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Mnangagwa says households may be disconnected from the national electricity grid
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said households may be disconnected from the national electricity grid in response to the crippling energy crisis."We have a blueprint which targets hous...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Chariots of death' on Zimbabwe's roads
WHILE speaking at the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR) in Bulawayo recently, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona revealed that 1 559 people were kille...Published: 7 hrs ago | 189 | by Pamenus Tuso
Zimbabwean defeats South African to retain EFC bantamweight title
RISING Zimbabwean Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Nicholas "Gokwe Boy" Hwende retained his EFC Bantamweight title after beating challenger Nkazimulo Zulu of South Africa by a unanimous points decisio...Published: 22 hrs ago | 347 | by Staff reporter
Kariba to continue producing electricity
KARIBA South Hydro Power Station will no longer have to shut down even though it has exhausted its water allocation for this year, but is limited to an average of 300 megawatts, half what it was able ...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:06hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pampered MPs, ministers for political survival
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa pampered legislators and his cabinet ministers with loans ranging between US$40 000 and US$500 000 in order to avoid protest votes, commonly known as bhora musango, from w...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 18:11hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
'No funding for power imports'
ZIMBABWE could be headed for darker days as Energy and Power Development minister Zhemu Soda yesterday revealed that there was no immediate funding to ease power outages.Zhemu revealed this af...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:13hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Power Company to get 300MW from Kariba
Kariba South Hydro Power Station will no longer have to shut down even though it has exhausted its water allocation for this year, but is limited to an average of 300 megawatts, half what it was able ...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:11hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
RBZ in gems mop up deal
THE government has structured a deal that will see the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) buying excess diamonds as it moves to shut out unscrupulous dealers that have been dribbling authorities....Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 19:30hrs | 210 | by Staff rteporter
Government outlines measures to stabilise electricity supply
Efforts to stabilise electricity supply are ongoing, with the Government coming up with a raft of measures such as gradually reviewing the tariff upwards so that funds are available for maintenance, i...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 04:56hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Does the Zimbabwe opposition stand any realistic chance of winning 2023 elections?
This is the million dollar question - which has been on the lips of many, and the source of much debate, in Zimbabwe. What I see, though, is that most of us are living in a delusional world - ...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 14:08hrs | 1309 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
EU turns to Zanu-PF as prospects of opposition govt fades
A FEW years ago relations between Zimbabwe and the Western world were at the lowest ebb but now a new chapter has been opened, thanks to President Mnangagwa's policies espoused by re-engagement and en...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:32hrs | 4343 | by Staff reporter
African Sun shuts down Victoria Falls Kingdom Hotel
African Sun Limited has announced it is shutting down its Kingdom Hotel in Victoria Falls January next year after failing to agree on lease terms with First Capital Bank, owners of the property....Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:16hrs | 2527 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe turns to Zambia for power bailout'
ZIMBABWE is reportedly negotiating with neighbouring Zambia for additional power imports following indications that the country's Kariba Power Station could soon be switched off due to low water level...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean owners flee as SA authorities shut down illegal school
After successfully shutting down an illegal school in Ivory Park, Johannesburg, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has vowed to intensify its Operation Vala programme to clamp down on bogus sch...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:27hrs | 3621 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power crisis to worsen
MAJOR blackouts are imminent after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) ordered power utility, Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), to suspend power generation at Kariba South Power Station....Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter
Zesa ordered to shut Kariba South till January
ZESA has been ordered to shut down Kariba South Power Station until January having exceeded its water ration with the little left in Lake Kariba above the power station intakes now reserved for Zambia...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:55hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe's visit to UAE surveillance expo ahead of 2023 raises eyebrows
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa recently dispatched Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe (pictured) to attend a digital surveillance event in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid indications that the Zim...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 15:00hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter
British-Zimbabwe comedian playing the former Prince Charles in Channel 4 satire
When a drag queen called Baga Chipz is selected to play Margaret Thatcher in a TV show, and that's not even the most delicious bit of casting, you know you're onto a winner.In Channel 4's...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:55hrs | 119 | by Agencies
How can Zimbabweans be helped when they don't want to help themselves?
