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Dexter Nduna warned by City of Harare
The City of Harare has issued a stern warning to former Zanu PF MP Dexter Nduna, stating that he has no legal authority to unclamp vehicles targeted for enforcement by City Parking. This response foll...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1375 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 3 545 at CUT
As the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League heads into Match Day 29, football fans are eager for answers to some pressing questions. Will Highlanders fans' planned boycott be successful? Who will claim ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 61 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed for armed robbery
A self-proclaimed prophet from Masendu Village, Matabeleland South, has been sentenced to six months in prison for robbing a man at knifepoint. Mpindeni Ncube (44), once revered in his community as a ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:13hrs | 1081 | by Staff reporter
Former Ezomgido presenter resurfaces on Blood Legacy
South Africa-based singer and broadcaster Nkululeko "Chunky" Phiri has made a triumphant return to the entertainment industry, featuring in Netflix's latest hit series Blood Legacy. Known for his work...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:12hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter
Former Ezomgido presenter resurfaces on Blood Legacy
South Africa-based singer and broadcaster Nkululeko "Chunky" Phiri has made a triumphant return to the entertainment industry, featuring in Netflix's latest hit series Blood Legacy. Known for his work...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 305 | 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 | 109 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Colonialists to give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century.The deal – reached after years ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 12:39hrs | 209 | by Andrew Harding
Bulawayo water crisis deepens
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC), which decommissioned Umzingwane Dam last November, is now facing an even graver water crisis as the city prepares to decommission another supply dam, Upper Ncema, toda...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
BAZ, central bank meet over policy interventions
The Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) held a crucial meeting with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, on Monday to address key policy changes from the Monetary Poli...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:44hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman claims she was forced to abort 15 times
A HARARE woman has made sensational claims that she was forced to ABORT 15 TIMES and then suffered a miscarriage before she was dumped by her lover.Sharon Zhuwawo claims her lover's wife, Vale...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:31hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter
'Iran's missile response to Israel justified,' says EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have issued a firm condemnation of Israel's continued aggression and illegal occupation in the Middle East. The party has expressed outrage over Israel's latest att...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 13:09hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Mavhaire's return divides Zanu-PF
Members of Zanu-PF's Masvingo District are expressing dissatisfaction over the readmission of former politburo member Dzikamai Mavhaire into the party. The District Coordinating Committee (DCC) has ra...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1634 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's SONA headache
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to deliver his State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, facing mounting public discontent over a deepening currency crisis, soaring living costs, widespread hunger...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ups Mpox surveillance
The Zimbabwean government has ramped up surveillance efforts at the country's borders in response to the rising threat of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, which has recently been declared a public h...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Exposing economic saboteurs threatening Zimbabwe's future
THE introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold Currency (ZiG) symbolised a shift toward economic sovereignty, self-reliance and stability. Yet, instead of celebrating this monumental effort, some individuals w...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 223 | by Innocent Mujeri
The curse of diamonds: How Zimbabwe's wealth is failing its people
I was listening this morning as the Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, boasted over Zimbabwe's increasing diamond production. Indeed, Zimbabwe's diamond industry has long been touted as a be...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:09hrs | 488 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Beitbridge man threatens victim before robbing him
A man from Beitbridge has been jailed after using a knife to threaten a victim before robbing him of his mobile phone at a bushy area.Benard Pedzisai (36) appeared before Beitbridge Magistrate...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:33hrs | 164 | by Stephen Jakes
Chamisa's Blue Movement using CCC structures
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's newly formed Blue Movement is reportedly leveraging Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) structures to rally support, raising concerns among political analysts about ...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:14hrs | 2137 | by Staff reporter
60% of pupils hungry, feel El Niño pinch
At least three million out of 4.9 million pupils across Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, with the government facing significant challenges in consolidating its sch...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Zinasu protests ZiG devaluation
The Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) has voiced its concerns over the rapid devaluation of the local currency, warning that it will exacerbate the already difficult conditions faced by studen...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:04hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
BCC denounces Dexter Nduna's bid to seize parking management in Bulawayo: A threat to local jobs and progress
Bulawayo - The City of Bulawayo is once again under threat, not by external forces, but by a political figure intent on sabotaging the livelihoods of its young citizens. Dexter Nduna, a notorious ZANU...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 14:28hrs | 6060 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Zimbabweans bear brunt of instability'
A significant majority of Zimbabweans, six out of ten, believe that elections, political violence, and intimidation are the greatest threats to peace in the country, according to a new report by ZimRi...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to emulate Kenya's GenZ digital activism
Zimbabwean youths are being encouraged to take inspiration from their Kenyan counterparts, who effectively leveraged digital media to mobilize for socio-economic change in their country. The call for ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:51hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Factionalism threatens Zanu-PF unity
ZANU-PF's ongoing cell restructuring exercise has revealed deep-rooted factionalism within the ruling party, as loyalists aligned with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:42hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police to adopt AI in crime-fighting efforts
Police in Bulawayo are set to incorporate cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to combat crime, marking a significant step toward modernizing law enforcement in the city. B...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:35hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF MP blocks sponsors
