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VOA journalist takes justice into her own hands in Bulawayo
Bulawayo-based journalist Annahstacia Ndlovu, a correspondent for Voice of America (VOA), was forced to take matters into her own hands last week when she encountered one of the men who allegedly assa...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:55hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors push for stricter enforcement of bylaws
Bulawayo councillors are calling for tighter enforcement of health regulations to curb the growing number of unhygienic food outlets operating in the city.Ward 28 Councillor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlo...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 18:20hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
NGOs social entrepreneurship in the age of development aid disruption
Social Entrepreneurship in the Age of Disruption of Traditional Development is and other actions are urgent as alternatives to reduce the carnage that is faced by non-state actors after the dismantlin...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 17:44hrs | 308 | by Michael Ndiweni
Elderly driver collapses and dies after crashing into street curb
An elderly man collapsed and died at the corner of Herbert Chitepo Street and Fifth Avenue on Thursday afternoon in what is suspected to be a case of sudden death.Eyewitnesses said the man had...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 11:18hrs | 1341 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to resume shooting of stray dogs
The City of Bulawayo has resolved to resume the shooting of stray dogs, as concerns over their growing menace continue to mount. The local authority last conducted such an exercise in 2015.Acc...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:36hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councillor in trouble for defrauding vendors
Josiah Mutangi, the Zanu PF councillor for Ward 1 in Bulawayo, and his alleged accomplice, Janet Zhou, appeared in court on Thursday to answer charges of defrauding 14 vendors out of US$200 each....Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:35hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge grapples with rising suicide cases
Residents of Beitbridge have voiced alarm over a recent spike in suicide cases, with three females, including a 14-year-old girl, taking their lives in just three weeks. The deaths, which appear to be...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:32hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe vendors required to use POS machines
The Government has introduced a directive requiring all vendors to use Point of Sale (POS) machines and open bank accounts as part of their registration process. This initiative, implemented in collab...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:30hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Cabinet resolves to corner vendors
As Zimbabwe's economy continues to spiral downward, the government has introduced a series of controversial measures aimed at taxing the struggling informal sector and vendors to boost state revenue. ...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:21hrs | 1243 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt makes electronic money usage compulsory for businesses
The Zimbabwean Cabinet has approved the compulsory use of electronic money by all businesses in a bid to formalize the country's largely informal economy and enhance fiscal revenue collection. The mov...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
BCC resolves to permanently close 5th Ave market
Bulawayo City Council has resolved to permanently close the 5th Avenue vegetable trading market, citing the need to enhance urban planning, improve safety, and support sustainable business growth. The...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:24hrs | 2360 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council cracks down on illegal street vendors
The National Consumer Rights Association (Nacora) has expressed support for the ongoing operation by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) aimed at curbing the growing presence of illegal street vendors in ...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:46hrs | 2385 | by Staff reporter
Egodini deal terminated
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has officially moved to terminate the lease agreement with Terracotta Trading Private Limited for the US$60 million Egodini Redevelopment Project due to the contractor'...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:34hrs | 2189 | by Staff reporter
Illegal vendors conduct clean-up exercise
Illegal vendors in Bulawayo's Ward 14 took the initiative on Saturday to conduct a clean-up exercise at the Hawkflight intersection in Cowdray Park, with the aim of impressing the local council and av...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
The futility of Zimbabwe's crackdown on the informal sector
The Zimbabwean government has once again embarked on a futile mission to regulate the informal sector, a behemoth that has long outgrown the state's capacity to control it.In a desperate bid t...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 21:32hrs | 1014 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Hwange Power Station breaches 1 000MW output
Consumers across Zimbabwe have expressed their satisfaction with the recent improvement in power supply, attributed to the successful completion of maintenance works at the Hwange Power Station. The f...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:52hrs | 3138 | by Staff reporter
Woman awarded US$32,500 in landmark divorce settlement
A Harare woman, Letwin Kadiyo, has been awarded US$32,500 as a divorce settlement from her husband of 10 years, Kudakwashe Naison, in a court ruling that recognised both financial contributions ...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:41hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa sues City of Harare for US$31,830 over assault by Municipal police
A Harare vendor, James Chamisa, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Harare, demanding US$31,830 in damages after he sustained serious injuries allegedly inflicted by Municipal Police during an ass...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:02hrs | 716 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge boy injured in baboon attack
A young boy from Beitbridge is nursing serious injuries after being attacked by a baboon in a shocking case of human-wildlife conflict in the border town. The incident, which has raised concerns about...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 16:21hrs | 1835 | by Staff reporter
2 Zanu-PF activists convicted of cyber bullying and harassment
Two Zanu-PF activists, Lovemore Reketai Dhingaka and Bernard Tsotsi, have been convicted of cyber bullying and harassment for targeting the party's aspiring candidate for the Gweru Urban constituency,...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:46hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tax plan has informal traders tangled up
Mediline Sibanda opened her hairdressing business 13 years ago in Bulawayo's bustling central business district where she operates alongside other vendors and traders that are part of the country's th...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:28hrs | 2078 | by Staff reporter
SA asks for water from Zimbabwe
South African border officials at Beitbridge have requested water supplies from the Beitbridge Municipality after their pumps were washed away by the swollen Limpopo River three times.Beitbrid...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:20hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt faces backlash over dubious Mbare Musika beneficiaries list
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is under fire following the release of a contentious list of prospective beneficiaries for vending spaces at the rehabilitated Mbare Musika Market in Hara...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:53hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Haddon and Sly, Amaya Mall shut in latest Zimra crackdown
Scores of traders operating at Haddon and Sly Building and Amaya Mall in Bulawayo's central business district were locked out yesterday after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) closed the premises...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:18hrs | 12711 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers storm Choppies Supermarket in Bulawayo
A daring armed robbery unfolded on Saturday night at a Choppies Supermarket in Bulawayo's New Luveve suburb, leaving staff traumatised and injured.The robbers, armed with guns, struck just aft...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:34hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF has destroyed Zimbabweans' ability to dream big
