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Zimbabwe's power crisis set to persist into 2025
Zimbabwe's prolonged power outages, which have left ordinary citizens enduring hours without electricity, are expected to spill over into 2025 due to a lack of foreign currency needed for electricity ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter
Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment
The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corpo...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Mayor appeals to God amid worsening water crisis
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has made an impassioned plea to God for rain as the city grapples with an escalating water crisis that he says is beyond the control of the Bulawayo City Council (BCC). In...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:13hrs | 728 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe struggles to tackle smuggling as festive season approaches
The Zimbabwean government has expressed concerns over its ability to combat smuggling during the festive season due to limited resources, particularly fuel, required to support the taskforce teams. St...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:48hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council cuts water supplies to schools
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its debt recovery efforts, cutting off water supplies to 59 schools in a bid to recover outstanding payments. This bold move comes as the local authorit...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:14hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Tinoda Machakaire's power in Zanu-PF shaken
ZANU-PF's national secretary for youth affairs, Tinoda Machakaire, is facing a significant challenge to his political clout after party secretary-general Obert Mpofu publicly reprimanded him for unila...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:39hrs | 1587 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest onlookers for filming CBD clampdown
In an unexpected development, dozens of bystanders found themselves detained this morning during a police operation targeting illegal taxis and kombis in the Central Business District (CBD). The arres...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 10:02hrs | 895 | by Staff reporter
'Refrain from farming on Wednesdays and honour cultural customs'
Traditionalists have called on citizens to embrace cultural farming practices to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heatwave, which has severely impacted crops and livestock in parts of the country....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 17:59hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
Anti-trafficking experts expose traffickers' tactics
Local anti-human trafficking experts have urged Zimbabweans to exercise caution when considering job offers abroad, particularly those that appear too good to be true. This follows the recent Sierra L...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:25hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's cash reserves cannot cover a month
The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has raised alarm over the country's dwindling foreign currency reserves, warning that the current US$540 million is insufficient to cover even a single...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 18:10hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe juggles US$1bn TBs to avert crisis
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is restructuring repayment terms for Treasury Bonds (TBs) as it grapples with escalating debt obligations and the looming threat of default. With nearly US$74...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 18:06hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Sex scandal rattles Bushiri's church
A shocking scandal has rocked the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church after a man from Plumtree, Matabeleland South, accused his wife and a senior church leader of an extramarital affair that...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:31hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
60% of Matebeleland South households do not own cattle
A significant number of households in Matebeleland South province are struggling with livestock ownership, a situation worsened by the persistent drought that has depleted pastures across the region. ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 917 | by Staff reporter
EXCLUSIVE: Town Clerk threatens Councillors with arrest over bus terminus dispute day before Deputy Mayor Ndlovu is arrested
Retired Major Christopher Dube, the Town Clerk of the City of Bulawayo, has come under fire after allegedly threatening elected Councillors with arrest if they failed to reverse their decision to relo...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:00hrs | 1570 | by George Tshuma
Vic Falls Town Clerk dismisses suspension as a campaign of 'appalling fabrications'
Victoria Falls City Council Town Clerk Ronnie Dube has dismissed his suspension over alleged corruption and abuse of office as a campaign of "appalling fabrications" orchestrated by long-standing riva...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 12:39hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora demands investigation into politicization food aid distribution
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader, Douglas Mwonzora, has called for a government investigation into allegations that ZANU-PF officials are politicizing food aid distribution in rural areas, ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 10:44hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa did not want Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti in CCC
Political commentator Brighton Mutebuka has criticized U.S.-based opposition activist Freeman Chari for his claims that Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), un...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 15:30hrs | 1523 | by Staff reporter
Gata, Mthuli Ncube differ on load-shedding
The ongoing electricity crisis in Zimbabwe continues to dominate national discussions, with contrasting statements from key government officials regarding the future of load-shedding.ZESA Chai...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1090 | by Staff reporter
Coltart courts police to enforce city laws
Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart, has called on law enforcement agencies in the city to step up efforts in enforcing local bylaws, particularly concerning the illegal operations of pirate taxis in undesi...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Are Zimbabwean immigrants a liability or asset to South Africa
Last Friday, Leon Schreiber, South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, announced the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) until 28 November 2025, regardless of whether individuals have app...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 10:06hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
Parliament power outage exposed consequences of corruption and mismanagement
Two days ago, Zimbabwe once again found itself in the throes of an international embarrassment, this time at the heart of its legislative hub. During the presentation of the 2025 National Budg...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 20:56hrs | 1363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's personality cult grows
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his loyalists have intensified efforts to create a political personality cult as part of a controversial campaign to extend his presidency beyond the constitutional tw...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:21hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Gweru suspends workers for booing managers
Four employees of the Gweru City Council were summoned to a disciplinary hearing on Friday after being accused of booing management and making false statements during the burial of two colleagues who ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:58hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Garwe confirms Zanu-PF's push for Mnangagwa's term extension
Minister of Local Government and Public Works, and Zanu-PF Mashonaland East chairperson, Daniel Garwe, has reiterated the party's commitment to extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 15:09hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
