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Matebeleland MPs applaud rural industrialisation drive
Legislators from the Matebeleland region have expressed strong support for the government's emphasis on rural industrialisation, a key theme at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). Ho...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:56hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa swears in 2 new ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday swore in two newly-appointed ministers at State House in Harare, who immediately pledged their commitment to fulfilling the national Vision 2030 agenda of creati...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:13hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa replaces Sithembiso Nyoni with Evelyn Ndlovu
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Evelyn Ndlovu as the new Minister of Environment, Climate and Wildlife, following the recent dismissal of Sithembiso Nyoni from the Cabinet.The annou...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:52hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Sithembiso Nyoni to become next VP?
The sudden removal of Sithembiso Gile Gladys Nyoni from her position as Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife has fueled speculation that she may be in line for a bigger role - possibly as Zi...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 20:17hrs | 6841 | by Ndou Paul
Mnangagwa fires Sithembiso Nyoni
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed Sithembiso Gile Gladys Nyoni from her position as Minister of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife with immediate effect.The decision was made in terms...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 19:16hrs | 3981 | by Staff reporter
Chief tells Minister to 'speak our local language'
Chief Nyakunhuwa, born Oswell Maguta, has recently raised an important issue concerning the use of English during public speeches, especially in rural areas. Speaking at the official opening of the Za...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:17hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe villagers challenge construction of Chinese cement plant in their area
Villagers from Kapere and Chasara in Hurungwe have urgently appealed to the Ministry of Environment, calling for the cancellation of an Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate issued to Labenm...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:24hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi councillor appeals for donations for school
Nkayi Ward 26 councillor, Busisani Sibanda, has appealed for donations to complete the construction of a classroom block for Early Childhood Development (ECD) learners at Sombengo Primary School....Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:06hrs | 128 | by Stephen Jakes
NEPOTISM: Mliswa-Chikoka appointed to ZimParks board
Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka, has once again defied the odds with her recent appointment to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) board. Mliswa-C...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 09:58hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe expects rains 'from November onwards'
Rains are anticipated to begin in Zimbabwe starting in November, with October expected to remain largely dry, according to Climate Minister Sithembiso Nyoni's briefing to the cabinet on Tuesday. Nyoni...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 09:10hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe expects drier October
The month of October is expected to be drier than the long-term average, with normal to above-normal rainfall forecast from November onwards, according to Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Servi...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Starving Zimbabweans to feed on overpopulating elephants
In the wake of chronic food shortages and starvation necessitated by El Nino induced drought countrywide, several communities in Zimbabwe are set to benef...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 07:09hrs | 576 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe modernises weather monitoring systems
The Meteorological Services Department in Zimbabwe has been upgraded with advanced weather observing equipment, including automatic weather stations and radars, to strengthen the country's early warni...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Zimhbabwe tightens carbon credit trade laws
GOVERNMENT is in the process of tightening laws controlling carbon credit trade, Environment, Climate and Wildlife minister Sithembiso Nyoni has said.Speaking during Parliamentary public heari...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:53hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Flimsy tactics to resist use of ZiG exposed
Some shops in Bulawayo are defying government regulations by exclusively trading in US dollars and South African rand, ignoring the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, despite legal obligations under Statut...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to take over KAZA chairmanship
Zimbabwe is poised to take on the role of coordinating chair for the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) this year. Covering five Southern African countries - Angola, B...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt responds to deployment of non-Ndebele teachers
In response to widespread concerns about the increasing number of non-Ndebele teachers in Matebeleland, the government has implemented a decentralization strategy for teacher deployment.The de...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:45hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Minister bemoans collapse of health sector
Nkayi North legislator Sithembiso Nyoni (Zanu-PF) expressed deep concern over the dire state of Zimbabwe's healthcare system, lamenting its collapse and the resultant necessity for locals to seek...Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Tensions rise at Ministry of Environment and Climate over alleged power struggle in Zimbabwe's carbon credits market
In a stunning development at the Ministry of Environment and Climate in Zimbabwe, daggers are being drawn over the lucrative carbon credits market, with billions at stake over the vast forests in the ...Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 17:08hrs | 89 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe unstoppable, says Mnangagwa
Despite the albatross of illegal, unjust, and baneful economic sanctions, Zimbabwe will continue marching on the path towards upper-middle-class economic status by 2030 with every Zimbabwean having a ...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reassigns 2 cabinet ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reassigned two cabinet ministers by swapping positions between them.Industry & Commerce minister Sithembiso Nyoni - who has been in cabinet for ages - is n...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 18:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe cement manufacturers exceeding local demand'
AFTER years of subdued production, local cement manufacturers are now exceeding local demand, Cabinet has revealed.Some 2.6 million tonnes of cement are now being locally produced against a de...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T loses election appeal against Zanu-PF's Sithembiso Nyoni
THE Bulawayo High Court has dismissed a petition filed by MDC-T Nkayi North candidate, Chief Ndlovu, who was challenging minister Sithembiso Nyoni's victory in the August 2023 elections.In his...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa names Raj Modi, Sleiman Kwidini as deputy ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed Rajeshkumari Modi as deputy minister of industry and commerce on Wednesday, while naming Chiwundura MP Sleiman Timios Kwidini as the deputy minister of health....Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's aspiring MP told to stop promising heaven on earth after failing for 44 years
Residents of the Pelandaba - Tshabalala Constituency have emphatically conveyed to Zanu-PF candidate Joseph Tshuma that making promises holds no sway with them, as they have grown weary of the party's...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 04:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sipho Mazibuko joins Zanu-PF Women's League
