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Econet launches 5G in Victoria Falls
Econet Wireless on Friday officially launched its 5G network in Victoria Falls as the listed telecommunications company expands its rollout of the super-f...Published: 1 hr ago | 63 | by Agencies
Gold coins: Broadening and cementing economic confusion
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe really loves to lie to the people and then start believing its own lies.This thing of gold coins to preserve value does not make any economic logic and I will say ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 291 | by Brian Sedze
Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a centre-right coalition led by him after the 2024 g...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 19:46hrs | 2210 | by Staff reporter
R Kelly gets 30 years in jail
Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans - some just children - to systematic sexual abuse.Through tears and ang...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter
ZUPCO retrenches workers, as contractors pull out of franchise
GOVERNMENT transport operator ZUPCO's Masvingo depot is currently engaged in a retrenchment exercise as contractors continue to pull out of the franchise, it has emerged.The company which had ...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:53hrs | 6413 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe registerd NGO tells Commonwealth, 'Zimbabwe not yet ready to rejoin'
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (ZHRNGO Forum) has cited Zimbabwe's poor rights record as an indication the country is not yet ready to rejoin the Commonwealth following its unsuccessful appli...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:52hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
Your Excellency Mnangagwa, the buck stops with you
DEAR President,Your Excellency, the cost of living has been skyrocketing for quite some time now. Salaries are subjected to progressive erosion. As I see it, long before teachers in public ser...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:47hrs | 304 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Trial of CCC members opens
FIVE CCC members accused of staging an illegal demonstration in Warren Park, Harare, during the national lockdown in 2020, yesterday denied the charges when their trial opened at the Harare Magistrate...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:41hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Why should the president be treated as more special than the rest of Zimbabweans?
In my childhood, as with most of that age, I was fond of asking probing questions - which, I am quite sure, could reach thoroughly irritating levels.Having spent the first seven years of my li...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 16:20hrs | 866 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nigel Chanakira, please leave politics to politicians
Nigel Chanakira, please leave politics to politicians-no single individual, group, or political party can fight an entrenched dictator alone. One of the requirements of regime change is Unity of Oppos...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 14:44hrs | 4991 | by Sam Wezhira
Mark Ngwazi comparison an insult to Macheso, says promoter
LOCAL music promoter, Wanisayi ‘Mahwindo' Mthandwa, has scoffed at comparisons made on social media between rising star, Mark Ngwazi and Sungura maestro, Alick Macheso, saying the debate is an insul...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:37hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
ZimStat director, enumerators clash over allowances
A WAR of words has erupted between the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat) director-general Taguma Mahonde and enumerators who took part in the 2022 national housing and population census o...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:22hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chinese Parly building complete
Epitomising magnificence, the imposing six-storey circular Parliament Building in Mount Hampden sitting on a 70-metre platform above the picturesque surrounding area, symbolically projecting legislati...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:14hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ultra-runner Hawgood shines in US
ZIMBABWE'S trail running phenom Emily Hawgood finished fifth at the Western States 100 mile (160km) Endurance Run in Auburn, California, United States, at the weekend to enhance her status as one of t...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:12hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa at ZPCS pass-out parade
President Mnangagwa is expected to officiate at the 150th recruit correctional officers' pass-out parade for the Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services (ZPCS) at Ntabazinduna Prison Training School...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:08hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border users toast to improved efficiencies
Users of Beitbridge Border Post, principally truck drivers and cross-border traders, are excited that the automation of arguably the largest and busiest border in Southern Africa, has considerably red...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:08hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Is July Moyo new face of corruption?
THE government has willfully violated the country's constitution by abusing devolution funds without the required legislation amid fears that the abuse of millions of dollars meant for other services ...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:10hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs deplore top govt officials
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is under fire from senior Zanu-PF officials, including those stationed at party headquarters, who have raised concern over the failure by ruling party officials deployed i...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:06hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
We Must all Condemn the Imprisonement of Mthwakazi Activists in Zimbabwe
Greetings to all! As I greet you all, I am saddened by the silence of all our people at the sentencing to long imprisonment of more than three (3) years recently of Mthwakazi activists by Zimb...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 14:17hrs | 595 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
2 top cops fingered in gold scam
TWO top police officers have been implicated in a US$500 000 gold ore loot at a mine in Chiweshe, Mashonaland Central province.This allegations are contained in a letter of complaint dated Jun...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:40hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe gets 48hrs to view incriminating CCTV footage
CCC members Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri have been granted two days to go through three sets of CCTV footage recorded in three businesses in and around the fast food outlet in Belgravia, Harare ...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:31hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe, Chimbiri seeks more time to view CCTV footage
CCC members Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri have requested the court to allow them two days to go through three CCTV footage that was recorded at businesses surrounding the fast food outlet where t...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 18:19hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Delta unveils new Chibuku banana flavour
DELTA Beverages yesterday launched a new Chibuku opaque beer brand with a banana flavour.The beer, Chibuku Super Banana Flavour variant is brewed with the same traditional taste profile as its...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Dembare striker set for SA trial
BUSTLING striker Tinashe Makanda is set to become the latest Dynamos player to try his luck across the borders after he was invited for assessment by an unnamed South African side.Makanda, who...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa-run councils will 'reject' July Moyo's fire trucks
The Citizens Coalition for Change which is the majority party in most urban councils says it is prepared to go to court to stop local government minister July Moyo forcing local authorities to buy fir...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 07:48hrs | 4884 | by Staff reporter
Mahachi in court for stealing iPhone?
