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'Zimbabwe decides own international ties'
Zimbabwe is exercising its sovereign right to independently choose its allies, according to Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science, and Technology Development Minister, Professor Amon Murw...Published: 4 mins ago | | by Staff reporter
Chivayo fails to get Starlink deal
Local businessman Wicknell Chivayo, seeking to capitalize on the lucrative Starlink opportunity, leveraged his proximity to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to secure an exclusive deal. This move has spar...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 08:26hrs | 4589 | by Staff reporter
Mafume fired as CCC Spokesman?
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction led by Professor Welshman Ncube has announced a new spokesperson, with Willias Madzimure taking on the role and Jacob Mafume transitioning to secretary ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 09:24hrs | 1328 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to fine telcos over poor service delivery
Telecommunications companies and internet service providers in Zimbabwe now face fines of up to US$5,000 for poor service delivery, following new regulations introduced by the Minister of Information ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Last-minute back-to-school shopping rush hits Harare
As the new school term approaches, parents and guardians in Harare are grappling with skyrocketing costs for uniforms and stationery, as retailers seize the opportunity to profit from last-minute shop...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Great Zimbabwe's hidden tunnels, Mutirikwi sunset view to boost tourism
The iconic Great Zimbabwe's hidden monumental tunnels and majestic lake Mutirikwi sunset view have been identified as part of complementary tourism sites ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:27hrs | 2676 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Masvingo
Welshamn Ncube makes new CCC appointments
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), the party has announced new appointments to enhance its communication structure.Welshman Ncube, acting president of CCC, issued a statement today confi...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 20:13hrs | 2556 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wastes 20% of supplied electricity
Zimbabwe is facing significant electricity inefficiencies, with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) reporting that up to 20% of supplied electricity is wasted due to obsolete equipmen...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:01hrs | 2748 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza awaits govt signal on Magaya project
Acting town clerk Japson Nemuseso of Chitungwiza has announced that the municipality is awaiting further instructions from the government regarding a new service delivery project led by Wistmer Invest...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:00hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
New Bill to professionalise Zimbabwe teaching sector
The government has finalized the Teaching Professional Council Bill, a legislative initiative aimed at creating a regulatory framework to maintain high moral standards, ethical conduct, and profession...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:38hrs | 530 | 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: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:12hrs | 210 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Phone tracker leads hubby to wife's love nest
WITH years of marriage, a spouse develops a keen sense of when something is not quite right.However, with the help of smartphones, mobile apps, or cutting-edge software like a tracker, you can...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors taken to task
Former Bulawayo City Council (BCC) councillors and senior officials have criticised the current councillors for poor service delivery, urging them to focus on the city's urgent needs and seek guidance...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:10hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter
7-hour power outage to impact Cape Town on Friday
The City of Cape Town has announced that a planned maintenance will cause an essential electricity supply interruption in parts of Strandfontein, Mitchells Plain, on Friday, 6 September.The ma...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 17:19hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches telemedicine service
Telecommunications company NetOne recently launched its telemedicine service at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, developed in partnership with ZimSmart to enhance healthcare access, particularly in und...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:39hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Zinara tollgate fees exemption clarified
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has clarified the criteria for tollgate fee exemptions, specifying that only government vehicles and those assigned to traditional chiefs are ex...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:11hrs | 2653 | 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 | 64 | by Staff reporter
Ralph Mupita addresses letter to staff to allay their concerns
MTN group CEO Ralph Mupita has moved swiftly to allay employees' concerns following allegations from multiple sources against his leadership, favouritism and under-performance of the group.He ...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 13:34hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
New 'smart city' project for Bubi
A new "smart city" project is set to be developed in Nkenyane, Ward 14, approximately 20km north of Bulawayo in Bubi, Matabeleland North Province. This initiative aims to modernize the rural district ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:23hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tours Huawei and BYD companies
President Mnangagwa this morning, toured Chinese electric car manufacturing company BYD and global telecommunications giant Huawei, in China's technology-hub city of Shenzhen....Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 19:17hrs | 554 | 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 | 6435 | by Staff reporter
Expired, counterfeit products taken to Zimbabwe's rural areas
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has expressed concern over unscrupulous businesses that are channeling expired, counterfeit, and underweight products to rural areas in Zimbabwe, taking advant...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:17hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa partners NetOne
Leading telecommunications giant, NetOne, takes the opportunity to showcase its recently launched service as it unveiled its cutting-edge Telemedicine product at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural ...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 19:20hrs | 5827 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe to remove VAT on meat?
