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Stanbic Bank Steps up efforts to promote International Trade
Harare - 20 November 2024 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to promote international trade by launching an e-book which guides locals on how to sou...Published: 19 hrs ago | 87 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe and Zambia combine efforts to solve their power woes
Zimbabwe and Zambia are combining efforts to deal with their electricity crises, which have seen power cuts of up to 21 hours per day.With no load shedding for eight months, Eskom has asked So...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project fraught with significant hurdles
The long-awaited Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project, heralded as a potential solution to Zimbabwe and Zambia's ongoing power shortages, may face insurmountable challenges that could delay or derail it...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Harare council fails to account for 100,000 houses
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has disclosed that the city is failing to collect rates from over 100,000 households due to an inefficient accounting system, further exacerbated by a growing numb...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 188 | 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 | 735 | by Staff reporter
Police officer remanded in cattle rustling scandal
A 37-year-old Zvishavane police officer, Kudakwashe Chigwa, has been remanded in custody until December 3 over allegations of involvement in a cattle rustling operation in Fort Rixon. Chigwa face...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:41hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Chief Khumalo bemoans govt neglect of chiefs
Council of Chiefs President, Chief Mtshane Khumalo, has expressed deep concerns over the government's lack of support for the country's traditional leaders, particularly in the performance of their du...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 16:04hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe finance ministry bans foreign trips
The Zimbabwean government is tightening its belt in response to a severe cash crunch as it approaches the end of 2024. Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga has announced measures aimed at curbing spen...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:24hrs | 5486 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cuts some spending items as ZiG drop hits budget
Zimbabwe's currency devaluation is forcing the government to cut spending on certain budget items.The country's Treasury asked government departments to prioritize their spending commitments f...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Govt stops Harare demolitions
The Harare City Council was forced to suspend its controversial house demolition exercise yesterday following mounting pressure from the government. The move came after a public outcry and strong crit...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:06hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants youngsters to be proud of their identity
President Mnangagwa has called on the younger generation to take pride in their African identity and rich cultural heritage, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping a future of sustainable economic ...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:03hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for stronger regional collaboration to safeguard children's future
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has called for enhanced regional collaboration and a renewed commitment to children's rights...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1072 | by Staff Reporter
Poor drainage system irks Harare residents
Residents of Harare have voiced their frustration and called for urgent action from the Harare City Council (HCC) following severe flooding in the central business district (CBD) after heavy rains on ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi commissions Mnangagwa Clinic
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday officially commissioned the Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa Clinic, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility built to honor the First Lady's philanthropic and health advocacy...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:23hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Violent storms leave trail of destruction
Recent heavy rains accompanied by strong winds have caused significant damage to public infrastructure across Zimbabwe, with schools, health facilities, homes, and shops among the worst affected. The ...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Plundering of Zimbabwe's minerals stalling a just energy transition in fighting climate change
In his address at a High-Level Meeting on Resourcing the Energy Transition with Justice and Equity, held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivere...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 157 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Confidence in Zimbabwe gold currency hits historic low
Confidence in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has dropped to an all-time low, a member of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Monetary Policy Committee has admitted.Introduced in April this ye...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:52hrs | 1780 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Zambia energy summit excites Zera
The upcoming Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, set to take place in Victoria Falls from November 18 to 21, 2024, will serve as a pivotal platform for advancing sustainable energy solutions and e...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 145 | 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
Mnangagwa's govt procures vehicles to kick-start genocide hearings
The Government of Zimbabwe is in the process of procuring all-terrain vehicles for use during the Gukurahundi hearings programme, which is set to begin soon. The announcement was made yesterday by the...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:28hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Harare councillor fined for lying under oath
Harare City Council's works and town planning chairperson, Councillor Takudzwa Dzumbunu, has been fined US$300 for providing false testimony under oath about her academic qualifications during a Commi...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:26hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Govt condemns 'inhumane' Belvedere murambatswina
The Government has denounced the Harare City Council for demolishing houses in Ridgeview Belvedere, describing the action as "shocking, callous, and inhumane." The demolitions, conducted over the past...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:22hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Why are Zimbabweans such a selfish lot?