Controversial Buhera South Member of Parliament Ngonidzane Mudekunye is being accused of blocking business people who wanted to sponsor schools through sp...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 412 | by Paul Ndou
Zimbabwe's government: The biggest threat to its own currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) recent decision to devalue the Zimbabwean Gold (ZiG) by 50% has left the nation reeling. Overnight, the currency's value plummeted from 14 to 23.4 against ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 15:25hrs | 3292 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
78-year-old woman sexually abused and murdered in Zimbabwe
Police have appealed for information that could assist in the arrest of suspects after a 78-year-old woman was found dead in Chegutu with signs of sexual abuse on her body.In a statement, poli...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 13:57hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, opposition and the road to 2028
Zanu-PF's internal power dynamics regarding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms ending in 2028 and the state of the currently fractured opposition....Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 234 | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute
Zimbabwe pursues legal action over confiscated fire tenders in Lithuania
The Zimbabwean government is actively exploring all legal avenues, including international arbitration, to recover 17 fire tenders that were seized by Lithuania last year while being shipped from Bela...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:25hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Fight for Gwanda mine escalates amid bribery allegations
The ongoing dispute over Vubachikwe Gold Mine has escalated, with major shareholder Forbes & Thompson accusing lawyers representing Fawcett Security Operations - a creditor seeking to ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:16hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wheat harvesting intensifies
More than 18,000 tonnes of wheat have been harvested across Zimbabwe as the 2024 winter wheat harvesting season continues in full swing, with an average yield of 5.5 tonnes per hectare. The harvest co...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos house in a mess again
Premiership giants Dynamos Football Club find themselves in turmoil once again, following the suspension of assistant coach Murape Murape, sporting director Richard Chihoro, and team physiotherapist A...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:11hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Football laws reinvented to decide outcomes of Bosso matches
In a heartfelt message to supporters, Highlanders FC Executive Chairman Col Mhlophe (Rtd) has acknowledged the challenging times the club is currently facing, describing the situation as "untenable." ...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:33hrs | 1495 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally assaulted in compound dispute
A 60-year-old man, Ineki Paulosi, from Foothills Farm Compound in Bindura, was fatally assaulted following an altercation on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 8 PM and has sinc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 17:41hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, ANC were publicly sworn enemies
Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF and South Africa's old National Party government were publicly sworn enemies. Privately, their relationship was a bit more complicated.On 7 and 8 February, 1983, for instanc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1205 | by Peter Fabricius
Mast*rbation lands teacher in trouble
A 55-YEAR-OLD primary school teacher in Plumtree is in deep trouble after he indecently insulted a grade seven pupil in a storeroom.Allen Sibotshwa was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts y...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1642 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 651 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Hichilema gears up to change Zambia's constitution
As President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia made his annual address to parliament on 13 September, he shocked many observers as he made a series of revealing off-the-cuff remarks on the topic of constit...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 350 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Man in court for raping sex worker in Zimbabwe
A 30-year-old man from Kambuzuma high-density suburb, Tinotenda Siringwani, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of raping a 29-year-old sex worker. Siringwani was remanded out of custody ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 12:10hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa addresses Zanu-PF factionalism amid 3rd-term speculations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa took decisive action to quell rising factional tensions within Zanu-PF during the 378th ordinary session of the party's politburo yesterday. This comes in the wake of incr...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:58hrs | 1151 | 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 | 164 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes toddler, cuts off his manhood
IN an incident nothing short of a morbid tale, a 23-year-old man from Kwekwe allegedly waylaid a 10-year-old girl at a disused building, raped her once before cutting off his manhood.The Natio...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:44hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Man sentenced to 5 years for violent robbery
A 24-year-old man from Nyanga, Happymore Piyo, has been sentenced to five years in prison after attacking and robbing a woman while threatening to gouge out her eyes with a knife. The National...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:38hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Chief Mposi extorts subjects, returns loot after uproar
The baLemba (Varemba) Mberengwa Chief, Mposi Mupangeri was forced to indefinitely withdraw charges and return four beasts which have been charged as traditional court fine by his marshalls after the v...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 12:53hrs | 1394 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Mberengwa
Parliament face to face with Bulawayo water woes
Bulawayo's escalating water shortages took center stage yesterday as parliamentarians engaged directly with the dire situation affecting the city. With the water supply dam levels in continuous declin...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:34hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Tsenengamu quits politics
Former ZANU-PF youth national political commissioner Godfrey Tsenengamu announced yesterday that he has "quit" politics to focus on tackling corruption, launching the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Citizen'...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 09:22hrs | 1151 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to ditch 'command' exchange rate
The government of Zimbabwe is facing increasing pressure to abandon its "command" exchange rate for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April, as businesses struggle to cope with currency ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 09:21hrs | 3944 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2330 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU-PF official causes mayhem at Church
There was drama in Beitbridge at the Spirit Angels of God Church on Sunday where a former ZANU PF ward 4 councillor (and current party official), Aphos Ndlovu refused to be expelled from the church by...Published: 22 Sep 2024 at 18:22hrs | 4626 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Beitbridge
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