Zimbabwe is set to see price cuts on meat and poultry products following a recent policy change that eliminates Value Added Tax (VAT) on these items. This decision, confirmed by Finance Ministry perma...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:31hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo installs street CCtv cameras
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC), in partnership with Tendy Three Investments (TTI), has launched the first phase of a camera surveillance initiative aimed at enhancing public safety and improving park...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:11hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Mckop honoured to serve Zimbabwe
Pernell Mckop has expressed deep honor and excitement at being invited to join Warriors coach Michael Nees’ staff as the goalkeepers’ coach. Mckop, a former Zimbabwe youth international, d...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:06hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo installs street cameras on CBD roads
Tendy Three Investment Private Limited (TTI) has begun installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on various roads in Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD) as part of its mandate to impl...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 16:12hrs | 1966 | by Staff reporter
Nkulumane MP celebrates one year in office
Nkulumane legislator Desire Moyo reflected on his first year in office, describing it as a "mixed bag" of challenges and achievements. During a press briefing in Bulawayo, Moyo highlighted the progres...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 12:35hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland's new city takes shape
The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced servicing land in Mt Hampden, where the new commercial and administrative capital will be established. This follows the recent repossession of 47 farms coverin...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:18hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo demands transparent food aid registration
Residents in Bulawayo have voiced concerns about the lack of transparency in the registration process for drought relief cash transfers, amid allegations of corruption. Many residents are unclear abou...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:45hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Mpox threat jolts Zimbabwe govt into action
The Zimbabwean government has responded swiftly to the recent outbreak of the Mpox virus in various African countries, including non-endemic regions, by strengthening its disease surveillance systems....Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:44hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 338 | by Andile Tshuma
Chirundu border post modernises
Chirundu Border Post is undergoing significant modernization with the recent installation of information screens. Angeline Mashiri, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority regional manager for Chirundu...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:42hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo East suburb plunged into darkness
Several households in Bulawayo East suburbs have been left without power after thieves once again targeted and stole copper cables, contributing to the ongoing wave of vandalism affecting critical pub...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 14:39hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
BCC violates own public transport policy
Most of Bulawayo's designated bus termini have become ineffective, highlighting the failure of the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to enforce its public transport policy, which was established over a...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's spokesman defends Chamisa
George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications in the Office of the President of Zimbabwe, recently stirred controversy by defending former opposition leader Nelson Chamis...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 20:26hrs | 6700 | by Staff reporter
Decoloniality - a necessity in Zimbabwean Universities
Colonialism in Africa is not over, rather it is all over. One of the things that has given colonialism this staying power is the education system in Africa that largely mirrors the virtues of imperial...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:54hrs | 283 | by Dr Aribino Nicholas
Zimbabwe must copy China's Common Prosperity development model
ZIMBABWE has always regarded China as a friend and there is a need for the southern African investment-starved nation to copy the Asian giant country's common prosperity development model, which has s...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:46hrs | 104 | by Silas Nkala
Paul Siwela's letter to President Mnangagwa - Buying chiefs not just nor sustainable to resolve Matabele grievances
The President of Zimbabwe Munhumutapa Building Harare Zimbabwe 28th July 2024 Ref: PresZim/07/28/24 Attention: Emmerson D. Mnangagwa Dear Mr Presi...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 1346 | by Paul Siwela
Simba Rushwaya dies
Zimbabwean veteran sports journalist Simba Rushwaya has passed away at 49 from colon cancer at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare. A distinguished figure in Zimbabwean sports journalism, Rushwaya...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 12:35hrs | 2631 | by Staff reporter
Zapu calls for SADC action against Zanu-PF
ZAPU has joined the list of growing organisations concerned about the government's clampdown on citizens ahead of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit in Harare, questio...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Zec voter registration raises dust
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is reportedly conducting a covert voter registration drive in rural areas where the ruling Zanu-PF party has a strong voter base. Critics claim that this operat...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 13:59hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
How smartphones have changed gaming
You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn't carry a smartphone with them everywhere they go. Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our daily lives and have become much more than tools...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 11:33hrs | 178 | by Staff Reporter
Coltart prepares BCC engineering department for privatisation?
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has unbundled its engineering services department and created a stand-alone water utility department in a move aimed at improving efficiency in the management of the city's...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:48hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to upgrade communication network in Beitbridge and Plumtree
The Zimbabwean government plans to upgrade communication facilities in Beitbridge and Plumtree over the next six months to address the reliance on foreign network services from South Africa and B...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Fortune hunters invade Chiefs' courts
IF you visit any social media platform today, be it Facebook, YouTube or WhatsApp, you are likely to be greeted by a video of a grueling no-holds-barred traditional court session.This is the w...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:02hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Customers cry foul as airtime mysteriously disappears
Your Money Your CallIN the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications, trust is the currency that binds customers to their service providers.However, recent events have shaken this ...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 13:57hrs | 114 | by Cresencia Marjorie Chiremba
Chiwenga family transforms Dekezi High
Dekezi High School has seen significant improvements with the installation of a computer room and a solar-powered borehole. These developments, spearheaded by the family of Vice-President Constantino ...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:28hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
500 benefits from Zimbabwe's Presidential scholarships
The government has sent off over 500 students benefiting from the Presidential Scholarship Programme to study at universities in Cuba, Serbia, Russia, India, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The pro...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:22hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
America 'fugitive' diplomat shielded from Zimbabwe prosecution
A spokeswoman from the United States Embassy in Harare has refuted allegations by Harare that its diplomat is on the run after allegedly killing an 11-year-old girl in a road traffic accident in Dema,...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
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