Zimbabwe, once heralded as the "breadbasket of Africa," is now a country struggling under the weight of political mismanagement, corruption, and economic collapse. As citizens face ever-deepen...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:44hrs | 627 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why fuel prices are high in Zim
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has attributed the country's high fuel pump prices to the substantial tax burden and levies applied to petrol and diesel, compared to other countries in...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:00hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Harare submits long-delayed masterplan proposal
After missing the initial June 30 deadline, the Harare City Council and Chitungwiza Municipality have finally submitted their masterplan proposals, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Ga...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Hwange stun Bosso to keep survival hopes alive
Hwange 4 - 3 HighlandersHwange FC delivered a sensational performance, edging out Highlanders 4-3 in a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at a packed Colliery Stadium yesterday. Wi...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 2,100MW renewable energy by 2030
The Zimbabwean government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions, aiming to achieve 1,100 megawatts (MW) from renewable energy sources by 2025 and 2,100 MW by 2030. Thes...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Deputy Minister humiliates ZANU-PF MP
Deputy Minister for Local government and Public Works Engineer Banjamin Kabikira had a last laugh after a team in his constituency Centenary 'Yuna Yuna' United defeated Mazowe North Member of Parliame...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 14:56hrs | 4131 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Muzarabani
Matabeleland North's Kweseka Band crowned Chibuku Road to Fame 2024 champions
Emerging Afro-fusion group Kweseka Band from Victoria Falls has claimed victory in the highly contested Chibuku Road to Fame 2024 competition, securing the coveted top spot and a US$15,000 grand prize...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 12:27hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's research impacted religious attitudes
The late historian, Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after a battle with diabetes and kidney failure, has been lauded for his significant contributions to shaping religious...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:59hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's final journey: Exploring African science and witchcraft
In a chilly July mid-morning last year, Pathisa Nyathi, a renowned African cultural historian and prolific author, walked into the Sunday News newsroom, carrying with him three new books. These works ...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:49hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 1,708 at Lupane State University
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday awarded degrees to 1,708 students at Lupane State University (LSU)'s 15th graduation ceremony, celebrating the institution's first cohort of students under the S...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:43hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans blast government over WhatsApp licences
A wave of backlash has erupted across Zimbabwe following the government's announcement of new regulations requiring WhatsApp group administrators to obtain licenses and comply with stringent data prot...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:12hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes China's $50 billion African modernisation fund
Zimbabwe is gearing up to tap into a US$50 billion fund that China pledged to support Africa's modernisation and industrialisation efforts during the recent Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) S...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:08hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends Harare probe team's tenure
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry investigating the governance of Harare City Council (HCC) by three months, allowing it more time to complete its probe...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:07hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF appoints new Head for Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology
ZANU-PF has announced the appointment of Ishmael Mada as the new principal of the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, succeeding Munyaradzi Machacha, who has been elevated to the position of National ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:07hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are educated for nothing: A nation of intellectuals with no voice
Zimbabwe is a country blessed with a wealth of intellectual capital.Its people are among the most educated in Africa, with a strong tradition of academic excellence, particularly in fields lik...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:26hrs | 35431 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mbalula attacks Madam Zille
Cracks within the Government of National Unity (GNU) have continued to widen after ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula launched a blistering attack on the DA's federal chairperson Helen Zille, accusi...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 941 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Harare town clerk acquitted over US$80 million tender scandal
Former Harare Town Clerk Tendai Mahachi has been acquitted of charges relating to the alleged prejudice of the Harare City Council of US$80 million after he hired a foreign firm, Augur Investments, to...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to name street after Pathisa Nyathi
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has said the local authority will honour the late historian, poet, writer and cultural activist Pathisa Nyathi by naming a street after him.Speaking yesterday duri...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council gets ultimatum
Harare City Council (HCC) is under mounting pressure from the government to submit a comprehensive master plan, with a stern ultimatum set by the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works. In a le...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Why Kamala Harris Lost and How Donald Trump Won: A Deep Analysis of the 2024 US Election
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me - Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just 107 days ago, facing a former president who began...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1718 | by Ifeanyi Abraham
ACBF launches plan to support Zimbabwe bureaucrats
The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) has launched its inaugural leadership development programme in Zimbabwe, aimed at addressing governance challenges and building the capacity of pub...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:00hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
BCC proposes 'Pathisa Nyathi Corner
The legacy of Pathisa Nyathi, renowned historian and prolific author, will live on through the many works he published chronicling Zimbabwe's rich heritage, especially the histories of communities in ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs shower praises on late historian
Chiefs from Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have paid heartfelt tributes to the late historian and author, Mr. Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at 73 after a prolonged illness. Known fo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Zuma arms deal persecution is weird, says Thuli Madonsela
Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela has dropped a bombshell that former president Jacob Zuma's prosecution regarding the controversial arms deal is a mystery. Her remarks came during ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 09:30hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Equatorial Guinea politician's multiple sexual romps with various women go viral
Hundreds of sex tapes involving a high-ranking Equatorial Guinean civil servant with other men's wives have done the rounds on social media, prompting the authorities to attempt to curb their spread....Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:31hrs | 3065 | by AFP
Parly moves on teachers' welfare
In a move aimed at revitalizing Zimbabwe's education system, Parliament has emphasized the urgent need to improve teachers' welfare. This call was made during a workshop hosted by the Zimbabwe Teacher...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:24hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF councillor jailed 14 years for stock theft
Former Zanu-PF Insiza Ward 17 Councillor Sindiso Ndlovu, alongside accomplice Buhle Nkomazana, received an effective 14-year prison sentence each on Friday after being convicted of stock theft. Their ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:18hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
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