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Flooding woes as Gwanda drainage system fails
Residents of Gwanda, the Matabeleland South capital, have expressed concern over the town's drainage system, which has been overwhelmed by recent heavy rains, leading to flooded streets and homes....Published: 15 hrs ago | 330 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge armed robber jailed for 12 years
A Beitbridge armed robber, Azwindini Kwinda, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm.Kwinda was also ordered to pay ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 187 | by Staff reporter
Attempted murder accused CCC MP, councillor set free
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament Maureen Kademaunga and Harare ward 10 councillor Clayd Mashozhera have been acquitted of attempted murder charges after being on remand since 2...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:09hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is a CIO Project: Blue Movement a Zanu-PF creation
In CCC we have a very safe haven under the leadership of Professor Welshman Ncube and those waiting for yet to be launched political groups can wait as we move forward. The struggle is still on and fr...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 11:59hrs | 1802 | by Gugugu Magorira
Chamisa says Mnangagwa must stop 2030
Zimbabwe's former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa must stop his 2030 plan to extend his rule beyond his 2028 second-term constitutional limit while subverting the co...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:50hrs | 1105 | by Staff reportetr
Zimbabweans brave flooded perilous Limpopo river
Desperate times continue to drive Zimbabweans into life-threatening risks as they attempt to escape the country's prolonged political, economic, and social crisis. Many are risking their lives crossin...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:46hrs | 735 | by Staff reportetr
Bulawayo left to count the cost
Torrential rains accompanied by strong winds wreaked havoc in Bulawayo on Tuesday afternoon, leaving scores of families homeless as roofs were ripped off homes, schools, and a church. The storm, which...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:06hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sewer ponds condemned
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reported a worsening sewage crisis, with all sewage ponds in the city having collapsed, resulting in a surge in pipe bursts."We have got a major problem with se...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:39hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
SA banks freeze Zep holders' accounts
South African banks have frozen the accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, claiming it was a system error. However, the sudden account freezes have caused significant distress, with ZE...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:14hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
'Gold panners obstructing water inflows to Mzingwane Dam'
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has raised concerns over illegal gold mining activities, which he says are hindering rainwater from flowing into Mzingwane Dam and preventing the water body from aiding in...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:10hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo shoppers fall victim to fraudulent 'runner' scheme
Bulawayo residents were left reeling after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a self-proclaimed South African-based "runner" who lured unsuspecting shoppers with promises of delivering go...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:22hrs | 2498 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police crackdown targets mushikashika and lawless drivers
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its road safety operation, targeting reckless motorists and illegal public transport operators in a bid to restore order on the country's roads....Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:12hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's donation to ZCC builds 5 schools
The Zion Christian Church (ZCC) has embarked on an ambitious project to build five secondary schools in Beitbridge, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, Beatrice, and Mvuma, funded in part by a generous US$1 mil...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:09hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu endorses Mnangagwa's bid to extend rule to 2030?
Zimbabwe's main opposition CCC Secretary-General Sengezo Tshabangu has thrown his weight behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial bid to extend his rule beyond the 2028 constitutional term ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 17:30hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
Mutumwa Mawere's health in a dire state
ONE would assume that blood is thicker than water in the labyrinth of familial ties. But for Mutumwa Mawere, this age-old adage has become a cruel mirage, overshadowed by the relentless greed and betr...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:38hrs | 18804 | by Staff reporter
If ZANU-PF regime cracked down on gold smugglers as they do small businesses, Zimbabwe would prosper
This morning, while in town, I had a fascinating encounter with a lady entrepreneur who owns a small clothing business. After recognizing me as the author of articles she regularly reads, she ...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 08:33hrs | 468 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police officer killed at roadblock accident in Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer lost his life in a tragic road traffic accident while on duty at a roadblock along the Mazowe-Centenary road on the evening of December 30, 2024.The in...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 20:49hrs | 3574 | by Staff reporter
Haddon and Sly, Amaya Mall shut in latest Zimra crackdown
Scores of traders operating at Haddon and Sly Building and Amaya Mall in Bulawayo's central business district were locked out yesterday after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) closed the premises...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:18hrs | 12622 | by Staff reporter
Chinese miners create water crisis for Hwange's Diki villagers
In a growing dispute over water resources in Hwange, two Chinese mining companies, South Mining's Mutargech division (SMMd) and Zimbabwe Zhongjing Heli Energy Pvt Ltd (ZJHL), have been accused of dril...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:47hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
South Africa-bound bus causes chaos in Bulawayo
A South Africa-bound bus has caused significant disruption to businesses along 6th Avenue and Fife Street in Bulawayo, with the vehicle blocking shop entrances and parking spaces for over eight hours ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:40hrs | 1709 | by Staff reporter
Senior Cop Killed in Roadblock Accident
A senior officer from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) stationed in Mvurwi tragically lost his life in a roadblock accident yesterday....Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 08:18hrs | 2998 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Zimbabwe police warn against drunk driving
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to drivers to refrain from drinking and driving during the festive season, a period typically associated with a spike in road traffic acci...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:55hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
77 die, 401 injured in Zimbabwe road accidents
The festive season has turned tragic for many families as 77 lives have been lost and 401 people injured in 1,211 road traffic accidents recorded across the country between December 15 and December 28...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa stalling real economic empowerment so that he can be thanked for handouts?