There is a popular Chinese adage - 'it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness'.Indeed, as the people of Zimbabwe, we have endure unbelievable untold suffering, oppression and po...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 13:22hrs | 970 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Widows4ED wants Mnangagwa to fire Harare provincial coordinator
WIDOWS for Economic Development (Widows4ED) has written a scathing letter advising President Emmerson Mnangagwa to fire Provincial Development Coordinator (PDC) Tafadzwa Muguti, who they accused of ar...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 1290 | by Staff reporter
Fluttering the Triple C dovecote
Horror times for Triple CKikikiki, Professor Jonathan Moyo and Patrick Zhuwao have caused a perfect storm in Chamisa's already troubled, and inexorably shrinking space. They have written to "c...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:26hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shut out from World Tourism Market in London over non-payment
Zimbabwe suffered major international embarrassment at the World Travel Market in London on Monday after exhibitors from the country were temporarily shut out due to failure to pay.The Zimbabw...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:28hrs | 1049 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs 450 megawatts of imports to fill energy gap: Magombo
GOVERNMENT says the country requires energy imports of between 200 megawatts (MW) and 450MW daily from regional utilities to meet its power deficit.Zimbabwe has been reeling under rolling powe...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:09hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa still isolated after 47 global trips
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has travelled 47 foreign trips since coming to power, in a re-engagement drive that has been bogged down by human rights abuses and failure to implement key political refo...Published: 06 Nov 2022 at 11:50hrs | 2979 | by Staff reporter
PSMI faces collapse
EMBATTLED Premier Services Medical Investments (PSMI) shut down 120 of its 155 facilities last month as the entity battled to settle a four-month salary arrears bill in a turbulent period that culmina...Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:38hrs | 2509 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Prophet warns sangoma who sells Jezebel oil
South African based leader of Imperial City Church Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi has warned that he will spiritually shutdown the business of a trending Zambian herbalist who is distributing Jezeb...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 13:31hrs | 1714 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Commonwealth set to visit Zimbabwe
The Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa is doing a lot to be readmitted into the Commonwealth, and the Club's Secretariat is expected to travel to Zimbabwe sometime this month to assess the sit...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's aide scoffs at Chamisa's ill-fated Chikurubi visit
Presidential spokesperson, George Charamba, has poured scorn on Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa's Chikurubi visit, telling the opposition leader he can meet his party membe...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 06:32hrs | 4374 | by Staff reporter
Dembare under pressure to end Bosso jinx
HARARE giants Dynamos face mounting pressure as they seek to end a five-year winless jinx against traditional rivals Highlanders in a Castle Lager Premiership match set for the National Sports Stadium...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 06:18hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba might fit well in Unai Emery's philosophy
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba might just fit well in new Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's philosophy.The 28-year-old Zimbabwean has not seen game-time at the Clarets and Blue in the En...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 05:52hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Hlanganani lights up Bulawayo
ONCE again, Bulawayo, the second-largest city in Zimbabwe, literally burst at the seams with the return of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo.iDubbed Africa's premium business exchange...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 19:02hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
Majaivana's love-hate relationship with Bulawayo
BULAWAYO is a subject that runs like a thread through Lovemore Majaivana's extensive catalogue of music.Perhaps, because he hails from the city, some might take it as given that Majaivana, wit...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:15hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Chisora to face Fury for WBC heavyweight crown
ZIMBABWE-born British heavyweight Derek Chisora will challenge for the coveted WBC heavyweight championship when he takes on Tyson Fury in their trilogy bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on ...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:14hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police smoke out Mbare violence leaders
POLICE yesterday went door-to-door arresting Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and Zanu-PF suspects who have since Friday been causing mayhem at Mupedzanhamo flea market in Mbare, Harare — b...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:08hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter
Bosso unearth another gem
Despite results not going their way in the last few games, Highlanders coach Baltemar Brito is proud to be creating a foundation for the club's future, with the latest gem being midfielder Mason Musho...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Chaos on 5th Avenue gives Bulawayo city a perennial headache
GAINS made from the recently concluded Bulawayo City Council Spring Cleaning exercise could be quickly reversed as authorities continue to struggle to bring sanity along 5th Avenue where illegal...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 09:00hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power supplies to normalise from today
POWER supplies are set to normalise from today after almost a week of exceptionally high-level load shedding caused by the breakdown of four generation units at Hwange Thermal Power Station and a far ...Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 06:06hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba deserves another chance
Marvelous Nakamba has quickly become the forgotten man in Aston Villa's squad, just nine months after being focal to Steven Gerrard's bright start in English Premier League football management....Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 05:53hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt shuts door on foreign lawyers
GOVERNMENT has shut the door on foreign lawyers taking part in future election litigation.Zimbabwe expects to hold general elections next year."We have seen the development of electora...Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 06:04hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
TelOne picks EOS Data for agric platform
TelOne, the State-owned telecommunications company, has picked EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA), a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, to provide a platform that allows farmers to mon...Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 05:59hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
SA load shedding jams Beitbridge
TRAFFIC between Zimbabwe and South Africa has come to a virtual standstill after South African Immigration stopped working after the internet shut down due to power outages in the country.Immi...Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 19:03hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Mystery buyer Zimbabwe of diamonds outed
THE Zimbabwean government has reportedly given preference to Belarusian diamond buyers to snap-up the gems under unclear circumstances.This comes at a time when the country's state-run mining ...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 19:36hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Scores injured as illegal miners storm village
Villagers in the Malungwane area of Umzingwane District are living in fear after they were attacked by suspected illegal gold miners armed with spears, machetes and axes on Wednesday afternoon, leavin...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Mbudzi roundabout to be closed to traffic until 2024
The busy Mbudzi traffic interchange in Harare is set to be closed until 2024 to pave way for further construction work, the local government ministry announced Wednesday.The development, delay...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 06:12hrs | 3102 | by Staff reporter
Gerrard gives Nakamba one last chance
ZIMBABWEAN midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been given probably one last chance to impress Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, with the Hwange-born player having to fight for his life in the remaining...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:51hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
Hope for Zimbabwe lies not in the opposition but in the citizenry standing up for themselves!
As I am writing this article in the early morning, I am standing in front of the main lounge window - looking outside at school children and workers rushing to their various stations.In my tho...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 11:51hrs | 231 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa, Zanu-PF youths in violent clashes
VIOLENCE flared up between Zanu-PF and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) youths in Harare yesterday morning as they fiercely fought for control of flea market spaces in Mbare's Mupedzanhamo area....Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter
Roads closed for Mbudzi Intercharge
MULTIPLE stretches of vital roads constituting a combined 4,5km will be shut down this Sunday, to allow for the construction of the US$88 million Mbudzi Interchange in Harare, officials said yesterday...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:50hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga duped
The Cold Storage Company in Bulawayo remains closed, despite a grand "official re-opening" by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga on August 22, ZimLive can reveal.Chiwenga, then the acting pre...Published: 09 Sep 2022 at 19:57hrs | 4662 | by Staff reporter
'ShutDownZimbabwe to force Sikhala's release from remand prison'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) top official, Charlton Hwende has called for mass protests to force the immediate release of incarcerated legislators, Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole, along with14...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 17:31hrs | 2839 | by Staff reporter
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