SIPHO Mazibuko, a former modelling guru, has officially joined the Zanu-PF Women's League. In this new political venture, Mazibuko has pledged to leverage her influence to advocate for women's empower...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:46hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mealie-meal shortage artificial
MEALIE-MEAL stock-outs in retail outlets witnessed over the last few weeks were a result of "logistical challenges" that were being faced by local milling companies, which have since been resolved and...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:37hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe to closely monitor commodity prices'
GOVERNMENT will continue to monitor basic commodity prices and availability of 14 key products to help consumers acquire essential goods at reasonable costs, Industry and Commerce minister Sithembiso ...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean firm develops 120 passengers seater bus
Returning to innovative solutions to help beat Zimbabwe's urban public transport woes, AVM Africa (Pvt) Ltd has developed a prototype 120-seater bus to provide the most cost-effective solutions on bus...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:49hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean minister claims that maize meal supply guaranteed
The HeraldThe low volumes of some mealie meal brands that appeared in formal retail shops recently was just a temporary business distribution hitch not caused by any grain shortages, with mill...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans' appetite for imports remains high
Zimbabweans still prefer imported goods despite increased production by local producers because most of the products are substandard, it has emerged.For years, the local market has been domina...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 12:56hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt in umpteenth warning on price hikes
GOVERNMENT has for the umpteenth time warned the business community against hiking pricing during the festive season as it works with industry to make sure that there are no shortages during the year-...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 04:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Prices go 'haywire' during Zimbabwe festive season
A FRESH wave of price increases on basic goods and services has dampened the festive mood, stealing the cheer away from the majority of the country's citizens already struggling to make ends meet....Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi registry building in sorry state
The Nkayi Community Parliament has expressed concerns regarding the deteriorating condition of a building housing the Registrar-General's Office in the Nkayi district, Matabeleland North province. Som...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:56hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Buy Zimbabwe campaign moves to China
The Government is planning to extend the Buy Zimbabwe campaign to China, with officials from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce set to visit the Asian country to explore market opportunities, parti...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa law blamed for high US$ pricing
Industry and Commerce Minister, Sithembiso Nyoni, attributed the current high pricing in US dollars to Statutory Instrument (SI) 118A of 2022.SI 118A, enacted under the Presidential Powers (Te...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Shortages of goods in Zimbabwe under probe
Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni has addressed the artificial shortage of some essential goods in Harare's formal market, with a focus on ensuring price stability. During an engagem...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:34hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe orders foreigners to get required documentation to continue operating businesses
The government has issued a directive requiring foreign nationals to obtain proper documentation in order to conduct business operations. This decision was prompted by the discovery that some expatria...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 21:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
MDC election agents flee Zanu-PF terror
Several MDC supporters in Nkayi have reportedly fled their homes due to alleged harassment by Zanu-PF activists and State security agents. The situation arose after Chief Ndlovu, the MDC's candidate f...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Stakeholders brainstorm over Bulawayo industry revival
The revival of industrial activity in Bulawayo is contingent upon resolving the city's water supply issues, according to stakeholders.Many companies in Bulawayo have closed or relocated due to...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T candidate challenges Sithembiso Nyoni's victory
Chief Ndlovu, the unsuccessful Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) candidate for Nkayi North, has taken his case to the Electoral Court, seeking to invalidate the victory of Sithembiso Nyoni from Z...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 21:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF Matebeleland North: Unity prevails against divisive elements
ZANU PF, the political party that has shaped Zimbabwe's politics for decades, has always prided itself on its disciplined and organized approach. This has held true in Matebeleland North, where the pa...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | 4 | by Ronald Munkuli
Zimbabwe's post-election government appointments are a circus of madness!
So, the elections are over in Zimbabwe!In as much as their conduct and outcome is still hotly disputed by the opposition - a justifiable and legitimate cause, considering how the election was ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:09hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa appoints son Deputy Finance minister in new Cabinet
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new cabinet, retaining a bulk of his ministers in key posts and adding a few new faces.Finance and Investment PromotionProf Mthuli NcubeDep...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 17:00hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Huge turnout for elections countrywide
Thousands of people thronged polling stations across the country to cast their votes for their preferred candidates for Presidential, National Assembly and local authority elections.A peaceful...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
CCC's fortunes in Bulawayo depend on court ruling
THE main opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) risks being blindsided in the 2023 general election campaign, should the High Court disqualify 15 of the party's parliamentary candidates who f...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 21:44hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Malawi on State visit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday for a three-day State visit at the invitation of his counterpart, President Lazarus Chakwera.He was welcomed at Kamuzu Banda International Airport by...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Unicef praises Zimbabwe child protection laws
ZIMBABWE is one of the few countries in the sub-Saharan region with an excellent grip on child protection issues, a top United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) official has said.Unicef country...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Lupane villagers set up community parliament
LUPANE villagers have established their own community parliament to debate their development agenda.The assembly is a community initiative where people drawn from across the globe debate on de...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wife's official meddling intensifies
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa's meddling in government affairs intensified this week after she flew out of the country with her twin sons Sean and Collins to hold separate meetings with Belarus Presid...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 20:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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