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US Senate tables second bill targeting South Africa

The United States Senate has introduced a new bill seeking to overhaul Washington's relationship with South Africa, impose sanctions on ruling party officials, and terminate Pretoria's access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 16:28hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter

PEPFAR pulls plug on NGOs

Zimbabwe could lose out on a major HIV prevention breakthrough after the United States announced that its new initiative under the President's Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) will not be distributed through non-governmental organis…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 08:27hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe excluded from US funding

Zimbabwe is set to miss out on funding under the United States Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) after a new report declared the country ineligible to receive foreign assistance, NewsDay reports.The development comes under the Millenn…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 13:20hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

US mulls curbs on Zimbabwean delegation at UNGA

The Trump administration already has denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation to attend a high-level U.N. meeting this month and is now considering ramping up restrictions on several other delegations, inc…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:38hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter

US moves Zimbabwean visa applications to Johannesburg

Zimbabweans seeking U.S. immigrant visas will now have their applications processed at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa, under new rules from the U.S. Department of State. Effective November 1, applicants must attend interv…

Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 10:24hrs | 2696 | by Staff reporter

US halts visa services for Zimbabwean nationals

The US Embassy in Zimbabwe suspended most visa services in the southern African nation until further notice, while indicating that the move doesn't constitute an outright travel ban."We have paused routine visa services in Harare while we …

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 12:03hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

US releases a scathing assessment of Zimbabwe

The United States Department of State has issued a scathing assessment of Zimbabwe's human rights situation, citing persistent abuses and the government's failure to hold perpetrators accountable. The report, covering the year 2024, unders…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 09:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

12 Zimbabweans deported from the US

The Zimbabwean community in the United States has been shaken after 12 nationals were forcibly deported to Harare earlier this week in a sudden Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation.According to sources, the deportees, who li…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 14:04hrs | 981 | by Sytaff reporter

SA unperturbed by US visa policies affecting Zimbabwe

The South African government appears unmoved by the recent visa ban imposed by the US embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, even as US President Donald Trump continues to disrupt global diplomacy with tariff increases and immigration policies seven…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 19:34hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter

Grok unavailable in Zimbabwe due to sanctions

Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot created by Elon Musk's U.S.-based startup xAI, appears to be inaccessible in Zimbabwe. Although the company has yet to provide an official explanation, mounting evidence points to U.S. sanctions - …

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 23:16hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter

US requires Zambia, Malawi citizens to pay up to $15,000 bond for some visitor visas

President Donald Trump's administration will require visa applicants from Zambia and Malawi to pay bonds up to $15,000 for some tourist and business visas under a pilot program launching in two weeks, the State Department said on Tuesday."…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 10:22hrs | 409 | by Reuters

US deports five 'barbaric' migrants to Eswatini

The US has deported five people who it described as "criminal illegal aliens" to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini.On board the flight were five deportees from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen who have been convicted of crimes…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 21:11hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter

The social implosion of American society!

The Biden administration allowed 13 million immigrants into the US, who would support them had they been re-electedI was surprised, when reading a report from Zimbabwe Statistics (ZimStat) that 43%of men between 15 and 45 have remained sin…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 13:51hrs | 2 | by Kenneth Mufuka

US Congress proposes sanctions against South Africa

A controversial bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to cut off direct aid to South Africa and impose targeted sanctions on its political leaders, citing the country's legal action against Israel at the International Court of…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 19:57hrs | 2350 | by Staff reporter

US to drop billions of flies on Mexico and Texas

US authorities are preparing to release billions of flies from airplanes over Mexico and southern Texas to stop the spread of a dangerous parasite, the Associated Press (AP) has reported. The move aims to protect livestock, wildlife, and h…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 16:26hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter

'US probably not the right place to host the World Cup'

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says the decision to suspend the Club World Cup last-16 tie with Benfica for two hours because of extreme weather was "a joke" and said the US is "probably not the right place to do the competition"."This is no…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 13:05hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean musician Jah Prayzah denied US visa

Zimbabwean music superstar Jah Prayzah has been forced to cancel his highly anticipated Independence Day performances in the United States after encountering visa-related complications, dealing a blow to fans who had already made travel an…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 14:35hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting

