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Zimbabweans to buy their own condoms?
Donors have reportedly started scaling down their support for HIV response measures in Zimbabwe, raising concerns that essential resources like condoms may no longer be provided for free in the near f...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:01hrs | 1098 | by Staff reporter
Chinese Steel Plant: Zimbabwe's economic boon
Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production.Over the past few months, villagers have been accusing the ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:53hrs | 7939 | by Staff reporter
Econet gives away 8 new houses in promotion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has spread early Christmas joy to eight lucky winners of its 2023 Christmas promotion, each of whom received a brand-new house complete with a solar system and Econet Smart Ho...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
NGOs rescue Bulawayo, fund boreholes rehab
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has initiated repairs on malfunctioning boreholes using emergency funds provided by non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Mayor David Coltart announced that these NGOs...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 12:49hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni Farm case struck off the roll
The Esidakeni Farm case involving Siphosami Malunga, Zephania Dlamini, Charles Moyo, and the State has been struck off the roll by High Court Judge Justice Bongani Ndlovu, who noted that the case file...Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:35hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda mines now STI hotspots
Gwanda mining areas have emerged as hotspots for sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) as well as silicosis, a lung infection caused by the inhaling of dust.This emerged during a joint health o...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stash of cyanide discovered in Belmont
THE Environment Management Agency (EMA) is investigating a case involving the alleged illegal importation of cyanide, which was found hidden in a warehouse in the Belmont industrial area in Bulawayo....Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wedding was a political statement
HIGH-PROFILE weddings, especially those of the rich, famous and powerful - very important persons (VIPs) - are renowned worldwide for their grandeur, luxury and vibrant celebrations.These ausp...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reveals Chiwenga cheated on Marry Mubaiwa?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa weekend unwittingly cast his deputy Constantino Chiwenga as a cheat when he told guests at the latter's wedding with new wife Miniyothabo Chiwenga-nee-Baloyi the two were ...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ties nuptial knot
Zimbabwean co-Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga today closed a dramatic chapter of his marriage life when he tied the nuptial knot God's way in Harare with new wife Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga (nee...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 17:56hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Community Wildlife Scouts to complement sustainable human-wildlife relations - AWF
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) has built capacity of 118 community wildlife scouts through targeted professional trainings that equipped them with basic and advanced skills in ecological monito...Published: 21 Dec 2023 at 07:53hrs | 16 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
LP gas vendors arrested
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reported the arrest and conviction of a minimum of 80 illegal vendors of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP gas) since the start of the year, along with th...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Aliko Dangote promise to keep his Zimbabwean business empire
Aliko Dangote, Africa's wealthiest black individual and the founder and chairman of Dangote Cement, the continent's largest cement manufacturer, made a commitment to preserve the extensive business em...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 15:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fight stopper's head axed three times
SIDALUBUHLE Moyo (31) from Nkulumane suburb had good intentions to break up a fight but it nearly turned fatal when he was axed thrice on the head and fell unconscious.A bystander who witnesse...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mozambique and Zimbabwe establish tri-basin institution to manage the Buzi, Pungwe, and save water resources
Harare, May 2023: The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have established a tri-basin institution to manage the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save River Basins' water resources, which have, over the years, su...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 19:21hrs | 1 | by Agencies
UB40 and Ali Campbell jets into Zimbabwe today
ENGLISH reggae and pop outfit UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is expected in the country today ahead of its much-awaited Harare concert.The show, set for tomorrow at Old Hararians Sports Club, kic...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:02hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Hungry man caught harvesting school maize
A 25-YEAR- OLD hungry Mazowe man was arrested after he was caught stealing maize cobs at a school field last week.Dinsidale Nyats...Published: 16 May 2023 at 11:00hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Siphosami Malunga and partners are in legal occupation of Esidakeni Farm rules the High Court
The High Court of Bulawayo has freed three directors of Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited from criminal charges of unlawful occupation of Esidakeni farm.The wrangle for the farm has been ongo...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni challenge 'not abandoned'
A court application challenging the government's planned seizure of Esidakeni Estate, a coveted former dairy farm in Matabeleland North, is still pending before the courts and has not been "abandoned"...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni gazetting application abandoned
A High Court application by Mr Zephaniah Dhlamini and his business partners Siphosami Malunga, Charles Moyo and Kershelmar Farms (Pvt) Ltd in which they were seeking nullification of the gazetting of ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe and Simba battle for properties
WHILE the late former president Robert Mugabe's daughter Bona and her estranged husband Simba Chikore are still locked in divorce proceedings and intense negotiations on property sharing, the controve...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Public called to protect wetlands
ZIMBABWEANS have been called to ensure there is sustainable management of wetlands through following legislation meant to strengthen the important ecological areas so that the communities continue to ...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 14:50hrs | 1 | by Staf Reporter
Gold mine fined $500 000 for flouting environmental laws
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has fined Jannarch 17 gold mining and milling plant $500 000 for operating a gold mine without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence.The mi...Published: 24 Jan 2023 at 16:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tanker bursts into flames outside Beitbridge
A ROAD haulage tanker carrying sulphate oil burst into flames some 20 kilometres outside Beitbridge along the Bietbridge-Bulawayo highway on Tuesday.Sulphate oil is used in the creation of per...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 18:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mohammed Bushera's physical training is no exercise in futility but the future
The Mohammed Bushera story is a story of perseverance, possibilities and posterity. A story of heroism, help, honesty, health and happiness. Perhaps for someone who has never ever delved into some kin...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 07:40hrs | 2 | by Ndaba Sibanda
