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Macheso's kupa kuturika accepted
Sungura lovers have accepted the "king of Sungura" Alick Macheso's latest album "Kupa kuturika" Macheso who is on a nationwide tou...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 15:25hrs | 2635 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Dotito
Global cement maker now in Zimbabwe
One of the world's top cement producers, Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd, has made a significant investment in Zimbabwe by committing US$15 million to build a new manufacturing plant in Mt Hampden. The plant, w...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:25hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Bopoma Dam construction to be fast-tracked
The Government will soon fast-track the construction of the Glassblock Bopoma Dam in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, as part of efforts to ease water shortages in Bulawayo and promote ru...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:09hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
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 | 168 | by Staff reporter
Foreign mining companies should follow Zimbabwe laws
Foreign mining companies must ensure their operations in Zimbabwe benefit indigenous citizens, who are the rightful owners of the country's natural resources. This was the message from Remigious Matan...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:40hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland North civil servants relocate to Lupane
Civil servants from Matabeleland North have begun relocating from Bulawayo to Lupane, the provincial capital, in response to a Cabinet directive requiring them to operate from Lupane by the end of thi...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
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 | 770 | by Staff reporter
Pravin Gordhan became factional in the ANC
The monologue in a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare and the poem, which was recited by Jaques entitled "As you like it" painted a broader picture about life when they stated that "All the world'...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 13:30hrs | 320 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Mnangagwa tours Huawei and BYD companies
President Mnangagwa this morning, toured Chinese electric car manufacturing company BYD and global telecommunications giant Huawei, in China's technology-hub city of Shenzhen....Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 19:17hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe, China ties run deep
President Mnangagwa, during his State visit to China and participation in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), returned to Nanjing, where he had received military training over six decades a...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:10hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi meets Chakwera
Vice-President Kembo Mohadi emphasized the importance of ongoing collaboration between Zimbabwe and Malawi to ensure the effective implementation of bilateral trade agreements. Following a mee...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:55hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's farm blows away Masisi
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi was deeply impressed by President Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm, located near Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, describing it as the "Garden of Eden" due to its lush green fields of wh...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:06hrs | 1568 | by Staff reporter
UN's $430m drought appeal for Zimbabwe falls short
The United Nations (UN) flash appeal for $430 million to assist in drought prevention in Zimbabwe is still far from its target, with slightly over US$100 million raised.The flash appeal highli...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 14:18hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Air ambulances training starts
The Russian HeliDrive Air ambulances medical services team has arrived in Zimbabwe to establish an efficient air ambulance service under a public-private partnership. This initiative aims to reduce fa...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:33hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Kamila Harris' grandfather lived in Zambia
Vice President Kamala Harris during her last diplomatic swing through Africa for something much more personal visited the site of her maternal grandfather's home in Lusaka, where he lived as an Indian...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:51hrs | 1712 | by AP
Russian investors keen on Zimbabwe energy sector
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Frederick Shava met with a Russian business delegation from the Renova Group, led by director of strategy Mr. Oleg Fomichev, to explore oppo...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:13hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Namibia collaborate on prisons
Efforts are being made to improve the standards of correctional facilities in Zimbabwe and Namibia, focusing on creating a more sustainable and humane prison environment to aid inmate rehabilitation.&...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:53hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
Government's ZWL$1 billion debt cripples Zimpapers operations
The country's largest multimedia group, Zimpapers Limited is owed in excess of ZWL$1 billion by government departments and ministries, parliament has been told, a situation that has crippled its opera...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 06:21hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Honouring Africa's top football talents
In my opinion, no continent has produced the range of footballing talent that Africa has, especially over the last 20 years. If you remember watching football back in the mid-noughties, Africa...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:26hrs | 88 | by Sports Reporter
Gwayi-Shangani dam put on hold, Ziminya dam enters the fray
The construction of Ziminya Dam in Nkayi District, set to become Matabeleland North's second-largest water body after Lake Gwayi-Shangani, is making significant progress. The excavation work f...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:54hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to get more air ambulances from Russia
President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that the Government will establish an efficient air ambulance service staffed by highly skilled medical professionals, engineers, dispatchers, and pilots to redu...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe warms up to Mnangagwa
THE last time former first lady Grace Mugabe made a public statement was on November 5, 2017 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.At an event dubbed "Super Sunday" in some quarters, she gathered thousa...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:40hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Government up to its usual shenanigans, again
In the latest act of the ongoing drama which I dub "Governmental Promises: A Comedy of Errors," our esteemed government has once again shocked and dismayed the nation with their predictable flair for ...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:40hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Focus on road, rail rehabilitation to boost Zimbabwe economy
The Government of Zimbabwe has expressed its commitment to rehabilitating the country's roads, with a particular focus on the strategic Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road. The Government aims to ...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mbudzi interchange now 61% complete
LEGISLATORS yesterday toured the US$88 million Mbudzi Interchange project in Harare which is now 61 percent complete.The 31 legislators from the Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructura...Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni accuses Zanu of hypocrisy
Outspoken Ntabazinduna traditional leader, Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has accused the Zanu-PF government of "hypocrisy" in commissioning the Pupu Battlefield Memorial Site in Lupane....Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 15:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Big Nuz set to rock Filabusi
The surviving member of South African gqom band, Big Nuz, Mzi "Danger" Mtshomela, is gearing up to reconnect with the group's devoted fan base in Zimbabwe.He will be making an appearance at Sc...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Being with the people all the time.
