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Zimbabwe sees 33% drop in media freedom violations, MISA reports
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe has reported a significant reduction in media freedom violations in Zimbabwe, with recorded incidents dropping from 24 in 2022 to 16 in 2023 - a ...Published: 5 hrs ago | 38 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane's album launch draws an oversubscribed crowd
Fans of Insimbi ZeZhwane are urging the popular Zimbabwean band to consider stadium venues for future album launches following an overwhelming turnout at their 10th album launch held on Saturday at th...Published: 22 hrs ago | 635 | by Staff reporter
How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 431 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
Jonah Moyo of Devera Ngwena gets PhD
Sungura music icon Jonah Moyo has been conferred with an honorary Doctor of Philosophy (Creative and Performing Arts) degree by President Emmerson Mnangagwa during Great Zimbabwe University's 18th gra...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 14:43hrs | 5166 | by Staff reporter
Mbire MP Honors Girl Child Day
Mbire legislator David Butau (ZANU PF), commemorated the International Day of the Girl Child in Mbire District Mashonaland Central, highlighting the unique challenges girls face and their tremendous p...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:15hrs | 163 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF wants to rename Zimbabwe's provinces
The ruling Zanu-PF party has called for the renaming of Zimbabwe's provinces, aiming to eliminate colonial-era names that have historically fueled division among the population. This resolution emerge...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 4623 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims that Zanu-PF emerged stronger, revitalised
ZANU-PF concluded its 21st Annual National People's Conference this past weekend, leaving with a renewed commitment to steer Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals. President Emmerson Mnangagwa emphasi...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:59hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF directs its govt to provide free healthcare, pay BEAM
The Zanu-PF party has issued a directive for the Government to provide free healthcare services to elderly citizens, minors, and individuals with disabilities, as well as establish mobile healthcare f...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:57hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi in globetrotting in Venice
Vice President Kembo Mohadi is set to attend the 60th Venice Biennale today, an event known as "the Olympics of the art world." This year's biennale, themed "Stranieri ovunque" (Italian for "Foreigner...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:57hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Linking Scientific Solutions With Socio-economic Needs Leads To Successful Environmental Conservation
Johannesburg - The world, including South Africa's Gauteng Province which includes the City of Johannesburg, is increasingly acknowledging that scientific solutions to environmental challenges can onl...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 21:27hrs | 102 | by Emmanuel Koro
Mnangagwa spokesman says Commonwealth is a 'needless albatross'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesman George Charamba says he would rather Zimbabwe quits the Commonwealth forever, even as the ruling Zanu PF party has been lobbying some members of the club of fo...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 16:19hrs | 959 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims sanctions affecting 2030 agenda
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe are severely hampering his government's Vision 2030 agenda by restricting access to international financial support. His rema...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:44hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF Commissar harassed
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close security and protocol (advance) teams who are part of the intelligence details have this Friday during Online National Anti-Sanctions petition pre-launch proceedin...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1714 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Another big project for Bambazonke
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has announced plans to establish special economic zones (SEZs) around major airports in the country, beginning with the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airpo...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 3345 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Bulawayo for the Zanu-PF Conference
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Bulawayo for the official opening of the ruling Zanu PF's annual conference, where he is set to deliver a keynote address to approximately 4,000 delegates g...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 12:57hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
'Half-wits' pitting Mnangagwa against Chiwenga warned
Zimbabwe's Information Minister, Jenfan Muswere, faced the daunting task of quelling rising tensions within the ruling ZANU-PF party as he addressed the media on Wednesday, seeking to rebut ongoing sp...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:04hrs | 3237 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells Zimbabweans to think outside the box
President Mnangagwa has urged all sectors of Zimbabwe's economy to embrace modern strategies and think outside the box as the nation works towards achieving upper-middle-income status by 2030. Address...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Calls for Chiwenga to succeed Mnangagwa intensify amid Zanu-PF's 2028 campaign
Calls for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa are intensifying, even as some sections of Zanu-PF campaign for Mnangagwa to rule beyond 2028. Some members of the...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1402 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa chairs Zanu-PF Politburo meeting ahead of Conference
This afternoon, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is also the First Secretary of the ruling ZANU-PF party, will preside over the Ordinary Session of the Politburo at the party's headquarters in Harare...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:07hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's conference begins
Zanu-PF's Politburo will convene today to launch this year's Annual National People's Conference, which will assess the state of the economy, party policies, and address pressing issues like climate c...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotels, lodges fully booked, ZITF gym closed for regulars
Major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are fully booked this week as over 4,000 delegates arrive for the Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, which starts today. While the official opening sessio...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Major events turn Bulawayo into hive of activity
Bulawayo is witnessing a surge in activity as the city prepares to host two significant events this week: the 21st Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, set to begin tomorrow, and the 5th SADC ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa headlines Anti-Sanctions Day commemorations
Zimbabwe will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day on Friday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as the chairperson of the regional...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:16hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Ingutsheni Hospital promotes mental health in workplaces with campaign walk
Ingutsheni Hospital in Bulawayo held a belated World Mental Health Day event on Thursday, organizing a campaign walk to promote mental health in workplaces. The initiative comes in response to growing...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's value-added exports rise to US$244,5 million
Zimbabwe's export sector is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by a marked increase in value-added products and local manufacturing, signaling a promising path toward sustainable economic grow...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa lauds exports surge