AFTER hiding from the media and the public since his forced return from South Africa, Kudakwashe Mahachi had no choice but to appear at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court yesterday to answer charges of t...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Shots fired in Entumbane as guards foil robbery
WARNING-SHOTS were fired early Sunday morning in Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo when security guards reacted to an attempted robbery and arrested two suspects at Nhliziyo Shopping Centre.Bulaway...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scraps Covid-19 curfew, extends business hours
ZIMBABWE has scrapped the midnight to dawn curfew and extended operating hours of players in the hospitality sector as the country has made significant progress in the containment of the Covid-19 pand...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:41hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Biti attacks Herald
Tendai Biti has accused The Herald of being biased in reporting his assault case.He said this today at the Harare Magistrates Court while submitting reasons why his case should be referred to ...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 19:57hrs | 1269 | by Staff reporter
Chiwengaa and ex-wife to share properties
THE High Court is set to make a determination on the sharing of property belonging to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his estranged wife, Mary Mubaiwa.This is after Justice Owen Tagu p...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 18:07hrs | 18406 | by Staff reporter
Kudakwashe Mahachi appears in court
AFTER hiding from the media and the public since his forced return from South Africa, Kudakwashe Mahachi had no choice but to appear at Bulawayo's Tredgold Magistrates courts for malicious damage to p...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 16:12hrs | 1362 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police fail to break nurses' strike
GOVERNMENT yesterday dispatched riot police with dogs at Harare's Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in a futile attempt to stop nurses from protesting against low salaries and poor working conditions....Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 1954 | by Staff reporter
NatPharm fails to supply drugs
GOVERNMENT-RUN National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) is reportedly struggling to meet demand for drugs at public health institutions, resulting in acute shortages of critical medicines across the...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Biti blames Chinamasa for his arrest
The assault case of Tendai Biti continued yesterday at Harare Magistrates Court with him blaming Zanu-PF Politiburo member Patrick Chinamasa for causing his arrest.Biti is facing charges of as...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:38hrs | 2495 | by Staff reporter
'Councils mustn't attach residents' property'
LOCAL authorities are not allowed to arbitrarily attach property from residents or engage debt collectors to recover outstanding debts of rates and levies, but should pursue other options to recover t...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to launch satellite next month
Zimbabwe is set to launch its first satellite into orbit next month in a major milestone expected to enhance mineral exploration, monitoring of environmental hazards and droughts, mapping human settle...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 10:05hrs | 1444 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans clinch US$113 million property deal in Namibia
ZIMBABWEAN investors, including pension funds, are working on plans to take over a US$113 million (N$1,8 billion) property, The Grove Mall of Namibia, in Windhoek.The deal, which is at an adva...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:27hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba Foundation tourney launched
GIANTS Dynamos and Highlanders' youth teams are set to headline the inaugural Marvelous Nakamba Foundation (MNF) Under-17 Invitational tournament which kicks off in Bulawayo next weekend.The y...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:25hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Meikles disposes of Cape Grace Hotel
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange-listed diversified group Meikles Limited has disposed of its strategic foreign asset, Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town, South Africa, for about US$20 million, the Zimbabwe Indepen...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:55hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
High Court reserves Ndewere appeal judgment
THE High Court yesterday heard an appeal by former judge, Justice Erica Ndewere and reserved judgment on the case.Ndewere is challenging her dismissal from the bench after President Emmerson M...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:33hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fine harsh
HIGHLANDERS' followers feel the US$6 000 fine imposed on the club for the abandoned Castle Lager Premier Soccer league match against FC Platinum is harsh, but necessary to deter fans from hooliganism,...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:21hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Forex auction props up industry revival
The foreign exchange auctions have disbursed over US$3,2 billion to productive sectors since they opened in 2020, a development that resulted in the growth of local industry's capacity utilisation to ...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:17hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
torm over Zanu-PF Mashonaland West reshuffles as factional fights escalate
FACTIONAL fights rocking Zanu-PF's Mashonaland West province have escalated, with chairperson Mary Mliswa-Chikoka being accused of illegally dissolving district structures to disempower rival Kindness...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:35hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Hospitals turn away pregnant women
PUBLIC hospitals are reportedly turning away pregnant women due to lack of sundries needed for childbirth.The dire state of the country's health delivery system has prompted nurses to call for...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:30hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
Moreblessing Ali family won't be intimidated
THE family of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, Moreblessing Ali, says the arrest of its lawyer Job Sikhala, is a State ploy to force them to bury their relative before her killers a...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:30hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Vandalism, theft cost Zesa US$9m annually
ZESA Holdings has been losing over US$9 million annually due to vandalism and theft of its infrastructure, but says the recent adoption of drone technology would curb illegal practice.Zimbabwe...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:20hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Dave Houghton appointed Zimbabwe head coach
FORMER Zimbabwe batter Dave Houghton has been appointed the side's new head coach, ahead of next month's T20 World Cup qualifier that will be held in the country. The 64-year-old takes over from Lalch...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:30hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe holds Africa's largest lithium reserves
Zimbabwe holds Africa's largest lithium reserves, the fifth-largest globally, with its province of Masvingo home to the Bikita mine - site of the world's largest-known deposit of the metal at around 1...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 19:33hrs | 10785 | by Staff reporter
School teacher sentenced for voting 24 times in election where she was presiding officer
A Durban teacher who cast 24 votes at the voting station where she was a presiding electoral officer has been sentenced in the Umlazi Regional Court in KwaZulu-Natal.Nomusa Precious Gabuza, 37...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 17:21hrs | 1224 | by Staff reporter
Court grills Biti
Harare magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro-Muchuchuti yesterday ruled that Tendai Biti be given two sessions on June 28 to finish up his application for referral of his assault case to the Constitutional C...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 17:20hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
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