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Mixed feelings about TTI officials' conduct
Bulawayo residents have voiced mixed reactions regarding the actions of Tendy Three Investment (TTI) officials who allegedly harassed a motorist suffering from a medical condition. Last week, TTI's en...Published: 2 hrs ago | 61 | by Staff reporter
'Sovereignty ego maintaining Zimbabwe's ailing ZiG'
Zimbabwe is facing a profound economic crisis largely rooted in its insistence on maintaining currency sovereignty, even as the nation clings to a failing local currency, experts warn. Nkanyezi Ndlovu...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 10:36hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter
RBZ rubbishes Chamisa lawyer's claims on ZiG
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reaffirmed that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency remains the country's legal tender, dismissing speculation that it had expired following the lapse of Statutory ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:25hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer says ZiG has expired
Nelson Chamisa's lawyer has alleged that Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), introduced in April as a stabilizing alternative to the Zimbabwean dollar, may have lost its status a...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 19:19hrs | 3186 | by Staff reporter
Moxon dynasty takes over at Meikles Limited
Meikles Limited has announced the appointment of former chairman John Moxon's son Matthew John Moxon as its acting Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Malcolm Mycroft from the CEO po...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 3076 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho villagers spend nights up to quench thirsty livestock
Farmers in Tsholotsho district, Matabeleland North province, are enduring sleepless nights as they struggle to pump water for their livestock, grappling with the severe impacts of the El Niño-induced...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter
Discriminatory Cilliers Brink removed as Tshwane mayor
Cilliers Brink has been removed as Tshwane mayor. An ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence against him has been given the nod by a majority of councillors.ActionSA Tshwane caucus leade...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:08hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans fret over army hand in politics
A growing number of Zimbabweans are expressing alarm over the increasing involvement of the military in civilian life and politics, raising concerns about its impact on democracy and public trust. Thi...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:54hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Chrome ore concentrates are not minerals, rules Zimbabwe High Court
High Court Justice Siyabona Paul Musithu has issued a landmark ruling that could significantly affect the financial landscape for chrome miners in Zimbabwe. The court has determined that chrome ore co...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:15hrs | 1485 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor arrested at Mpilo Central hospital
A man posing as a doctor was arrested at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Tuesday after being discovered attending to patients in the outpatient department. The suspect, identified as Prosper Mpo...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:17hrs | 2017 | by Staff reporter
Granny 'cattle rustler' denied bail
A daring 71-year-old woman from Ntabazinduna, Umguza District in Matabeleland North, has been denied bail after allegedly masterminding a complex cattle rustling operation involving the theft of 20 ca...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:08hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa defended
Lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has defended opposition leader Nelson Chamisa against accusations of weak leadership amid a government crackdown on his supporters. Chamisa, who has faced criticism for n...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 11:54hrs | 1532 | by Staff reporter
White South African men linked to R2 billion clandestine drug laboratory
THE bail application for two of the five arrested men linked to the R2 billion clandestine drug laboratory in Limpopo, has been denied in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court.IOL has previousl...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 13:35hrs | 1320 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa was bribed by Zanu-PF claim rubbished
Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of Zimbabwe's Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) party, has dismissed threats from his critics to expose his alleged underhand dealings, declaring that he has "noth...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 14:57hrs | 940 | by Staff reporter
Councillors appointed cronies to Rufaro board
The Commission of Inquiry into governance issues in Harare City Council has uncovered alleged mismanagement by CCC-appointed loyalists at Rufaro Marketing, a company managing 130 premises across the c...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Pick n Pay faces probe over alleged racism, forex looting
An investigation has been launched by the National Employment Council (NEC) for the Commercial Sectors in Zimbabwe into allegations of racism, foreign currency looting, and unfair labour practices at ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:16hrs | 1146 | by Staff reporter
SA man intercepted while driving stolen car to Zimbabwe denied bail
A 32-year-old man was remanded in custody when he appeared before the Thabamoopo Magistrate's Court in Limpopo on Monday for possession of a stolen vehicle, a white Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX....Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:01hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Corruption of biblical proportions unearthed in Harare
The commission of inquiry into the Harare City Council (HCC) operations from 2017 to the present has uncovered significant corruption at Town House. It was revealed that for the past few years, counci...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:39hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer reports Zimbabwe army commander to Sadc
Nelson Chamisa's ally Advocate Thabani Mpofu has filed a complaint with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) against Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe. ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:39hrs | 1390 | by Sgtaff reporter
Man jailed for stocktheft
In Chiredzi, Misheck Bereredzani received a nine-year prison sentence for stealing a cow from his neighbor. The complainant noticed the cow was missing on July 4 and was later informed by a vi...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe boss in racism storm, pay scandal
TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe's Managing Director, Malcolm Mycroft, faces allegations of racism, externalisation of funds, and unfair salary practices, negatively affecting local employees. Reports indicate ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 12:59hrs | 2610 | by Staff reporter
Man dies in fight over girlfriend
A 31-year-old man from Silobela was fatally stabbed by a rival suitor following a dispute over a girlfriend. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the murder of C...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:14hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter
Zuma, ANC of Ramaphosa fight far from over, says analyst
Political analysts have predicted that the recently expelled former president Jacob Zuma may appeal his expulsion from the ANC.In a press briefing on Monday, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalu...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:25hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer told to report army boss Sanyatwe to the police
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declined to publicly address army general Anselem Sanyatwe's suggestion that the military could impose command voting on Zimbabweans. Lawyer Thabani...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 2286 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide survivor cannot forgive Mugabe's foot soldiers
An astounding number of mass graves surround Thabani Dhlamini's home in south-western Zimbabwe.One pointed out to the BBC lies near the ablution block at a primary school in the village of Sal...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 1160 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer reports General Sanyatwe to Chigumba
