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Unpaid fees threaten food aid distribution
Transport operators engaged by the Zimbabwean government to distribute food aid across the country have raised serious concerns over unpaid fees, threatening the continuation of this crucial relief ef...Published: 10 hrs ago | 114 | by Staff reporter
Teachers cut off as Chiredzi schools are marooned
As schools reopened last week on Tuesday, excitement and anticipation filled the air for students eager to begin the new term. However, for many schools in Chiredzi South Constituency, Masvingo provin...Published: 10 hrs ago | 128 | by Staff reporter
Chombo ordered to settle US$100,000 legal fees
The High Court has ordered Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Marian Chombo to pay lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa US$100,000 in legal fees accrued during her divorce proceedings with ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 148 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls businessman dies in tragic road accident
Victoria Falls businessman Njabulo Nyathi (47), affectionately known as JB, died in a car accident on Sunday morning alongside another resident, Noah Mapako. The accident occurred in the early hours a...Published: 10 hrs ago | 393 | by Staff reporter
Over 6,500 arrested in crackdown on illegal transport operators
Authorities have arrested more than 6,500 commuter omnibus drivers, pirate taxi operators, and touts under the ongoing nationwide operation code-named "No to mushikashika, pirate taxis, and lawlessnes...Published: 10 hrs ago | 73 | by Staff reporter
45 years of Zanu PF misrule have been 'season of darkness' and even darker years ahead if 2028 elections are postpone
Zimbabwe is one of the world's suppliers of cheap labour and our contribution is not always appreciated.I was talking to a Zimbabwean Doctor who has worked in SA. His pay and working condition...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 22:16hrs | 529 | by Wilbert Mukori
What's so special about two more years, Mr. Mnangagwa?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's maneuvers to amend Zimbabwe's constitution and extend his stay in office beyond the constitutionally mandated two five-year terms have left many Zimbabweans perplexed. ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 21:44hrs | 1050 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rutenga railway line resumes operations
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has announced the completion of rehabilitation work on a section of the Rutenga-Chicualacuala railway line that was washed away by heavy rains in recent days....Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 19:25hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
ZRP, ZPCS own informal bus terminus, pirate taxis
Officers from both the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) and some government officials are operating parallel ranks with their immune-to-arrest fleet (M...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 14:20hrs | 1409 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Trump returns defiant and determined to reshape the US
Four years ago, Donald Trump left Washington unwilling to accept his election defeat, impeached twice and facing the prospect of criminal investigations.He returns defiant and determined to re...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 14:09hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu refile appeal
Senator Sengezo Tshabangu and Senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa have confirmed the withdrawal of their previously filed notice of appeal in respect of Harare High Court case number 5606/24. The wit...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 13:46hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter
CJ Malaba calls for legal, ethical training of traditional leaders
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has directed the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to train traditional leaders on legal and ethical standards to ensure that as judicial officers, they treat litigants with ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:31hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tax plan has informal traders tangled up
Mediline Sibanda opened her hairdressing business 13 years ago in Bulawayo's bustling central business district where she operates alongside other vendors and traders that are part of the country's th...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:28hrs | 1588 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU launches new grassroots engagement plan
ZAPU has announced a renewed political strategy focused on direct engagement with people at the grassroots level, emphasizing the importance of collective action in addressing Zimbabwe's current socio...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:25hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Viral video of Zimbabwean patient and SA nurses' clash sparks outrage
A ZIMBABWE patient's encounter with South African nurses has sparked widespread debate and outrage after a video went viral on social media.The footage, allegedly recorded at a medical facilit...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:23hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lifts ban on cloven-hoofed animal imports from South Africa
The Red Meat Producers' Organisation (RPO) and Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) have welcomed Zimbabwe's recent move to lift the ban on the importation of cloven-hoofed animals an...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:23hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Warriors midfielder Kundai Benyu joins CAPS United in surprising move
Zimbabwe senior men's soccer team, Warriors midfielder Kundai Benyu, has made a surprising move to join Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) giants CAPS United.Benyu arrived in the country...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:20hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Abuse of devolution funds raises concerns in Rural District Councils
Several rural district councils in Zimbabwe may be misappropriating Devolution Fund allocations, with reports emerging that some projects funded through donor programs are being falsely attributed to ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Hit and run cases irks police
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to motorists to exercise caution on the roads amid a worrying rise in hit-and-run accidents, particularly during the night.In a st...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:11hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents cry foul over ablution crisis
Residents of Iminyela in Bulawayo's Ward 13 have expressed frustration over the Bulawayo City Council's (BCC) failure to complete the construction of toilets, a project that began over a decade ago, a...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:11hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Harare bigwig's 'property buying spree' probed
A senior Harare City Council official, Matthew Marara, is facing allegations of acquiring multiple properties through corrupt means as scrutiny over his financial dealings intensifies.Marara, ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:10hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's high economic growth rate actually shows a struggling economy
The government of Zimbabwe has consistently paraded the positive economic growth rate experienced over the past few years as a sign of a robust and thriving economy. To bolster its narrative, ...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 12:23hrs | 411 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
US war on maintaining unipolar digital control shuts TikTok vs. President Mnangagwa's open and thriving social media spaces
In a dramatic turn of events, TikTok abruptly ceased operations for US users late Saturday night, just moments before a nationwide ban was set to take effect. This ban formally prohibits internet serv...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 11:08hrs | 329 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Zimbabwe begins verification of dead Stilfontein mine zama zamas
The Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa has dispatched a team of forensic experts and other specialists to collaborate with South African authorities in verifying the identities and nationalities of vi...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 19:00hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
Shock management changes at Zimpapers Media Group
Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited (Zimpapers), the country's largest media conglomerate, has announced major senior management changes as it embarks on a sweeping digital transformation process. The ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 18:55hrs | 1682 | by Staff reportetr
