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5MW plant commissioned at Mutirikwi Dam
A major step forward in Zimbabwe's energy sector was made on Saturday with the commissioning of a five-megawatt hydropower project at Mutirikwi Dam. The plant, a collaboration between local and foreig...Published: 24 hrs ago | 244 | by Staff reporter
Former radio 2 DJ appeals for help
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Radio 2 presenter Simon Pashoma Ncube has made a public appeal for financial assistance to prominent businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo. The ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:41hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors aim to finish AFCON qualifiers on a high
With qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations already secured, Zimbabwe's Warriors, under coach Michael Nees, are not taking their final Group J match against Cameroon lightly. Despite the aca...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man develops solar-powered three-wheeled vehicle
For many, dropping out of school is seen as a setback, a dead-end in a society where education is believed to be the key to a brighter future. However, for 31-year-old Charles Ncube of Luveve suburb, ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:36hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo councillors ditching residents for their political parties'
Bulawayo residents have expressed growing frustration with city councillors, accusing them of prioritizing their political party agendas over the needs of the people who voted them into office during ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Top Bank executive slams RBZ tight policy measures
A prominent banking executive has criticized the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for focusing too heavily on exchange rate stability at the cost of economic growth, warning that the central bank's rece...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:05hrs | 1826 | by Staff reporter
Medicinal mbanje products launched in Zimbabwe
In a historic move for Zimbabwe's healthcare sector, Ivory Medicinal has officially launched its pioneering medicinal cannabis product line, CannaQure. This breakthrough in medical treatment aims to h...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:10hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
ZiG4 billion required for digital migration
Zimbabwe requires an estimated ZiG4 billion to fully execute the second phase of its long-delayed digital migration project, known as Zim Digital, according to Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Info...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean cow horn artist aims to tap into Chinese market at CIIE
Cow horns are often regarded as waste material at slaughterhouses, a Zimbabwean craftsman, however, has struck gold in them.Joseph Chifamba, a businessman who makes jewelry and other products ...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:51hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wants govt to enforce 'use it or lose it policy' in mining
ZANU-PF has instructed the government to amend legislation on exclusive prospecting orders (EPOs) and enforce the "use it or lose it" policy to prevent mining companies and individuals from holding cl...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:35hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
UK-based miner identifies potential gold in Matebeleland North
United Kingdom-based miner Ariana Resources Plc has announced promising developments at its Dokwe Gold project located in the Tsholotsho District, approximately 110 kilometers west of Bulawayo, Zimbab...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:03hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Education-Economy Nexus
Zimbabwe's Education-Economy Nexus: Evaluating the Impact of Education on Graduate Employment and Economic GrowthIntroductionZimbabwe's educatio...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:19hrs | 136 | by Isaac Nkomah
Calls for Chiwenga to succeed Mnangagwa intensify amid Zanu-PF's 2028 campaign
Calls for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa are intensifying, even as some sections of Zanu-PF campaign for Mnangagwa to rule beyond 2028. Some members of the...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1416 | by Stephen Jakes
High Court outlaws demolition of houses by councils
The High Court has issued a significant ruling condemning the widespread practice of demolishing residential properties by local authorities, deeming it unlawful under outdated legislation. In a judgm...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
RBZ blames speculative behaviour for ZiG's woes
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has attributed the recent collapse of the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency to rampant rent-seeking behavior and speculative activities within the parall...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:12hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Collen Malatji issues fiery warning to Ramaphosa
In a passionate and defiant address during a march from Luthuli House to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji deliv...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:17hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza in door-to-door drive to recover ZiG160m
The Chitungwiza Municipality has initiated a door-to-door exercise aimed at recovering approximately ZW$160 million owed by ratepayers. The program commenced on October 3 and will run until October 17...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:04hrs | 2369 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teacher in SA court over salary
A Zimbabwean lecturer based in South Africa, Nhlanhla Moses Ncube, has filed a lawsuit against his employer, claiming he has been underpaid for the past six years. Originally from Nkayi in Matabelelan...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
'RBZ's monetary policy not the root cause of ZiG devaluation'
Recent findings by an anonymous economist suggest that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) monetary policy may not be the root cause of the depreciation of the Zimbabwean dollar (Zig). The analysis e...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:36hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urged to emulate Kenya's GenZ digital activism
Zimbabwean youths are being encouraged to take inspiration from their Kenyan counterparts, who effectively leveraged digital media to mobilize for socio-economic change in their country. The call for ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:51hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe lagging in AI adoption'
Zimbabwe is falling behind in the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance productivity and efficiency across key economic sectors, distancing itself from the global community, a legislator...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Cameroonians caught with fake Zimbabwe passports
Tawanda Waniwa, an employee at the Mt. Darwin registry office, is embroiled in a serious fraud scandal after allegedly issuing four fraudulent Zimbabwean birth certificates to Cameroonian nationals wh...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:07hrs | 2610 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe screens over 1.1 million for TB
In a significant public health achievement, over 1.1 million community members from eight districts across Zimbabwe have been screened for tuberculosis (TB), leading to the detection of approximately ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
John Mbedzi declared national hero posthumously
President Mnangagwa has posthumously honored Beitbridge liberation struggle icon and former Zanu-PF chairperson for Matabeleland South, John Mbedzi, with national hero status.Mbedzi passed awa...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:02hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo malls deserted
Nokulunga Mlalazi, an airtime vendor at Nkulumane Complex in Bulawayo for over two decades, has witnessed the decline of this once-bustling shopping center. Built in the late 1990s by Old Mut...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:13hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat's jersey sales smash records
