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Harare businessman in court over US$46,080 theft
A Harare businessman, William Mikaye (46), appeared before magistrate Sheunesu Matova yesterday, facing serious allegations of theft of trust property involving groceries valued at US$46,080.M...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans ignore stayaway call
Zimbabweans across the country yesterday overwhelmingly rejected calls for a nationwide stayaway, choosing instead to go about their daily routines as usual. Shops, Government offices, vegetable marke...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Maximum security deployed as Geza calls for 'indefinite' stay away
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has ramped up security across the country in response to war veteran Blessed Geza's call for a nationwide stay away, scheduled for April 22 and 23, 2025, with the po...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:46hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Violence instigators put on notice
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has vowed to arrest anyone who interferes with the free flow of traffic and public movement, as part of measures to maintain law and order in the face of threats of ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:38hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Police warn against disruptions during ZITF amid Geza shutdown calls
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a strong warning to individuals contemplating disruption of public order or business operations, particularly during the ongoing 65th edition of the Zimba...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:34hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
ZITF 2025 fully booked as international participation increases
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025 has reached full capacity for its traditional exhibition space, with additional space being created to accommodate a growing number of exhibitors, ZIT...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 22:54hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
How to Bypass FRP on Any Android Phone
Introduction to FRP and Common Scenarios Factory Reset Protection (FRP) is a Google security feature introduced with Android 5.1 and later. It prevents unwanted device access...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 22:29hrs | 760 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe steel production cuts import reliance
A monumental step forward for Zimbabwe's import substitution strategy has been achieved with the commencement of extensive finished steel production at the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) plant ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1033 | by Staff reporter
Govt boosts completion drive on Harare-Beitbridge highway
The Government has released a new tranche of funding to expedite the completion of outstanding sections of the Harare–Beitbridge Highway, with contractors now back on site and working at full thrott...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean avocado gains traction among Chinese importers
CHINESE importers have positively reviewed the quality and output of Zimbabwean avocados and are committed to helping local farmers tap into the Chinese market, a Chinese trade specialist has said....Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:50hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Hoarding cash undermines Zimbabwe economy
Stashing cash in safe deposit boxes, a practice often used to secure valuables, is adversely affecting the smooth functioning of the economy by diverting funds away from productive sectors, according ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:38hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Ministry of Transport suspends bus timetables to ease holiday travel surge
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced the immediate suspension of all bus timetables until 18 May 2025 to facilitate smoother passenger transportation during the upco...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:59hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Glen View South by-election underway
Voting in the Glen View South by-election got off to a smooth and peaceful start this morning, with polling stations opening promptly at 7:00 AM and a steady stream of voters arriving to cast their ba...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:47hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank Bankrolls Hockey 5's Festival
Harare - 07 April - 2025 - Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has sponsored US$10 000.00 towards the two-day St George's College Stanbic Hockey 5's tournament which took place at St George's College over the weeke...Published: 08 Apr 2025 at 11:43hrs | 334 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa to suspend all tariffs on US goods
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that the Government of Zimbabwe will suspend all tariffs on goods originating from the United States in a bid to facilitate the growth of American imports in...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:37hrs | 1462 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fast-tracking ZiG banknotes rollout
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is accelerating efforts to deliver new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes, with Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu assuring the public that the rollout will happen "in the sho...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:28hrs | 1062 | by Staff reporter
150 fallen war fighters to be exhumed in Zimbabwe
The remains of over 150 liberation war fighters, who lost their lives during intense battles in the Ruwombwe Mountain region of Makoni West Constituency, are set to be exhumed and reburied with full h...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 10:46hrs | 928 | by Sgtaff reporter
Social Media Influencer's Asia Guide
Asia is a dream destination for social media influencers, offering stunning landscapes, bustling cityscapes, and rich cultural experiences. From Tokyo's neon-lit streets to Bali's tranquil beaches, ev...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 20:00hrs | 39 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe concerned over foreign hand in Geza protests
Security forces are fully prepared to handle any disturbances, and the Government remains resolutely committed to ensuring national stability, the Minister of State for National Security, Lovemore Mat...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 08:58hrs | 3158 | by Staff reporter
Police flood streets to crush anti-government protests
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a widespread deployment of officers in both urban and rural areas as part of efforts to prevent the planned 31 March protests against President Emmerso...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:49hrs | 2669 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accelerates plans for National Health Insurance Scheme
Zimbabwe's push for a National Health Insurance (NHI) system has reached a decisive phase, with government officials and health experts reaffirming the need to implement the scheme this year. Despite ...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:10hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dakamela's ambitious vision
WHEN vehicles head in the direction of Nkayi on 4 April, where Chief Mbusi Bekithemba Dakamela will be hosting his famed annual Imiklomelo kaDakamela, the traditional leader believes that they will be...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:06hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Does Mnangagwa learn anything from witnessing the smooth transfer of power in other countries?
