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Zimbabwe plans to compel vendors to use POS machines

The government is drafting a legal framework that would compel informal traders to use point-of-sale (POS) machines, in a move aimed at formalising the informal economy and broadening tax revenue collection.According to the Ministry of Ind…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zanu PF youth leader in court over land grab

Former Zanu PF youth leader Jimu Kunaka and his co-accused, Cuthbert Molisen Finiyasi, will spend the night in Harare Remand Prison after a magistrate deferred their bail application to tomorrow.Kunaka (46) and Finiyasi (71) appeared befor…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents protest alleged sale of Youth Sports Field

Residents of New Lobengula in Bulawayo have expressed outrage over reports that a local youth sports field is being sold for development, warning the move could deprive young people of a safe recreational space and push them towards drugs …

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Machakaire leads drug bust in Mbare

Government's anti-drug crackdown intensified in Mbare last week when law enforcement agents raided suspected drug dens, arresting two peddlers in an operation witnessed by Youth Empowerment and Development Minister Tinoda Machakaire.The ra…

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:45hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter

Gambling is devouring Zimbabwe's youth faster than drugs

Zimbabwe is witnessing a disturbing surge in gambling addiction, a crisis that is fast becoming as destructive as the country's long-running drug epidemic. The explosion of betting, particularly among young people, is emerging as a silent …

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild shattered lives abroad

For many young Zimbabweans, the idea of migrating to foreign lands has long represented hope - a chance to escape crippling unemployment and poverty in pursuit of prosperity. But for a growing number, the lived reality abroad is far from t…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 16:13hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter

Surely, what lessons in business success can Tagwirei teach our youth?

Our youth are the greatest asset to our nation's future, and we cannot afford to lead them astray.Zimbabwe is a nation desperate for authentic leadership, especially for its youth. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofan…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 11:24hrs | 285 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Supa Mandiwanzira urges youth to Join National Youth Service

ZANU-PF Nyanga South Member of Parliament, Supa Mandiwanzira, has called on Zimbabwean youths to enroll in the National Youth Service (NYS), highlighting the programme's role in equipping young people with vital skills for future employmen…

Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:07hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda shuts down crime infested youth centre

The Gwanda Municipality has officially announced the closure of the Greenland Youth Centre in Phakama Township following years of complaints from residents about rampant drug abuse, violent crime, and illegal activities. Initially establis…

Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:25hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean youths struggle for survival

For many young Zimbabweans, the daily grind is no longer about climbing corporate ladders or pursuing dream careers. Instead, it has become a delicate balance between hustling for meager earnings and the constant pressure of supporting fri…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:59hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter

Trouble in paradise: Zanu-PF Youth League faces internal strife

Tensions have erupted within the ruling Zanu-PF party following allegations of an unconstitutional reshuffle of elected executives within the influential Youth League. Youth Affairs Minister Tino Machakaire, a close ally of President Emmer…

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:42hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter

MRP targets to recruit 1000 Youth in SA

Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) vibrant youth in South Africa is targeting to recruit over 1000 youth in the neighbouring country as it gears to intensify its efforts to push for a separate Mthwakazi state from Zimbabwe.This is revealed by …

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 20:32hrs | 849 | by Stephen Jakes

Rugby returns to Bulawayo

Rugby made a glorious return to the iconic Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo on Saturday, marking a revival of the city's rich rugby heritage with Zimbabwe A's emphatic 80-6 victory over a Bulawayo Select team. The match, which drew over 1,00…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

National youth housing scheme launched

President Mnangagwa yesterday officially launched the Munhumutapa National Youth Housing Programme in Victoria Ranch, Masvingo, as the Second Republic continues its efforts to empower Zimbabwe's youth through development-focused initiative…

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth make outrageous demands

THE Zanu-PF youth league wants teachers and nurses to undergo indoctrination at the Chitepo School of Ideology in one of the outrageous demands made to President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week.This comes as the youth league has resolved that…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:53hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth league will not betray Mnangagwa

ZANU-PF youth league secretary Tino Machakaire has affirmed that the youth league will not betray President Emmerson Mnangagwa and will continue to support him, even as his term is set to end in 2028. Machakaire emphasized their commitment…

Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF wields axe on young MPs

A faction in Zanu-PF pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to have a third term has come out guns blazing pushing for the ouster of young party parliamentarians whom they accuse of sabotaging the 2030 agenda as well as lacking the party…

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1684 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa brings back 'Green Bombers'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially reinstated the National Youth Service (NYS) program yesterday, encouraging young people to embrace the controversial initiative, which he portrayed as a continuation of the struggle for youth empower…

Published: 25 May 2024 at 11:54hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Green bomber enrolment begins

The enrolment of 750 cadres for the National Youth Service in Zimbabwe has started countrywide, with President Mnangagwa expected to officiate at the relaunch of the programme next month.Cabinet announced the relaunch this month, renaming …

Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt to establish special youth economic zones

President Mnangagwa is set to participate in the commemoration of Africa Youth Day on November 22, according to Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training Minister Tino Machakaire.During a press conference in Harare, Minister …

Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

How will Zimbabwe implement women, youth quotas in the absence of an electoral law?

