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Macheso to kick off 2025 showbiz calendar with free Rufaro Stadium bash
Sungura maestro Alick Macheso is set to kick off his 2025 showbiz calendar with a spectacular free bash at Rufaro Stadium in Harare on January 25.The event, which coincides with the launch of ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 14:20hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi deployed on this day in 1983
January 20, 2025 marks the somber 42nd anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in Zimbabwe's history - the Gukurahundi genocide. This atrocity, carried out by the North Korea-trained Five Brigade u...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 11:09hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
CJ Malaba calls for legal, ethical training of traditional leaders
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has directed the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to train traditional leaders on legal and ethical standards to ensure that as judicial officers, they treat litigants with ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:31hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South farmers return to fields
Farmers in Matabeleland South province have taken advantage of above-average rains to cultivate 80% of the arable land in the region, following a severe drought that had devastating effects on livesto...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:14hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Shock management changes at Zimpapers Media Group
Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited (Zimpapers), the country's largest media conglomerate, has announced major senior management changes as it embarks on a sweeping digital transformation process. The ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 18:55hrs | 1682 | by Staff reportetr
Shocking baby swap scandal rocks Bulawayo hospital, DNA confirms
A shocking case of baby-swapping has emerged from the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), where a new mother from Cowdray Park discovered through DNA testing that she had been discharged with a baby girl...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:24hrs | 1895 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe genocide public hearings to start first quarter
Public hearings on the Gukurahundi conflict are slated to commence in the first quarter of this year, marking a significant step towards national healing and reconciliation. A designated Command Centr...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:02hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Please, ZANU-PF, don't lie: The ED 2030 campaign never came from Zimbabweans
ZANU-PF Chief Whip Pupurai Togarepi recently claimed that the push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his term beyond 2028 originates from the people of Zimbabwe. Speaking at a gatheri...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 11:25hrs | 695 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The dangers of colonial nostalgia and Amnesia
The legacy of colonialism remains a stain on our society - something that cannot be whitewashed. It remains a source of trauma - a source of collective pain. Four decades after independence, its...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 11:21hrs | 425 | by Innocent Mpoki
ARTUZ boycott schools opening..plan mass protests, extra lessons
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has called upon its membership to further boycott schools opening, announce (plans for) mass protests and embark on extra lessons to force governme...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 08:14hrs | 1010 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Chinese ambassador pledges more support to Zimbabwe
Creative presentations of modern and traditional Chinese and Zimbabwean music theatrical performances reverberated at the University of Zimbabwe's Beit Hall on Saturday, marking the celebration of the...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:19hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dares opposition MPs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged opposition legislators to actively scrutinize and challenge Zanu-PF Members of Parliament (MPs) to ensure they deliver for the benefit of all Zimbabweans....Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:13hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's donation to ZCC builds 5 schools
The Zion Christian Church (ZCC) has embarked on an ambitious project to build five secondary schools in Beitbridge, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Beatrice, and Mvuma, funded in part by a generous US$1 mil...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:09hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Zimbabwe
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's current visit to Africa is a demonstration of the strong and deep-rooted bond between China and Africa, a Zimbabwean expert said Wednesday.Munetsi Madakufamb...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 17:35hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains and thunderstorms expected across Zimbabwe until January 21
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast heavy rains and thunderstorms across much of Zimbabwe until January 21, warning of potential flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas....Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:02hrs | 1202 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' denied bail
Harare Magistrate Isheunesu Matova on Wednesday denied bail to Timothy Chiminya, a man claiming to be "King Munhumutapa" with alleged powers to appoint and dethrone traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe. Mat...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:38hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'Churches, Mermaids flood Mukuvisi River'
Several churches, mermaid spiritual agents (MaNjuzu), traditional healers and street kids illegally settled and grabbed land along the Mukuvisi river while living in harmony with each other despite di...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:54hrs | 2176 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Madzibaba's grave sets tongues wagging
Fourteen years after his controversial passing, the final resting place of the late Madzibaba Godfrey Nzira continues to spark debate and controversy, highlighting the intersection of social status an...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:38hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scraps VAT on LPG, prices fall 10%
Zimbabwe's push for sustainable energy solutions has received a significant boost following the government's removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), a move that has led to a...Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 12:06hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Rainfall boosts prospects for 2024/2025 summer cropping season in Zimbabwe
The recent widespread rainfall across Zimbabwe has significantly improved crop conditions, particularly maize, raising hopes for a successful 2024/2025 summer cropping season.Following an earl...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:41hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Scattered rains rekindle farmers' hopes
Zimbabwean farmers have planted over 1.4 million hectares of maize, 352,331 hectares of traditional grains, and 75,438 hectares of tobacco, fueled by recent scattered rains that signal a promising agr...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:07hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
192 villages benefit from Mnangagwa's rice
Around 2,000 vulnerable members of society from 192 villages in Murewa South constituency have received a vital food aid donation of rice from President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The initiative, which is ai...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:49hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over imminent Lower Gwelo evictions
Disgruntled villagers from Nsukunengi Village, located under Chief Bunina in the Midlands' Lower Gwelo area, are expressing growing fears of being evicted from their ancestral land to make way for a m...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:47hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praises church for patriotism
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday delivered a powerful address at the annual National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, where h...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:42hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans can now travel to Russia with e-Visa scheme
