culture lessons in Zimbabwe as part of its efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. The free lessons are now being offered at the University of Zimbabwe, marking a significant…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:29hrs | 2774 | by Staff reporter

Russian investors keen on Zimbabwe energy sector

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Frederick Shava met with a Russian business delegation from the Renova Group, led by director of strategy Mr. Oleg Fomichev, to explore opportunities in the energy sector, particu…

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:13hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter

High-tech Western weapons 'useless' in Ukraine conflict

Satellite-guided shells are particularly vulnerable to Russian jamming technology, commanders in Kiev have told the newspaperRussia's electronic warfare capabilities have rendered precision-guided Western munitions "useless" in the Ukraine…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:07hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter

'US expanding bioweapons research in Africa'

The US is expanding its biological military presence across Africa, Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov claimed on Tuesday. According to the head of Russia's Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, the move comes after Rus…

Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 16:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo and Russia: Lessons from South Africa

Among those Zimbabweans observing the elections in South Africa was Owen Chikukwa in Cape Town.The loss of power by the African National Congress can easily be explained. Brother Owen put it succinctly."The current crop of black leaders ar…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:46hrs | 23 | by Kenneth Mufuka

Zimbabwe's Defence Minister in Russia for BRICS meetings

Zimbabwe is prepared to join the BRICS group, which will facilitate freer trade with other nations, stated Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri at a BRICS meeting in Vladivostok, Russia. She emphasized BRICS' role in promoting a new e…

Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:50hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa offers hyenas to Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Zimbabwean counterpart Emerson Mnangagwa shared a laugh during a tense debate on nuclear diplomacy on Friday, as they discussed how to deal with the real and metaphorical "hyenas" threatening their …

Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 22:02hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Russia vow to strengthen ties

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe is realising the fruits of its relations with Russia, a global powerhouse in maize, wheat and fertiliser production which  significantly contributes to world food security. He was speaking in Hara…

Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Seized Russian fertiliser consignment finally arrives

ABOUT 10 000 tonnes of fertiliser, which are part of the 26 000-tonne consignment from Uralchem Group, a leading Russian agrochemical producer, have arrived in Zimbabwe.Uralchem pledged close to 300 000 tonnes of fertiliser to various deve…

Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:11hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy son of a b***h'

The President of the United States, Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as "crazy son of a bitch" during a fundraising event held this Wednesday, 21st, in California. "We have a crazy son of a bitch like Putin, and ot…

Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 16:23hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga eulogise Zimbabwe-Russia relations

Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has paid tribute to the Russian Federation for standing firm in support of Zimbabwe's sovereignty in the face of an ever-present threat from imperial powers.VP Chiwenga said this when he touched down …

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 09:11hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to officially open Russian games

THE Russian Federation has drawn up a multi-disciplinary international sports tournament anchored on embracing technology and science and Zimbabwe has been given the honour to officially open the inaugural event. Vice President Dr Constant…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Russia urged to put nuclear weapons in Cuba

Russia should place its nuclear weapons in "friendly countries" near the US in response to Washington's alleged plans to move its own tactical arms to Europe, lawmaker Aleksey Zhuravlev has suggested.His comments came after The Telegraph r…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Russian corporation assists Zimbabwe in fighting hunger

Over 23,000 metric tons of bulk potash and NPKS fertilizer intended for Zimbabwe have been fully loaded onto a vessel in the ports of Riga, Latvia, and Ghent, Belgium; the shipment is intended for humanitarian purposes, the press service o…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russia ships 23 000t of fertiliser to Zimbabwe

RUSSIA's giant fertiliser manufacturing company, Uralchem Group, is in the process of shipping 23 000 tonnes of humanitarian fertiliser to Zimbabwe to complement the country's efforts to boost food and nutrition security.The consignment wo…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russian flight paramedic instructors Zimbabwe - bound

Russian flight paramedic instructors are expected in the country this week to start training local air ambulance personnel, paving the way for the launch of Zimbabwe's first national air ambulance service.The Russian team will conduct an i…

Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:32hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

Russia and China are lifting sanctions against North Korea?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday the geopolitical climate had changed completely since the United Nations imposed sanctions on North Korea, and he accused the West of breaking pledges on humanitarian support for Pyo…

Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 18:19hrs | | by Reuters

Zimbabweans encouraged to apply for Russian scholarships

THE Russian Federation has encouraged Zimbabwean students to take up scholarships in Russia as the Eastern European-Asian nation consolidates relations with the country.Over the past decade the number of Africans studying in Russian univer…

Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Vladimir Putin - the global game changer

Over the past week, a lot has occurred in the world around us. The Zimbabwean elections, the Brics summit in South Africa, the passing on of Yevgeny Prigozhin head of Russia's private mercenary company Wagner Group, the indictment of forme…

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:06hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo

Russia's railway giant keen to expand footprint to Zimbabwe

TRANSMASHHOLDING, Russia's leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock and fifth biggest rail company in the world, is looking to expand its footprint in African countries including Zimbabwe in a win-win partnership which will see rail i…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:27hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Russian mining giant heads to Zimbabwe

THE world's largest diamond producer Alrosa of Russia will next week be in Zimbabwe to start work on mining operations with 50 more companies from the Euroasian nation targeting various sectors.This emerged yesterday after President Mnanga…

Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russia mulls plan to display destroyed NATO hardware outside embassies

Moscow could place destroyed military hardware on display outside the embassies of Western nations that supplied it to Ukraine. The idea was floated in Russia's lower house of parliament, the State Duma, on Wednesday.Duma Speaker Vyachesla…

Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 20:29hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

American is paying billions to Russia's nuclear agency while the two countries are in conflict over the war in Ukraine

It should be a startling fact that the U.S. is paying billions to Russia's nuclear agency while the two countries are in conflict over the war in Ukraine.Nuclear power companies rely on cheap enriched uranium, but its supply is severely li…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 13:31hrs | | by Erick Matotoba

Ramaphosa must expand Lady R probe to include Nato

SOUTH Africa's sovereignty stands in the dock. Whether we emerge as truly autonomous before the eyes of the world â€“ the jury is out. Recent events that have pitted our country against the might of the hegemonic superpower that is the Uni…

Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 17:05hrs | 22 | by Abbey Makoe

South Africa grants immunity to Putin

The South African has gazetted International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor's notice for the Diplomatic Immunity and Privileges Act to be granted to all international officials at BRICS-related events in South Africa.Clay…

Published: 30 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

Russia warns West against 'playing with fire'

The US and its allies are "playing with fire" by doubling down on their support for Kiev amid the conflict with Moscow, including by planning to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said."Of co…

Published: 28 May 2023 at 14:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

'Russia is in a war with imperialism'

FIREBRAND leader of South African opposition party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Mr Julius Malema has said Russia was at war with imperialism, in the war against Ukraine and declared that he could supply Russians with weapons to push b…

Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:18hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Mahere demands answers over Russian helicopters

Citizens Coalition for Change spokesperson, Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, has taken to Twitter to demand answers over the purchase of Kazan Ansat helicopters by the Harare regime.The helicopters, which didn't go through any procurement processe…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 18:35hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Ukraine wants to kill Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on Ukraine's kill list, the deputy chief of the country's intelligence agency has revealed. Vadim Skibitsky added that his subordinates are also hunting down top Russian military commanders.Speaking to G…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:27hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Julius Malema would supply weapons to Russia

The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa's third-largest political party, has said he would "supply weapons to Russia" because Moscow is "in a war with imperialism".In an interview with the BBC in Johannesburg, Juliu…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa chopper deal raises stink?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been criticised for presiding over a controversial deal that saw Zimbabwe acquire 32 helicopters from Russia worth a staggering US$320 million without following laid down procurement procedures amid allegat…

Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Meaningless ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

The International Criminal Court said Friday it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukraine.The court said in a statement that P…

Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:14hrs | 15 | by AP

Zimbabwe's ruling party hails Russia's political support

Zanu-PF has hailed the political support the country has been given by their Russia both  pre and post-independence saying this has further strengthened the bilateral relations between the two countries.Speaking at a stakeholders meet…

Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe votes for 'Mother' Russia

ZIMBABWE on Monday voted against a United Nations General Assembly (Unga) resolution for Russia to pay compensation for the damage caused by its invasion of Ukraine.Ninety-four countries voted in favour of the resolution while 14 were agai…

Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:17hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

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Aggressive politicians missing in Zimbabwe

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Magistrates cautioned against merely granting bail

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Sapatina, Sapatina' Madzibaba gifted with Toyota Fortuner by Chivhayo

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