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Bindura man 'killed in cold blood'
Police in Bindura are seeking information to apprehend a suspect in the murder of Nathan Mafaro, who was found dead at his home in the mining town.The 48-year-old Mafaro's body was discovered ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 229 | by Simbarashe Sithole
DA to protect Ramaphosa, guns for Mashatile
While the DA will now protect ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, it still wants Ramaphosa's deputy Paul Mashatile answering to the police for several allegations - including c...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1216 | by Staff reporter
Lupane sits on sewage time bomb
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has attributed the delay in constructing a modern sewage reticulation plant in Lupane to the late release of funds by the Treasury. Lupane, the provincia...Published: 18 hrs ago | 89 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt commissions Jo'burg e-passports
Zimbabwe has commissioned a newly refurbished building in Johannesburg, South Africa, to process e-passports for its citizens, with plans for additional centers in Cape Town and London. This i...Published: 18 hrs ago | 123 | by Staff reporter
Phakamile Mabhena Moyo appointed acting Harare Town Clerk
Engineer Phakamile Mabhena Moyo, the Harare City Council's director of water, has been appointed acting Town Clerk following the arrest of Engineer Hosiah Chisango.Chisango was arrested last n...Published: 18 hrs ago | 213 | by Staff reporter
NRZ hits back at Mafume
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has refuted claims by Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume that it approved illegal structures at the Raylton Sports Club, calling these allegations misleading. Du...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:09hrs | 2957 | by Staff reporter
Verwoerd's grandson in new parliamentary role thanks to Ramaphosa
Wynand Boshoff, grandson of 'apartheid architect' Hendrik Verwoerd, will report to a new parliamentary leader as the Freedom Front (FF) Plus announces that Pieter Groenewald's appointment as Minister ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:43hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
Harare Town Clerk arrested over US$9,2 million tender scandal
Harare City Council (HCC), town clerk engineer Hosiah Chisango, has been arrested charged with unprocedural awarding of a US$9,2 million tender without following due process.In a Wednesday sta...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:51hrs | 900 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat continues to soar at home
GRACING from one level to another!That's the story of Yadah FC lively star player Khama Billiat as he was recently appointed brand ambassador of Style by Minie boutique."Congratulation...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 10:48hrs | 4005 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank expands its ATM network
Harare, 24 July 2024 - Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has embarked on an exercise to expand its Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in response to growing client demands.The move by the leading financial ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:01hrs | 179 | by Agencies
Groote Schuur Estate must return the bird to Great Zimbabwe
Visual artist and cultural producer Richard Mudariki is advocating for the repatriation of the Zimbabwe Bird from the Groot Schuur Estate in Cape Town, South Africa, to Great Zimbabwe. Mudarik...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 08:52hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
African children are wood, and water collectors for the whites: nothing has changed!
I wish I lived in another planet and certainly not planet Earth because this one has painful contradictions. Africa, especially, a continent that was ravaged by slavery for centuries. The white popula...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:48hrs | 599 | by Nomazulu Thata
Beitbridge's mega power station takes shape
A Chinese company, Prestige Massive (Pvt) Limited, is progressing with its 1,200 MW coal-fired power and chrome smelting plant in Beitbridge, which is expected to significantly impact the border town'...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:55hrs | 1241 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean villagers oppose Chinese cement plant
The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (ZNOART) has petitioned the government to reconsider the construction of a proposed US$1 billion cement plant by a Chinese firm i...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:54hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
Khupe reveals new cancer fight
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe has implored parliament to exercise its influence on government to channel more resources towards cancer treatment and awareness programmes as she went de...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:43hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners
"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 000 in violent burglaries in Athlone, Co. Westmeath...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
Stepson bashes stepdad
Denzel Cement, a 21-year-old from Saursetown in Bulawayo, has been accused of assaulting his stepfather, Obert Cement (44), after a heated argument. Denzel allegedly slapped Obert and then stabbed him...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Murder suspect smears himself with faeces to avoid court
Tsepo Dlamini, a 24-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his father, attempted to avoid appearing in court by smearing himself with feces. Dlamini was scheduled to appear before the Nkomazi magist...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:05hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean businessman takes over Botswana's Township Rollers
Zimbabwean businessman Tendani Sebata has been appointed as the new president of Botswana’s former Premier League champions, Township Rollers. Sebata, who is involved in transport (luxury coaches), ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:00hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's daytime sex work solicitation raises concerns
Bulawayo's downtown is witnessing a shift in the landscape of sex work, with sex workers establishing a noticeable daytime presence. This trend has raised concerns among residents and property owners,...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:46hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
Rowdy Zanu-PF councillor sparks chaos
A dispute among Chinhoyi councillors over residential stand allocations erupted into public view after Zanu-PF Councillor Godknows Muzhandamuri reportedly seized a list of preferred stand numbers and ...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:24hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
'Ramaphosa's speech was probably written by DA'
Leader of the Umkhonto weSizwe party in Parliament, John Hlophe has described President Cyril Ramaphosa's address on the opening of Parliament as "appalling".Reacting to Ramaphosa's speech giv...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:50hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda to repossess undeveloped stands
The Gwanda Municipality is undertaking a comprehensive land audit aimed at identifying residential and commercial stands that have remained undeveloped for an extended period, signaling their intentio...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:44hrs | 594 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dismisses cyanide poisoning claims
The Bulawayo City Council has dismissed social media claims alleging contamination of tap water with cyanide and other chemicals, reaffirming its commitment to providing safe water to the public. ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:44hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
US-based NGO Ford Foundation fingered in Kenya protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.The East ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Marvelous Nakamba returns to training
Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba has returned to training after recovering from a long-term knee injury. Nakamba missed most of the last season due to the injury, during which his team, Luto...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 06:58hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
Zambezi FC supporters perish in road accident
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Northern region Division One side Zambezi Football Club allegedly lost its two supporters in a road traffic accident yesterday.Kenneth Amos (12) and Edith ...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 19:54hrs | 1100 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - With Africa serving as a dynamic hub for oil and gas, renewable energy and cutting-edge technologies, the participation of youth in the sector is crucial to bringing in new p...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:52hrs | 153 | by APO
'Zanu-PF undergoing renewal process'
As Zanu-PF continues its restructuring exercise, the party claims to be aware of the ongoing demographic changes and is actively working to recruit more members to enhance its organizational and mobil...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:01hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Hwende joins Zanu-PF
Former Chiredzi Town Council (CTC) Chairperson, Alderman Gibson Hwende has officially joined Zanu-PF after serving two decades as opposition's Ward 1 councilor in Chiredzi Urban.Hwende confirm...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:47hrs | 1412 | by Staff reporter
Who wanted to assassinate Donald Trump?