The US State Department says it will resume scheduling appointments for international student visas, but will ask all applicants to make their social media accounts public for enhanced screening.Officials have been instructed to expand soc…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 11:34hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter

US warns Zimbabwe trade talks could collapse

The United States has cautioned that Zimbabwe's efforts to secure reduced tariffs on its exports face significant risks due to tight negotiation timelines, even as a temporary reprieve has been granted by the Trump administration.On April …

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:01hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter

US denies Trump aid cuts are affecting Zimbabwe's HIV treatment

The United States government has rejected allegations that its recent aid reductions are jeopardising Zimbabwe's access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and other essential humanitarian and health programmes. This follows growing fears that…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:39hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter

U.S. Ambassador slams corruption in Zimbabwe

United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has described corruption as a "cancer" that is depriving Zimbabweans of their national wealth and severely undermining trade and investment prospects.Speaking during the 249th U.S. Inde…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:41hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe showers rare praises on America

Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira has extended rare and glowing praise to the United States of America, acknowledging its significant humanitarian and investment contributions throughout Zimbabwe's 45 years of independence.S…

Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 14:20hrs | 840 | by Staff reporter

Second group of white Afrikaners arrive in the US

A SMALL small batch of white Afrikaners quietly arrived in the US on Friday, as part of President Donald Trumpâ€™s offer to resettle them amidst false claims of white genocide and persecution in South Africa.They are part of 8,000 who will…

Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1440 | by Staff reporter

Charamba grabs more honours in United States

United States-based Zimbabwean sprinter Makanakaishe Charamba has been honored as the Southeastern Conference's Men's Runner of the Week after delivering a world-leading performance at the Tom Jones Memorial in Gainesville, Florida.Charamb…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court awards UZ bursar US$320,000

A former bursar of the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Vengai Mugabe, has been awarded US$323,046 in damages after a lengthy legal battle over his dismissal in 2018. Mugabe was fired after he refused to authorise transactions that contravened…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:34hrs | 1014 | by Staff reporter

NetOne partners with US satellite giant to launch 5G services

Zimbabwean mobile network operator NetOne has struck a groundbreaking partnership with United States-based satellite telecommunications company AST SpaceMobile, paving the way for the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) mobile connectivity ac…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 18:21hrs | 1053 | by Staff reporter

Zimra waits for Treasury guidance over US tariff removal

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is awaiting formal guidance from the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion regarding the implementation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's directive to suspend tariffs on …

Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:09hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Felix Tshisekedi single handedly sold the DRC to Trump

The news that Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President FÃ©lix Tshisekedi has proposed selling mineral rights to the United States in exchange for military support has left many in disbelief as the situation continues to evolve. As of M…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 09:29hrs | 4195 | by Staff reporter

Charamba named SEC men's runner of the year

One of Zimbabwe's top sprinters, Makanakaishe Charamba, has become a cult hero at Auburn University in the United States after being named the 2025 SEC Men's Runner of the Year on Wednesday.According to reports from Birmingham, Alabama, Au…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:13hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter

US Consulate threatens to leave Johannesburg

The United States consulate in Johannesburg may shut down if the city proceeds with renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, US officials have warned.On Thursday, 13 March 2025, a motion to rescind the renaming of Sandton Drive was di…

Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1558 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe included in proposed U.S. travel ban list

Zimbabwe has been included on a proposed American travel ban list, which could impose significant restrictions on the ability of Zimbabwean passport holders to travel to the United States. The list, which categorizes countries based on var…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 12:30hrs | 16355 | by Staff reporter

US expels 'race-baiting' South African ambassador

The United States has expelled South Africa's ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, calling the envoy a "race-baiting politician" who hates America and President Donald Trump.Ties between the United States and South Af…

Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 09:52hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter

South Africa blackmailed on United States consulate in Johannesburg

South Africa could lose its United States consulate in Johannesburg if the city changes the name of Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive.On Thursday, 13 March 2025, a motion to rescind renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive was dismis…

Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 13:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe welcomes US investment in coal production

Zimbabwe is prepared to welcome investment in coal production from the United States following Washington's major shift in energy policy, which now seeks partnerships with African countries in coal production. The move marks a reversal of …

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:07hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe courts US gas investors

Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo has urged U.S. businesses to invest in Zimbabwe's vast gas reserves, which he says are three times larger than those found in South Africa. Speaking at the Partnering Africa Summit in Washing…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:41hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter

Trump solves the Boer and Afrikaner question

In an unexpected twist, former President Donald Trump's sanctions and immigration measures may have inadvertently addressed one of South Africa's long-standing challenges related to its Boer and Afrikaner communities.Through the imposition…

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:42hrs | 4380 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa touches off storm over US deportations

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has caused a stir after publicly backing United States President Donald Trump's decision to deport over 500 undocumented Zimbabweans, as part of the Trump administration's broader mass deportation initiative. M…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 08:19hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter

2025 Gambling News: The Rise of the Emirates

One of the most fascinating developments in recent years has been the step change in culture that has occurred in the Middle East. Because we're passionate about bringing you the latest news and most thought-provoking opinion pieces before…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:17hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter

Chinese nationals face additional charges over Zimbabwe farm shooting incident

The State has pressed additional charges against two Chinese nationals who were arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at their employee and firing three warning shots during a confrontation over unpaid wages at a Gweru farm.The incident, w…

Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 19:37hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter

545 Zimbabweans to be deported from the United States

In a move that has raised concerns among human rights advocates and Zimbabwean communities in the United States, a total of 545 individuals claiming Zimbabwean citizenship are set to be deported following a ruling by U.S. immigration autho…

Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 19:14hrs | 13741 | by Staff reporter

Trump returns defiant and determined to reshape the US

Four years ago, Donald Trump left Washington unwilling to accept his election defeat, impeached twice and facing the prospect of criminal investigations.He returns defiant and determined to reshape the country in his image after his extrao…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 14:09hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Thabani 'TJ' up for National Football League programme

Zimbabwean rugby player Thabani "TJ" Maguranyanga has been selected to join an elite group of international athletes for the prestigious National Football League (NFL) International Player Pathway (IPP) programme in the United States. At j…

Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter

Trump suggests Canada should become the 51st US State

US President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that Canada should become the 51st US state unless it manages to halt the flow of illegal migrants and drugs across its border with the US, Fox News reported on Monday, citing sources. Accordin…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 11:05hrs | 1488 | by Staff reporter

Trump is 'not safe' says Putin

Vladimir Putin has said he does not believe US President-elect Donald Trump, who survived several assassination attempts during his run for the White House, is safe.The Russian president made the remarks on Thursday at a press conference i…

Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 18:24hrs | 3031 | by The Herald

US wants Zimbabwe to double down on reforms

The United States is urging the Zimbabwe government to double down on reforms aimed at returning the country to the prosperity it once enjoyed.Speaking to reporters in Harare on Monday, Pamela Tremont, the U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe, said…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:20hrs | 950 | by Staff reporter

Teenage Hadebe rakes in big earnings at FC Cincinnati

Zimbabwe international soccer player Teenage Hadebe is undoubtedly making waves both on and off the field, with his Major League Soccer (MLS) contract at FC Cincinnati showing impressive figures that reflect his growing stature in the game…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1328 | by Staff reporter

US ambassador being followed by Zimbabwean intelligence agents?

United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has reportedly expressed concerns to Zimbabwean authorities over alleged state security surveillance, which is said to be contributing to increased diplomatic tension between the two na…

Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 21:17hrs | 2785 | by Staff reporter

US Ambassador agrees that Zimbabwe was under sanctions

In a recently published op-ed, US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela M. Tremont, provided clarity on the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, emphasizing the limited scope and specific targets of these measures. Tremontâ€™s article aims to address t…

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 12:54hrs | 613 | by Ambassador Pamela M. Tremont

Mnangagwa blasts US for crippling Zimbabwe's economy

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed grave concern over the suffering endured by ordinary Zimbabweans due to economic sanctions, despite these measures being targeted at specific individuals. His remarks come as the Southern African …

Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:53hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter

US investment in Zimbabwe's mining stall, Chinese investment booming

Zimbabwe's mining sector, despite being rich in natural resources, is facing challenges in attracting substantial investment from U.S. companies. Experts attribute this to policy inconsistency and currency volatility, which create an unpre…

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 17:16hrs | 1816 | by Staff reporter

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