On August 23, 2023, Zimbabwe is going to have five elections under the proportional representation even though national focus has been on the directly elected ward councillors and Members of Parliament. Proportional representation is an el…

Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Phillan Zamchiya

Demystifying youth participation in Zimbabwe politics

ZIMBABWEAN youth are often accused of being politically apathetic. This article will attempt to separate myths and facts about Zimbabwean youth political participation, identify who constitutes youth, and discuss different modes of politic…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 3 | by Innocent Mpoki

Meet Kemo Bojang: Africa's rising star

Gambian Youthful politician Kemo Bojang was recently recognised as one of the top 100 influential young persons of Africa. Kemo Bojang has over ten years of experience in advocating for youth participation in politics , leadership and deve…

Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 09:12hrs | 19 | by Khumbu Malinga

Diarrhoea outbreak hits Harare

Harare recorded over 1 100 cases of diarrhoea between October 24 and November 20, with the authorities citing the city's failure to provide clean running water, collect refuse and attend to burst sewer pipes as the cause of the outbreak.In…

Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gambians prove capabilities of youthful leadership

Young people are driving development in West Africa and demonstrating capacity to lead and transform entire regions and cities.Youthful Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of Kanifing Municipality is the youngest mayor in the history of Gambia.Bens…

Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 10:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zimbabwe's problem is Zanu-PF's intimidation and kleptocracy, not the country's youth

THERE is a certain blindness in understanding the nature of Zimbabwean politics and elections if the problem is mostly attributed to an apathetic youth. A more analytical view includes other consequences for young people of State capture, …

Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 4 | by Tony Reeler

Youths forced to produce Zanu-PF cards for stands

YOUTHS who want residential stands from Gweru City Council are allegedly being instructed by the ruling Zanu-PF to produce their party membership cards, The NewsHawks reported.Information gathered by this publication shows that Zanu-PF you…

Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth league challenges ANC youth to condemn xenophobic attacks

THE Zanu-PF youth league has challenged the ANC Youth League (ANCYL) to strongly condemn the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Zimbabweans in that country.This follows last week's killing of the Zimbabwean father of four, Elvis Nyathi, in Diep…

Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwigs, securocrats line children up for Youth league posts

FOLLOWING speculation that the late former president Robert Mugabe's son, Robert Jnr, is set to contest for a position in the highly influential Zany PF youth league, party heavyweights and service chiefs are lining up their own children t…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Govt must have a plan to rescue jobless graduates

Education used to be a ticket to a better life in Zimbabwe. Life was better when one was  educated, one could afford a house and a middle income lifestyle.But this has changed over the last two decades, with university students now ma…

Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Evans Mathanda

Value addition: Driving the youth towards a post-harvest sustainable culture

Action Aid Zimbabwe (AAZ) together with Global Platforms Zimbabwe, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya successfully held the International Youth Day commemorations under the theme "Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary…

Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:14hrs | | by Roselilly Ushewokunze

'Mnangagwa spooked by spectre of youth revolution'

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba last week accused award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono (HC), who is also a stern critic of the government of sour grapes after his bid to work with the government failed.He …

Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Youths to kickout Zanu-PF

If Zambian youths did it so can Zimbabwean youths, they went in their numbers to vote for change and reshape the future of their beloved country in the recently ended Presidential elections.  Opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema the …

Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 09:11hrs | 3 | by Prince Njagu

'Time to complete Tsvangira's democratic struggle,' says Chamisa's youths

YOUTHS from the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa say they are now prepared to finishing the legacy issue started by the late founding president Morgan Tsvangirai and complete the democratic struggle for a truly independent Zimbabwe.Tsvan…

Published: 24 Jul 2021 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt resurrects youth militia

GOVERNMENT yesterday announced the return of its infamous National Youth Service programme for its youth militia, also known as "Border Gezi graduates", with analysts saying the move was meant to instil fear in the electorate ahead of the …

Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

The Zanu-PF Youth League

The organisation or should I say one of the structures of Zanu-PF, their youth league is one hell of a problem in this country.  A totally antidemocracy force that usually takes the law into their hands. It is born out of corruption a…

Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 19:01hrs | 8 | by Clemen Moyo

Zanu-PF youths slam Zimbabwe spring protests

THE Zanu-PF Youth League in Matabeleland South yesterday slammed the planned MDC Alliance demonstration set for tomorrow, saying it is an unwanted political gimmick bent on causing anarchy in the country.  The party's provincial Youth…

Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Animal Farm era over: Zanu-PF Youth League

THE Zanu-PF Youth League will not allow people in positions of authority to loot State resources at the expense of ordinary citizens as the era of "Animal Farm" is over. This was said by Zanu-PF deputy secretary for Youth Affairs and Polit…

Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 09:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

What constitutes a youth in Zimbabwe politics?

