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Why buy a ZBC license when the broadcaster doesn't speak for suffering Zimbabweans?
The state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has published its radio and television licence fees. This was one of the most outrageous lists I have seen a long...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 319 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lack of books access rocks council schools
Councillors have complained about the Bulawayo City Council's failure to provide textbooks for learners in council-run schools, despite parents paying a b...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 06:58hrs | 117 | by Stephen Jakes
Affordable apartment options in Dubai for Zimbabwean Investors
The Dubai real estate market offers a great chance for Zimbabwean investors looking for reasonably priced apartment choices since it continues to grow and thrive. The most recent figures from Bayut's ...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 20:02hrs | 387 | by Staff Reporter
High Court rescinds Assemblies of God default judgment
The High Court has overturned a default judgment that had been passed against leaders of the Assemblies of God - Spiritual Movement (AoG-SM), sparing them from eviction from their church premises in M...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:11hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Cracking the code on forex trading: How does it really work?
Engaging in forex trading presents an opportunity for South Africans to participate in the international financial scene and potentially make profits by leveraging currency fluctuations. There is grow...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:12hrs | 482 | by Staff Reporter
No special treatment for Starlink in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean government has clarified that Elon Musk's Starlink will not receive any special tax exemptions and will be subject to the same regulations and taxes as local internet service providers ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile Zimbabwe economy
Leading economists have raised concerns over the potential economic impact of the recent waves of price hikes and currency volatility, which threaten to further destabilize an already fragile economy....Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:12hrs | 3480 | by Staff reporter
Is the Buy Zimbabwe campaign a flop?
The Buy Zimbabwe Campaign, launched over a decade ago, was designed to promote locally manufactured goods and services, reduce the trade deficit, and bolster economic growth. While the campaign's obje...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:48hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Magwegwe High School students injured after classroom ceiling collapse
Several 'A' Level learners at Magwegwe High School in Bulawayo suffered injuries last Friday when a classroom ceiling collapsed during a lesson. The injured students were rushed to Mpilo Central Hospi...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:29hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Miner sentenced to life for brutal bar attack
A High Court judge, Justice Naison Chivayo, has sentenced a Gweru artisanal miner to life imprisonment for a brutal bar attack in which he used an AK-47 Colombia knife to fatally stab one person and i...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:33hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Scottland's match referee beaten up
Scottland's title-chasing ambitions in the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) have been put on hold after a match against Karoi United was abruptly halted due to a violent incident involving the ref...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 16:07hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo schools to apply for loans
Bulawayo City Council has given the green light to a new policy allowing its schools to seek loans for developmental projects, provided they cover 60% of the project costs themselves. This decision ai...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:14hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
CAPS United stage remarkable comeback to stun Highlanders
Caps United 3 - 2 HighlandersIn a dramatic clash at Rufaro Stadium, CAPS United came from two goals down to defeat Highlanders 3-2 in a thrilling encounter that saw a late winner deep into stoppag...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 19:49hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's alleged US$2 million birthday under spotlight
The planned US$2 million birthday celebration for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, organized by Zanu-PF, is drawing sharp criticism from both the public and international community. The event, set to mar...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 1981 | by Staff reporter
South Africa energy poverty to deepen
I want to talk to you about the attached report. It is available online.The report is about the future of European competitiveness and outlines a competitiveness strategy for Europe in Septemb...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 13:45hrs | 207 | by Engineer Matšhela Koko
25% of Matabeleland South children not attending school
A recent report by the 2024 Zimbabwe Livelihood Assessment Committee (ZIMLAC) reveals that 25 percent of school-aged children in Matabeleland South Province are not attending school, primarily due to ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:44hrs | 93 | 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 | 76 | by Staff reporter
Building a formidable business amid economic downturns
Businesses face declines in sales and profits during economic downturns. While some businesses during this period fail, some do not only thrive but instead become more formidable. Many of the ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:01hrs | 145 | by Staff Reporter
Stunner assaults daughter's friend
Musician Desmond Chideme (Stunner) appeared at the Mbare Magistrates' Court on allegations of assaulting his daughter's nine-year-old friend. Chideme, represented by Dumisani Mtombeni, faced c...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:36hrs | 1049 | by Staff reporter
Professor Stephen Rupange, Zimbabweans do not deserve insults. Stop it!
