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11 Chinese investors eye Bulawayo for multi-billion dollar projects
Bulawayo is poised for a significant boost in its re-industrialisation initiatives as 11 prominent Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in the city. These firms, which span sectors s...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1059 | by Staff reporter
Zifa Village to get a facelift
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has taken significant steps towards revitalizing ZIFA Village, aiming to elevate it to standards suitable for hosting national team training camps. In a recent...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 09:12hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Management shake up at RBZ
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is initiating a significant remodelling of its management structure as newly appointed Governor John Mushayavanhu aims to assemble a capable team to address the coun...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 2437 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims that Zanu-PF emerged stronger, revitalised
ZANU-PF concluded its 21st Annual National People's Conference this past weekend, leaving with a renewed commitment to steer Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals. President Emmerson Mnangagwa emphasi...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:59hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya launches Zimbabwewide tour for his ZIFA Presidency bid
Prophet Walter Magaya, the leader of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, is on a nationwide tour aimed at garnering support for his candidacy in the upcoming Zimbabwe Football Asso...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 13:09hrs | 1639 | by Staff reporter
Lack of development irks Bulawayo councillors
Councillors in Bulawayo have voiced their frustrations regarding the sluggish pace of urban development in the city, attributing the stagnation to a lack of funding and bureaucratic hurdles. The conce...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 16:15hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 7 sectors for import substitution
In a bid to reduce reliance on imports and boost local industry, Zimbabwe has identified seven key sectors for import substitution.The country's short-term manufacturing blueprint, the Zimbabw...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 12:51hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Chitepo School of Ideology director threatens voters
Controversy has erupted following alarming remarks made by Resten Magumise, a director at Zanu-PF's Chitepo School of Ideology, who threatened war against Zimbabweans advocating for the democratic rem...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
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Zimbabwe smashes T20 World record
Zimbabwe's cricket team, the Chevrons, shattered the record for the highest-ever T20 international score after racking up a monumental 344-4 against Gambia during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regio...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 3539 | 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 cur...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 17:16hrs | 1782 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's conference begins
Zanu-PF's Politburo will convene today to launch this year's Annual National People's Conference, which will assess the state of the economy, party policies, and address pressing issues like climate c...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
NRZ struggles amid sanctions, as revival efforts falter
In its prime, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) was the backbone of the nation's transport system, transporting passengers across the country and facilitating the movement of goods beyond Z...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:07hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Government's compensation plan for former white farmers sparks outrage
The government's recent announcement of compensation for 444 former white commercial farmers has ignited widespread anger among citizens. Many are questioning why the liberation struggle was fought ov...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:32hrs | 378 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe's value-added exports rise to US$244,5 million
Zimbabwe's export sector is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by a marked increase in value-added products and local manufacturing, signaling a promising path toward sustainable economic grow...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
ZimAlloys resumes chrome smelting
ZimAlloys, a ferrochrome producer based in Gweru, has restarted its chrome smelting operations after an 11-year break, thanks to a US$7 million investment from Kuvimba Mining House. The company's revi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Delay on Lake Gwayi-Tshangani project
The construction of large water booster pump stations at Lake Gwayi-Tshangani in Matabeleland North has revitalized efforts to provide a permanent solution to Bulawayo's long-standing water crisis. Th...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:54hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
Michael Nees revives Warriors
In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Namibia yesterday at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. The...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:20hrs | 3052 | by Staff reporter
MRP Announces National Women's League Executive
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) leadership has announced the new National Women's League executive committee as the party revitalizes itself to advance...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 07:25hrs | 417 | by Stephen Jakes
African Sun terminates hotel sale agreements with TD hotels
Hospitality group African Sun Limited (ASL) has announced the termination of its agreements for the sale of two hotels to TD Hotels & Leisure (Private) Limited. The decision comes as ASL had previ...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 10:22hrs | 1344 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda wins prestigious UN fellowship
Talent Mudenda, a distinguished linguistics academic and indigenous language activist from Zimbabwe, has been awarded the esteemed 2024 OHCHR Minorities Fellowship. This prestigious program is organiz...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Tito Mboweni dies
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed he was deeply saddened by the death of former Governor of the South African Reserve Bank and Labour and Finance Minister Dr Tito Mboweni.He died on Satu...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling racket busted at Plumtree border
Police at the Plumtree Border Post successfully foiled a smuggling operation, intercepting three South African-registered vehicles carrying contraband worth over R600,000. The goods, which included gr...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:26hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's currency conundrum: Meagre gold reserves can't sustain the ZiG
Today, during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa announced that the government would set aside 50% mineral royalties to shore up the local currency. ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 20:53hrs | 2931 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zimbabwe public properties an eyesore'
National Housing and Social Amenities Minister Zhemu Soda has called for immediate action to renovate government properties across Zimbabwe, describing many as uninhabitable and unsightly. Speaking at...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:26hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Mutapa Fund clinches US$350m power deal
