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Varakashi4ED hails Tsununu Road rehabilitation

Varakashi4ED, a Zanu PF‑aligned affiliate group, has praised the ongoing rehabilitation of Tsununu Road in Makonde, Mashonaland West, describing it as a long‑overdue milestone for the community.  In a statement posted on X, the g…

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 18:26hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Nkayi man kills two sons, commits suicide

NKAYI - Police in Matabeleland North are investigating a tragic case in which a mentally challenged man allegedly killed his two sons before taking his own life.In a statement posted on X, the Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the inciden…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 19:11hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Police release images of drug consignment smuggled by local company

HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have released images of a large consignment of drugs intercepted in Harare, reportedly smuggled by a truck owned by Chita One Investments.In a post on X, the police said they are intensifying eff…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 18:56hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

AFFCD announces London incorporation, calls for Mzembi's release

LONDON - The African Forum for Cultural Diplomacy (AFFCD) has announced its successful incorporation as a Company, Limited by Guarantee (CIC), headquartered in London - a move it says marks a major milestone in its mission to promote cultu…

Published: 20 Dec 2025 at 08:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Insiza North celebrates MP Delani Moyo's birthday

INSIZA - The Insiza North constituency on Friday [today] celebrates the birthday of ZANU PF legislator Delani Moyo amid pomp and fanfare.Moyo has in recent months spearheaded several development projects, particularly at schools where he d…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 07:23hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Women organisation launches initiative to create safer and inclusive digital space for young women leaders

HARARE – The Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE), with support from Oxfam, has launched a new initiative aimed at creating safer and more inclusive digital spaces for aspiring young women leaders.In a statement,…

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 07:17hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

MRP petitions Mnangagwa to account for Gukurahundi atrocities

BULAWAYO – The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to account for the Gukurahundi atrocities that devastated parts of Midlands and Matabeleland between 1982 and 1987.MiThe atrocities were carried out …

Published: 18 Dec 2025 at 07:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Poor African state coordination giving Trump and US room to interfere: MRP

BULAWAYO - The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has accused Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states of poor coordination and fake allegiance, saying this has prolonged peace negotiations between the Democratic Republic of…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 15:13hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Chinomona calls on women's league to unite in agricultural season programmes

HARARE - ZANU PF Secretary for Women's Affairs Mabel Chinomona has called on members of the Women's League across the country to remain focused, united and productive during the ongoing agricultural season.Her remarks were shared on the Wo…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 14:58hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

US travel ban expansion sparks concern in Africa

HARARE - Zimbabwean observers have reacted with concern to the latest proclamation by United States President Donald Trump, which further restricts and limits the entry of foreign nationals into the US. The proclamation, issued on 16 Decem…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 12:01hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Defence has legacy debt of $4.1 billion

HARARE - The Ministry of Defence is struggling with a legacy debt of $4.1 billion, prompting calls in parliament for government to urgently clear the arrears.Legislator Knowledge Kaitano raised the issue while debating the defence budget a…

Published: 17 Dec 2025 at 09:13hrs | 541 | by Stephen Jakes

Govt working on capacitating defence forces: Minister Mthuli Ncube

HARARE - Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has told parliament that government is working flat out to capacitate and equip the defence forces despite concerns raised by legislators.  Ncu…

Published: 16 Dec 2025 at 19:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

CCC Senator raps Ziyambi over election postponement remarks

HARARE - Citizens Coalition for Change senator Jameson Timba has criticised Justice Minister and Zanu‑PF Secretary for Legal Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi over his recent remarks suggesting that postponing elections or extending presidential ten…

Published: 16 Dec 2025 at 19:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Mayor Coltart meets NoViolet Bulawayo, celebrates literary excellence

BULAWAYO - His Worship Senator David Coltart, the Mayor of Bulawayo, has met with celebrated Zimbabwean author NoViolet Bulawayo following her recent recognition as Africa's best short story writer.NoViolet was honoured with a special awar…

Published: 16 Dec 2025 at 10:06hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Government fails to address Mpilo Hospital challenges - ZAPU

BULAWAYO - The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has condemned the government's failure to address the ongoing crisis at Mpilo Hospital, citing severe shortages of resources, equipment and staffing, which have compromised patient care…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 22:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Poor soldiers' remuneration putting lives in danger: Hwende

HARARE - Citizens Coalition for Change legislator Chalton Hwende has warned that poor remuneration for soldiers in Zimbabwe is putting the lives of citizens at risk.Speaking in parliament, Hwende said the welfare of soldiers, police office…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 21:50hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zim only country that trained data protection officers: Deputy Minister Phuti