CCC veteran slams Mthuli Ncube's 2025 budget as 'anti-people'
Veteran opposition official and Member of Parliament for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Willias Madzimure, has strongly condemned the government's 2025 national budget, accusing it of extort...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:26hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabwe's ruling elite fund their luxuries at the expense of ordinary citizens
They live a tax-free lifestyle, do not pay duty to import vehicles and yet they introduce a new tax every year to fund their luxurious lifestyle. In Zimbabwe, the stark contrast between the lifestyles...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 12:38hrs | 820 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe introduces taxes on pizza, burgers, fries
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has announced a new 0.5% tax on fast foods and a 10% withholding tax on sports betting winnings, set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The measures, unveiled during...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:17hrs | 2145 | by Staff reporter
Jameson Timba and crew released with suspended sentences
The interim leader of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Jameson Timba, and 34 of his supporters are set to be released from custody after being handed varied suspended sentences for ...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 15:34hrs | 2767 | by Staff reporter
The 'torn' money-buying brigade: A hustle for survival in Zimbabwe
For many in Zimbabwe, especially those navigating the streets of Harare, torn or worn-out money has become more than just a nuisance - it's an opportunity for survival. One such individual, 30-year-ol...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Surge in US$ cash transactions triggers spike in armed robberies in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is experiencing an alarming rise in armed robberies, with the increasing use of US dollar cash transactions making businesses, banks, and individuals prime targets for criminals. Violent atta...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema blamed for Zambia's recent electricity blackout
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has criticized his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, for a nationwide power blackout on Sunday that left hospitals and other critical institutions without e...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 20:12hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Chasi prepared to return to end ZESA woes
Former Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi, has expressed his readiness to serve Zimbabwe once again as the country grapples with a worsening electricity crisis. The growing calls for...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 18:13hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Bosso players departure rumours intensify
Rumours surrounding the departure of Highlanders' stalwarts Peter Muduhwa and Lynoth Chikuhwa have intensified, despite head coach Kelvin Kaindu's assurances that no players have officially left the c...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:10hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Climate finance and mismanagement in Zimbabwe: Bridging the gap between promises and accountability
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, financial commitments to support developing nations in climate change mitigation and adaptation have taken center stage in international negot...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:40hrs | 243 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tsholotsho Gukurahundi victims demand apology
A survivor of the Gukurahundi massacres, Hlanganiso Sithole (76), from Sikhale line in Tsholotsho district, has shared the harrowing memories of the torture he endured at the hands of the Fifth Brigad...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 13:10hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Chinese debt threatens to switch off Zimbabwe's Hwange
Zimbabwe's industrial sector is on edge this week as concerns grow over the future of the Hwange Thermal Power Station, a critical asset for the country's beleaguered power grid. With power utility Ze...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | 11679 | by Staff reporter
BCC proposes forex fines for illegal dumping of waste
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is contemplating a policy requiring fines for illegal dumping to be paid in foreign currency, in a bid to curb the growing problem of environmental pollution and to enhance...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:08hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe grapples with surge of dangerous fake and illicit alcohol
Zimbabwe is facing a major public health crisis as dangerous and illicit alcohol floods cities like Bulawayo. Among the most notorious is "njengu," a highly potent brew produced in makeshift backyard ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:53hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Sadc summit exposes bloc
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) extraordinary summit, hosted by Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has exposed growing concerns about the bloc's ineffectiveness in addressing t...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF flagged for partisan distribution of food, agric inputs
A Zimbabwean election watchdog has raised serious concerns over the alleged politically motivated distribution of agricultural inputs, accusing the ruling Zanu-PF party of favoring its supporters duri...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
UK, Czech Republic investors in Bulawayo
Investors from the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom (UK) visited Bulawayo on Monday to explore opportunities in various sectors as the city grapples with the challenges of de-industrialisation....Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:27hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praise singer diagnosed with cancer?
Chief Shumba Hwenje, a musician closely associated with Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party and reportedly a relative of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, born Admire Sanyanga Sibanda, has retreated to h...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 13:49hrs | 1471 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe chiefs to receive bonuses raising controversy
In a move that is likely to spark debate, Zimbabwe's traditional chiefs are set to receive bonuses just two months after they were gifted twin-cab vehicles worth millions of dollars. The decision come...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi calls for opposition unity to challenge Zanu-PF rule
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has urged Zimbabwe's opposition parties and leaders to set aside personal ambitions and entitlement to unite against the ruling ZANU-PF regime. Mzembi, wh...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:30hrs | 475 | by `
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 215 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Zimbabwe records surge in human rights violations, says NGO
A staggering 180,184 human rights violations were reported across Zimbabwe in October 2024, affecting nearly 2,000 victims, according to a new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). The report ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:54hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
BCC to appoint independent regulator for city parking issues
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to introduce an independent supervisory body to oversee and investigate complaints related to the city's parking management system, currently operat...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:48hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 4429 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga faction blocks Mnangagwa's bid to extend presidency
A fierce power struggle within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has escalated, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's faction retreating after a failed attempt to extend his presidency beyond 2028. The co...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 3018 | by Staff reporter
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