The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has approved a significant joint venture valued at US$350 million between Indian firm Jindal Africa Investments and Zesa to refurbish six units at Hwange Thermal Power...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:25hrs | 3211 | by Staff reporter
100 days later, black unions reject the GNU
Despite the 100-day milestone since President Cyril Ramaphosa's Government of National Unity (GNU) was established, black trade unions, particularly those aligned with the Congress of South African Tr...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 18:01hrs | 3693 | by Staff reporter
Ben 10 assaults 'sugar mom' over infidelity
Magistrate Constance Mutandwa has sentenced 24-year-old Tonderai Mupindu to an effective 12 months in prison for assaulting his 45-year-old girlfriend, Anna Fadzai Katoma, after accusing her of infide...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:33hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans fret over army hand in politics
A growing number of Zimbabweans are expressing alarm over the increasing involvement of the military in civilian life and politics, raising concerns about its impact on democracy and public trust. Thi...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:54hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo's iconic water fountain restored to its former glory
The once-silent water fountain at Bulawayo Centre, a cherished landmark that had been a symbol of nostalgia and a popular gathering spot for over a decade, has been revived to its former glory. The fo...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 1483 | by Staff reporter
A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe
DOROTHY Moyo says a prayer every time she walks, runs, or drives around her neighbourhood in central Zimbabwe - afraid that the earth will give away from beneath her feet, dragging her underground....Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 1882 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls road conditions a deepening crisis for Zimbabwe's tourism hub
Victoria Falls, renowned as one of the world's most awe-inspiring natural wonders, is facing an alarming infrastructural crisis that threatens both local residents and the vibrant tourism industry tha...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 10:15hrs | 4666 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sees surge in building investments
Bulawayo, once Zimbabwe's industrial hub, is experiencing a significant re-industrialisation drive, with increasing investor interest and the launch of multi-million dollar projects aimed at restoring...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:28hrs | 3366 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and Ireland plead for more Test cricket
MARK Adair raised both arms in triumph after the powerfully-built bowler smashed a boundary to seal Ireland's first Test victory at home.As Zimbabwe slumped off the turf in Stormont, completin...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:10hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube making waves in Tanzania
Zimbabwean striker Prince Dube is proving to be an excellent acquisition for Young Africans, maintaining his impressive scoring form for the Tanzanian giants. Over the weekend, Dube netted a goal as Y...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 17:41hrs | 2501 | by Staff reporter
England to host Zimbabwe for one Test in 2025
After a gap of more than two decades, England will play a men's test match against Zimbabwe next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday.The one-off Test will take p...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 19:07hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe needs political stability to prosper'
Bulawayo ward 19 (Mpopoma) councillor Donaldson Mabutho has emphasized the need for political and economic stability in Zimbabwe to revitalize the country and enhance the benefits of its resources. ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 09:37hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must copy China's Common Prosperity development model
ZIMBABWE has always regarded China as a friend and there is a need for the southern African investment-starved nation to copy the Asian giant country's common prosperity development model, which has s...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:46hrs | 105 | by Silas Nkala
Ramaphosa's political authority crumbles under DA and coalition pressure
In South Africa's evolving political arena, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is increasingly challenging the African National Congress (ANC) with newfound vigour, placing President Cyril Ramaphosa's leade...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 09:06hrs | 1732 | by Michael Andisile Mayalo
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
Zimbabwe military needs to transform from a ZANLA force to a national army
It is a well-known fact. Every country on the planet needs a defense force to safeguard its existence.In fact, there is no nation on earth that was not founded on the back of one...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:32hrs | 432 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
457 graduate from Zimbabwe nursing school
Last week, 457 health professionals, including rehabilitation technicians, midwives, and registered general nurses, graduated from Marondera School of Nursing. In a speech read on his behalf b...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 08:51hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga develops Primary School from wife's village
Sababa Primary School in Insiza District has undergone significant development, including the establishment of a computer lab and administration block. A solarised borehole supports a horticulture pro...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo endorses 'umkhwenyana' uGeneral Chiwenga
In a dramatic turn of events, Bulawayo has rallied behind General Constantino Chiwenga, affectionately known as Umkhwenyana, in a public endorsement that could reshape Zimbabwe's political landscape. ...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:49hrs | 2151 | by Dr Philipp Skhosana
NRZ eyes new passenger coaches to win back public trust
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) urgently needs new passenger coaches to resume its transportation services and compete with private buses in terms of ambience and speed, according to General M...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:29hrs | 3506 | 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 | 456 | by Staff reporter
Gareth Southgate quits as 'impossible' England job
Gareth Southgate announced his resignation as England manager just days after their defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final. In his statement, Southgate expressed a need for change, declaring the final...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:17hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
New plan to spruce up Harare
Government has intensified efforts to tackle Zimbabwe's solid waste and environmental challenges, aiming to enhance urban livability. President Emmerson Mnangagwa enacted Statutory Instrument ...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:20hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Marapira to officiate Manicaland inaugural tech-transfer expo
Preparations for the inaugural Manicaland Rural Development, technology advancement and knowledge transfer exhibition are at an advance stage at Mutomba Hillside Citadel in Buhera, whilst the deputy M...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:33hrs | 13 | by Edson Mapani in Buhera
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