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Kariba Dam rehabilitation programme hits milestone
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has successfully completed quality checks on Floodgate 1 of the Kariba Dam, marking a major milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of one of southern Africa's most c...Published: 17 hrs ago | 281 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tour ZITF stands in Bulawayo
Cheers, ululations, and an air of celebration echoed through the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) yesterday as Mozambican President Daniel Chapo joined President Emmerson Mnangagwa for a high-...Published: 17 hrs ago | 69 | by Staff reporter
Where is Nyokayemabhunu: the silence about him is Loud?
It is not only Nyokayemabhunu who has been used and quickly cast aside as a disposable. I listened carefully to Geza updating us about the demonstrations yesterday. Sadly, there was no mention of Nyok...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 20:55hrs | 1027 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa regime making blacks look bad in the eyes of the world
This is a painful article to write.There's a creeping shame that often grips me, deep and almost unspeakable. It rises whenever I hear former Rhodesians gloat, with a vindicated smirk,...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 14:26hrs | 721 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo police block Sadc teachers' celebrations
Zimbabwean police on Tuesday blocked a planned march by teachers from across southern Africa who had gathered in Bulawayo to celebrate the success of the annual Association of Non-Aligned Teachers Uni...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 08:23hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hails Zimbabwe-Mozambique ties
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the strong and growing economic relations between Zimbabwe and Mozambique during a State Banquet held in honor of visiting Mozambican President Daniel Chapo...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:29hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pushes for lifting of ivory trade ban
Zimbabwe has renewed its call for the lifting of the international ivory trade ban, insisting that selling its stockpiles could generate critical funding for wildlife conservation and help combat ille...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:26hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on the brink
As Zimbabwe's socioeconomic crisis deepens, analysts warned this week that the country may be heading for an implosion.According to Harare-based human rights lawyer Thulani Mzala, the mineral ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:01hrs | 1111 | by Staff reporter
AfDB says Zimbabwe seeks $2.6bn in bridge finance to overhaul debt
The African Development Bank said Zimbabwe has proposed seeking $2.6 billion in bridge finance to help it clear arrears owed to international financial institutions as it attempts to break a debt impa...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 21:18hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
White and black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe's land grabs
Guy Watson-Smith felt hurt and betrayed when his 5,000-hectare (12,355-acre) farm in Beatrice, in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East province, was violently invaded by three armed men in the early 2000s....Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:49hrs | 768 | by Farai Matiashe, Al Jazeera
Zimbabwe's maize production to fall short by 10-15%
Zimbabwe's maize production for the 2024/25 agricultural season is expected to fall short of the country's national requirements by 10% to 15% due to prolonged dry spells and erratic rainfall, accordi...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:32hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Geza is mobilizing the wrong Zimbabweans for mass action
HERE are more truths we need to understand as Zimbabweans.During the recent Easter holidays, war veteran, former ZANU-PF Central Committee member, and former Member of Parliament Blessed Geza ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1716 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Civil war: Not Matabele-Shona but Zezuru-Karanga infightings!
