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Zimbabwean birth control pills smuggled into South Africa
A growing syndicate involving hospital staff, informal cross-border transporters, and backyard traders is siphoning government-issued birth control pills from Zimbabwe's public health facilities and s...Published: 19 hrs ago | 107 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls booms with business during COP 15
The city of Victoria Falls recorded brisk business and a surge in economic activity during the recently concluded Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP15), which ran from July 23 to 31 and drew more than...Published: 19 hrs ago | 38 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo losing 'City of Kings' shine amid garbage pile-up
City leaders, government officials, and waste management experts have issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of solid waste management in Bulawayo, describing it as a looming health and ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 74 | by Staff reporter
Lake Chivero crisis pushes wildlife and people to the edge
The stench of decay hangs heavy over Lake Chivero, long before the water even comes into sight. Once a shimmering lifeline for Harare's three million residents and a sanctuary for wildlife, the lake i...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 13:07hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium renovations lag
Government is scrambling to complete renovations at the National Sports Stadium amid fears that Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team could once again be forced to play their remaining 2026 W...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 10:11hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Tagwirei tiff is not a fragmentation of Zanu-PF
It's unfortunate that whenever we speak, we're quickly dismissed as immature, but you all ain't reading this one right. What is unfolding between Chiwenga and Tagwirei is not a fragmentation of ZANU-P...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:57hrs | 1060 | by Charline P Chikomo
AMA reveals agro-input pricing disparities
The Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) has disclosed significant price disparities in agricultural inputs across Zimbabwe, sparking warnings from farming unions about a potential crisis that could...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
My take on Tendai Biti and the scarcity of visionaries
Biti, by all means, embodies the archetype of the political activist: vocally critical of power, sharply articulate, and willing to agitate against institutional decay. He thrives on confrontation wit...Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 10:55hrs | 476 | by Charline P Chikomo
Zimbabwean Exemption Permit deadline nears
More than 90,000 Zimbabwean nationals have submitted applications for various visa categories, permits, and waivers to South Africa's Department of Home Affairs (DHA) as the clock ticks down to the fi...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 23:45hrs | 923 | by Staff reporter
What we experience in Zimbabwe is no longer load shedding - It's an energy crisis
Downplaying the gravity of a crisis may offer short-term comfort, but in the long run, it only deepens the problem.In Zimbabwe today, the term "load shedding" has become a household phrase - r...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 20:58hrs | 485 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa orders monthly funding to revive Gwayi-Shangani dam project
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has instructed the Finance Ministry to ensure a monthly disbursement of USD 5 million toward the completion of the long-delayed Gwayi-Shangani Dam, government spokesperson...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 19:12hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge Border Post traffic movement resumes
Cross-border traffic between Zimbabwe and South Africa resumed on Monday night following a temporary shutdown at the Beitbridge Port of Entry (PoE), after a liquefied petroleum (LP) gas tanker fell of...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 15:38hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Harare gets another interchange
The construction of the Mabvuku Traffic Interchange along the busy Harare-Mutare Road is now underway, with bush clearing and the creation of detour roads in full progress as the Government pushes ahe...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:40hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec amendment bill, 2025 falls short of expectations
THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to amend the existing ZIMSEC Act [Chapter 25:18], fails to tackle the legislative gaps arising from changes and needs in the ...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 20:57hrs | 97 | by Obert Masaraure
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Cecil the Lion's legacy, a decade of debate
A decade after the killing of Cecil the lion ignited global outrage and placed Zimbabwe's trophy hunting industry under the spotlight, the country remains at the centre of a complex debate pitting int...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:30hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Newborn found abandoned near Khami Prison
A newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned and concealed beneath tree branches near the Khami Prison Complex on Wednesday, 24 July, in a deeply distressing case that has sparked public concern....Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:54hrs | 227 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Zanu PF-affiliated informal traders receives relief funds
Informal traders aligned with Zanu PF’s affiliate group Vendors for ED have begun receiving financial support through the Presidential Revolving Fund, disbursed via the Empowerment Bank.The ...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 12:57hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Till operator on the run after allegedly stealing US$12,000
Police have launched a manhunt for Philisani Nyathi, a till operator at N. Richards Group, who is accused of stealing US$12,000 from the company on July 15, 2025.Masvingo Provincial Police Spo...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:08hrs | 1112 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni farm dispute spills to Supreme Court
The long-running Esidakeni Farm ownership dispute has taken a fresh turn after four government-allotted beneficiaries filed an appeal at the Supreme Court, challenging a recent High Court decision whi...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 18:00hrs | 800 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records surge in LPG consumption
Zimbabwe is experiencing a significant surge in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption, signalling a growing shift among households and small businesses towards cleaner and more affordable energy a...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:03hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillors snub Tshabangu
Councillors from the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) in Chinhoyi largely boycotted a meeting convened last week by the party's self-proclaimed secretary-general, Sengezo Tshabangu, amid deep factio...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:17hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Soldier assaulting wife over night out
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) member has been fined for assaulting his wife after accusing her of leaving him behind to go drinking at a bar.Arnold Nyoni (39) appeared before Plumtree magistr...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:22hrs | 1090 | by Staff reporter
Pushcart operators blamed for City chaos
Pushcarts, once seen as a harmless tool of livelihood for many struggling Zimbabweans, have become a growing source of frustration and danger for Harare residents. The city's central business district...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:18hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Harare water crisis worsens
Harare's persistent water shortages are being made worse by growing demand from neighbouring towns, raising serious concerns about the sustainability of the capital's already stretched supply system. ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:35hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Marshals hijack Gweru bus terminus toilets
