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Starlink user in Zimbabwe experiencing slow speeds
The Starlink internet service experienced significant slowdowns in Harare on Tuesday, with experts attributing the disruptions to high demand and congestion. Many users reported connectivity issues th...Published: 13 hrs ago | 2907 | by Staff reporter
Municipal officers acquitted
Harare Provincial Magistrate Hararel Mutendereki yesterday acquitted four local municipal officers who were facing 18 counts of stealing various items confiscated from vendors.The accused - La...Published: 22 hrs ago | 159 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora community form Funeral and repatriation service fund
Gwanda North community members based in South Africa have formed a funeral and bodies repatriation services group fund due to desperation of some colleagues whenever death strikes across the Limpopo....Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 12:54hrs | 587 | by Stephen Jakes
Dembare switches off ZPC Kariba
Dynamos 3 - 0 ZPC KaribaDonald Mudadi was the standout performer as Dynamos kicked off their Chibuku Super Cup title defense with a convincing 3-1 win over ZPC Kariba at Rufaro Stadium. The midfie...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:03hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Recalled CCC MPs demand Parly gratuities
Several recalled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators have requested their gratuities and pensions from the Clerk of Parliament, citing delays exacerbated by inflation. The affected...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Khami Prison runs dry
Khami Prison in Bulawayo has reportedly been without water for three weeks, raising concerns about a potential disease outbreak. Former CCC senator Gideon Shoko discovered the crisis during a ...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 08:54hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Fading Harare dwarfs falter against Bulawayo Chiefs
Bulawayo Chiefs 1 - 1 DynamosIn a recent Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match, Dynamos faced heightened security measures around their team bus as frustrated fans gathered after a disappointin...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 06:49hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Ex-CCC senator arrested
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Bulawayo senator Gideon Shoko has been arrested by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department's Law and Order division in Bulawayo on charges tha...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:10hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
Bosso silence Bulawayo Chiefs to end derby woes
Highlanders 2-0 Bulawayo ChiefsHighlanders secured a derby victory over Bulawayo Chiefs with goals in each half, marking their first derby win of the season. Marvin Sibanda broke the deadlock with...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:50hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Court suspends Mutsvangwa ZNLWVA congress
High Court Judge Justice Philda Muzofa has issued an interim order to halt the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) faction, led by former leader Christopher Mutsvangwa,...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Dinson Colliery expansion to boost production, exports
Hwange-based Dinson Colliery has launched Phase Four of its operations, featuring 85 coke oven batteries, to enhance infrastructure, boost production, and expand exports. Currently, the company operat...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally stabs ex-girlfriend's boyfriend
A man from Mberengwa District in the Midlands Province has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally stabbing a rival suitor two years ago following a dispute over a woman who ended their relat...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manhize steel plant test runs successful
Test runs at the massive US$1.5 billion Manhize steel plant near Mvuma were highly successful over the weekend, setting the stage for operations to begin next month. The company announced that...Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new currency chaos
ZIMBABWEAN consumers were yesterday left stranded after businesses suspended trading using the Zimbabwe dollar following the introduction of a new currency on Friday.Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC youths arrested assaulting Beitbridge mayor
SEVEN Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) youths were arrested in Beitbridge for allegedly ganging up and assaulting the town's deputy mayor, Councillor John Manatsa whom they accused of sympathising ...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cattle destocking frenzy in motion
A cattle destocking frenzy is in motion with a number of abattoirs getting an overwhelming supply of cattle, resulting in some suspending slaughtering as farmers have started laying off stock in...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Shadowy COZWVA: Purveyor of fake news threatening national stability
In a recent revelation, the Shadowy Children of Zimbabwe War Veterans Association (COZWVA) has emerged as a prominent provider of fake and malicious news content, with the apparent intention of destab...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 14:54hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Evicted Zimbabwean families brace for winter without shelter
With just a month ahead of the start of the winter season in Zimbabwe, the harsh reality of survival is hitting hard for Gogo Esther and other displaced families in Harare's Retreat and Waterfalls are...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manhize steel Plant to start production
THE majority of critical infrastructure at the US$1,5 billion Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) steel plant in Manhize near Mvuma in the Midlands province has been successfully installed with the ...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZEC gazettes new legislators
CCC interim secretary general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu and 13 others are expected to be sworn in as Senators and members of the National Assembly next week after the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission confirme...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kaindu gets licence
FINALLY, he gets his papers. Highlanders have revealed that coach Kelvin Kaindu has secured his work permit.The coach will resume his full duties today, the club's communications officer, Nozi...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police shoot dead suspected armed robber
POLICE at Ngundu on Wednesday shot dead a suspected armed robber and arrested two others while one is believed to have bolted.The deceased , believed to have tried to resist arrest while attem...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC circus continues following Chamisa exit
THE battle to control the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) continued yesterday with rival factions announcing separate plans on the way forward following the resignation of party leader Nelson Cham...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZETDC notifies of power outage
ZETDC has warned of a power outage that is affecting Chiredzi after a mainline fault.In a notice on its X page, ZETDC said there were a number of areas affected and engineers are working flat ...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 04:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
TTI apprehends motorists for illegal removal of clamps, hunt for four others underway
TENDY Three Investments (TTI) has apprehended three motorists while the hunt is on for four others on charges of breaking or illegally removing and running away with the clamp gadget after being clamp...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tempers flare at school meeting over missing US$150