This morning, I watched a news report where the people of Goromonzi converged to receive one or two fire trucks which had been bought using so-called "Devolution Funds".My heart broke as sever...Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 17:40hrs | 869 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Traffic authorities call for zero carnage on roads
As Zimbabwe enters the festive season, authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads amid concerns over the high number of road accidents, with human error remaining the leading ca...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Police ready to maintain law, order during, after holidays
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has assured the nation of heightened security during the festive season, with officers strategically deployed across major roads, neighborhoods, central business dis...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
How Ugandan providers block Melbet and Ways to restore access to the bookmaker's website
The internet landscape in Uganda is becoming increasingly regulated, especially regarding access to foreign betting platforms. Melbet, a popular international bookmaker licensed by Curaçao, often fac...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 17:14hrs | 106 | by Staff Reporter
More roadblocks, stop and searches during holiday in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has rolled out extensive security measures across the country to maintain peace and order during the 2024-2025 festive season. Police Commissioner-General Godwin Mat...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:44hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police to use breathalysers this festive season
The Government, through the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), has procured new breathalysers to be deployed at police roadblocks as part of a festive season road safety initiative. The move a...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:42hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police urge parents to protect minors from alcohol abuse
As the country enters the festive season, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to parents and guardians to be vigilant and prevent minors from consuming alcohol and other into...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:43hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Over 50 roadblocks to combat festive season carnage
More than 50 roadblocks, manned by officers from multiple road safety agencies, have been established on Zimbabwe's major highways as part of a robust nationwide campaign to address speeding, the use ...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:33hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Girl scalded to death by uncle in brutal act of violence
A six-year-old girl from Nyanyadzi tragically died after allegedly being scalded with boiling water by her uncle in a shocking act of violence driven by a long-standing grudge. The incident, which occ...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Traditional healer claims black mamba aids in healing patients
A traditional healer from Silalatshani in Filabusi, known as Nzwisa, has sparked intrigue after claiming that a black mamba he keeps helps him heal his patients. The healer, who is known for his uncon...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:06hrs | 1569 | by Staff reporter
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 | 160 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Town Clerk suspension sparks division
The recent suspension of Victoria Falls Town Clerk, Mr. Ronnie Dube, has caused a significant rift within the city, resulting in growing tensions both within the local council and among residents. The...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:46hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operat...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe's law enforcement agencies are preparing for a major deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and reduce road tr...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
The rise of online entertainment: How slots are becoming a global phenomenon
In recent years, online entertainment has undergone a significant transformation. One area experiencing explosive growth is online gaming, particularly online slots. This evolution has redefined how p...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 78 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe police, Zimra deploy for festive season
As the festive season approaches, law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a significant deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations. Senior police officer...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:35hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Open Letter: Meikles Board of Directors
Board of Directors Meikles Limited Block 4 Tendeseka Park Renfrew Road & Samora Machael Eastlea South Harare Zimbabwe Dear remaining Members of the Board, I...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 398 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe School of Infantry renamed to Lookout Masuku Barracks
Government has renamed the Zimbabwe School of Infantry to Lookout Masuku Barracks. The new name was announced at the last cabinet meeting of 2024....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 1308 | by Staff reporter
Mbudzi Interchange to be renamed to 'Trabablas Interchange'
The last cabinet meeting of 2024 decided that the Mbudzi Interchange under construction in Harare will be named Trabablas Interchange “in recognition of the visionary leadership of His Excelle...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 15:54hrs | 2321 | by Staff reporter
Cops beat up ZACC officials
Two police officers from Sakubva Police Station in Mutare have been arrested for allegedly assaulting investigators from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) during a bribery investigation....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1349 | by Staff reporter
HICC locked out Winky D after windfall from Tagwirei
Controversial tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through his Bridging Gaps Foundation, has paid the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) US$245,000 to block dancehall star Winky D from using the Harare International ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:57hrs | 2368 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cracks down on smugglers
The Government of Zimbabwe has initiated a nationwide crackdown on smuggling through cross-border buses and illegal businesses trading in contraband to safeguard local industries and protect consumer ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:34hrs | 1829 | by Staff reporter
Contamination water at Lake Chivero kills several wildlife
Lake Chivero, a crucial water source and recreational site, has become the latest victim of severe pollution, leading to the tragic deaths of multiple wildlife and domestic animals. The contamination,...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:14hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
4 Rhinos die at Lake Chivero
Lake Chivero Recreational Park has been rocked by the deaths of four rhinos, along with several other species, due to contamination from cyanobacteria in the water sources of the park. Despite interve...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 11:24hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Johannesburg to Harare bus catches fire along Masvingo-Harare highway
A Harare-bound bus caught fire about 5km before Mvuma along the Masvingo-Harare highway today. No injuries were recorded but goods worth thousands of dollars were destroyed. The bus wa...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 17:34hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver dies in horrific crash in South Africa
A tragic accident occurred on Friday at the Marrianhill Toll Plaza on the N3 Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, when a Zimbabwean truck driver lost his life after crashing into six trucks and five...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:04hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Traffic chaos as Honda Fit runs out of fuel on Victoria Falls bridge
The Victoria Falls Bridge was brought to a standstill this afternoon when a motorist abandoned his newly imported Honda Fit in the middle of the bridge after it ran out of fuel. The incident occurred ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 14:33hrs | 3945 | by Staff reporter
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