Nelson Chamisa's ally Advocate Thabani Mpofu, has written to Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) chairperson Priscilla Chigumba, highlighting remarks made by Zimbabwe National Army commander Lieutenan...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 21:41hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa lawyer's ultimatum to Sanyatwe ends without a retraction
After receiving a letter from prominent lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu demanding a retraction of unconstitutional remarks, Zimbabwe National Army commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe faces the...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:00hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Kaizer Chiefs wanted Prince Dube
Prince Dube, former Highlanders striker, recently joined Young Africans (Yanga) of Tanzania after a dispute over his contract with Azam FC. Reports indicate that Dube was also on the radar of South Af...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:53hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer wants Army Commander to withdraw his statements
Prominent lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has issued a stern ultimatum to Zimbabwe National Army commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe, demanding the retraction of controversial statements withi...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 16:54hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer writes to Sanyatwe, demands Genaral sit down
Nelson Chamisa's lawyer and close ally, Thabani Mpofu has written to army commander Lt Gen Anselem Sanyatwe demanding that he retracts statements made at a rally where he vowed that 'Zanu-PF will rule...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 13:35hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's Cabinet - Full list
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally named his Cabinet, which comprises representatives from the Government of National Unity (GNU) signatories.Ramaphosa named the National Executive in a...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe referees for Cosafa Cup
Brighton Chimene and Thabani Ruzario are among the match officials for the 2024 Cosafa Cup, starting Wednesday in South Africa. Referees have been undergoing training in Johannesburg, includin...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bishop Msindo Ncube shot dead in Johannesburg
Bishop Mkhululi Msindo Ncube, a revered spiritual leader and community advocate in uGodlwayo, met a tragic end when he was fatally shot in Johannesburg, South Africa. Born in 1973 and known fondly as ...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:36hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally stabs neighbour, flees
Police in Bulawayo are searching for Melusi Dube, an 18-year-old who fatally stabbed his neighbor, Thabani Tshuma, also 18, following a dispute. The incident occurred on June 10 in Cowdray Par...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 12:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
IFP faces exodus if it picks DA for power deal
Speculation is growing that the pending official decision by the IFP to snub the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in favour of the ANC-DA coalition in the hung KwaZulu-Natal could backfire.This com...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 13:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nust student falls from rooftop
A student from the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has been hospitalized at Bulawayo's Mpilo Hospital since last month following a fall from a rooftop during a film shooting assig...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:15hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Warriors hit rock bottom
Zimbabwe 0 - 2 LesothoZimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, suffered a significant setback in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers after a disappointing loss to Lesotho, leaving them at t...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 13:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nust students barred from exams over fees
Several National University of Science and Technology (Nust) students have been prevented from taking exams due to unpaid tuition fees. Some students, including those who made partial payments...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans jailed 50 years for railway line theft
Four Zimbabwean men, Nelson Chama (31), Artwell Chakaraya (31), Blessing Matongo (35), and Ophius Marindire (32), have been sentenced to 49 years each by the Thabazimbi Regional Court in South Africa....Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 12:51hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Nust students scoop top Oxford innovation award
Three first-year students from the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) have garnered global acclaim for their groundbreaking smart agriculture irrigation system. This innovative syste...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:37hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Thabani Mpofu not the complainant in the tribalist student's case
In an earlier version of this story, we erroneously reported that the National University of Science and Technology and its Director of Communications Mr Thabani Mpofu were the complainants in the mat...Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 14:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tribalist student caged for racial profiling
A NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) student will forever rue the day he decided to post a provocative tribal comment on his X page demeaning Ndebele people, as he has been arraigned...Published: 29 Mar 2024 at 19:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bid to block judge from NSSA's US$30m saga flops
The Supreme Court has dismissed an application filed by a local housing company to bar a Supreme Court judge from hearing a case in which they are claiming US$30 million awarded to them by a lower cou...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nust lecturer collapses, dies
RENOWNED researcher and National University of Science and Technology (Nust) lecturer, Professor George Shava has died. He was 59. Prof Shava succumbed to heart disease on Saturday at ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to fly from Harare to Lupane to commission just a clinic
PUPU Clinic in Lupane District is now complete and ready for commissioning by President Mnangagwa, with authorities now set to deploy the medical personnel next week. Funded by the Government ...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police blitz rattles Bulawayo commuter taxis
BULAWAYO police and Bulawayo City Council (BCC) have launched a blitz on pirate taxis, commuter omnibuses and touts to drive them out of the city.The operation, which was launched on Monday th...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Businessman demands resignation of Chief Justice Malaba
Businessman Tendai Mashamhanda is calling for Chief Justice Luke Malaba's resignation amid allegations of corruption involving a property dispute worth US$1.5 million, implicating prominent lawyers Te...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 16:10hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
44 vehicles impounded in crackdown on errant kombis
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) in conjunction with police yesterday launched a blitz against pirate taxis and errant kombis defying a directive to move to the newly upgraded Egodini bus terminus and othe...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chris Kuruneri's estate in wrangle
TWO Mazowe miners have approached the High Court for a revision of judgment accusing the late former Finance minister Christopher Kuruneri of secretly acquiring an order for their eviction without the...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jubilation as Media Commission opens office in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Media Commission marked a significant milestone with the official inauguration of its Bulawayo office on Thursday, hosted at the distinguished Windsor Park Complex. Attended by journalist...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 15:47hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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