HARARE - Deputy Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Dingumuzio Phuti has claimed that Zimbabwe is the only country that has trained data protection officers.He made the remarks while speaking in th…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 21:34hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Bulawayo residents urged to keep city clean and plant trees

BULAWAYO - Residents have been urged to keep their communities clean, plant more trees and prevent deforestation to ensure fresh air and sustainable development in the city.  The call was made by Civic Society and Churches Joint …

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 21:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Classroom block construction under way at Pioneer Primary School through CDF

INSIZA – The construction of new classroom blocks at Pioneer Primary School is under way, funded through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and personal donations from Insiza North legislator Delani Moyo.Moyo's team confirmed that the…

Published: 14 Dec 2025 at 21:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Shamva man arrested for murder after beer dispute

SHAMVA - Police have arrested a man in connection with a murder that occurred during a beer-drinking spree in Shamva.The incident took place on 9 December 2025 at Pawandiwa Shabeen Mine, police confirmed via their official X account."The p…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 18:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe registers 97 new schools: Minister Moyo

HARARE - Zimbabwe has registered 97 new schools across the country in a bid to reduce the long distances learners, particularly in rural areas, must walk to and from school.  The development was announced by Minister of Primary a…

Published: 11 Dec 2025 at 18:55hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Three killed in Harare-Bulawayo road crash

HARARE - Three people have died in a tragic road traffic accident along the Harare–Bulawayo Road, police have confirmed.  The accident occurred on 9 December 2025 at around 03:30 am near the 156km peg.  According to the…

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 22:43hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Police officer dismissed for improper conduct

HARARE - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the dismissal of Assistant Inspector Simbarashe Mandizvidza for improper conduct.  The announcement was made by National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi in a …

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 22:40hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Tungwarara congratulates Kambamura on appointment as Mines Minister

HARARE - Paul Tungwarara, Special Advisor to the President on Investments, has congratulated Polite Kambamura on his appointment as Minister of Mines and Mining Development, following the dismissal of Winston Chitando by President Emmerson…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 22:20hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Varakashi4ED Blame Collapse of Dunlop Firm on Sanctions

BULAWAYO - Pro-ZANU PF social media group Varakashi4ED has claimed that the collapse of the once-thriving Dunlop Company in Bulawayo was the result of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western nations and their allies.In a post on their X a…

Published: 09 Dec 2025 at 22:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Three Robbery Suspects Arrested in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO - Police have arrested three men in connection with a violent robbery at Alticon Logistics in Bulawayo.  Confirming the arrests via their X account, police said officers in Mzilikazi acted swiftly on information received…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 18:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Biti Labels ZANU PF 'Murderers and Fascists'

HARARE – Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has launched a scathing attack on the ruling ZANU PF, describing the party as “murderers and fascists” in a post on his X account.Biti referenced the 2018 Motlanthe Commission of Inquiry into th…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 08:13hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Over 24,000 children receive Vitamin A supplementation in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO - The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reported that more than 24,000 children were recently given Vitamin A supplements as part of ongoing efforts to combat malnutrition and related health challenges.  According to the l…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 10:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Police arrest robbery suspect in Chegutu

CHEGUTU - Police have arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a violent robbery and rape incident that occurred on 4 December at a plot in Lismore, Chegutu.Confirming the arrest via their X account, police identified the suspect as T…

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 10:31hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Education Minister Moyo boasts Zimbabwe has highest number of schools in Southern Africa

HARARE - Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Torerayi Moyo has claimed that Zimbabwe now boasts the highest number of schools per capita in Southern Africa, a development he says has drastically reduced the distances children walk …

Published: 06 Dec 2025 at 10:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Gwanda police arrest trio for unlawful entry and copper cable theft

GWANDA - Police have arrested three men in connection with a case of unlawful entry and theft at the Municipality of Gwanda workshop.Confirming the arrests via their X account, police said the suspects were apprehended on 4 December."On De…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 20:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Nkulumane independent candidate Fuzwayo donates to local garden project

NKULUMANE - Independent candidate in the upcoming Nkulumane by-election, Mbuso Fuzwayo, who also serves as Ibhetshu Likazulu secretary-general, has donated water piping material to a local gardening project as part of his community empower…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 17:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Bulawayo councillors concerned over costly sewer system vandalism

BULAWAYO - City councillors have raised alarm over the vandalism of sewer infrastructure, warning that the damage is proving costly not only for the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) but also for residents whose bills are used to fund repairs.&n…