Zimbabweans seeking to visit Russia can now do so more easily, thanks to the introduction of an e-visa system. This new scheme allows travelers from Zimbabwe to enter Russia and stay for up to 16 days...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:52hrs | 2454 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo plays Santa Claus in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe's self-styled Santa Claus, Wicknell Chivayo, has made a splash in Victoria Falls, the country's tourism capital, with his generosity during the festive season. Chivayo, known for his controve...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:18hrs | 7719 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healer jailed for theft
Villagers of Mdlambuzi in Plumtree were left shell- shocked after a prominent traditional healer broke into a neighbours' house to steal....Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 17:24hrs | 613 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean minister foils Xmas Eve farm grab
War Veterans' Minister Monica Mavhunga stepped in to prevent the eviction of settlers at Saratoga Farm, located 46 kilometers from Harare along Shamva Road in Goromonzi District, during an unsanctione...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:47hrs | 1176 | by Staff reporter
5 Reasons to Choose Melbet in Zambia
Online betting is rapidly gaining popularity in Zambia, attracting more players thanks to its convenience and vast opportunities for entertainment and winnings. Among the many platforms available, Mel...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 10:48hrs | 329 | by Staff Reporter
Govt urged to compensate dispossessed Zimbabweans
The Coalition for Market and Liberal Solutions (Comaliso), a liberal think-tank, has called on the government to compensate Zimbabweans dispossessed during past land reforms, following President Emmer...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:33hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Why ACKO Drive is India's Most Trusted Car-Buying Platform
With multiple car-buying platforms, finding a service that combines convenience, transparency, and trust can be challenging. Enter the online platform ACKO Drive, designed to make the entire process s...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:06hrs | 66 | by Staff Reporter
Prominent Zanu-PF MP implicated in shady land deals
A prominent ruling Zanu-PF lawmaker, Innocent Benza, has been linked to controversial land allocations in rural Seke, with the Manyame Rural District Council (MRDC) accused of facilitating questionabl...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:50hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders aye famous actor for Ambassadorial role
Highlanders FC is looking to reconnect with some of its former stars, with chief executive officer Brian Moyo confirming that former winger Andrew Shue is among those the club hopes to bring on board ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:45hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
CCC, Zanu-PF MPs pass Mthuli Ncube's budget
The 2025 National Budget, designed to drive economic growth, enhance social protection, and build resilience, was passed by Parliament last Thursday after intensive debate that stretched into the earl...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:41hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reaffirms commitment to National Unity on Unity Day
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to uphold strategies that strengthen national unity and social cohesion as cornerstones for Zimbabwe's economic transformation.In his Unity Day message...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:36hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi hearings set to begin
The much-anticipated Gukurahundi hearings, under the Matabeleland Peace-Building Outreach Programme, are edging closer, with the steering committee expected to announce the official start date soon. A...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
South Africa GNU sees +1,000 businesses shut down in less than a month
South Africa has shut down 1,041 mom-and-pop stores in a bid to stop people from consuming pesticide-laden food, which has led to the deaths of 38 children across the country.President Cyril R...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:14hrs | 1561 | by Staff reporter
Looted funds financing Scottland FC
New players in Zimbabwean football are making waves with huge sponsorship deals, with Scottland Football Club, the Premier Soccer League's latest addition, at the center of attention. Controversial bu...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:09hrs | 3897 | by Staff reporter
Family caught in mysterious haunting and family feud
A Chipinge family is facing a series of disturbing and unexplained events they believe are linked to the ghosts of two deceased traditional healers. According to the family, these healers' services we...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:04hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Woman accuses uncle of sexual abuse and witchcraft
In a deeply disturbing case of alleged sexual abuse and witchcraft, Margaret Muchuro, a 34-year-old disabled woman from Chimanimani, accused her uncle, Chrispen Muchuro, of demanding sexual favours as...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:01hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Girl scalded to death by uncle in brutal act of violence
A six-year-old girl from Nyanyadzi tragically died after allegedly being scalded with boiling water by her uncle in a shocking act of violence driven by a long-standing grudge. The incident, which occ...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF women's league hounds school head
Zanu-PF Women's League members in Chirumhanzu Ward 10 recently led a community protest aimed at removing Tonias Mushayi, the head of Chengwena Secondary School, over allegations of misconduct, includi...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:44hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment
The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corpo...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi survivors call for apology before it's too late
As Zimbabwe marks the anniversary of the Unity Accord on December 22, survivors of the Gukurahundi atrocities have renewed calls for justice, compensation, and recognition for the horrors they endured...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:16hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches historic land title deeds programme
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday handed over the first batch of title deeds under the Land Tenure Implementation Programme, marking a historic milestone in the Second Republic's efforts to solid...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:12hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Buhera villagers embark on tree planting drive
Enterprising villagers from Buhera Central Constituency in partnership with the Forest Commission recently conducted a successful three-day tree planting training workshop at Chief Nyashanu's homestea...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 20:57hrs | 128 | by Edson Mapani In Buhera
Bogus cop arrested over Star FM programme
A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly masquerading as a police officer during a live broadcast of Star FM's Tilder Live Show, according to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZR...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:01hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZImbabwe's new land tenure programme
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to launch the new Land Tenure Implementation Programme today at Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing land ownership security, unlo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:00hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZImbabwe's new land tenure programme
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to launch the new Land Tenure Implementation Programme today at Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing land ownership security, unlo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:59hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Traditional healer claims black mamba aids in healing patients
A traditional healer from Silalatshani in Filabusi, known as Nzwisa, has sparked intrigue after claiming that a black mamba he keeps helps him heal his patients. The healer, who is known for his uncon...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:06hrs | 1569 | by Staff reporter
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