Pennsylvania - Donald Trump was injured in what the FBI said was an attempted assassination at an election rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening, a shocking act of political violence that threaten...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:12hrs | 1222 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear heading for Zimbabwe
Excitement is sweeping through Zimbabwe's showbiz industry following the announcement that Jamaican roots reggae musician Burning Spear will be performing in the country as part of his One People Afri...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:01hrs | 5956 | by Staff reporter
Ex-CCC Council chair Gibson Hwende joins Zanu-PF
Former Chiredzi Town Council (CTC) Chairperson, Alderman Gibson Hwende has officially joined Zanu-PF after serving two decades as opposition's Ward 1 councilor in Chiredzi Urban.Hwende confirm...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 12:22hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Mass deportation still Gayton McKenzie party's top priority
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) is not backing down on the call for mass deportation of illegal immigrants, despite them being featured in the Government of National Unity (GNU).The PA’s deputy ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:25hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans cross Zambia border for cheaper healthcare, medicines
At 5pm at the Victoria Falls border post, Margaret Tshuma - who has a 24-hour day pass to be in Zambia - is in a rush to return home to Zimbabwe before dusk.This is not the first time Tshuma, ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Dr John Hlophe's election to the JSC is most feared by neoliberals
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the appointment of Umkhonto weSizwe's parliamentary chief whip to represent the National Assembly in the Judicial Service Commission - the primary body...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 09:59hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Facelift for Chirundu
Chirundu is poised for significant improvements following the acquisition of equipment by the Chirundu Local Board through devolution funds. With an allocation of US$638,982.57, the local board obtain...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 20 | by Tafi Mhaka
SANDF soldier killed in DRC
A South African soldier has died in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.The South African National Defence Force says he was fatally wounded when a hand grenade exploded at a base in the city...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:39hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Falcon Air introduces regular flights to Kariba
Falcon Air has launched regular flights into Kariba and Matusadonha National Park, a move that has been positively received by local operators. Using a 12-seater Cessna F406 Caravan, Falcon Air will f...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF is responsible for scuttling development in rural areas!
Forty-four years after Zimbabwe attained her independence, rural areas are still largely as backward as they were under colonial rule. Nothing much to write about, in terms of development, has...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 12:57hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Vehicle scandal rocks Harare Town House
Harare City Council (HCC) is embroiled in a scandal involving the purchase of luxury vehicles worth over half a million dollars. According to NewsDay sources, 10 Grade Four officials acquired ...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 11:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water crisis worsens as boreholes break down
The Bulawayo City Council has reported the breakdown of 76 boreholes in the city, forcing residents to search for alternative water sources. The city is currently implementing a water-shedding program...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drawing parallels between Kenya and Zimbabwe's social, economic, and political disturbances
We want to believe that the demonstrations in Kenya just happened overnight. The Gene Zs went on a rampage assisted by criminals. To framing them so thin, is to trivialize a genuine revolution that wa...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 23:08hrs | 15 | by Nomazulu Thata
Reserves backing Zimbabwe's ZiG shoot to US$370 million
Prices of goods and services in Zimbabwe are expected to remain stable, thanks to increased cash and mineral reserves backing the new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). These reserves have risen from US$2...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:34hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dribble residents in Beitbridge jumbo meat share
There was an uproar in Beitbridge town on Monday regarding the distribution of elephant meat, with residents accusing government officials and Zanu-PF party members of hoarding more than their fair sh...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Land developer up for fraud
Directors of Full Life Open Arms Africa (Private) Limited Andrew Chegutu and Godknows Nelson Mandaza have been taken to court for allegedly defrauding Chiredzi Town Council and Chiredzi Rural Council ...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo blames Apostolic churches for erratic rainfall patterns
WHILE changes in climate patterns are blamed for altering local weather patterns and potentially contributing to changes in rainfall across the country, a revelation about what specifically affects ra...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Please stop making our children idolize tyranny, Mr. President!
Children usually become like their parents.That is why there is the saying, 'an apple doesn't fall far from the tree'.The greatest ability children were given by the Creator, as a lear...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:21hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
President Ruto got away with murder in the ICC before
President Ruto thinks he can get away with any political conflict situation - even murder. We have more than 20 deaths resulting from serious demonstrations across Kenya. Listening to the exclusive pr...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:55hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
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