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ZimParks offers US$2,000 reward for lion poachers
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has announced a reward of US$2,000 for any information leading to the arrest of those responsible for the poaching of three lions in Hwa...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 11:24hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
3 lions beheaded in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has launched an investigation into a disturbing case of poaching after the bodies of three lions were discovered beheaded in Hwange Nati...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 831 | by Staff reporter
Bus, truck collide in Zimbabwe
A Harare-bound Bolt Cutter bus has been involved in an accident with a haulage truck at Buffalo Downs, near Karoi. The bus, which was coming from Chirundu and headed for Harare veered off the ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:23hrs | 1152 | by Staff reporter
On the Money: How Old Mutual is empowering Zimbabwe's farmers
As the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show kicks off under the theme "Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovation for Change. Nurturing our Future," a critical component of this year's event is the fi...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 15:55hrs | 235 | by Staff Reporter
Kaindu headache ahead of Chicken Inn derby
Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu is worried about his squad's readiness for their upcoming Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) match against Chicken Inn at Barbourfields Stadium. The team faces ch...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:53hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
The power of goblins (Ontikolotshe)
A FEW days ago, my attention was drawn to some screaming and sensational headlines on social media. "Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Malawi." I never thought the story that appeared in the Malawi Voi...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:19hrs | 247 | by Pathisa Nyathi
NEC members disagreed with Cyril Ramaphosa
With the municipal elections looming, the ANC, leading the Government of National Unity (GNU) is in distress after some members of the ANC's national executive committee (GNU) d's stance that the ...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 08:00hrs | 1338 | by Staff reporter
Ignore the fart, Sing-PFee!
The recycled stories of reported Shona-Ndebele conflict are nothing more than a sponsored distraction from the real issues at hand. The real issue is the massive pillaging of national resources throug...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:05hrs | 6 | by Dr. Raymond Chamba
Ramaphosa's wife once worked at Zimbabwe's Parirenyatwa Hospital
South Africa's accomplished First Lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe, was at the side of her husband Cyril Ramaphosa as he was sworn in as president of the 7th administration on Wednesday, 19 June 2024.D...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 17:54hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to open passport offices in US, UK and Zambia
The Cabinet recently approved the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage's Integrated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Systems Strategy, which aims to computerize government depa...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:03hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa mourns Eastern Cape flood victims
President Cyril Ramaphosa conveyed his condolence message to families in the Eastern Cape who have lost loved ones following recent floods which swept awa...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:20hrs | 16 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in South Africa
US diplomat outlines an ambitious vision for Zimbabwe
BOTTOM LINE- The US Embassy in Harare has identified the potential for Zimbabwe to become a growth hub for Southern Africa.- This is a curious conclusion to draw given the fact that Zi...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 18:33hrs | 10 | by Michael Walsh
Kariba buzzing as tourists flock in
THE tourism sector has received a festive boost in the resort town of Kariba, with full to capacity bookings during the Christmas season, The NewsHawks has gathered. Tour operators and hospitality ind...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 16:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 39 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Beitbridge conservationist killed by buffalo
RENOWNED conservationist, John Digby Bristow, has been killed by a wounded buffalo he was trying to nurse.Bristow on Wednesday succumbed to injuries he sustained when the buffalo trampled him....Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 09:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
MSD forecasts heavier rainfall in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has predicted increased rainfall in certain regions of the country on Tuesday.In an evening weather report and forecast, the MSD revealed ...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:47hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe elephants die as water sources dry up
THE ongoing dry spell has taken a heavy toll on wildlife with reports that several animals have succumbed to dehydration as water holes have dried up.Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Aut...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:08hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Tick-borne diseases hit Matebeleland North
Matebeleland North has been hit by an outbreak of tick-borne diseases with veterinary authorities saying 276 cattle succumbed to the diseases from 525 cases recorded in the province since January....Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rare bacterium behind elephant deaths in Botswana and Zimbabwe
The deaths of 350 elephants in Botswana's Okavango Delta and 35 at the bordering Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe in 2020 were due to a rare form of bacteria, scientists have finall...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
German tourist goes missing in a remote Zimbabwe wildlife park, found alive 3 days later
A German tourist who went missing in a national park teeming with wild animals in northern Zimbabwe has been found alive and in "good health" along with his rental car three days later, a spokesperson...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Life-changing international hunting benefits the world can't ignore
There is a generation in which wildlife brought clean-drinking water to thirsty humans, built them a school, a clinic, a road that linked them to the rest of the world and created employment.M...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 21:59hrs | 10 | by Emmanuel Koro
Zimbabwe's air traffic passenger volume sees 13,4% uptick
Zimbabwe's air transport sector experienced a notable 13.4 percent increase in passenger volume during the second quarter of this year, reaching a total of 436,022 passengers. This growth can be attri...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zunaid Moti honoured at this year's Zimbabwe Achievers Awards
South African magnate Zunaid Moti is set to receive recognition at this year's Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), to be held during a gala dinner scheduled for November.The nominations for the 8...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 16:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Z.A.A South Africa Nominations Announced
The nominees shortlist for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa 8th Edition has been released, featuring some of the most enterprising personalities in South Africa as well as a list of ho...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:58hrs | 6 | by Agencies
Botswana blames buffalos from Zimbabwe
Botswana has put restrictions on the movement of cloven-hoofed animals in the northeast of the country after an incursion of buffalo from Zimbabwe put cattle at risk of contracting possible foot-and-m...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Even elephants are running away from Zimbabwe
