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More land availed to MPs in exchange for loyalty
A new wave of explosive allegations has rocked Zimbabwe's political landscape, with reports surfacing that Members of Parliament (MPs) are being offered vast plots of land and large cash incentives in...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:33hrs | 747 | by Staff reporter
Parliament petitioned over privatisation of Harare water
The Community Water Alliance (CWA) and the Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) have called on Parliament to intervene and halt the Zimbabwean government's plans to privatise water services ...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:19hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Crackdown on police corruption nets 9 officers
As corruption continues to plague the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, the Southern Africa Regional Anti-Corruption Organization (SARACO) has intensified its nationwide operations, dismantling entrenche...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
Farmers to claim offals, hides, heads, and hooves at Zimbabwe abattoirs
Livestock farmers will soon be able to reclaim the full value of their animals - including offals, hides, heads and hooves - after slaughter, as Government moves to amend Statutory Instrument (SI) 182...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 611 | by Staff reporter
Why is the greed of Zimbabwe's leaders so insatiable - even at the cost of the nation?
Killing the goose that lays the golden egg! There is a peculiar kind of greed that afflicts some leaders - one so insatiable it defies logic. It is a form of acquisitive madness that t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:17hrs | 72 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe MPs get upmarket stands
A number of Members of Parliament (MPs), including those from opposition parties, are set to receive prime residential stands in the affluent Borrowdale district, just two years after being granted US...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:15hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe white former farmers start receiving compensation
The Government of Zimbabwe has begun compensating white former commercial farmers whose land was repossessed during the Land Reform Programme, marking a pivotal step in the country's efforts to resolv...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:01hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
After making Zimbabweans suffer, the ZANU-PF leadership now wants to kill them!
Do those in power really care about us? After plunging millions of Zimbabweans into untold poverty and misery through corruption, misgovernance, and authoritarian rule, the ZANU-PF leadership ...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 11:08hrs | 708 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health warns public about nurse recruitment scam
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has issued a warning to the public about fraudulent individuals posing as facilitators for nurse recruitment in Zimbabwe. The scam is reportedly being orchestrate...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 10:06hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Zimra's digital transformation boosts taxpayer engagement and compliance
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra)'s digital transformation is revolutionizing the country's tax landscape, with new registrations on the recently introduced Tax and Revenue Management System (TaR...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:08hrs | 74 | by Staff reported
ZEC appoints Simbarashe Tongayi as Chief Elections Officer
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has officially appointed Mr. Simbarashe Tongayi as its substantive Chief Elections Officer, effective April 1, following the retirement of Mr. Utoile Silaigwana...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 10:44hrs | 813 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans reduced to a placid, apathetic lot with no agency
During the past week, I was driving along Emmerson Mnangagwa (neé Enterprise Road) in Harare towards the central business district.If you know Harare, you will know that it gets congested in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:54hrs | 272 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Nkosinathi Ncube led ZINARA scoops top award for revenue collection
The restructuring of the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has proven to be a game-changer, as the institution's Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) won top honors in the ...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:07hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Message for all Zimbabwe's Property Owners
The conviction of Prosper Bizwick by Harare magistrate Ethel Sichera has shed light on the deep-rooted corruption within the Deeds Office, exposing how those entrusted with public service can betray t...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 21:56hrs | 1380 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
A Step in the Right Direction, but Long Overdue
Zimbabwe's higher education sector has been plagued by a silent but dangerous crisis, the rampant issuance and use of fraudulent qualifications. It is, therefore, commendable that the Zimbabwe C...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 20:55hrs | 749 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Key Sadc trade talks begin in Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe is set to host the five-day Southern African Development Community (SADC) Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Cooperation Structures meetings, starting tomorrow, March 24, in Victoria Falls. Th...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:05hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
ZINARA paid out 88% of its collections to councils for roadworks
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) disbursed ZWG 4.7 billion (US$224.9 million) to local authorities in 2024 for road maintenance, accounting for 88 percent of its total collections....Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:14hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Zapu bemoans Zimbabwe's ailing health sector
