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8 Harare councillors in trouble over abuse of office
The trial of eight Harare councillors accused of corruptly allocating 24 industrial stands to themselves resumed on Thursday, with the State presenting testimony from the council's acting town clerk, ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 207 | by Staff reporter
A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe
DOROTHY Moyo says a prayer every time she walks, runs, or drives around her neighbourhood in central Zimbabwe - afraid that the earth will give away from beneath her feet, dragging her underground....Published: 14 hrs ago | 713 | by Staff reporter
The day Sadc failed
THREE weeks ago, the regional bloc,Southern African Development Community (Sadc), hosted the 44th summit in Harare.The summit saw Zimbabwe becoming the chair of the region for the next...Published: 15 hrs ago | 158 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Mnangagwa told to remain in power beyond 2028
ZANU-PF members from Matabeleland South have voiced their support for extending President Mnangagwa’s leadership beyond 2028 to ensure the success of Vision 2030. During a provincial coordinating co...Published: 15 hrs ago | 301 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs, securocrats in illegal mining
Despite a government-imposed ban, riverbed mining continues in Manicaland, allegedly led by high-ranking Zanu PF officials and security forces, causing severe environmental damage. James Mupfu...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:45hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean scientists discover of Alzheimer's, melanoma cancer cure
Zimbabwean scientists on Thursday said they have discovered a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and also announced that they have developed a groundbreaking treatment for melanoma, a skin cancer.P...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:09hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Villagers up in arms with village head
Villagers in Malole B, Chetumbu area, Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, are urgently seeking assistance due to alleged abuse by their village head, Anton Msimanga. Appointed in 2016 by the...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Slow-pace BF upgrades frustrate councillors
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Councillors have expressed concern over the slow pace of upgrading Barbourfields Stadium to meet international standards to host international games.According t...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Harare, Bulawayo face another deadly cholera outbreak
Experts are urging the government to declare the water crises in Harare and Bulawayo a state of national disaster to facilitate urgent external intervention and prevent a potential health crisis follo...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:34hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
'Zanufication' of Zimbabwe govt jobs gathers momentum
ZANU-PF provinces are advocating for a policy that would reserve government jobs exclusively for graduates of its Chitepo School of Ideology. Provincial structures are currently holding meetings to dr...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:33hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Public transport operators hail BCC's decongestion strategy
Public transport operators have praised Bulawayo City Council's decision to block some turns at intersections as a means to alleviate congestion in the central business district. Daniel Phond...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:20hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe falling behind in digitisation efforts
Caston Matewu, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Media and Broadcasting Services, has expressed deep concerns over Zimbabwe's slow progress in digitising its radio and television infrastructur...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 15:15hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Hwende defects to Zanu-PF
Former Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) Chiredzi Town Council chairman Gibson Hwende has defected to Zanu-PF, stating that opposing President Emmerson Mnangagwa is futile.Hwende announced ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:17hrs | 1267 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa 'free the activists' order comes to pass
In recent days, over a dozen activists have been released on bail after spending several weeks in pretrial detention. They were initially arrested for allegedly plotting anti-government protests surro...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:21hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over 6-year coffin display at school
A coffin, crafted as part of a school project seven years ago, has become a source of concern at Lukhanyiso Primary School in Bulawayo. Residents and local officials are alarmed by its presence, feari...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:18hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy needs robust tax system
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is pushing for a modernized tax system to address the complexities of Zimbabwe's economy, particularly the predominantly cash-based informal sector. ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:07hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa continues engagements with corporate China
President Mnangagwa continued his diplomatic and corporate engagements aimed at advancing Zimbabwe's infrastructure development in line with Vision 2030. ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:06hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Sanef linked Press ombudsman sides with DA 'racist' who wanted to 'kill the k*ffirs'
Renaldo Gouws is not to everyone's liking. Like Marmite. So when IOL published a video clip in which he is seen and heard spewing racist hate speech, supporters and detractors of the controversial pol...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 17:23hrs | 374 | by Ombud Watcher for GroundUp
Chiwenga calls for national unity
Acting President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga delivered a heartfelt address today at the burial of Brigadier General (Rtd) Shadreck Dingaan Ndabambi, extending condolences on behalf of the nation, the Gov...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 15:22hrs | 1398 | by Staff reporter
Sifiso Dabengwa to be buried in South Africa
Zimbabwean-born South African corporate executive Raymond Sifiso Dabengwa, former CEO of MTN Group and Eskom board member, will be laid to rest in Johannesburg on Saturday. Dabengwa, 66, passed away o...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 15:09hrs | 1971 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa addresses the ED2030 question
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated that he does not intend to extend his stay in office, despite calls from some observers for him to address his allies who are advocating for a constitutiona...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:56hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's pre-election tricks uncovered
Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa allegedly directed Harare city councillors to fast-track the regularisation of housing cooperatives in the lead-up to the 2023 harmonised elections. This move was repo...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:46hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rejects third term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday insisted that he would handover power in 2028 when his second and final term expires, seeking to put a stop to growing speculation that he intends to amend the c...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 14:38hrs | 1373 | by Staff reporter
Chigumba survives road accident
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson, Justice Priscilla Chigumba was yesterday involved in a road traffic accident near Mapinga along the Harare-Chirundu Highway. Acting provinc...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 12:01hrs | 1740 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF MP $16,000 fraud case deferred
Tinashe Maduza, the former Member of Parliament for Kambuzuma, has been remanded in custody following his appearance at the Harare Magistrates Court on charges of fraud involving US$16,025. Ma...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:30hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
High turnout expected at Zanu-PF conference
The Zanu-PF 21st National People's Conference is set to take place at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Grounds in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27, with an anticipated turnout of over 4,000 ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Zesa introduces prepaid meters for industries
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is introducing prepaid meters for medium and large-scale customers, including those in the manufacturing sector, to address its s...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:26hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo housing stands unaffordable for many
The escalating demand for family housing in Bulawayo has driven housing stand prices beyond many people's reach, as the local authority struggles to provide enough land for the growing number of home ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:22hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Corruption at office of South Africa's chief justice?