Large numbers of elephants from Zimbabwe's biggest national park are moving to neighbouring Botswana in a search for water, a spokesman said Monday."Many animals have and are moving from Hwang...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 20:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dialogue, best way forward for Zimbabwe
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, as I see it, your hitting the ground running to inauguration placed you in bad light with international development partners. It threw spanners...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Why Zimbabweans will vote for Zanu-PF, according to Dr Obert Mpofu
ZIMBABWE is a few weeks away from the much-awaited harmonised elections.Zanu-PF is poised for a resounding victory.Thanks to the milestone-unleashing pedigree of Cde Dr Emmerson Dambud...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:51hrs | 8 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Hunting benefits truths can collapse Anti-hunting Animal Rights Groups
The recent 'flooding' of the media and British House Lords with the truths about international hunting benefits not only caused a rethink on the UK trophy hunting imports ban Bill but can also eventua...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 10:13hrs | | by Emmanuel Koro
Mnangagwa launches ZimAfro T10
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the hosting of the historic Zim Afro T10 on Zimbabwean soil for the first time was a step in the right direction as it fits into Government's thrust to remodel the s...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe hosts another high profile cricket tournament
Zimbabwe will later this month host another high profile T10 cricket tournament, the first to be held in Africa, in which a number of privately-owned teams are set to take part.The tournament,...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 16:52hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt creates aviation firm
The government has engaged the Abu Dhabi-based advisory firm Knighthood Global Limited (Knighthood) to develop a bankable feasibility study (BSF) for the creation of the Zimbabwe Aviation Group....Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:18hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Richard Branson enjoys Zimbabwe's wildlife during two week visit
British billionaire Richard Branson – the founder of the Virgin Group – and his family spent considerable time touring Zimbabwe's prime wildlife resort areas during his visit to the country....Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
International cricket stars for Zim Afro T10
AN ARRAY of international cricket stars is expected to descend on Zimbabwe in the next two weeks for the inaugural Zim Cyber City Afro T10 following the success of the player draft conducted yesterday...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Captured PP clears Ramaphosa in final Phala Phala report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been cleared of any wrongdoing by acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka in her final report released on Friday regarding the theft of US dollars in cash from his Phala ...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo to generate 22MW
MASVINGO province is set to launch hyropower projects on its two main dams — Tugwi-Mukosi and Mutirikwi — a senior government official has said.In an interview with Southern Eye recently, ...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Kariba: Zimbabwe's dormant tourism jewel
IT'S 6am on a Tuesday morning in the resort town of Kariba.The sun is already hot as usual and temperatures are on a high at 41 degrees Celsius.And taking a stroll on the streets of Ka...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Safari camp operators in Zimbabwe challenge oil drilling at world heritage site
The operators of safari camps charging more than $1 000 (~R20 000) a night have lodged objections against a planned oil exploration programme in Zimbabwe's premier wildlife area, Mana Pools.Af...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:16hrs | | by Kevin JiangAntony Sguazzin and Godfrey Marawanyika
Why Zimbabwe is the best place to visit in 2023
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the east, South Africa to the south, and Botswana to the west. The capital and largest city is...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 15:52hrs | 19 | by Thobekile Zhou
Villagers lose crops to buffaloes, elands
VILLAGERS in Hurungwe's Nyamakate area have lost substantial amounts of their maize crop to buffaloes and eland that have invaded the community.The affected villagers are under Chief Chundu in...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man takes on lion in survival battle
Just as Tachivei Machona Nebiri reached the crest of a steep ascent along the Charara Road in Kariba, he saw four lions, a female and three cubs, steal into a nearby thicket.Nebiri was taken a...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wealthy Russians go hunting in Zimbabwe
Increasing numbers of wealthy Russians are booking game viewing and hunting safaris in Zimbabwe as sanctions stemming from President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine limit their travel options. ...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's money hidden in couch 'was not declared to Sars'
The DA has revealed that the US dollars hidden inside a couch on President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm was not declared to the SA Revenue Service.Party leader John Steenhuisen said Sars...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 17:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
July Moyo implicated in murky Chiredzi land deal
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo's staggering US$155 million Chiredzi land deal — stinking to high heaven in the lowveld — for his cronies has now fully exploded as residents and Members of Par...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 11:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe harbours wanted Irish Mafia cartel boss
A ZIMBABWEAN businessman, Adam Lincoln Woodington Wood, has allegedly been harbouring and enabling the activities of the founder of an Irish mafia gang, Christopher Vincent Kinahan, who is on the want...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:33hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
US embassy partners Zimbabwean varsities
THE United States embassy in Harare has entered into partnerships with Zimbabwean universities to help strengthen their research skills.US embassy public diplomacy officer John Hishmeh said th...Published: 07 Jan 2023 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Airports company introduces free wi-fi for passengers
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has introduced more services for travellers, including partnering with internet service provider Dandemutande, to provide free wi-fi hotspot internet services at...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Ramaphosa to challenge section 89 report in his ally Zondo's court'
President Cyril Ramaphosa's lawyer has confirmed that he will seek to challenge, in the Constitutional Court, the section 89 panel report which disbelieved his account of the Phala Phala break-in....Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 15:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's stolen dollars linked to CIA?
South Africa and the world would have never known about President Cyril Ramaphosa's alleged illicit financial mess if the millions of US dollars had not been stolen from his Phala Phala farm.T...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa refuses to resign
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will not resign despite a scandal over money stolen from his farm, his spokesman says.The row centres on claims he kept large sums of cash on his prope...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
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