I have always been intrigued by members of Zanu-PF that fall under their youth branch or wing. The leadership is made up of middle-aged men probably in middle life crisis no wonder they are not in sync with reality.Which normal youth would…

Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:10hrs | | by AT Kadada

Mnangagwa's youths spoil for a fight

ZANU-PF youth leaders say they are ready to counter anti-government protests planned by opposition and civic groups, setting the stage for a bruising political fight.They also alleged a sinister hidden hand behind the calls for demonstrati…

Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Africa Day: Locating the role of the Youth in Africa's transformation

As we celebrate Africa Day this year, what are the major challenges facing Africa's youth? What is the position and role of the African youth in the transformation of Africa? While it is intrinsic to acknowledge that Africa's peace and pro…

Published: 23 May 2019 at 16:02hrs | | by Richard Mugobo

Youth poverty and unemployment: Revisiting the January 14 violent protests

The violent disturbances that rocked Harare and other major cities in August 2018 and January 2019 saw an unprecedented numbers of youths participating. To ignore the reasons why these young people took heed to the calls for demonstrations…

Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:24hrs | | by Brightface Mutema

Zimbabwe won't die, the youth will save it

What really caught Ian Smith unawares was presumptuous complacency and his government's arrogance of incumbencyâ€¦ a deeply entrenched sense, both of class entitlement and invincibility based, not so much on any careful appreciation of the…

Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:40hrs | 7 | by Zifiso Masiye

Are tattoos good for our youths

Tattoos, the alluring bait of the underworld. Even the Good Book has spoken against body incisions, the so-called tattoos. What is it in them that attracts the young and restless, even some elders have patterns and 'artistic flowers and an…

Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 15:08hrs | 3 | by Tondorindo

The youth must make the right decision for Zimbabwe's future

"The voice of the people is the voice of God". How often have we heard that mantra over the last few months? But there is something to it. Something deep which should ring loudly in the hearts of all young Zimbabweans.We are in a period of…

Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 13:25hrs | 1 | by Knowledge Moyo

Mnangagwa - Youths convention - WATCH LIVE

More than 30 000 youths are expected to converge in Gweru on today for the Zanu-PF National Youth Convention to be addressed by President Mnangagwa.An idea of the Zanu-PF Youth League, the convention will see the youths from the country's …

Published: 31 May 2018 at 09:43hrs | 5281 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa, the curse of youthful exuberance

The parable of our time might well be: "Mind your young, or they will trouble you in your old age."During the Cold War, Chinese Premier Chou Enlai once observed: "One of the delightful things about Americans is that they have absolutely no…

Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | 5 | by Gibson Nyikadzino

Youth vote used to be insignificant in Zim polls

Today though, we know about 60 percent of those who registered to vote in this year's election largely fall under the youth category â€” never mind the constitutional definition of the term, 'youth' ends at 35 years. The sheer effort of ge…

Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi

'Avoid speaking against each other,' says Mugabe

Below is President Mugabe's full address at the Mashonaland West Presidential Youth Interface Rally in Chinhoyi yesterday. Ndinoda kuvamba nekukutendayi, kukutendesesayi, nokundimuka kwamaita muchiuya nehuwandu hwakadai. Hunobva hwaratidza…

Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 07:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Negotiating the political economic space of the youth in Zimbabwe's policy framework

The post year-2000 era Zimbabwe's political-economy challenges have accelerated learnt lessons to every Zimbabwean in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwean youth, as a constituency in itself, is having a compromised identity in their quest to realise Z…

Published: 29 Jul 2017 at 12:41hrs | | by Tedious Ncube

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Dembare edge Bosso on penalties

Man rapes woman at axe point

Security guards convicted for stealing company truck

US flags Zimbabwe's rigid labour laws

Cameroon elects world's oldest president at 92

ZIMSWA applauds push to decriminalise sex work in Zimbabwe

CCC MP Hwende Commends President Mnangagwa for Recognizing ZINARA’s Accountability Progress

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Fired cops reinstated after 10-year legal battle

Zanu-PF UK women donate sewing machines to Mnangagwa's wife

Zimbabwe approves scheme to protect workers in diaspora

ZRA warns ZESCO over excessive water use at Kariba dam

'Incompetent' magistrate banned from criminal trials

Mnangagwa launches book on Zimbabwe's economic revival

Pupil kidnapped, sexually violated

Cop fatally shot at police station

2 dead, several injured in head-on crash

Zanu-PF's 2030 resolution dampens spirits of Zimbabweans in SA

US notes Zimbabwe's progress in improving the business environment

Muslim barred from High Court over religious dress

Water crisis hits Plumtree town

Mnangagwa to deliver SONA on Tuesday

Man rapes daughter, blames evil spirits

Ex-Wenela workers to know payment dates

Mutezo gets Supreme Court reprieve

South Africa & Zimbabwe; Collapsed governments; What is next?

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There is no constitutional loophole

Extending Zimbabwe's Presidential term of office

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There is no constitutional loophole

Extending Zimbabwe's Presidential term of office

5 Zimbabweans convicted in £300,000 NHS fraud in UK

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Charamba 'explains' the Catholic land saga

Fired cops reinstated after 10-year legal battle

Cameroon elects world's oldest president at 92

Mnangagwa's camp left in disarray

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'Incompetent' magistrate banned from criminal trials

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