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Women drown during 'manjuzu' rituals
The tragic drowning of two women performing "manjuzu" (mermaid) rituals at Nyaure River in Bindura on Monday has shocked the local community and stirred anger among traditional leaders. The incident, ...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:22hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
ZOU Part-Time Tutors Go 8 Months Without Pay
Part-time lecturers at the state-owned Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) have gone for eight months without receiving payment for services including tutoring, marking assignments, supervising research pr...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 16:17hrs | 608 | by Stephen Jakes
Iran-Zimbabwe to launch pharmaceutical joint venture
Zimbabwe is set to benefit from a major industrial boost following Iran's commitment to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and a tractor assembly plant in the country through a joint ve...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:12hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Crackdown on police corruption nets 9 officers
As corruption continues to plague the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, the Southern Africa Regional Anti-Corruption Organization (SARACO) has intensified its nationwide operations, dismantling entrenche...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1713 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts Prophet Ian Ndlovu 2 luxury vehicles and US$150,000
Prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has made a grand philanthropic gesture, donating two brand-new vehicles and a substantial cash package to Prophet Ian Ndlovu of Divine Kingdom Baptist Ministries...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:11hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
3 Zimbabweans in court for kidnapping Cape Town man
Three Zimbabwean nationals accused of kidnapping a Cape Town man and demanding R5m ransom appeared in the Stellenbosch Regional court on Monday.Luckmore Tawanda Muzhira, Takudzwa Trust Nzounhe...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 20:39hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints new deputy ministers in key Ministries
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has appointed two new Deputy Ministers, effective immediately, in a move aimed at strengthening Zimbabwe's governance and strategic sectors.Caleb Makwiran...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 17:26hrs | 1844 | by Staff reporter
Abuse of devolution funds raises concerns in Rural District Councils
Several rural district councils in Zimbabwe may be misappropriating Devolution Fund allocations, with reports emerging that some projects funded through donor programs are being falsely attributed to ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:19hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube nets hat-trick
Prince Dube, the Zimbabwean forward and Warriors' striker, was in sensational form on Thursday, scoring a brilliant hat-trick for his Tanzanian club, Young Africans (Yanga), in their 3-2 win over Mash...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:30hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
BBC accused of plot to destabilise Niger
NIGER has suspended the operations of the British media company, BBC, owing to the suspicion that the company is trying to disrupt the country's peace.Niger's government has suspended the UK-b...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:41hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ngungumbane sets a benchmark in education and leadership
In a remarkable display of commitment to education, Chief Ngungumbane of Mberengwa District has not only established himself as a respected traditional leader but also as a beacon of academic excellen...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:35hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Russia, Africa pledge to bypass Western-controlled global mechanisms
In a bold move to reshape international relations and break away from Western influence, Russia and African nations have committed to reducing their reliance on global systems dominated by the West. A...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3620 | by Moses Chibaya
Mugabe era farm grab victims to make way for Mnangagwa's wife
In a distressing echo of past land disputes, villagers residing at Arnold Farm, commonly known as Manzou, are reportedly facing pressures to vacate their homes to make way for First Lady Auxilia Mnang...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:40hrs | 2239 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rescues indigenous churches through education
Through her Angel of Hope Foundation in partnership with Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) and enrolment support from Council for Churches in Africa (CCA), Z...Published: 24 Sep 2024 at 23:11hrs | 1137 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Bulawayo
Harare, ZOU forge degrees partnership
The Harare School of Excellence, a council initiative, has recently partnered with the Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) to introduce degree programs aimed at enhancing the skills of local authority...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:46hrs | 394 | 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 | 2637 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official in trouble for stealing timber
A Zanu-PF Manicaland provincial youth league official, Law Tiengane, is facing serious allegations of timber theft from Allied Timbers in Chimanimani. Tiengane, who previously managed Climb Ha...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:30hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Tuku 'son' cannot use family name
THE late music superstar and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's alleged son, Aaron Chaka, has suffered a blow after the High Court struck off the roll his application seeking an order compelling t...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:18hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
CCA, ZOU partnership bearing fruits
The Council for Churches in Africa (CCA), and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) in its partnership with the Angel of Hope has started to bear fruits as witnessed by various indigenous churches who have e...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 15:27hrs | 448 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Zimbabwe govt distributes 51 000 tonnes of grain
As of June 25, 2024, the Zimbabwean government has distributed a cumulative 51,415.02 tonnes of grain to vulnerable and food-insecure individuals, ensuring food security across the nation. This update...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
The Engagement and Reengagement policy continues to yield fruits
The Second Republic, led by President E.D. Mnangagwa, continues to build momentum with its engagement and re-engagement policy. Yesterday, President Mnangagwa met with his counterpart, Preside...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 08:18hrs | 7 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Mtukudzi's 'love child' tears family apart
After recent revelations that the late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi might have fathered another child, Aaron Chaka, his widow, Daisy Mtukudzi, has publicly accused some of her in-laws of con...Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:32hrs | 1854 | by Staff reporter
New UK visa rules deter Zimbabwean migrants
Britain could face a further shortage of care workers as migrants who had been ready to move to the UK for jobs in the sector cancel their plans because of new visa rules that prevent them from bringi...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 09:11hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nicholas Zakaria told to go and see Victor by Chivayo
Legendary Sungura musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria is the latest artiste to receive a car gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Posting on his social media pages from Duba...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:45hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