Now that the impeachment is dead on arrival, Geza has changed his modus operandi multiple times, he wants people to make stay-away protests. His statement has again changed, and it now says: stay away...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:55hrs | 1526 | by Nomazulu Thata
IMF, World Bank urged to back Zimbabwe economic recovery efforts
Former Mozambican President Dr Joaquim Chissano and African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina have called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to support Zim...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA hosts Southern Africa Inter-Revenue games: Promotes Tourism
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) recently hosted the Southern Africa Inter-Revenue Games tournament, where Zambia and Lesotho dominated by winning most of the medals.Held from April 18 t...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 16:54hrs | 260 | by Agencies
What Is Independence Without Freedom? - UFP
Fellow Zimbabweans, our nation marks 45 years of independence, a moment that should be cause for pride, joy and celebration. But I come before you not by ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 13:49hrs | 708 | by UFP
US$950,000 Lupane bridge cost sparks outrage
The recent commissioning of the US$950,000 Somgolo Bridge in Lupane has sparked significant outrage, with various stakeholders expressing concerns over the exorbitant cost and calling for a probe into...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:06hrs | 1425 | by Staff reporter
Fear grips Maphisa after mine spillage
The usually calm and serene community of Maphisa in Matobo District is currently on edge following a suspected chemical spillage from the Nevada 24 Mine dump site that has led to the contamination of ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:04hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
US signals stronger economic engagement with Zimbabwe
As Zimbabwe marked its 45th Independence anniversary last Friday with celebrations led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Gokwe Nembudziya, the United States extended a hand of goodwill and signaled a...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:02hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
ZITF roars to life
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025 has officially opened today in Bulawayo, transforming the city into a bustling hub of activity as final preparations for the prestigious event were co...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:59hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe wooing Donald Trump by paying white farmers and ending tariffs?
Long-frozen relations between the United States and Zimbabwe may be thawing after the Southern African nation slashed all taxes on US goods flowing into the country and announced it has begun to pay c...Published: 18 Apr 2025 at 15:19hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Nust FM to spotlight Bulawayo talent
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) FM has introduced a new radio segment titled Artistic Expressions, aimed at promoting emerging artists from Bulawayo and giving them a platform...Published: 18 Apr 2025 at 15:09hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Rovos Tourist train collides with goods train in Zimbabwe, several injured
A luxury Rovos Rail train carrying 47 international tourists en route to Victoria Falls was involved in a collision with a goods train operated by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) affiliat...Published: 18 Apr 2025 at 14:27hrs | 7838 | by Staff reporter
Farmers' group rejects compensation deal for past land seizures
A group representing many of the white farmers whose land was seized during Zimbabwe's land reforms over two decades ago has rejected a compensation deal and said it wants to reopen negotiations with ...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 09:50hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt urged to address Bulawayo de-industrialisation
Former Speaker of Parliament, Lovemore Moyo, has urged the Zimbabwean government to urgently address the ongoing de-industrialisation of Bulawayo, warning that the city's transformation from an indust...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 09:01hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Harare Institute of Technology prepares students for Africa's AI revolution
The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) is playing a leading role in preparing Zimbabwe's youth for the rapidly evolving Fourth Industrial Revolution by embedding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:25hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo-Vic Falls Road upgrading to take 10 months'
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has confirmed that the long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road will resume next month and is expected to be compl...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:19hrs | 4547 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings in Matebeleland region as Independence Day beckons
As Zimbabwe prepares to mark the 45th anniversary of its independence this Friday, a growing chorus of concern from stakeholders in Matabeleland has emerged, expressing disappointment with the governm...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:45hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Zim's religious tourism surges, as Church's 40th anniversary targets US$2.3 million
The St John Apostolic Church of the Whole World has announced that its upcoming 40th anniversary grand celebration budget is targeting to spend between US$2.2 to 2.3 million by August 2025, with the i...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:00hrs | 410 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mhondoro
Zimbabwe to get fair harvest, says WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has forecast a favorable harvest for Zimbabwe in the 2024/25 cropping season, bringing much-needed relief to the nation as rainfall patterns show improvem...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:18hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Hwange communities seek govt's nod to draw water from Zambezi
Communities living along the Zambezi River in Hwange are urgently appealing to the government for help in harnessing the river's water for irrigation schemes aimed at ensuring food security. Hwange Ea...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:17hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Kariba floodgates partially opened