The recent death of uGogo Rose Nyathi, "a Bulawayo celebrity, human rights activist, and informal comedian", who was laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery highlighted some of the anomalies in our heal...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 13:06hrs | 415 | by Dr Themba Bulle, ZAPU Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare
Slain cop's daughter pens emotional letter
The tragic death of Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, a victim of suspected friendly fire, has been compounded by the deeply affecting words of her 10-year-old daughter.In a letter that has ...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:09hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to introduce new law to regulate social media use
The Zimbabwean government is in the process of drafting new legislation to regulate social media platforms, aiming to address growing concerns over unregulated use.Speaking at a Ministers Meet...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 06:53hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
The Notorious and Dubious State of ZIFA Southern Region: A Call for Immediate Reform and Accountability
The state of football administration in the ZIFA Southern Region is nothing short of a disgrace. What was once a promising platform for nurturing talent and fostering the growth of the beautiful game ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 17:53hrs | 560 | by Ezra Tshisa
Full scale investigation into CID detective shooting ordered
Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba has directed a full-scale investigation into the death of Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, assuring her family and the public that all concerns surroundi...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:00hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
POSB scandalous sale deal comes under scrutiny
Despite the questionable agreement surrounding the state-owned People's Own Savings Bank (POSB), Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza's correspondence with the bank's management and a directive from Presi...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 08:06hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police detective killed by friendly fire?
A Bulawayo police detective, who tragically died in a shootout with armed robbers, was killed by a police bullet, her family has revealed. Detective Constable Cassandra Hove, 37, was shot in the left ...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:23hrs | 2227 | by Staff reporter
Controversy erupts over Zimbabwe Cricket team selections
The selection process for Zimbabwe's national cricket team has long been mired in controversy, with accusations of favoritism and a persistent snub of genuinely deserving players. Critics argue that s...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:36hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes new steel ventures as Ziscosteel's demise remains unresolved
In a striking display of priorities, government and Zanu-PF officials are extolling new industrial projects while leaving unresolved the fate of Zimbabwe's once-proud steel manufacturer, Ziscosteel. O...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:52hrs | 1974 | by Staff reporter
Open Campaigning for ZANU-PF Leadership
Be it VP or the people decide, the remarks by Mabel Chinomona, ZANU-PF Women's League boss, will spark discussions about leadership transitions and democratic participation within the ruling party. As...Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 16:39hrs | 1781 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mnangagwa to officially re-open Mbare Market
NewZimbabweAllegations of racial bias resurface at Peterhouse Boys SchoolPeterhouse Boys School (PHB), a prestigious Anglican-run institution, is once again embroiled in controversy following ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:07hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Why is the Mnangagwa regime indifferent to how corruption and human rights abuses are tainting Zimbabwe's image?
In recent years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a disturbing entrenchment of authoritarian practices under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership.The regime's blatant disregard for human rights, ra...Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 11:26hrs | 481 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The Great Republic of Zimbabwe: A legacy unbroken, a future unyielding, a fight unending
In the annals of history, few nations have borne the weight of oppression and risen with the indomitable spirit of the Great Republic of Zimbabwe. Today, as we stand at the crossroads of our destiny, ...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 21:59hrs | 239 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Chinese arrested for possessing rhino horns
A 62-year-old Chinese national appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing charges of possessing rhino horns valued at US$360,000.Harare magistrate Sheunesu Matova remanded Lin Wang i...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 07:01hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Must Seize the Opportunity to Attract Investment as South Africa Faces Agricultural and Economic Shifts
The ongoing upheaval in South Africa regarding the removal of white farmers and the broader implications for the country's investment climate present a unique opportunity for Zimbabwe. While the polit...Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 13:13hrs | 493 | by Marilyn Mutize
Edmund Kudzayi responds to Kenneth Sharpe accusations
Statement in Response to False Accusations by Mr Kenneth Sharpe (recordings in tweet below)It has come to my attention that Mr Kenneth Sharpe has fabri...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 11:44hrs | 749 | by Edmund Kudzayi
Malawi bans mineral exports effective immediately
The Malawian Ministry of Mining has announced a temporary ban on the export of all minerals, effective immediately. This measure, the Ministry says, is aimed at streamlining export procedures to ensur...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 10:00hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter
Will freebies silence Zimbabwe war veterans?