History has a tendency of repeating itself. Yesterday, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa attended the inauguration of Namibia's newly elected president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, ...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 20:39hrs | 561 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Informal traders urged to keep import documents
Informal traders affected by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA)'s anti-smuggling blitz have been advised to maintain proper documentation of imported goods to facilitate easier verification and sm...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:17hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Silent Struggle: A Nation on the brink but too fearful to rise
Zimbabwe is a nation in crisis, and the time for silence has passed. Power cuts are routine, water supplies are unreliable, and roads are riddled with potholes. The healthcare system has collapsed, wi...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 21:22hrs | 1442 | by Vusani Magwala
Bulawayo City Council orders pushcart ban to restore order
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced the immediate relocation of all vendors operating along 5th Avenue to designated vending sites, in line with a Government directive aimed at restoring ord...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 06:53hrs | 1913 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo relocates 5th Avenue informal traders
The City of Bulawayo has announced the relocation of informal traders from 5th Avenue to the Bhaktas 2 Site, situated along Lobengula Street and 2nd Avenue, as part of efforts to decongest the Central...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:17hrs | 5805 | by Staff reporter
BCC dithers on vendors
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken a less confrontational stance on the ongoing vending crisis, allowing the Government's 48-hour ultimatum to lapse without any major enforcement measures. Inst...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 2048 | by Staff reporter
BCC, TTI launch crackdown on illegal taxis
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and Tendy Three Investments (TTI) have teamed up for a joint operation aimed at curbing the growing problem of illegal taxis, locally known as Mshikashika, in the city ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 11:39hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec announces fixed exchange rate for examination fees
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has set a fixed exchange rate of ZiG 26.65 to US$1 for examination fees paid in local currency between March 10 and March 14, 2025. This rate will app...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 11:39hrs | 1601 | by Staff reporter
Surge in robberies necessitates extra measures to secure properties
With the surge in armed robberies throughout the country, Safeguard Security has urged its clients and members of the public to minimise the amount of cash they keep on their premises and ensure all e...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 11:37hrs | 455 | by Agencies
Sheriff of the High Court to launch e-auctions
The Sheriff of the High Court is set to introduce online auctions (e-auctions) to enhance efficiency and transparency in the disposal of goods attached by the courts. This move is part of the broader ...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:11hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Minister Mhona reminded of Victoria Falls-Beitbridge road bad state
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has come under fire in Parliament over the slow pace of rehabilitating the deteriorating Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway, a cr...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 16:09hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains 'restrict' cross border smuggling
SOUTH AFRICA Border Management Authority (BMA) says although four of its border gates remain closed due to flooding, the weather phenomenon actually serves as a natural deterrent to illegal crossings ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:36hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Open Campaigning for ZANU-PF Leadership
Be it VP or the people decide, the remarks by Mabel Chinomona, ZANU-PF Women's League boss, will spark discussions about leadership transitions and democratic participation within the ruling party. As...Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 16:39hrs | 1781 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
A Nation's Vision: Beyond Individual Ambitions
As Zimbabwe navigates its development trajectory, a crucial question emerges: should a nation's vision be tied to an individual's ambitions, or should it transcend personal interests? President Emmers...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 17:18hrs | 407 | by Mlilo Joyinani and Ndaba Nhuku
Schools directed to completely phase out CALA
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has called on schools across Zimbabwe to swiftly implement the new policy of school-based projects and completely phase out Continuous Assessment Learni...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:50hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
SA family reunited with boy who vanished in Zimbabwe
An 11-year-old South African boy who vanished from his home in May 2023 and took a bus to Zimbabwe has been reunited with his family.The Department of Social Development said the child was bro...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 2442 | by Staff reporter
Zambia to introduce new banknotes on March 31, 2025
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the introduction of new banknotes and coins for the Zambian kwacha, set to launch on March 31, 2025. This marks a significant update to the nation's currency, ai...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 19:44hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter
FIFA delegation to conduct induction for new ZIFA Board
A FIFA delegation is set to arrive in Zimbabwe tomorrow to conduct an induction programme for the newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee. This initiative is aimed at he...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:33hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Democracy and Elections in an Uneven World
Democracy is often presented as the great political ideal—the fairest system of governance, where people choose their leaders, shape their future, and hold their governments accountable. In theory, ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 10:53hrs | 376 | by Avelina Banda
Mnangagwa cracks the whip on under-performing ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has firmly addressed the issue of underperformance among some Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, holding them accountable for lapses in submitting e...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:28hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's seed certification scheme to be reviewed
Zimbabwe's agriculture sector is set for a significant overhaul as stakeholders organize a write shop aimed at realigning and updating the country's Seed Certification Scheme. This initiative, part of...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Zimra upgrades PAYE Management System
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officially launched its new Employee Management Module on Monday, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve tax collection efficiency through the Tax and Revenue...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:52hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA Introduces PAYE Employee Management Module
Harare, Zimbabwe - The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced the launch of an Employee Management Module, under its popular TaRMS platform set ...Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 18:44hrs | 8208 | by Agencies
DRC war:- Zimbabwe's military might versus South Africa's Mabhenas
When it comes to military prowess in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe's army, led by General Vitalis Zvinavashe under the able leadership of Robert Mugabe and later President Emmerson Mnangagwa, st...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:40hrs | 2341 | by Staff reporter
Zimra enforces tax compliance for Professionals
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has reaffirmed regulations requiring individuals under specified professional bodies to present valid tax clearance certificates before renewing or registering t...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:39hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Police crack down on unregistered kombis
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reiterated its call for all commuter omnibus operators to register their vehicles, warning that unlicensed kombis will not be permitted to operate on the country...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:45hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo kombi associations cry foul over police crackdown
Some commuter omnibus (kombi) associations in Bulawayo have raised alarm over a police crackdown on illegal operators, alleging it is a strategy to coerce them into joining rival associations....Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:18hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Road to SA Golf Challenge resumes
The Bard Santner Road to SA Golf Challenge resumed on January 18, reinvigorating Harare's golfing and business community after a brief festive season break. As the next round approaches on February 8,...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 18:27hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
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