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2 Zimbabweans die in horrific accident in Canada
Two Zimbabweans living in Canada, Anotida Maziriri and Edmore Mafuwe, tragically died in a car crash on Saturday night in Edmonton while on their way to the ‘Ndini Mukudzeyi' co...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:44hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Embassy pledged full support to Dr Gomo
The Zimbabwean Embassy in the United Kingdom has pledged full support to the grieving family of Dr. Fortune Faith Gomo, a Zimbabwean scientist who was brutally stabbed to death in Dundee, Scotland, on...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:14hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
SDA Church shares major update on Chegutu University project
The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church has announced that its new university in Chegutu, Mashonaland West, will welcome its first students in January 2026. Named Great Height University, the upcoming ...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 14:27hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
South Africans, Zimbabweans pray together after xenophobic attacks
Last month's killing of a South African man in Valencia, Addo, ignited devastating xenophobic revenge attacks that left at least four immigrants dead, dozens injured, and hundreds of families displace...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
UK closure of care work visa to hit Zimbabweans hard
The United Kingdom's decision to permanently shut down its care worker visa route has sent shockwaves across Zimbabwe, where the scheme had offered thousands a much-needed escape from economic hardshi...Published: 13 May 2025 at 16:33hrs | 9539 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man killed in brutal bakkie attack in Sandton as mjolo turns deadly
Joburg-based activist Moreboys Munetsi has intervened to assist the family of a Zimbabwean man, Emmanuel Mahamba, who was brutally murdered in a horrific incident which has sent shockwaves in South Af...Published: 17 Apr 2025 at 13:31hrs | 2506 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet Zimbabwe launches Harare-Lusaka flight route
Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of a new scheduled flight service between Harare and Lusaka, set to commence on April 9, 2025.The new route will operate three times a week - on...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 5689 | by Staff reporter
Capitec closes accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits holders
Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) holders in South Africa have found their Capitec bank accounts closed, leaving many in a state of uncertainty. The sudden move has sparked concerns within the Zimbab...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:27hrs | 7794 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man stabbed to death in Leeds, United Kingdom
A 23-year-old Zimbabwean man, known by friends as Saymore, was fatally stabbed in Leeds, West Yorkshire, around midnight on Tuesday, authorities have confirmed. Emergency services found Saymore at a f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:25hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Another State-assisted funeral
Archbishop Loveless Matarirano Manhango, founder of the Bethesda Apostolic Church and a committed nation builder who played a significant role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and agrarian reform, wi...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:24hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Mutumwa Paul Mwazha turns 106 years old
The founder and leader of the African Apostolic Church, Mutumwa Paul Mwazha, has reached a remarkable milestone, celebrating his 106th birthday today. Known affectionately as Mutumwa, which translates...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 18:06hrs | 1564 | by Staff reporter
inDrive broadens reach in Zimbabwe with Ride-Hailing, Courier and intercity Services
Harare - inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, announces its expansion across Zimbabwe, now offering ride-hailing services in four major cities: Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, and Mutare...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:20hrs | 783 | by Agencies
Zimbabweans skeptical as Motsoaledi resumes role as health minister
Some Zimbabweans are concerned about Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's return as Minister of Health in South Africa, citing his previous harsh attitude toward migrants, notably Zimbabweans, accusing them of overw...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:42hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo being investigated by ZACC
A leaked memo has confirmed that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched investigations into the source of funds of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, following his lavish...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Gayton McKenzie is not from Gweru, Zimbabwe
Gayton McKenzie, a South African politician and a previously convicted bank robber, refutes allegations suggesting he hails from Gweru, Zimbabwe. As the president of the Patriotic Alliance political p...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 07:57hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
SA, UK and USA passport centres to open this year
ZIMBABWEANS living in South Africa (SA) will begin applying and receiving passports in Johannesburg and Cape Town in March, while those living in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) wil...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 13:56hrs | 48 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's gun amnesty fails to bring down violent crime
A PRESIDENTIAL amnesty on illegal firearm holders has done little to stop violent crime as Zimbabwe continues to witness armed robberies.President Emmerson Mnangagwa in August last year de...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
ZIMDAILY CARTOON: Chamisa told to distance himself
Leading community activist and Zimbabwean Community in South Africa leader, Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena, has called upon the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, and the party to...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 10:12hrs | 90 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
BREAKING: Zimbabwe Exemption Permits extended to November 2025
In a significant development, the South African government has announced the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until November 2025. This crucial decision was confirmed by the Minister o...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 10:28hrs | 40 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabweans welcome passport offices in South Africa
Zimbabweans residing in South Africa have expressed their approval of the government's initiative to establish e-passport and national identity card application and enrollment centers within the neigh...Published: 15 Oct 2023 at 18:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Australia relaunches
After a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australia edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) is back for its fourth season, boasting a remarkable list of nominees across 12 ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 14:02hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Trevor Ncube refuses to be cowed by George Charamba
ALPHA Media Holdings (AMH) platforms exist to serve Zimbabweans in their diversity and to help build the country, the group's chairman Trevor Ncube said yesterday.Speaking on the sidelines of ...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man, pregnant daughter found dead a week apart in Cape Town
The death of a 49-year-old Zimbabwean man and his 23-year-old pregnant daughter in the small Eastern Cape Town of Makhanda has sent shockwaves through the community, where police have since opened a m...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 19:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
180 000 ZEP holders awaiting legal challenge outcome
None of the almost 180 000 Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP) holders whose document expires on 30 June 2023 have made a formal request to the Zimbabwean Embassy to facilitate their return home....Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bleak future for Zimbabwe's returning citizens