The recent calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resignation from war veterans, led by Blessed Runesu Geza, have exposed a simmering discontent at the heart of Zimbabwe's leadership. Their accusati...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:11hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
BCC forges ahead with privatisation of water
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has proposed the establishment of a corporate water utility company as a critical step toward addressing the city's aging water and sewer infrastructure, which requires...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:37hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's NPA to grant ZACC prosecution certificates
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced its readiness to issue prosecutorial certificates to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to enable the anti-graft body to prosecute ca...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:31hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Blessed Geza's murder case to be revisited
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has raised serious concerns regarding the case of Blessed Geza, accusing the prominent individual of allegedly killing someone at his residence. In a startling develop...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:34hrs | 3276 | by Staff reporter
National Prosecuting Authority calls ZACC to order
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has urged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to respect the constitutional independence of government arms and resolve disputes through appropriate...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Well Done, Commissioner General Steven Mutamba for bringing Sanity on our roads
The roads of Zimbabwe have witnessed significant transformations thanks to the commendable efforts of Commissioner General Steven Mutamba and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The move towards digit...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | 1519 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
So war veterans get $7.50 whilst Zvigananda walk away with millions!
The insults against the people of Zimbabwe continue.The recent launch of the so-called Presidential War Veterans Fund by the Zimbabwean government exposes the deep contradictions, hypocrisy, a...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 22:41hrs | 1606 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe economy implodes
Analysts and opposition political parties have raised alarm over a surge in job losses as companies downsize or shut down due to the prevailing tough economic environment in Zimbabwe. The formal retai...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:49hrs | 1353 | by Staff reporter
Abuse of devolution funds raises concerns in Rural District Councils
Several rural district councils in Zimbabwe may be misappropriating Devolution Fund allocations, with reports emerging that some projects funded through donor programs are being falsely attributed to ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Buy Zimbabwe raises concerns over retail sector challenges
Buy Zimbabwe has raised concerns about the challenges facing the retail sector, stating that these obstacles are hindering efforts to promote locally-produced goods.Over the past few weeks, ma...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:17hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Concerns raised over Gukurahundi hearings
Stakeholders have expressed concerns over the upcoming Gukurahundi hearings, expected to begin in the first quarter of this year, highlighting the need for transparency, inclusivity, and a clear budge...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:15hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
ED can achieve vision 2030 earlier if he obsessed over it as he did extending his presidency
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to extend his presidency beyond the constitutionally mandated two five-year terms has sparked intense debate, particularly given the justification being touted for t...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 11:10hrs | 281 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zimbabwe puhes for mandatory jail terms to curb corruption
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is advocating for mandatory jail sentences for individuals convicted of corruption to deter the crime and overcome challenges in asset recovery.S...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:05hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo-linked Ren Form CC will no longer print Zambia ballot papers
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has awarded a three-year contract to Al Ghurair Printing and Publishing of the United Arab Emirates to print and deliver ballot papers and other election mater...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:18hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Zifa elections face first hurdle
The upcoming Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) board elections on January 25 are facing significant legal challenges as two High Court cases and a pending decision at the Court of Arbitration for S...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:15hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
A battery of corruption: ZESA's dubious energy storage deal
The quest for energy solutions in Zimbabwe has often been marred by corruption, incompetence, and misplaced priorities, and the latest developments at ZESA Holdings follow this all-too-familiar script...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:07hrs | 515 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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