Chief mourner Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu bids farewell to former Councillor Joyce Ndlovu
The city of Bulawayo is mourning the loss of former Councillor Joyce Ndlovu, a dedicated public servant who left an indelible mark on the community. Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu, who served as the Chief ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 18:25hrs | 1200 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabweans brave flooded perilous Limpopo river
Desperate times continue to drive Zimbabweans into life-threatening risks as they attempt to escape the country's prolonged political, economic, and social crisis. Many are risking their lives crossin...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:46hrs | 735 | by Staff reportetr
Zimbabwean airline start-up gets air service permit
Zimbabwean start-up Transvaal Africa Airlines has secured an air service permit and is working to finalise certification to launch passenger and cargo flights with three leased Boeing aircraft by the ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:33hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Harare council official earns US$12,000 monthly amidst poor service delivery
Mathew Marara, a top official at Harare City Council, has come under scrutiny after it was revealed that he earns a substantial US$12,000 monthly, while the local authority struggles with poor service...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:17hrs | 1988 | by Staff reporter
Zhengzhou Bus Zimbabwe denies suspension of operations
Chinese bus manufacturer Zhengzhou Bus Zimbabwe has dismissed falsehoods that it has suspended its operations locally.The company, which is known for its popular Zhongtong and Yutong brands of...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:15hrs | 2921 | by Staff reporter
'Only 30% of Zimbabwe teachers report for duty'
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has revealed that only 30% of the country's educators reported for duty as schools reopened for the first term on Tuesday. The low turnout is a...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:07hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe puhes for mandatory jail terms to curb corruption
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is advocating for mandatory jail sentences for individuals convicted of corruption to deter the crime and overcome challenges in asset recovery.S...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:05hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe banks can't seize farmers' land'
The introduction of bankable title deeds for State-owned land will not result in financial institutions seizing control of land or reverse the gains of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programme, according to M...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
15 dead as heavy rains ravage Zimbabwe
At least 15 people have died, and 785 households have been affected across Zimbabwe as relentless rains continue to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. The devastation, recorded since September ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed over missing dried meat
A 38-year-old man from Kezi, Matebeleland South, has been sentenced to a one-year and three months (15 months) imprisonment for assaulting other villager over missing dried meat at Esibayeni slaughter...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 20:11hrs | 805 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Kezi
'Banks can't seize farmers' land,' says Tagwirei
The recently introduced bankable deeds for state-owned land will not result in banks seizing control of large tracts of land, or in a de facto or de jure reversal of the Land Reform Programme....Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 20:05hrs | 996 | by Paul Ndou
17 arrested for photographing accident scene in Zimbabwe
Seventeen individuals were arrested in Harare's central business district for taking photographs with their smartphones at the scene of a road traffic accident. The incident occurred at the corner of ...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 19:12hrs | 1805 | by Staff reporter
Kombi collides with refuse compactor in Zimbabwe
Several people sustained injuries in a traffic accident this morning at the busy intersection of Sam Nujoma Street and Robert Mugabe Road in Harare.The incident occurred when a speeding commut...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 19:12hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
ZNA announces the death of Major General (Retired) Solomon Siziba
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced the death of Major General (Retired) Solomon Siziba, who passed away this morning at the age of 67. He died at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks Camp Hosp...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 19:11hrs | 1679 | by Staff reporter
Triangle retrenches as economy bites
Sugar producer Triangle Limited has announced a phased retrenchment program, with the first group of employees set to leave by the end of next month, citing a tough operating environment.In a ...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
SA govt allowing undocumented aliens' children in schools
The South African government has been commended for resisting calls to remove undocumented migrant children from schools, despite recent pressures from locals and opposition politicians advocating for...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:37hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Nepotism in Zimbabwe's public service irks Chief Justice Malaba
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has condemned nepotism in public service, describing it as a form of corruption that undermines governance and service delivery. Speaking at a Judicial Service Commission (JS...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:36hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
4 suspects arrested over Mukuru Booth robberies
Four more suspects have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies targeting Mukuru money transfer booths across Harare and nearby areas.The suspects, Joseph Bilson Makoni (3...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:47hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt shuns crucial teachers' talks
The Zimbabwean government is facing mounting criticism for its refusal to engage with teachers, despite growing calls for dialogue to resolve the ongoing impasse over salaries and deteriorating workin...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:17hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Farm tour signals Zanu-PF's strategy for Mnangagwa's term extension
The recent tour of Precabe Farm by legislators is being interpreted by political observers as an effort to show loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and to pledge their readiness to facilitate his ...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:16hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
SA banks freeze Zep holders' accounts
South African banks have frozen the accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, claiming it was a system error. However, the sudden account freezes have caused significant distress, with ZE...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:14hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru launches mobile wallet in Zimbabwe to bolster financial inclusion
Next-generation financial services platform Mukuru has introduced a mobile wallet in Zimbabwe following the issuance of a deposit-taking microfinance institution licence by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabw...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:12hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Truckload of Presidential Inputs vanishes in Tsholotsho
A truck carrying Presidential Input Scheme supplies intended for Ward Seven in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North, has gone missing, sparking suspicions of a diversion scam.An extension o...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:07hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Boy drowns in Tsholotsho
An eight-year-old boy from Nhlangano Village, Tsholotsho District, in Matabeleland North Province, tragically drowned while attempting to cross a flooded Godzo Stream near the Jahe area.The in...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 17:34hrs | 962 | by Staff reporter
South Africa border authorities intercept R500k Zimbabwe-bound contraband
South African border authorities thwarted a major smuggling operation on Saturday, intercepting goods valued at approximately R500,000 being transported into Zimbabwe via the swollen Limpopo River on ...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 17:34hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
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