ZIMBABWEANS expected to return from South Africa in four months' time after the expiry of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) face a bleak future as the government has failed to put in place socia...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 15:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chanakira to address diaspora community
RENOWNED Zimbabwean banker and leadership development facilitator, Nigel Chanakira, will this week address Zimbabweans living in the diaspora during a training session aimed at imparting entrepreneuri...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic targets diaspora property investment
STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe is taking part in two property, trade and investment expositions in the United Kingdom (UK) this week targeting investment in residential and commercial property for Zimbabweans ...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Consulate introduces mobile consular exercise in South Africa
The Consulate wishes to inform Zimbabwe nationals resident in Free State Province, South Africa that it will conduct a consular visit to Mangaung (Bloemfontein) from 30 August to 1 September 2022, at ...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 08:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
150 Zimbabweans to be deported from the UK
Human rights groups have expressed grave concerns over Home Office plans to deport 150 people to Zimbabwe next week, warning that their lives would be in danger.The flight, scheduled for July ...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 10:46hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe refuses to buckle under pressure from the lesbian, gay, bisexual community
ZIMBABWE has refused to buckle under pressure from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community to accept their predisposition.The local delegation led by Justice, Le...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:02hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Exemption Permits holders' choice: Restart in a broken country or live undocumented in SA
THREE Zimbabweans who held Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs), which the South African government has now scrapped, share their anxiety and anguish as they face deportation, uprooting their lives and...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fake e-passport agents on the prowl
THE Registrar-General's Office has warned the public to be wary of a fake website used by fraudsters to swindle online passport applicants of their hard-earned cash.The account claims to be th...Published: 21 May 2022 at 17:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
e-passports fraudsters on the prowl
Tens of thousands of Zimbabweans living outside the country and needing to apply online for the recently introduced e-passport should be wary of fraudsters masquerading as employees or agents of the R...Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Embassy mulls mobile consular exercise for SA-based Zimbabweans
ZIMBABWE's embassy staff in South Africa is set to conduct a mobile consular exercise in Durban, KwaZulu Natal (KZN)province from March 28 to 31 to give fellow countrymen in that country a chance to r...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Staf reporter
Zimbabwean man found dead at London home
A 32-year-old Zimbabwean man was last Tuesday found dead at his Richmond home in a case of suspected suicide.Calvin Tapuwanashe Nyevera Munhuweyi had hardly settled in the United Kingdom, havi...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 18:05hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zim Community in South Africa declares war on crime
The Zimbabwean Community in South Africa has condemned the criminal acts that are happening in South Africa allegedly by some elements in the migrant community. A declaration of war against cr...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 10:31hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe envoy engages SA over migrant attacks
Zimbabwe's Ambassador to South Africa, Mr David Hamadziripi yesterday said the embassy has started engaging the host government to improve the safety and security of migrants who are facing attacks by...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans abroad shun fellow countrymen's businesses
Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom shun businesses of their countrymen there.Why do Zimbabweans always trust everybody, but their own?Someone asked me this question again.You ca...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:03hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwean model crowned Miss Africa South Australia
AUSTRALIA-BASED teen model Lian Tadiwanashe Takayidza (19) shrugged off stiff competition from 20 other contestants to be crowned Miss Africa South Australia at Paradise Influencers Church in Adelaide...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
UN spotlights Zimbabwe sanctions
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday met United Nations (UN) special rapporteur, Ms Alena Douhan, who is in the country to assess the impact of unilateral coercive measures imposed on the country by the Unit...Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
'Govt to blame for health workers' exodus'
THE Zimbabwean Community in South Africa (ZCSA) has blamed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration for paying "slave wages", thus causing local health workers' migration to neighbouring countrie...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Govt must assist Zimbabweans in SA to get passports
ZIMBABWEANS in South Africa who need to apply or renew their passports are struggling to access the online application portal to process their applications.The online application system is fac...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:23hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Open letter UK PM Boris Johnson, MPs, Councillors, Religious leaders, any other community leaders
I write this with concern about the current deportations of the Zimbabwean immigrants:...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 17:26hrs | 1 | by Chris Goshomi
Letter to Boris Johnson about the deportation of Zimbabwean immigrants
A letter to the Prime Minister (Boris Johnson), MPs, Councillors, Religious leaders, and any other community leaders who may have communities at heart.I wri...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Chris Goshomi
Zimbabwean criminals in UK must stop blaming government over deportations
Mavis Matapo is 17-year-old Zimbabwean living in the UK. She is so scared to go outside her parents' house alone. She shivers with fear each time she hears a male voice. Her life crumbled into pieces ...Published: 24 Jul 2021 at 07:18hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
UK deportees: Rapists, murderers leave trail of broken lives
Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom are divided on the deportations of their counterparts, mainly criminals living in that country who have served more than a year in prison. Many opposition group...Published: 24 Jul 2021 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mass UK deportations exposes MDC's double standards
The news which has gripped the Zimbabwean community in the UK about the chartered flights of loads of Zimbabwean criminals has shaken the community with mixed feelings. But the most surprising wailers...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 06:16hrs | 4 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Are these deportations emotional or legal
Mavis Matapo is a seventeen year old Zimbabwean living in the UK. She is so scared to go outside her parents house alone. She shivers with fear each time she hears a male voice her life crumbled into ...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'Peter Ndlovu's party is not a Zanu-PF project'
SOCCER legend Peter Ndlovu was recently named as leader of a newly formed opposition party, All People's Party (APP).However, Ndlovu, who is currently based in South Africa where he is team ma...Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 06:47hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
UK to deport 150 Zimbabweans
HUMAN rights groups have expressed grave concerns over Home Office plans to deport 150 people to Zimbabwe next week, warning that their lives would be in danger.The flight, scheduled for July ...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
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