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 17:47hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

BCC fire brigade urged to maintain standby teams for fires and flash floods

BULAWAYO – The Bulawayo City Council’s Fire Brigade has been urged to always maintain standby teams to respond to emergencies such as fires and flash floods

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 13:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zvimba West communities benefit from new water points and road upgrades

The ZANU PF-affiliated group Varakashi4ED has claimed that development momentum continues to build across Zvimba West, with several infrastructure projects taki

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 11:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zanu-PF government provides central hospitals with critical care equipment

HARARE – The ZANU PF-led government has supplied all central hospitals in Zimbabwe with new critical care equipment in a bid to address the ongoing health cri

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 11:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Bulawayo City Council tackles over 1,800 sanitation chokes in October

BULAWAYO - The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that it dealt with more than 1,800 sanitation system chokes in October, highlighting ongoing challenges

Published: 05 Dec 2025 at 11:21hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

225,820 male condoms distributed in Bulawayo over 2 months

BULAWAYO - The Bulawayo City Council has revealed that a total of 225,820 male condoms were distributed across the city in September and October, compared to 13

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 23:22hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Hlatshwayo: Desire for upper-middle income status fueling 'Kiyakiya' economic statistics

HARARE - Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Gladys Hlatshwayo has criticised government’s pursuit of upper middle income status, saying it is driving unorthodox and misleading economic claims that do not reflect the lived re…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 16:08hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Lochard Primary Sch holds first prize-giving, MP donates US$2,500 for construction works

INSIZA - Lochard Primary School in Insiza North has received a surprise donation of US$2,500 from local legislator Delani Moyo (ZANU PF) to kick-start construction projects, during the school's long-awaited Speech and Prize-Giving Day held…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 16:03hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Tech-powered healthcare for Mhangura as clinic opens 17 December

MHANGURA - A new tech-powered healthcare facility is set to open in Mhangura Constituency on 17 December, according to ZANU PF-affiliated group Varakashi4ED.The

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 15:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Education Ministry to launch ‘one pupil, one tablet - One student, one laptop' programme

HARARE - The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo, has announced that government will roll out the “One Pupil, One Tablet - One Student,

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 09:02hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Speculation mounts over Sibanda replacing Mohadi as Vice President

HARARE - Speculation is rife that Retired General Philip Valerio Sibanda may soon replace Vice President Kembo Mohadi as one of the second-in-command positions in both ZANU-PF and government.President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently retired Si…

Published: 04 Dec 2025 at 08:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Timex Global Praises Insiza Community for Hospitality at Greystone Secondary Prize-Giving

INSIZA - Private company Timex Global Pvt Ltd has commended the Insiza community for their warm hospitality during the Prize-Giving Ceremony at Greystone Secondary School on Tuesday, where the firm contributed towards the event.In a statem…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 19:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Farm Productivity Rises, Challenging Critics of Zimbabwe's Land Reform

HARARE - The pro-ZANU PF group Varakashi4ED has claimed that Zimbabwe's agricultural sector is registering strong growth, with the latest Cabinet update confirming significant progress in grain reserves, wheat production and climate-smart …

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 19:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Kadoma Road Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives

KADOMA - Three people have died and three others were seriously injured in a fatal road traffic accident along the Harare–Bulawayo Road on Monday.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident via their X account, stating that t…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 10:29hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Police launch manhunt after Chitungwiza murder

HARARE - Police in Harare have launched a manhunt following the death of a man in Unit L, Chitungwiza, amid growing concerns over rising violent crime across the country.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the case via their X acc…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 09:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Insiza North MP Delani Donates US$1000 to Siyazama Primary, Offers US$8000 Roofing Support

INSIZA – Insiza North legislator Delani Moyo (ZANU PF) has surprised Siyazama Primary School in Ward 14 with a US$1000 donation, while also pledging US$8000 to roof two classroom blocks.The gesture was made during the school’s Prize-Giving…

Published: 03 Dec 2025 at 07:13hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Minister condemns blocking of learners over hairstyles as rights violation

HARARE – The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo, has condemned the blocking of nine learners from sitting for their Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examinations in Harare, after school authorities deem…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 19:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Coltart Meets Madinda Ndlovu to promote soccer in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO - Mayor David Coltart has met football legend Madinda Ndlovu to discuss ways of promoting soccer in the city, including the establishment of a football academy to nurture young talent.  Coltart revealed details of the me…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 12:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

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