CCA-ZOU partnership deal to transform communities
The Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) partnership deal will help in transforming communities whilst also complementing realisation of Education 5.0, leaders of th...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 08:46hrs | 16 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Apostolic sect members exchange blows
AN Apostolic sect shrine in Highfield was turned into a boxing ring after six members assaulted their churchmate accusing him of stealing a cellphone.The accused persons appeared before magist...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
AU consultant in US$49,000 fraud
A SENIOR partner and lead crisis consultant for African Union, Peace and Security Directorate in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of fraud involving US$49 200....Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash partners 9 universities across the country
In a move set to bring payment convenience to tens of thousands of tertiary students, parents and guardians alike, EcoCash has partnered with nine local university institutions across the country as t...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 20:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
South Africa stun Morocco to clinch Afcon quarter-final slot
Second-half strikes from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena earned Bafana Bafana arguably the shock result of an Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) characterised by upsets as they sent World Cup finalists...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed in revenge mission
A MAN was arrested for the attempted murder of an individual who previously assaulted him.In a statement, police said the incident occurred at Charama Mill, Eiffel Flats, Kadoma in which Shadr...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 11:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for another cyclone
GOVERNMENT yesterday said it has escalated its preparedness as Cyclone Alvaro swilled off the Mozambique coast.The Tropical storm formed off the Mozambican coast near Beira and headed towards ...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:24hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 134 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Stolen cellphones ring from dead man's socks
REVELLERS at night clubs around Chikanga's TM area in Mutare were lucky to recover their stolen cellphones which had been tucked in knee-high socks of a thief who was fatally assaulted by his colleagu...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:34hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Robbery spree strikes Harare, Bulawayo...Police launch investigations
In a recent tweet from the Zimbabwe Republic Police, authorities have announced their investigation into two separate robbery incidents that occurred on October 21, 2023, leaving victims in Bulawayo a...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 16:51hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man kills in-law over soccer match
A 24-year-old man from Harare is facing murder charges after allegedly killing his brother-in-law during an argument over a soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Newcastle. The accused, T...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 06:01hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints line ministries permanent secretaries
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has with immediate effect appointed deputy chief secretaries, line ministries' permanent secretaries and provincial affairs secretaries for devolution.In a stateme...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 21:10hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa critic fires from ZimTrade board
Gift Mugano, a government critic, has been swiftly removed from his position on the ZimTrade board.James Manzou, the secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, did not provide a specific re...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 20:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in New York
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in New York City yesterday for the 78th Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Head of State and Government landed at JF Kennedy International...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe nearing a fully-fledged family dynasty!
Last week, a reporter with a national daily newspaper phoned for my opinion on how I believed the country's new Cabinet should be constituted.This was after the recently-held hotly disputed ha...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:11hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ex Minister's widow appeals against stock theft conviction
Former Finance Minister Christopher Kuruneri's widow Paidamoyo is appealing against a stock theft conviction she got from Concession magistrates courts last month.Kuruneri was slapped with a U...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 13:04hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa inauguration under a dark cloud
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa will today be inaugurated in Harare for a second term after his hotly-disputed re-election under a dark cloud of illegitimacy as the main opposition abandoned i...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 21:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa warned not to undermine SADC ahead of Mnangagwa's inauguration
BUILD One South Africa movement (Bosa) leader Mmusi Maimane has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa not to attend the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa....Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's activists fined 3 goats for refusing to vote for Zanu PF
A traditional leader has fined two Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists for defying a local headman‘s directive to vote for Zanu-PF.Brothers Knowledge and Solomon Tambwera were last...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tertiary students moan fee hikes
University students across Zimbabwe have bemoaned the recent hike in tuition and accommodation fees, while some have taken the matter to the courts.Other students failed to access their result...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt okays US$ university fees
UNIVERSITIES have been given the go ahead to peg their fees in United States dollars while allowing use of local currency convertible at interbank rate at the time of payment with Government reaffirmi...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:27hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe elected as vice chair of Sadc
Zimbabwe has been elected as vice chair of the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) after a Heads of State and Government meeting in Angola, which is the new chair of the regional bloc....Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Nigeria's Bola Tinubu warned against attacking Niger
Usman Yusuf, a vocal Nigerian professor of Haematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation, has warned President Bola Tinubu not to get entangled in a messy proxy geopolitical war between Nato an...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 08:47hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Niger: Calls for mass recruitment of volunteers to counter Nigerian military invasion
Nigeriens are preparing for a possible invasion by countries in the region, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation's democratically elected president.Residents in the capital, N...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 06:59hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Former Minister's widow steals 49 goats
Former Finance Minister's widow Kuruneri Paidamoyo (60) and her farm labourer Wenston Mandeya (30) both of Ascotvale Farm in Mazowe on Tuesday appeared before Concession Magistrate Ms Lyne Chinzou fac...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:30hrs | 9 | by Desmond Nleya
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