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Deportees get lifeline at Zimbabwe's points of entry
Thirty-six-year-old Thantabantu Dumani looks lost in thought as he finds his way into a Zimbabwe Red Cross (ZRCS) office in Beitbridge town.Dumani is among the "early birds" that have been fre...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo tips Prof Ncube for Cowdray Park seat
FORMER Cabinet Minister and Zanu-PF Politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo has tipped Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube to win the Cowdray Park seat in the forthcoming...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hardly Ndazi retires
FAMED Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Hwange-based referee Hardly Ndazi has retired from the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) referees panel to pursue other avenues in life.Ndazi has ca...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 16:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Omega Sibanga tries to knock sense into Mnangagwa's son in-law's head
FORMER Zifa vice-president Omega Sibanda has urged the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) to lift the Zifa suspension which he says is the only way Zimbabwe will be reinstated back into the Fifa f...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC says NO to Zimbabwe's Commonwealth return bid
"For Zimbabwe to rejoin the community of nations, it is very important for us to stop abusing citizens. You know that there are political prisoners who have been in pretrial detention for more than 14...Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to blame for donor dependency
AT a time the Zanu-PF-led Zimbabwe government is eagerly pushing the enactment into law of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Bill that has sent earth-shaking tremors down non-governmental orga...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Relief for refugees, asylum seekers
THOUSANDS of migrants including refugees and asylum seekers have found relief in the Restoring Family Links programme that is being implemented by the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS).Restori...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nurse aid certificate the new gold for Zimbabweans
FOR 35-year-old Lorraine Siziba, attaining a nurse aid's certificate is nudging her closer to achieving her goals.Siziba has never been formally employed since completing a Bachelor's degree f...Published: 04 May 2022 at 20:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross mobilises resources for Chipinge accident victims
THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has mobilised medical personnel, volunteers and medical consumables to support victims of the Chipinge bus accident which claimed 37 lives, and left 71 others inj...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Birthday wishes pour in for Zuma, who remains hospitalised
Birthday wishes have been pouring in on social media for former President Jacob Zuma who celebrates his 80th birthday today.Zuma, who is currently out of jail on medical parole following his r...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 16:06hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Beware of fake nurse aide certificates, says ZRCS
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has raised concern over the mushrooming of bogus institutions and agencies offering fake nurse aide and first aid certificates.Lately, there has been a pr...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Homesick refugees reconnect with home
For Raphael Musasa, how he left his home in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)'s South Kivu province following attacks on the city of Bukavu by the CPCA-A64 militia remains a mystery.He de...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Ana leaves a trail of destruction
An estimated 300 households in Mutasa and Nyanga districts in Manicaland province are in need of assistance after their homes were damaged by Cyclone Ana last week.Many parts of the country ex...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:22hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Ana hits Zimbabwe
THE country's Department of Civil Protection (DCP) has set up 394 evacuation centres in Manicaland province to deal with the impact of Cyclone Ana, amid reports that parts of Mutasa and Chimanimani di...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 04:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Fifa foil Zifa refs scam
FIFA have rejected ZIFA's controversial bid to register, for the first time, ageing match officials, with the world soccer governing body turning down six referees from the list that had been submitte...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:51hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Referees turn against Malandule and company
REFEREES have turned against the Zifa Referees Committee chairperson Bryton Malandule and the two active members Brighton Mudzamiri and Obert Zhoya for ordering them to withdraw their whistles moments...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 16:09hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross provides free COVID-19 vaccines at ZITF
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is providing free COVID-19 vaccines among other health services at the on-going Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).The global business conference ki...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
27 firms fined for abusing forex auction system
Twenty one more companies have now been found abusing the foreign currency auction system, bringing the total to 39, and of these, 27 have been assessed civil penalties while 12 others have been issue...Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 10:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga communities prepare for drought
MATABELELAND North is one of the provinces hardest hit by food shortages leaving thousands of people vulnerable due to drought-induced cattle losses.A recent Famine Early Warning Network (Fews...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society commemorates International Nurses Day
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society, ZRCS, will be joining the rest of the world in commemorating International Nurses Day as we celebrate our dedicated nurses and other health care workers on the frontlin...Published: 12 May 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top ref misses fitness test
FIFA referee Norman Matemera was conspicuous by his absence at the Zimbabwe Referees Committee (ZRC) refresher course and fitness test that ended in Bulawayo yesterday after reportedly being quarantin...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross activates actions ahead of Cyclone Chalane
THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) and Mozambique Red Cross have come up with a cocktail of strategies meant to minimise the impact of Cyclone Chalane on communities.Cyclone Chalane is toda...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
PPE boost for Mpilo, Tsholotsho hospitals
MPILO Central Hospital and Tsholotsho District Hospital received a consignment of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) .The donation comes at a time w...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 23:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
SRC goes after Zifa
SPORTS and Recreation Commission (SRC) board chairman Gerald Mlotshwa says the sports regulatory body will not back down in the face of a possible FIFA ban on the country's football over alleged gover...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Red Cross president barred from work premises
HARARE Magistrate Trynos Wutawashe has barred re-elected Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) president Edison Mlambo from visiting his work premises so that he does not interfere with witnesses in his m...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 17:51hrs | 5 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Hunger stalks villagers