If anyone wants to understand the depths to which the ZANU-PF government has destroyed the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, they only need to watch the state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadca...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:53hrs | 449 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo thrives with festive shopping and holiday preparations
Bulawayo was buzzing with energy yesterday as last-minute Christmas shoppers filled the city, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere. Banking halls, supermarkets, and beauty salons were packed, whi...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Harare bustles with last-minute Christmas shoppers
Harare was a hive of activity yesterday as shoppers crowded the city's stores for last-minute Christmas purchases, while hundreds of travelers rushed to rural areas to reunite with their families ahea...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:38hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Festive season rush hits Bulawayo's bus termini
Major bus termini in Bulawayo were teeming with activity yesterday as scores of travellers jostled to secure seats on long-distance buses to their rural homes ahead of the Christmas holiday.Th...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:39hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's third term bid is worsening the suffering of Zimbabweans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ambition to extend his stay in power beyond the constitutional two-term limit has taken center stage in Zimbabwean politics, overshadowing the real issues plaguing the c...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:59hrs | 305 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Another Mukuru Money Transfer agency robbed
Armed robbers fired a warning shot and made off with an undisclosed amount of money from a Mukuru Money Transfer agency at Kamunhu Shopping Centre in Mabvuku yesterday.The dramatic incident le...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:12hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cracks down on smugglers
The Government of Zimbabwe has initiated a nationwide crackdown on smuggling through cross-border buses and illegal businesses trading in contraband to safeguard local industries and protect consumer ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:34hrs | 1829 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru agency loses US$2 700 to armed robbers
A gang of armed robbers struck a Mukuru Money Transfer agency located at Makomva Shopping Centre in Glen View, Harare, yesterday morning, escaping with over US$2,700 and R2,350. The daring heist occur...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe battles intense heatwave as temperatures hit record highs
Zimbabwe is enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, particularly in areas like Beitbridge, Lupane, Gwanda, and Chiredzi, where the mercury has exceeded 40 degree...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:29hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Traffic chaos as Honda Fit runs out of fuel on Victoria Falls bridge
The Victoria Falls Bridge was brought to a standstill this afternoon when a motorist abandoned his newly imported Honda Fit in the middle of the bridge after it ran out of fuel. The incident occurred ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 14:33hrs | 3950 | by Staff reporter
Seasonal spike in smuggling and illegal crossings along Limpopo river
Communities along the Limpopo River, near Musina on the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, are witnessing a seasonal surge in illegal crossings and smuggling as the riverbed dries. This phenome...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe clamps down on smuggling, counterfeit products
Authorities in Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to combat the smuggling of consumer goods into the country and the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard products in the market to safeguard pub...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:43hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Women vendors petition Mafume over wares confiscation
Harare's women vendors, with the support of the Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe), have formally petitioned Mayor Jacob Mafume regarding the ongoing confiscation of their...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:34hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Woman raped as she chases debt
A 26-year-old man appeared in court facing allegations of raping a vendor who had visited his office to collect a debt. Ignatius Chindudzi, who is facing charges of rape, was arraigned before Harare m...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:36hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Death knell for Zimbabwe's departmental shops
The demand for partitioned lettable shops in Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD) has reached unprecedented levels, with the Bulawayo City Council receiving a flood of applications for the conve...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
Heatwave and water crisis grip Beitbridge
The escalating effects of climate change are manifesting with greater severity, as Beitbridge District faced sweltering temperatures of up to 42°C yesterday. The extreme heatwave has intensified dema...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Parly report flags financial abuse at local authorities
A recent report by a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee has raised concern over financial mismanagement at local authorities saying this has undermined accountability at councils.The report, ta...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:57hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko points to legal disputes as why Choppies is exiting Zimbabwe
Choppies Enterprises Limited has revealed plans to cease its operations in Zimbabwe, citing increased competition from the informal sector among other challenges. However, former Vice President Phelek...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 15:42hrs | 2867 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police warn of syndicate circulating counterfeit US$100 notes
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a warning to the public regarding a syndicate circulating counterfeit US dollar notes in denominations of $100. The illegal operation is reportedly active...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:19hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter
Vendors oppose city's planned levy
The Harare City Council's proposed 2025 budget has sparked resistance from vendors over the inclusion of new levies for street lighting and emergency services. These charges are aimed at addressing th...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:05hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
BCC councillors urge stricter enforcement of by-laws against Zanu-PF-linked space barons
Bulawayo city councillors have called for stricter enforcement of by-laws to address the growing chaos caused by illegal vending activities in the central business district (CBD), which they attribute...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 13:07hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Zambezi lager in short supply
Delta Corporation Limited, Zimbabwe's leading producer of alcoholic beverages, has reassured consumers of ample supplies of its products during the upcoming festive season, following concerns over a r...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:55hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's big business wants spaza shop economy?
Major businesses across South Africa are looking to capitalise on the country's booming informal economy, with many companies licking their lips at an opportunity worth hundreds of billions of rands....Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 10:04hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
Vendor in court on attempted murder charges
A vendor was arraigned before the court this week facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly pushing a municipal policeman from a moving vehicle during an arrest.Farai Yobe, a vendor, ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's second-largest city at risk of running dry by year-end
The taps in Zimbabwe's second-biggest city may run dry by the end of this year.Already, residents of Bulawayo have had to cope without piped water for at least five-and-a-half days a week and ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:55hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
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