The least that the so-called learned people should do is to insult Zimbabweans for politics that has failed. The professor to tell us that Zimbabweans are cowards and selfish. This is below the pale: ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 16:39hrs | 1097 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zanu-PF councillor released on US$1 000 bail
Zanu-PF Ward 1 councillor for Seke, Blessing Munemo, has been granted US$1,000 bail after his arrest on four counts of defrauding two companies of a total of US$4 million. Munemo, who appeared before ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:36hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
A guide to playing popular non-GamStop Casino Games
The number of online casino games is constantly growing, and players can find everything they need and a bit more. Exploring all the content is truly impossible since novelties appear regularly. While...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 22:28hrs | 61 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF councillor released on US$1 000 bail
Zanu-PF ward 1 councillor for Seke, Blessing Munemo, has been granted US$1,000 bail following his arrest on charges of defrauding two companies of US$4 million. ...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:18hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Invest in experiences
Investing in property is wise, investing in business is noble and investing in your education, self-development and spiritual development is priceless. But don't forget to *invest in experiences*. ...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:28hrs | 133 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Lawyer haunted by 2019 fraud case
Vuyile Jamela Mpofu, a prominent Bulawayo-based lawyer formerly with VJ Mpofu and Associates, is facing ongoing difficulties due to a 2019 fraud case, despite being acquitted. Mpofu, along with Mayor ...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:01hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
South African Rand takes a hit
The rand and a number of South African stocks took a hit on Monday as investors moved away from purchasing riskier assets, and it became evident that the US may enter a recession.The rand was ...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 09:12hrs | 1342 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwean cattle rancher shatters auction records in South Africa
In a landmark event for the cattle ranching industry, Collins Tafireyi, a Zimbabwean cattle rancher, shattered auction records today by purchasing a prized Boran Stud bull for an unprecedented R8 mill...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 22:51hrs | 2269 | by Staff Reporter
A Guide to Online Gambling in South Africa: 2024
South Africa's growing online gambling scene shows signs of continuing its upward trajectory this year and beyond. It may be essential to look at the landscape and its evolution. We will look at onlin...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 137 | by Staff Reporter
Uber's 3-year vehicle age limit requirement in SA kicks in
E-hailing driver Johnny Masanhloane says Uber's three-year vehicle age limit is the most "selfish decision" by the e-hailing company "which is losing clients" in South Africa. He said the deci...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 11:16hrs | 3067 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shops continue to reject ZiG
The surge in black-market exchange rates, which peaked at US$1:25 ZiG, has led some businesses in Bulawayo to reject transactions in Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), defying government directives. This defiance u...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 1846 | by Staff reporter
Benefits of Having the Maltese Passport for Retired Footballers
For retired footballers looking to enjoy their golden years, obtaining a Maltese passport can open up a world of opportunities. One of the key benefits of having a Maltese passport is the ability to t...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 12:16hrs | 517 | by Staff Reporter
Ireland beat Zimbabwe in one-off test
Andy McBrine shone with both bat and ball as Ireland defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets in a one-off Test in Belfast. After a dramatic top-order collapse, Ireland was rescued by rain on day three, fini...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:12hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Man jumps off car over US$30,000 botched gold deal
A local businessman, Tawanda Makoni (28) from Domboshava, faces fraud charges after allegedly deceiving a client into purchasing fake gold. Makoni appeared before Harare magistrate Mr. Simon Kandiyero...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:11hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's second republic of corruption and controversy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's second republic, which he proclaimed when he came into office in November 2017 following a coup that ended long-time ruler Robert Mugabe's nearly four-decade rule, has b...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:59hrs | 940 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Cornered thief plunges into river, dies
In a recent High Court ruling, a Banket man, Zachariah Baton, was acquitted of murder after a suspected thief he was chasing drowned in Munene River while fleeing. Baton, who appeared before Justice P...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:03hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean businessman takes over Botswana's Township Rollers
Zimbabwean businessman Tendani Sebata has been appointed as the new president of Botswana’s former Premier League champions, Township Rollers. Sebata, who is involved in transport (luxury coaches), ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:00hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested over 1 million Pula copper cable bust
In a significant crackdown, Botswana police apprehended two Zimbabwean men in Mogoditshane Block 9, Gaborone, seizing copper cables valued at over P1 million during a raid on an unlicensed scrap yard....Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:13hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe should break free from the US dollar's grip
Government Up Close"Normalcy is that a country must have its own currency," President Mnangagwa is on record highlighting this fact.Some people have argued that one of the gravest fina...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:10hrs | 61 | by Nick Mangwana
Shortage of ZiG coins, notes affects Bulawayo vendors
Informal traders in Bulawayo are grappling with significant challenges due to the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins, which has severely impacted their ability to conduct business effecti...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Bleak outlook for Zimbabwe's consumers
Inter Horizon (IH) Securities, a prominent financial services firm, has released a sobering report on Zimbabwe's consumer spending patterns for 2024. The analysis paints a bleak picture, attributing t...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:58hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dribble residents in Beitbridge jumbo meat share
There was an uproar in Beitbridge town on Monday regarding the distribution of elephant meat, with residents accusing government officials and Zanu-PF party members of hoarding more than their fair sh...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo seeks to draw water from Filabusi
The escalating water crisis in Bulawayo has prompted city officials to seek updates on plans to draw water from Lake Cunningham in Filabusi, Matabeleland South province. The city is currently implemen...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster launches witch-hunt
Musengezi High School head George Rambanepasi and bursar Sharon Kapende are embroiled in controversy over alleged financial mismanagement, particularly concerning a US$12,000 repair scandal involving ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ex-NetOne bosses acquitted
Former NetOne CEO Lazarus Muchenje and seven other company executives have been acquitted of criminal abuse of office charges by the Supreme Court. The executives, including Tanyaradzwa Chingo...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zec loot driving Chivayo crazy
Scandal-ridden tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo's estranged business partners, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accuse him of splurging money from the corrupt proceeds of a US$40 million Zimbabwe Electora...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 10:33hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest 7 political activists
Five members of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) led by Job Sikhala have been arrested in Harare in what appears to be a national crackdown on the opposition amid claims that they are atte...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
ZEC paid US$5.4 million for fancy V11 display boxes that it never used
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) splurged US$5 million on gadgets to display digital V11 polling station forms for last August's elections - but the devices, bought at inflated prices, were onl...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bullets left at Mnangagwa's bedroom door
Police have been left baffled after two security breaches on two separate days at the Borrowdale home of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son and deputy finance minister, David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa....Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 08:50hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe disowned
In a new development regarding the presidential goat scheme scandal involving Zanu-PF-linked businesspersons, Blackdeck (Pvt) Limited has denied any association with Mike Chimombe, a central committee...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand answers over US$88m goat scandal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is investigating Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu for their alleged involvement in the misuse of funds intended for the US$88 million Presidential Goat Sche...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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