THOUSANDS of villagers in Mwenezi district, one of Masvingo's most drought prone districts, are struggling with hunger and food insecurity.The villagers said their situation was exacerbated by...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:46hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross elects new board
THE Zimbabwe red Cross Society (ZrCS) has elected a new board led by Edson Mlambo.Mlambo retained his position as national president after beating Lovemore Dube in an election that was held ye...Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Red Cross Society boss freed
ZIMBABWE Red Cross Society (ZRCS) acting secretary-general Elias Hwenga was last Friday remanded out of custody at his own recognisance by Harare magistrate Ngoni Nduna on allegations of obstructing o...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nyamandlovu farmer charged over threats to shoot govt officials
A Nyamandlovu farmer has been dragged to court on charges of threatening to shoot lands ministry officials that are allegedly trying to force him off his property.Ramutsi Mukwena, who runs Wel...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross boss fires subordinates 'for exposing corruption'
ZIMBABWE Red Cross Society (ZRCS) acting secretary-general Elias Hwenga yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate facing charges of obstructing or defeating the course of justice after he allegedl...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Infighting rocks Zimbabwe Red Cross Society
TENSION is escalating within the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) as the organisation holds elections to choose its board of governors. ZRCS has been conducting elections to usher in a new bo...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso charms minister
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza could not hide her admiration for sungura musician Alick Macheso's music at the World Red Cross Day commemorations held at Tongogara Ref...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean refs fingered in bribery scam
TWO Zimbabwean referees have been accused of accepting bribes while officiating in an Under-23 Total Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between a Central and North African country in March this year. ...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister unearths plot to unseat Mnangagwa by foreign nationals
Home Affairs Minister Cain Ndabazekhaya Ginyilitshe Mathema says he has unearthed a plot by some foreign nationals working with civic society organisations to unseat the government of President Emmers...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 17:42hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Ugly scenes as cyclone hits Chimanimani
Cyclone Idai has hit Chimanimani, destroying and sweeping away over 10 houses at Ngangu high density suburb last night.Rusitu Valley is also bearing the brunt of the cyclone which is expected ...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 13:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Red Cross reaches out to hungry Binga villagers
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS), with support from the Danish Red Cross, British Red Cross and Finnish Red Cross, is rolling out a $530 000 cash transfer programme to assist disadvantaged villag...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police roadblocks return
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will from tomorrow launch a massive crackdown targeting unlicensed drivers and unregistered vehicles in a nationwide blitz that will signal the return of roadblocks,...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa condemns attack on Mnangagwa
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday led the condemnation of the blast at a rally addressed by President Emmerson Mnangwa where nine people, including government officials, were injured yester...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 16:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga hails 'non-partisan' Red Cross
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga says government was ready to work with non-partisan non-governmental organisations that foster community development.In a speech read on his behalf by Defen...Published: 11 May 2018 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cholera thwarts Macheso gig
Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) ambassador and sungura king Alick Macheso last Friday heeded the call by Civil Protection Unity (CPU) in Chegutu to cancel his gig.The show that was scheduled...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 04:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso writes to Chiyangwa demanding to be awarded their penalty
Highlanders have written to the Premier Soccer League demanding to be awarded their penalty appeal from their Castle Lager Premiership fixture against Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium last Sunday.In ...Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare's letter to Chiyangwa over RED CARD
IN a shocking decision, Zimbabwe Referees Committee (ZRC) chairman Philip Chiyangwa yesterday nullified the red card shown to Dynamos striker Christian Epoupa Ntouba in Sunday's epic encounter against...Published: 12 Sep 2017 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare did not appeal or discuss Ntouba's red card
IN a shocking decision, Zimbabwe Referees Committee (ZRC) chairman Philip Chiyangwa yesterday nullified the red card shown to Dynamos striker Christian Epoupa Ntouba in Sunday's epic encounter against...Published: 12 Sep 2017 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lets complement Government effort in assisting flood victims
Government through the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) and other stakeholders is commendably doing well in responding to floods and other related disasters, considering the liquidity challenges the countr...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 12:54hrs | 2 | by Tendai Guta
Tsholotsho floods victims in urgent need of food, blankets, tents
TSHOLOTSHO flood victims have appealed for more aid in the form of blankets, food and tents, among others, as the resources at their makeshift camp at Sipepa Clinic can no longer cope with the hug...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Twitter reacts to Evan Mawarire's arrest
"ThisFlag" movement front-man, pastor Evan Mawarire was arrested this afternoon soon after his arrival at the Harare International Airport.Social media users have been quick to react...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 16:34hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Macheso's new album to cost $1 to fight piracy
Sungura musician, Alick Macheso will release his new album titled 'Tsoka Dzerwendo,' on the 21st of this month with half of the proceeds set to be channelled towards charity.Briefing the media...Published: 12 Mar 2016 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joice Mujuru press conference - live updates with Videos
We have come to the end of our updates as the press conference has ended.1109: "I don't believe in talking about other people's characters I am not God. Yes, President Mugabe has been my boss ...Published: 01 Mar 2016 at 11:18hrs | | by Felex Share and Costa Mano
$500k weather station for Kariba
Kariba District is set to get a weather station and develop early warning systems for disaster preparedness and management under a $500 000 grant from the World Bank.The $500 000 grant from th...Published: 19 Feb 2016 at 06:03hrs | | by Walter Nyamukondiwa
Bosso vs Dembare - match official suspended
One of the match officials who denied Highlanders a legitimate goal in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro on Sunday has been suspended.Bongani Gadzikwa was suspended following his p...Published: 30 Jun 2015 at 14:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
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