THE Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has denied a request to disclose the procurement and financial details of the two-day farewell party for former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.This followed ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 17:40hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Sifiso Dabengwa dies
Zimbabwean-born South African corporate executive Raymond Sifiso Dabengwa, former president and CEO of telecoms giant MTN Group and a board member of Eskom, has passed away at the age of 66.Da...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 15:52hrs | 6360 | by Staff reporter
Revolt at MTN over CEO's 'female favourite'
An ugly battle is brewing at MTN over the direction Africa's biggest mobile network operator is taking under group CEO Ralph Mupita, with executives threatening to quit en masse over his leadership st...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 11:58hrs | 4304 | by Staff reporter
Top Zanu-PF official robbed
Three men have been charged with robbery after allegedly attacking Zanu-PF's Bulilima district coordinating committee chairperson over a soccer kit.The suspects - Ayanda Ncube (25), Polite Moy...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe headed for another coup?
This season we are living in, it's not a time for a hairdo. People are perching on the edge of the cliff. There is a loud whisper drifting around, almost like a wish among many. These chaps wi...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:25hrs | 2297 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe, China ties run deep
President Mnangagwa, during his State visit to China and participation in the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), returned to Nanjing, where he had received military training over six decades a...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:10hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Under fire Zanu-PF official judgement day set
ZANU-PF leadership in Manicaland province is set to give judgement on Buhera South Member of Parliament Ngonidzane Mudekunye and his 11 supporters on Monday.Mudekunye and his supporters appear...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 19:25hrs | 936 | by Paul Ndou
Nelson Chamisa: The Biblical Joshua that never was
With Zimbabwe being largely a Christian nation where religion and politics are juxtaposed, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa touted himself as the Biblical Joshua sa...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:17hrs | 615 | by Brighton Chiseva
Enhancing Stability in Older Adults: Essential exercises for a safer, more active life
As we age, maintaining balance and stability becomes increasingly important for overall health, independence, and quality of life. Falls are a significant concern for older adults, often leading to se...Published: 30 Aug 2024 at 15:48hrs | 235 | by Staff Reporter
It's a puppet show at townhouse
Zimbabwe is now well and truly a banana republic,nay, it has moved a notch up to become a certified armpit of the world , thanks largely to ZANU PF's authoritarian rule It is abundantly clear ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:15hrs | 872 | by Wonder Bvungura
ZANU PF DCC Chairman robbed for empty promises
ZANU PF Bulilima District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Felix Ncube was left counting losses after three youths approached him demanding a soccer ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:31hrs | 1467 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mozambique's Frelimo launches political campaign in Zimbabwe
Mozambique's ruling party, Frelimo, has launched its political campaign in Zimbabwe ahead of the country's elections scheduled for October 9, 2024. The campaign was initiated at Tendai Hall i...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:36hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Victoria Falls Mayor defects to Zanu-PF
Former Victoria Falls mayor Somvelo Dlamini has defected from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to join Zanu-PF, citing the ruling party's achievements under the Second Republic and the support...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:13hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Rogue Zimbabwe police officers put on notice
Jessie Majome, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), has emphasized that law enforcement agents involved in unlawful arrests, detention, and brutality against civilians must be h...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:29hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Zesa brokers a US$5 billion power deal with Indian company
ZESA Holdings has secured a $5 billion agreement with Jindal Steel and Power to overhaul Zimbabwe's aging power generation units at Hwange. This refurbishment is expected to boost the country’s powe...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:45hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF official booed at rally
Factionalism has reached the boiling point in Buhera South constituency with the legislator Ngonidzane Mudekunye allegedly mobilizing supporters who denounce Manicaland provincial chairperson Tawanda ...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 19:18hrs | 3002 | by Paul Ndou
Zimbabwe Communist Party slams Zanu-PF's bid to extend Mnangagwa's rule
The Zimbabwe Communist Party (ZCP) has criticised Zanu-PF's efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule, asserting that Zimbabwe needs to move beyond the current leadership due to its role i...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 16:10hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe legislators congratulate Mnangagwa
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda led a group of legislators to the State House yesterday to "congratulate" President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his recent appointment as the rotational chairperson of th...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 12:56hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Zesa explains power shortages
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) Executive Chairman Sydney Gata has reported a significant power shortfall of 540 megawatts (MW) due to increased demand during the winter season. A...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 12:54hrs | 831 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's human rights record spoiled by 'over politicisation' of issues
Jessie Majome, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), has emphasized the need for greater public education on human rights to enhance their appreciation and impact on improving li...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:15hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's allies set in motion manoeuvres to amend Constitution
Allies of President Emmerson Mnangagwa are spearheading efforts to amend the Zimbabwean Constitution to allow him to extend his presidency beyond the two-term limit, which currently ends in 2028....Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:11hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns party vehicle abusers
ZANU-PF members who misuse party vehicles for personal gain, such as bypassing toll gates or using the vehicles for unauthorized purposes, risk having them confiscated, according to a warning issued b...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:51hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter
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