Khama Billiat's jersey sales have set new records in Zimbabwe, generating an impressive R2.1 million for his club, Yadah FC. This extraordinary amount highlights the former Kaizer Chiefs star's consid...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 1454 | by Staff reporter
Benefits of devolution in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe
In recent years, Zimbabwe has seen significant political and administrative shifts, one of which is the introduction of devolution. Devolution refers to the decentralization of power from a central go...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 60 000MT of fish exports by 2026
Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development David Marapira has announced an ambitious plan to boost Zimbabwe's aquaculture sector. The government aims to increase fi...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:53hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Central Bank issues revised forex market guidelines
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), through its Exchange Control department, has issued updated guidelines and compliance parameters for the interbank foreign exchange market, emphasizing the limitati...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:46hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
BCC violates own public transport policy
Most of Bulawayo's designated bus termini have become ineffective, highlighting the failure of the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to enforce its public transport policy, which was established over a...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Mastering the Aviator Game: Tips and Winning Strategies
Winning at Aviator: Strategies and TipsThe highly popular Aviator game has proven to be very exciting for online gamers and casino players, owing to...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:52hrs | 291 | by Staff Reporter
Hichilema: Absolute power corrupts absolutely
I could not believe what I was hearing. I tried to reassure myself that I was only dreaming. For the third time, I played the video and listened gravely. Again, the words fell like stones into the roo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 11:38hrs | 1023 | by Dr. Field Ruwe
Dexter Nduna outlines ambitious plan to transform Zimbabwe mining
Dexter Nduna, ZANU-PF's chairman for resource mobilisation and revenue generation, has outlined an ambitious plan to transform Zimbabwe's mining and agricultural sectors. Recently appointe...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:32hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
NRZ Main Station to become cross-border bus hub
Bulawayo's traffic congestion, caused by illegally parked cross-border buses, may soon be alleviated with a new initiative by the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and Bulawayo City Council (BCC). T...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 06:58hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
King Munhumutapa defiant
King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, recently installed Johnsias Mugomeri as paramount Chief Goredema in Gokwe. Despite government claims that Chiminya is an impostor, he asserts that his role and...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:58hrs | 1396 | by Staff reporter
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 | 1295 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes US$272 billion global cannabis market
Zimbabwe's favorable climate for cultivating high-quality medicinal and recreational cannabis, combined with appropriate regulations and robust marketing strategies, holds significant economic potenti...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:49hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
NRZ, Beitbridge Bulawayo Railwayink open access deal
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has signed an open access agreement with its subsidiary, Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway (BBR), to enhance rail capacity and expedite deliveries by allowing private...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:47hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Minister Masuka clueless
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration appears uncertain about how to fulfill former President Robert Mugabe's vision of transforming the Lowveld into a greenbelt, following the completion of t...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:49hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
King Munhumutapa challenges govt
Timothy Chiminya, also known as King Munhumutapa, has opposed a High Court application by the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs challenging his position as king. This follows an ear...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
NRZ targets US$100m revenue in 12 months
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) aims to generate approximately US$100 million in revenue by 2025 by leveraging its extensive real estate holdings. While cargo transportation remains a key reve...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:02hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Ramathuba's appointment spells trouble for Zimbabwe authorities
Phophi Ramathuba's election as the first female premier of South Africa's Limpopo province has reignited discussions on Zimbabwe's socio-economic impact on neighboring countries, particularly regardin...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:30hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF legislator says govt is not serious
Zanu-PF legislator Darlington Chiwa, representing Chiredzi West, criticized the government's lack of commitment to supporting sugarcane farming despite declaring it a strategic crop. Speaking at an ev...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power crisis grounds industries
In Zimbabwe, recent rolling blackouts have severely impacted key industries, raising concerns about potential economic downturns and job losses. Kurai Matsheza, president of the Confederation of Zimba...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sets technical modalities for Starlink implementation
Zimbabwe is on track to finalize technical arrangements enabling it to adopt Starlink, a high-speed, cost-effective broadband service, becoming one of the few African nations to do so. President Mnang...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'ZiG a game changer for economy'
President Mnangagwa has hailed the Zimbabwe Gold currency (ZiG), backed by gold, as a robust strategy for achieving currency stability and fostering economic growth. Speaking at the 10th CEO Africa Ro...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
China pledges more support for Zimbabwe
China has pledged to deepen its strategic partnership with Zimbabwe to help achieve targets under Zimbabwe's National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and Vision 2030. These plans aim to transform Zimbab...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:32hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mimosa to use Zimplats' Base Metal Refinery
Mimosa Mining Company has entered into an agreement with Zimplats, the country's largest platinum group metal (PGM) producer, to use Zimplats' Base Metal Refinery (BMR) to maximize the nation's PGM be...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 13:12hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Africa's future lies in its own hands
President E.D. Mnangagwa's advice that Africans should utilize their own resources to sustain their livelihoods and avoid relying on foreign aid is a wise and timely move that all Africans should embr...Published: 27 May 2024 at 19:59hrs | 13 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Fraudster church leader arrested
A church leader in Mbare finds himself in legal trouble after purportedly impersonating a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) official in a bid to acquire land intended for use as an extension ...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:52hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
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