When the Zanu-PF legislator for Mazowe North Constituency Hon. Cde Tsungi Makumbe heard that there was a confirmed cholera case at Chinehasha Health Centre in Chiweshe, he quickly mobilised medicines ...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 23:11hrs | 9 | by Thomas Murisa
Zimbabwe's digital title deeds on the cards
THE Presidential Title Deeds programme will soon unveil a digitalised and securitised document that is tear and water proof as the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa moves to curb cases of fra...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt makes another empty promise to rehabilitate roads in other cities, towns
GOVERNMENT will soon rehabilitate and construct roads in the country's major cities and towns which have been neglected by opposition-run local authorities for the past 20 years.Despite receiv...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Russians target setting up manufacturing plants in Zimbabwe
A RUSSIAN Federation business delegation is set to visit Zimbabwe on an investment mission, with the setting up of manufacturing plants in the country already under consideration.The Rais (hea...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Knight Frank creates cholera super spreader time bomb in Bulawayo's Pioneer House
A building in Bulawayo has become a potential cholera super spreader after going for more than 10 days without water.Managed by renowned property manager, Knight Frank, Pioneer House which belongs to ...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 12:07hrs | 13 | by Simba Jemwa
Zimbabwe to adopt Dubai's AI systems?
President Mnangagwa, who is here for the World Governments Summit, was yesterday charmed by artificial intelligence systems that assign police patrols across Dubai without human intervention, and vowe...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe Parly not responsible for recalls'
PARLIAMENT is not responsible for the recalls of legislators since their withdrawal is a preserve of the political parties who sponsored their candidatures and all Parliament does is announce what the...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mutare Airport to be relocated
Plans by the Government to relocate the Grand Reef Airport near Mutare to Mutasa South District where there is enough flat land for a new modern airport are at an advanced stage with the Airports Comp...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Mozambique agree to refurbish, expand rail link
Zimbabwe and Mozambique have agreed to refurbish and extend the 10km railway line that stretches from Machipanda to Mutare within the next three months.Both Transport Ministers yesterday confi...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Forbes Border Post starts 24-hour service
FORBES Border Post just outside Mutare will be running 24 hours from Monday to cope with the growth in haulage truck traffic and use of Beira port, Zimbabwe's closest access to the sea.Forbes ...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Prospect Lithium urged to manufacture batteries in Zimbabwe
Mining giant Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe needs to move to manufacture lithium batteries locally and export them to boost Zimbabwe's economy, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for M...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:37hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Schools warned against arm-twisting parents
As schools opened smoothly yesterday with cholera protocols and procedures being observed, the Government warned rogue school administrators against holding parents and guardians to ransom by turning ...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's digital borders to go online in first quarter
ZIMBABWE will start the full implementation of the digitalised border concept this first quarter with a target of transforming all ports of entry into electronic gates by the end of the year.O...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Harare flood victims moved to Dzivarasekwa flats
Families flooded out of their homes in Budiriro are set to be accommodated at the newly constructed flats in Dzivarasekwa Extension after their homes and household property were damaged by heavy rains...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 22:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chinese firm to build US$700m fertiliser plants
CHINESE regional fertiliser manufacturing giant, United Capital Fertiliser (UCF) Limited, is set to invest US$700 million in the construction of Compound D and Urea fertiliser manufacturing plan...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zifa snub Mnangagwa
THE Zifa Normalisation Committee might have shot themselves in the foot after failing to attend the commissioning of Heart Stadium by President Emerson Mnangagwa yesterday.Hundreds of people i...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:07hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya's Stadium officially opened
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has saluted the work done by Prophet Walter Magaya on the mega-dollar Heart Stadium, which was officially opened amid glitzy and glamour in Waterfalls yesterday.The 5 000-s...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
US$11m LP gas depot complete
GAS supplies are now more assured with the operationalisation of the first phase of the US$11 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and handling facility with a holding capacity of 650 tonnes ...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Manhize steel plant nears completion
The commissioning and full operationalisation of the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Mvuma, which was initially pencilled for the end of this year, is now set for early next year.The ...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, wife bring relief to Sibasa villagers
SINGWANGO 1 Primary School under Chief Sibasa, in Matabeleland South province used to walk long distances with two bottles of water, one for themselves and one for their teacher.This is now a ...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 09:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam rehab project 88% complete
THE Special Advisor to the President on Monitoring Implementation Of Government Programmes and Projects Dr Joram Gumbo, toured the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project on Friday.The Ministr...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe allows cement imports after prices double
Zimbabweans can now freely import cement, the government says, a response to a doubling of prices caused by surging demand and depressed local production.Cement prices are rising due to a comb...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bags for Jeys Marabini packed, ready to go
BULAWAYO's jazz music superstar, Jeys Marabini has packed his bags and ready to go. The Xola hitmaker is ready to prove that he is a force to reckon with in his United Kingdom (UK) tour where he will ...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 20:31hrs | 5 | by Christopher 'Mawande' Ncube
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