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has confirmed widespread concerns over the deteriorating state of bus terminuses across the country, highlighting ongoing complaints from travellers being ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:32hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Govt should fix public health, not meddle in private medical practice
This week, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the government will keep a close eye on private medical practices, particularly concerning issues of pricing...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Zimra cracks down on fake tech flooding Zimbabwe's streets
Harare - The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has launched a sweeping crackdown on counterfeit electronics flooding the country's markets, targeting fake mobile phones, laptops, and accessories that...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:59hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter
2 women jailed for insulting Zambian President Hichilema
Two women from Luangeni Constituency in Chipata, Zambia, have been sentenced to prison after they recorded and shared TikTok videos accusing President Hakainde Hichilema of killing former President Ed...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:14hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt warns Chinese firms over illicit deals
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has issued a sharp and public rebuke to Chinese businesses operating in Zimbabwe, warning them to immediately halt illicit financial activities, environme...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Harare to ban kombis, pirate taxis
The City of Harare has announced ambitious plans to ban commuter omnibuses (kombis) and pirate taxis (mishikashika) within the next three years, a move it says is part of efforts to transform the capi...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's shisha tobacco sales top 400,000kg
At least 401,705 kilogrammes of shisha tobacco, valued at approximately US$13 million, have been sold since the opening of the marketing season, signalling rising global demand for the specialised tob...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:30hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adopts multi-pronged strategy to manage debt
Zimbabwe is pursuing a multi-faceted approach to address its US$21 billion debt obligations, with the government considering leveraging the country's abundant natural resource...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:47hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt racks US$3m from nurses, blocks their diaspora dreams
The government is facing sharp criticism for withholding crucial verification letters from thousands of Zimbabwean nurses seeking to work abroad, despite collecting more than US$3.6 million from healt...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:31hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi Square unveiled In Beitbridge
The Beitbridge Municipality has announced plans to honour Vice-President Kembo Mohadi by establishing a dedicated square in the town's central business district, to be named Mohadi Square or KCD Squar...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:29hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to formalize traditional medicine practice
The Zimbabwe government is actively working to formalize the use of traditional medicines by promoting their registration and integration into the country's mainstream health system, Deputy Minister o...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:23hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is far much better than Mugabe,' says Hwende
Kuwadzana East legislator Charlton Hwende has once again courted controversy, this time drawing sharp criticism after publicly comparing President Emmerson Mnangagwa favorably to his predecessor, Robe...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:18hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Fadzayi Mahere v Edmund Kudzayi - Plea to set aside proceedings
Return correspondence to the address on record (Ref: .H4531/22). High Court of Zimbabwe Civil Division Mapondera Building Corner 3rd Street & Samora Machel Aven...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 10:03hrs | 1263 | by Edmund Kudzayi
Delta slams local sugar producers over poor quality
Delta Corporation Limited has raised alarm over the poor quality of sugar supplied by Zimbabwe's top producers, accusing them of delivering a product that fails to meet global standards required for b...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:50hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Resident backlash forces Plumtree to scrap US$12 levy
Plumtree Town Council has scrapped the controversial infrastructure development levies imposed on residents and businesses earlier this year, following a wave of opposition from the local community....Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:11hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
AMH Crisis Rages On: Journalists humiliated as marketing and distribution staff treated better
The crisis at Zimbabwe's leading privately owned media house, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), continues to deepen, with journalists bearing the brunt of the company's financial turmoil.Only editor...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 14:04hrs | 555 | by Staff Reporter
Bona Mugabe wins High Court ruling allowing divorce claims
Bona Mugabe, daughter of the late President Robert Mugabe, secured a significant legal victory last week as Justice Amy Tsanga of the High Court dismissed an exception raised by her estranged husband,...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 8132 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents raise alarm over council procurement processes
Bulawayo residents have voiced growing concern over the Bulawayo City Council's (BCC) procurement and tender procedures, accusing the local authority of a lack of transparency that has led to shoddy w...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:45hrs | 107 | 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...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considering a Congestion Tax?
Harare is facing escalating challenges due to increasing motorisation, which has led to a congested and often polluted central business district (CBD). This congestion is affecting timely access to wo...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:59hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to launch diaspora-backed securities
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is preparing to introduce securitised financial instruments backed by diaspora remittances, a bold move aimed at unlocking over US$1 billion in annual inflows ...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:41hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bullish over 2025 wheat yields
WHEAT farmers have been urged to adopt best agronomic practices to meet a new government production target of 600,000 tonnes for the 2025 season, following a successful planting campaign that exceeded...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:27hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Timber shortage hits Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is grappling with a serious timber shortage that has left the local market heavily reliant on imports from neighbouring countries, particularly South Africa, as deep-rooted challenges continu...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:39hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Harare woman fined for cyberbullying
A Harare woman has been fined US$120 after being convicted of cyberbullying her neighbour, whom she accused of being a prostitute and a husband-snatcher in a text message.Media Mashiri was fou...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:03hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani dam stalls due to funding delays
The delayed construction of the critical 10MW mini-hydropower plant at the Gwayi-Shangani Dam is threatening to derail Zimbabwe's long-term plans to supply water to Bulawayo through a 251km pipeline, ...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 18:12hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
Zim industry leaders call for Unified Taxation System
Zimbabwe's business community has raised concerns over the country's fragmented taxation system, urging the government to adopt a unified tax framework to alleviate the heavy burden of multiple taxes ...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
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