TEMPERS flared during a meeting on Monday involving parents and guardians of learners at Lukhanyiso Primary School in Bulawayo's Mpopoma suburb after it emerged that the school authorities clandestine...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 04:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Suspected donkey thief tortured to death
CLOSE to 20 residents of Dumba village near Beitbridge allegedly kidnapped and tortured to death a fellow villager accused of stealing a neighbour's donkey.A police report indicated that Austin Siband...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Umjolo gone bad
WHAT do women want, really?There are times when men ask themselves if they will ever satisfy their wives. They never find the answer.Simply put, it seems some women never get enough....Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appointments scandal
Transmedia Corporation's new board approved by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has integrity issues around its chairperson Phillipa Magnify Phillips-Sadza and Jonathan Gandari, comprising its credi...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 08:15hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe dams water levels rise
The national dam level average has risen to 74. 8 percent, a 0. 89 percent improvement since December 13, 2023, the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) said on Tuesday. In a statement, ZINWA cor...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 12:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'I will never congratulate Mnangagwa' Chamisa charges
In a defiant stance against the ruling party's conditions for dialogue, Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), declared that he would not congratulate President Emmerso...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 07:26hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's candidates barred from by-elections
THE High Court yesterday barred 22 CCC legislators who were recently recalled by the party's interim secretary general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu from participating in tomorrow's by-elections.The ru...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:34hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: ZEC removes CCC recalled MPs from ballot papers
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declared the disqualification of recalled CCC MPs who had registered to contest in the by-elections scheduled for December 9, 2023. The decision comes...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 19:52hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Manhize folk fret over graveyards
VillAgERs in Manhize have asked the Mvumabased Dinson iron and steel Company (Disco) to allow them access to graveyards on land taken over by the Chinese mining company so that they conduct traditiona...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart gets backing in drive to clean city
BULAWAYO residents have embraced clean-up campaigns with the latest being dubbed Big Spring Cleaning spearheaded by council that seeks to restore the city's status as one of the cleanest.Mayor...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man to petition Parly over recalls
A Chiredzi man is set to petition Parliament over the recent recalls of 23 members of the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC). He called for Parliament to enact a law that include the public in the pro...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 17:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Another disappointing result for Highlanders
Bulawayo Chiefs FC 0-0 Highlanders FCHighlanders endured another disappointing outcome, extending their winless streak to six games as they settled for a goalless draw. Despite having better chanc...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare switch off Kariba
In a hard-fought Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Nyamhunga, Shadreck Nyahwa netted the decisive goal as Dynamos narrowly defeated ZPC Kariba 1-0.Nyahwa's crucial strike occurred in...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Master H embarrassed in Mvurwi
Zimdancehall musician Hillary "Master H" Marufu was on Friday night embarrassed by his fans in Mvurwi after he performed for only 45 minutes rather than the agreed 2 hours at Tamu Tamu leisure centre....Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 18:40hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bosso's title hopes fade
Highlanders 1 - 1 SheashamHighlanders' aspirations for the title continue to diminish as they settled for a draw in their crucial Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Sheasham at Barbo...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
4 arrested over accident scene theft
FOUR individuals from the village have been brought to court on charges of stealing fruit from a truck that had overturned near Nyamakate along the Harare-Chirundu Highway.The accused, namely ...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
David Coltart elected Bulawayo Mayor, Mabutho imposed as deputy
BULAWAYO councillors today elected Councillor David Coltart Mayor of Bulawayo and ward 9 councillor Donaldson Mabutho will be his deputy. Coltart was a founding member of the Movement for Demo...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 15:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nkomo not afraid of competition for Bulawayo deputy mayor post
Ward 4 Councillor Dumisani Nkomo, who is being tipped for Bulawayo's deputy mayor post, has said he is not afraid of competition and is ready to fight for the position.Nkomo's comments come af...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF gains majority of proportional representation seats in Matebeleland
ZANU-PF has clinched a majority of party proportional representation seats in Bulawayo and Matebeleland South provinces while the main opposition party Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) secured mor...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Unbeatable Bosso reach Chibuku Cup quarterfinals
Highlanders FC 2-2 Bulawayo ChiefsBosso won 8-7 on penaltiesTHE Bulawayo Chibuku Super Cup first round derby at Barbourfields Stadium has had to be decided by a penalty shootout ...Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 21:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa blamed for disqualification of candidates
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Mr Nelson Chamisa has been fingered as the main culprit in the chaos bedevilling the party in Bulawayo following a High Court judgement which disqualified th...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for drinking another's beer
POLICE in Mberengwa District in the Midlands province have arrested a man while his fellow accused is on the run after the duo allegedly fatally stabbed an imbiber with a knife for drinking their beer...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 20:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sets tone for Chamisa's strategic ambiguity
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) continues to feel the effects of the "strategic ambiguity" with some of its members in Bulawayo plotting weekly demonstrations at the party's offices, a move th...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Energy Mutodi sues Chamisa for US$5 million over 'defamatory' video
Zanu-PF Goromonzi West MP and aspiring candidate for Bikita South, Energy Mutodi is suing opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa and three others for US$5 million over wh...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 09:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
CCC filed a false report against Energy Mutodi, investigations reveal
In a desperate bid to woe supporters after fielding a weak candidate, the opposition CCC reportedly filed a false police report against Goromonzi West legislator Energy Mutodi who is aspiring Memb...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:43hrs | 5 | by Tapiwa Chirandu
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