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Zimbabwe govt sounds alarm over skills mismatch
The Government of Zimbabwe has raised urgent concern over the growing mismatch between the skills produced by the country's education system and the rapidly evolving demands of the labour market, warn...Published: 19 mins ago | 9 | by Staff reporter
Municipal worker killed in refuse truck accident
A municipal worker in Chitungwiza, identified as Simon Maketo, has tragically died following a workplace accident involving a refuse truck. The incident occurred on Thursday morning while Maketo was c...Published: 6 hrs ago | 106 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tourism sector declined in early 2025
Zimbabwe's tourism sector has experienced a significant downturn in the first quarter of 2025, with both receipts and investment sharply declining as global travel demand weakens and domestic economic...Published: 6 hrs ago | 43 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Rugby Union's Parirenyatwa resigns
Acting President of the Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU), Tapfuma Parirenyatwa, has tendered his resignation, bringing an end to his brief tenure at the helm of Zimbabwean rugby administration. In a letter ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 96 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crumble to 9 wicket defeat
Zimbabwe's Test cricket struggles continued on home soil as they slumped to a nine-wicket defeat to New Zealand inside three days in the opening match of their two-Test series at Queens Sports Club in...Published: 6 hrs ago | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national shot dead in armed robbery at Zimbabwe mine
Zimbabwean police have confirmed a fatal armed robbery that occurred last Friday at Pin 3 Mine, a Chinese-owned operation in Shurugwi, Midlands Province, amid reports that a Chinese employee was fatal...Published: 6 hrs ago | 116 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo losing 'City of Kings' shine amid garbage pile-up
City leaders, government officials, and waste management experts have issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of solid waste management in Bulawayo, describing it as a looming health and ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 47 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium renovations lag
Government is scrambling to complete renovations at the National Sports Stadium amid fears that Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team could once again be forced to play their remaining 2026 W...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 10:11hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora remittances into Zimbabwe rise to US$635.2m
Diaspora remittances into Zimbabwe grew by 7.1% in the first half of 2025, reaching US$635.2 million compared to US$593.2 million during the same period last year, according to Finance Minister Mthuli...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 10:08hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on track for 6% growth
Zimbabwe is on track to achieve a forecasted 6% economic growth in 2025 helped by good agricultural output and strong commodity prices, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said on Thursday.The South...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 10:00hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube commits to easing business costs
Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, delivered the 2025 Mid Term Budget Review Statement on Thursday, affirming Zimbabwe's economic recovery whil...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 08:43hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Kudzayi accuses court system of sabotage
Journalist and political commentator Edmund Kudzayi has accused the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), Softwarehouse Pvt Ltd, and prominent lawyer Advocate Fadzayi Mahere of collusion and deliberate o...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 19:23hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter
Soros linked to Russiagate hoax
A newly unclassified document suggests George Soros' Open Society Foundation was involved in the effort by the Hillary Clinton campaign in 2016 to falsely accuse then-candidate Donald Trump of ties to...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:57hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube declares surplus despite only 35% of budget spent
Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday declared a budget surplus of ZWG3.3 billion for the first half of 2025, despite revealing that just 35.5% of the approved National Bu...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 15:46hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Captured Court dismisses MK Party application
As expected, the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg has as effectively dismissed the case brought by MK Party challenging President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to appoint a non-Member of Parliam...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 14:07hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police officers receive drone pilot certificates
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has stepped up its technological capabilities, introducing drone operations as part of its crime-fighting arsenal.On Thursday, 27 police officers were ...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 13:58hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi to commission 37 new homes in Binga
Vice-President Kembo Mohadi will on Thursday commission 37 newly built houses in Nsungwale Village, Binga District, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a Government programme to permanently resett...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 10:02hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns South Africa against US sanctions
Zimbabwe's ruling party (ZANU-PF) says South Africa should not be intimidated by a proposed US bill that could empower President Donald Trump with "superpowers" to impose sanctions on African National...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Police disrupt Smart City ground-breaking ceremony
A highly anticipated groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Maqhoba Chef De Grand Smart City in Bulawayo ended in chaos last Thursday after police abruptly shut down the event, citing unresolved lan...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:45hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Gaming centres emerge hubs of juvenile delinquency
Gaming centres across Bulawayo, once seen as harmless recreational spots for young people, are increasingly being blamed for fuelling a wave of juvenile delinquency, truancy, and substance abuse. Auth...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:15hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Newborn found abandoned near Khami Prison
A newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned and concealed beneath tree branches near the Khami Prison Complex on Wednesday, 24 July, in a deeply distressing case that has sparked public concern....Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:54hrs | 227 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Zanu–PF warns South Africa against US sanctions
Zimbabwe's ruling party (ZANU–PF) says South Africa should not be intimidated by a proposed US bill that could empower President Donald Trump with "superpowers" to impose sanctions on African Nation...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 16:34hrs | 2172 | by Staff reporter
Police dismiss reports of another Seke road accident
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed widespread social media claims alleging another traffic accident at Hunyani Bridge along Seke Road, clarifying that no such incident occurred.T...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:14hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
New Zealand crushes Zimbabwe
New Zealand continued their dominant run in the T20 tri-series with a comprehensive 60-run victory over hosts Zimbabwe on Thursday, securing their fourth consecutive win in the league stage. Tim Seife...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 12:17hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for bold global action to save wetlands
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged world leaders to adopt bold and collaborative measures to safeguard wetlands, warning that failure to act would mean abandoning a vital part of the planet's natu...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:51hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Zimta pokes holes into proposed Zimsec Act amendments