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended Zimbabwe's productive sector for its significant role in driving exports of goods and services, calling it a vital catalyst for the country's industrialisati...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:39hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's SADC Chairmanship offers new opportunities
Zimbabwe's chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) offers a prime opportunity for local businesses to shape the regional economic agenda and benefit from the African Continen...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:38hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Blade Nzimande told to resign
In response to a question from the DA regarding his potential resignation following perceived "failures," Minister Blade Nzimande asserted that the country would not go back to apartheid.In a ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 15:31hrs | 1296 | by Staff reporter
Otis Fraser to headline Bulawayo's Old School gig
Following the successful hosting of the Private School music event over the weekend, Bulawayo is poised for another exciting night of nostalgia with the upcoming Old School Gig at The Place next Frida...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 13:25hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
515 students graduate at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic
A total of 515 students graduated yesterday from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, marking a significant milestone in the institution's efforts to contribute to Zimbabwe'...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:55hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for ZimTrade indaba
President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Bulawayo yesterday, where he is set to officially open the ZimTrade Annual Exporters Conference today. The event, hosted at the Zimbabwe International Exhibitio...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
US Ambassador to Zimbabwe unfazed by anti-sanctions protestors at embassy
The newly appointed US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has downplayed the significance of anti-sanctions protestors camped outside the US Embassy in Harare, describing the group as being "just...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:54hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF indaba accreditation begins
Preparations for the 21st Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, set to take place in Bulawayo, are nearing completion, with the accreditation of delegates beginning yesterday. Delegates are bei...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:15hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pledges incentives for local beneficiation & value addition
President Emmerson Mnangagwa reaffirmed his government's commitment to enhancing the local beneficiation and value-addition of Zimbabwe's mineral resources during the official opening of Mine Entra at...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:56hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's former CIO boss launches autobiography
Former Director-General of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Happyton Bonyongwe, has launched a revealing autobiography titled One Among Many: My Contribution to the Zimbabwean Story...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:25hrs | 3054 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Bulawayo to officially open Mine Entra expo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Bulawayo ahead of the 27th Mine Entra Expo, where he is set to officially open the event tomorrow. The expo, which is expected to provide critical insights ...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe decentralises teachers' recruitment
The government has announced a significant decentralization of the teacher recruitment process to district levels, aiming to address the pressing need for more qualified educators in the country. This...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:30hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2620 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Unethical practices stall Zimbabwe's development
Experts have identified unethical practices and insufficient corporate governance structures as significant contributors to Zimbabwe's underdevelopment. This observation was made during the inaugural ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:06hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa urges AI adoption for SMEs growth
Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has emphasized the need for Zimbabwe's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt artificial intelligenc...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga rift exposed
Public Service Minister July Moyo has revealed growing tensions between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, following the latter's conspicuous absence from a significant...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:45hrs | 3870 | by Staff reporter
Cyber crimes under-reported
Despite tireless efforts made by local, regional and global state and non-state actors to curb cybercrimes, statistics continues to spike because victims shun reporting these cases and therefore suffe...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 122 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe teachers demand US$1,200 salary
As the global community observes World Teachers Day, teachers in Zimbabwe are intensifying their calls for a salary increment that would raise their monthly earnings to at least US$1,200. Currently, e...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 6849 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF invites Diaspora delegates for annual conference
The ruling Zanu-PF party has extended invitations to 20 delegates from its Diaspora districts to attend the upcoming National Annual People's Conference, scheduled to take place in Bulawayo later this...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:21hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
SA-based lawyer wants proper ESG framework in Zimbabwe
South Africa-based lawyer and researcher Edwell Maposa has highlighted that the absence of a proper framework has significantly undermined the implementation of the Environment, Social, and Governance...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:49hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe twins association push for African research centre
The Twins Association of Zimbabwe (who were representing SADCTA and African twins) have recently pushed for the establishment of a regional research centre and special related units for multiple birth...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:08hrs | 308 | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa laments suffering of pensioners
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has lamented the deteriorating living conditions of Zimbabwe's senior citizens, attributing their plight to persistent misgovernance. I...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
NUST conducts 10 000 DNA paternity tests
Since acquiring specialised equipment in 2014, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST)'s Applied Genetics Testing Centre (AGTC) has conducted over 10,000 paternity tests, making it a ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo pegs 2025 budget at US$309m
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has unveiled a proposed budget of US$309 million for 2025, marking a 17% increase from the US$264 million budget for 2024. The proposal, presented by the Finance and De...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:44hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Tourism promotes Zim economy, regional and global peace
Tourism clusterisation has the potential to boost Zimbabwean economy by the year 2025 whilst concurrently complementing regional and global peace, Minister Barbara Rwodzi has said during the occasion ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:47hrs | 182 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
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