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has begun commissioning tests on the newly rehabilitated sluice gates at Kariba Dam, marking a critical phase in the near-completion of a major rehabilitation project...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 319 | 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
CCA honours Jekenishen founder over Zim independence, regional peace
Continental indigenous churches grouping, Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) has over the weekend post-humously honour St Luke's Apostolic Ejiwel Jekenishen church founder, Luke Mataruka Pferedzayi ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 15:06hrs | 599 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chipinge
Zimbabwe's crisis will not be solved by another election
For over four decades since our hard-won independence, Zimbabwe has been trapped in cycles of political contestation, economic decline, and social fragmentation.As someone who has lived throug...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 15:04hrs | 1285 | by Ibbo Mandaza
Crackdown on police corruption nets 9 officers
As corruption continues to plague the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, the Southern Africa Regional Anti-Corruption Organization (SARACO) has intensified its nationwide operations, dismantling entrenche...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1633 | by Staff reporter
Brave security guards foil armed robbery
Two Real Star Security guards have been hailed as heroes after they bravely thwarted an armed robbery at a Petrotrade Service Station in Mabvuku early Thursday morning.Bhekimpilo Sibanda and I...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:42hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe maize crop assessment shows bumper harvest
Zimbabwe is poised for a major boost to its national food security, with nearly two million tonnes of maize expected to be harvested this season, preliminary data from the ongoing Second Round Crops, ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Fake ID scam exposed at Bulawayo's Tredgold building
A fake national identity document scam operating from within the Civil Registry Department's Tredgold Building in Bulawayo has been uncovered, implicating an employee of a private company contracted b...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:40hrs | 2509 | by Staff reporter
ZanuPF's interference in Matabeleland traditional and cultural activities spark vitriol
THE spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu F to always mindle in the cultural and traditional activities conducted in Matabeleland has sparked vitriol from t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 648 | by Stephen Jakes
Afreximbank's $100 million Harare Trade Centre nears completion
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is set to transform Harare's skyline with the imminent completion of its US$100 million African Trade Centre, a landmark project that will serve as the Souther...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:39hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Kingdom Blue CEO in US$6 550 maintenance battle
Brilliant Ncube, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the internationally acclaimed Kingdom Blue Funeral Service, is currently embroiled in a high-profile maintenance dispute with his former wif...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:00hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi demands restoration of Mpilo radiotherapy machines
Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo is in urgent need of close to R1 million to purchase a new Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system that will ensure continuous radiation sessions for cancer patients...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:54hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Corruption now a national threat
Mnangagwa's administration is notoriously corrupt. Recently he wired $50 to police officers, thus greasing them during the mass shutdown organised by a former combat, Blessed Geza, that was code-named...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:29hrs | 133 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe issues dollar bonds to pay ex-farmers for land grabs
Zimbabwe issued treasury bonds worth $308 million and made small cash payments to White farmers who were dispossessed of their property 25 years ago under a state-backed land reform program.Th...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:16hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
High-level international cricket meetings set for Zimbabwe
In a significant boost to Zimbabwe's global cricketing profile, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is set to host high-level International Cricket Council (ICC) Board and Committee Meetings this week, attracting s...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
US dollar suffocates the ZiG
A liquidity crunch in Zimbabwe is deepening the economy's embrace of the US dollar and undermining the bullion-backed currency introduced by the government almost a year ago.The ZiG, short for...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:38hrs | 3602 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the Great Legal Controversy: Zimura vs Nacz and the Zimbabwe Musicians Association (Part 1)
The recent public disagreement between the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) and the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), (established under Chapter 25:07), along with the involvement of...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 18:17hrs | 555 | by Sindiso Shepherd Mazibisa
Zapu councillor seeks US$400,000 for dam construction
Opposition Ward 17 councillor in Matobo-Mangwe constituency, Mpendulo Ncube of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu), has launched an appeal to well-wishers for donations in cash or kind to suppo...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 13:19hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Choppies exits Zimbabwe with US$1 million loss
Botswana-based retail giant Choppies Enterprises Limited has confirmed it incurred a loss of P14 million (approximately US$1.02 million) following the disposal of its Zimbabwean operations in December...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 13:39hrs | 1104 | by Staff reportetr
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