Africa's Funding Councils Meet for Impact
Participating councils of the Science Granting Councils Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa (SGCI) deliberated on progress, focus and initiatives to advance research and innovation since the SGCI was est...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 09:04hrs | 13 | by NRF
Gold panners wreak havoc at school
KWEKWE's Globe and Phoenix Primary School is under siege from illegal gold panners who are randomly digging within its premises, forcing the institution to decommission some of its classroom blocks....Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sipho Malunga and partners continue to fight 'unjust' prosecution
The lawyer representing the three Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited directors has moved to try and halt the trial in which the latter are being accused of illegally occupying Esidakeni Farm in Nyaman...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malunga and his two business partners granted stay of criminal proceedings
THE High Court has suspended criminal proceedings against human rights lawyer, Siphosami Malunga and his two business partners Zephaniah Dhlamini and Charles Moyo, who are facing charges of illegal oc...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni Farm court application challenged
LANDS, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Anxious Masuka is challenging a court application by Zephaniah Dhlamini and his business partners Siphosami Malunga, Charles Moyo an...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malunga trial kicks off under protest
THE trial of human rights lawyer, Siphosami Malunga and his two business partners Zephaniah Dhlamini and Charles Moyo on charges of illegal occupation of Umguzana Farm popularly known as Esidakeni, ha...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni farm invader ordered to pay US$340,000 to Malunga and partners
THE Bulawayo High Court has ordered Zanu-PF linked Bulawayo businessman Dumisani Madzivanyathi to pay US$340,000 to Esidakeni farm owners in Nyamandlovu in Matebeleland North.Madzivanyathi and...Published: 31 Oct 2022 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt bars Chinese 'brick plant' deal
PLANS by a Chinese firm Ming Chang Sino-Africa Mining Investments to "ostensibly" set up a multi-million-dollar brick moulding plant in a Harare area known for a lucrative century-old gold treasure tr...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 20:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chidawu widow's sues own children over estate
THE late national hero Oliver Chidawu's widow Spiwe has approached the High Court seeking to bar her own children from accessing their father's vast wealth arguing that they had no claim to properties...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Storm brews over Oliver Chidawu estate
THE late national hero Oliver Chidawu's widow Spiwe has taken family executor Clever Mandizvidza to court, challenging a will left by her husband on the basis that it violated sections of the Wills Ac...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 'does not want bully partners'
Zimbabwe does not want development partners that impose their ideas, but those that complement its efforts in uplifting the livelihoods of people, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Develo...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Reza takes over Malunga prosecution as farm battle rages
Deputy Prosecutor General Michael Reza left his station in Harare on Friday to personally take charge of the prosecution of rights lawyer Siphosami Malunga and two business partners who are charged wi...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
EMA ropes police into blitz on vehicles without rubbish bins
ENVIRONMENTAL Management Agency (EMA) officials and police in Bulawayo on Wednesday embarked on a crackdown on all vehicles without onboard trash bags and bins.EMA officials and cops manned ro...Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu accused of stealing produce at Esidakeni farm?
THE owners of Esidakeni farm in Matebeleland North have accused Zanu-PF secretary for administration, Obert Mpofu, of stealing farm produce at the disputed property.Mpofu allegedly stormed the...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Obert Mpofu can't be evicted'
LAWYERS representing Zanu-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu have claimed that their client cannot be evicted from Esidakeni Farm in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North province, because he was n...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Esidakeni persecutions counterproductive'
ZAPU leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo has described the continuing wrangle around the ownership of Esidakeni farm as counter revolutionary.The wrangle is between Kershelmar Farms Private Limited (the...Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 07:13hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni directors sound alarm over Obert Mpofu attacks
Directors of a productive Nyamandlovu farm at the centre of a fierce ownership row with Obert Mpofu have raised alarm over continued acts of intimidation by the Zanu-PF secretary of administration...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 20:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Court kicks out Obert Mpofu from the farm
ESIDAKENI Farm directors were on Monday granted $10 000 bail each when they appeared before a Tsholotsho magistrate facing charges of unlawful occupation of the property.The three co-directors...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tables turn in Esidakeni farm saga
The tables have turned in the Esidakeni Farm wrangle after 2 of the 3 directors were arrested by police last week and they were brought before the courts.Zeph Dlamini was arrested while trying...Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 17:56hrs | 5 | by Nicholas Ncube
Siphosami Malunga and 2 Kershelmar directors granted bail
The three directors of Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited, Charles Moyo, Siphosami Malunga and Zephaniah Dhlamini were on Monday granted ZWL$10 000 bail each after they appeared in court on allegation...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 18:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Malunga business partners arrested as Esidakeni land row escalates
Police have arrested two co-directors of a Matabeleland North farm which is at the centre of a fierce tug-of-war between the current owners on one hand and powerful Zanu-PF politician Obert Mpofu and ...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 16:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe yet to ban single use plastics
ZIMBABWE is yet to ban single use plastic bags despite that they are a major environmental threat, the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) said yesterday.Ema spokesperson Amkela Sidange told...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malunga and Esidakeni partners face arrest
Police are preparing criminal charges against prominent rights advocate Siphosami Malunga and his two business partners in an escalation of a fight over a coveted Matabeleland North farm.Polic...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Illegal miners threaten railway tracks
SMALL-scale chrome miners have invaded Mapanzure area in Zvishavane, Midlands Province, where they are conducting illegal mining activities along the Gweru-Zvishavane railway line, amid growing fears ...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Land reform under attack in Zimbabwe?
The Esidakeni Farm saga has set a dangerous precedence which could affect land reform in its entirety in Zimbabwe. Farmers with offer letters are now wondering what will happen to them should former o...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 11:44hrs | 10 | by Thabo Nkiwane
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