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has criticised the proposed amendments to the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Act, arguing that they fall short of restoring credibility to ...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:30hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Hulk Hogan dies
Iconic wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. Emergency medical services were called to the WWE legend's home in Clearwater early Thursday morning in response to what dispatchers de...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 17:04hrs | 1568 | by Staff reporter
SADC liberation movements share notes in South Africa
Former Liberation Movements from Southern Africa will gather in Johannesburg from Thursday for a high-level three-day summit aimed at forging a unified response to the region's shifting political and ...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 15:07hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Simba Bhora's 10-match unbeaten streak comes to an abrupt end
Simba Bhora's impressive ten-match unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Tel One at Ascot Stadium. The Wifi Boys secured the victory with two second-half goals ...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 11:21hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Bosso sweating over Captain Mbeba's fitness
Highlanders Football Club are anxiously awaiting a medical report on captain Andrew Mbeba, who faces a race against time to be fit for Thursday's crucial Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter a...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:08hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala book launch disruptor served with letter of demand
The Messenger of Court in Masvingo has successfully served a letter of demand for US$150,000 on Zanu-PF activist Esau Mutanho, who recently made headlines after disrupting the launch of opposition pol...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 16:00hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
'Dynamos will survive relegation'
Despite the growing threat of relegation, Dynamos coach Saul Chaminuka is maintaining a positive outlook as his team struggles near the bottom of the Premier Soccer League standings.The Harare...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:32hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born law student found dead in Manchester's river Irwell
Communities in both Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom are mourning the tragic loss of 19-year-old Christine Chido Benjamin, a Zimbabwean-born law student whose body was discovered in Manchester's River ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:45hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enforces citywide dog tie-up order to curb stray attacks
The City of Bulawayo has issued an urgent directive to all dog owners following a spike in dog bite incidents caused by stray and unrestrained animals.In a public notice released on Sunday, 20...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 334 | by Staff Reporter
Kadoma land dispute case crumbles
The State has formally withdrawn criminal charges in the high-profile land dispute involving popular cleric Tapiwa Freddy, founder of Goodness and Mercy Ministries, and property developer Kudakwashe T...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:23hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Man run over by train
A man was fatally struck by a train at Chinhoyi Railway Station on Thursday afternoon, becoming the fourth person killed in separate train accidents across Zimbabwe within a month, the National Railwa...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:09hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
JSC plans to reintroduce press desks in courts
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is considering reintroducing Press desks in courts to facilitate the work of journalists, recognising the media as a key stakeholder in the justice delivery syste...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Mysterious car fires destroy 4 vehicles
A wave of mysterious vehicle fires has struck the Chiwaridzo suburb of Bindura again, leaving four cars destroyed on Thursday morning and raising alarm among residents who fear they are being targeted...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:56hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
High Court to hear disputed Whange Chieftaincy succession case
The High Court of Zimbabwe is set to hear a highly contested chieftaincy succession case involving the Shana traditional leadership in Whange District, Matabeleland North, amid allegations of historic...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:55hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national in court for alleged US$322k fraud
A Chinese national appeared before the Harare Regional Magistrates Court on Thursday facing allegations of defrauding a client of US$322,381 under the pretext of supplying minerals and securing an exp...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:54hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Bosso responds to ZACC visit
Highlanders Football Club has moved to reassure its members, sponsors, and stakeholders following an unannounced visit to its offices by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Thursday, 17 ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 15:14hrs | 2524 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's MDC-T says Mudzuri is wayward
Movement for Democratic Change - Tsvangirai (MDC-T) has described its vice president, Elias Mudzuri, as "wayward" following violent clashes at the party's Harare headquarters on Thursday.Riot ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:29hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
ZACC confirms Bosso probe over suspected graft
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched an investigation into Highlanders Football Club over suspected corruption linked to player transfers and financial mismanagement.Con...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:50hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Sophie Mokoena bids farewell to SABC
Veteran journalist and international news editor Sophie Mokoena is leaving the SABC after an illustrious 31-year career, marking the end of an era at South Africa's public broadcaster. The announcemen...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 19:33hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says his exit from CCC, MDC was meant to frustrate Mnangagwa
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has admitted that his decision to quit both the CCC and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) was a calculated strategy aimed at fru...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 18:57hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Aids council focuses on street dwellers
PEOPLE living on the streets are recording a high default rate on antiretroviral treatment (ART), largely due to inconsistent access to medication and challenges in adhering to the treatment regimen, ...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zacc arrests Zimra official over fraud
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official and four clearing agents for their alleged involvement in a fraudulent smuggling syndicate ope...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:46hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
CEO seriously injured in fatal road accident
Makoni Rural District Council (RDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edmore Chidembo was seriously injured in a fatal road accident along the Chivhu–Nyazura Road last Thursday night. The accident claim...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:12hrs | 1221 | by Staff reporter
Power struggle behind Tagwirei's expulsion
Further revelations have surfaced surrounding the dramatic expulsion of business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei from a Zanu-PF Central Committee meeting in Harare last week, exposing a fierce behind-the-sc...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 20:26hrs | 1298 | by Staff reporter
Gun-toting robbers storm Murombedzi wholesale, flee with cash
Police in Zvimba have launched a manhunt for an armed gang that attacked a wholesale shop at Murombedzi Growth Point, making away with US$29,700 in cash on Thursday morning.According to a stat...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:25hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
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