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Zimbabwe, Zambia hold high-level meeting to curb smuggling
Rising cases of drug trafficking and the influx of cheap and counterfeit goods have prompted Zimbabwe and Zambia to convene a high-level security meeting aimed at strengthening border co-operation....Published: 13 hrs ago | 79 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tiles flood regional market
South Africa's largest floor tile manufacturer, Italtile, reports a decline in business as competition from neighbouring Zimbabwe and Zambia intensifies.For years, Zimbabwe and Zambia were amo...Published: 13 hrs ago | 572 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa to officially open Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected in Harare this Friday to officially open the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS), the country's largest annual trade exhibition....Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:03hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
Kaindu's revival mission lifts Dynamos
Many believed Kelvin Kaindu had lost his mind when he took up the unenviable task of rescuing Dynamos from relegation. But the Zambian coach, recently shown the door at Highlanders, is beginning to wo...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 06:06hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Bureaucracy fuels tender loopholes
The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has raised alarm over weaknesses in the country's public procurement system, warning that bureaucratic loopholes are being exploited by "tenderp...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 19:27hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
PSL won't save Dynamos
Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman Isaiah Mupfurutsa has dismissed speculation that the league could bend its rules to prevent Dynamos from relegation, insisting that fair play will prevail no matte...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 14:41hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic Bank sponsored Stragglers Cricket week returns with 540 players
Zimbabwe's flagship junior cricket development initiative, the Stragglers Junior Cricket Week, is set to commence on 25 August, bringing together 540 aspiring cricketers for a week of immersive traini...Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:32hrs | 130 | by Agencies
Malema urges Zimbabweans to seek jobs at home
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged Zimbabweans to seek employment opportunities within their own municipalities, such as Harare, instead of South Africa, while reiterating ...Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 14:30hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Rand manipulators taken to ConCourt
The Constitutional Court will hear the Competition Commission's bid to overturn a ruling that cleared major banks of wrongdoing in a decade-long rand manipulation case. The proceedings are scheduled f...Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 11:04hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos crush Kwekwe United
Dynamos turned back the clock with a convincing 3-0 victory over struggling Kwekwe United in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash at Ascot Stadium yesterday, a performance that rekindled memorie...Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:41hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
BCC seeks bidders for waste management
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has moved to seek bidders for waste management services following recommendations from the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) and the Procurement Regulatory ...Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:38hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Caf expert impressed by progress at Magaya's stadium
Caf stadium expert Muhammad Feizal Sidat has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made at Chahwanda Stadium, saying the facility is firmly on track to meet the requirements for Category 2 ma...Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 15:30hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's local flights are too expensive
The air distance is about 364 kilometres, and a one-way ticket can be found for around USD 135.00, sometimes less on promotion. That should thrill us, but should also make us impatient.Domesti...Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:17hrs | 1455 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Joel Luphahla eyes Caf Champions League group stages
SIMBA Bhora coach Joel Luphahla has expressed satisfaction with his team's draw in the upcoming Caf Champions League, where they will face Eswatini's Nsingizini Hotspurs in the preliminary round....Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 11:44hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
ANC partner DA calls for scrapping of Black Economic Empowerment
Briefing the media in Johannesburg on Monday, Steenhuisen stressed that the DA is not opposed to redress or transformation, but believes these laws have become counterproductive.The DA argues ...Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 12:09hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
NSS clearance delay persists
Zimbabwe's hopes of hosting the Warriors and CAF Champions League representatives Simba Bhora on home soil have been dealt another setback after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) clarified t...Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 08:33hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
BCC blitz uncovers 800 illegal shops in Bulawayo CBD
A recent crackdown by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) on lettable unit shops in the city's Central Business District (CBD) has revealed that about 800 out of more than 1 300 premises are operating wit...Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:40hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Potraz rolls out digital inclusion programme
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has launched a far-reaching programme aimed at addressing digital exclusion among persons with disabilities, as the country ...Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 13:12hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Controversial Zanu-PF activist eyes council seat
Zanu-PF activist Esau Mutanho - accused of leading a terror gang in Masvingo and facing both a US$150 000 lawsuit and a criminal charge - is among the candidates vying for the party's ticket in tomorr...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 17:31hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Mutapa blocks ZCDC diamond sale
Zimbabwe's state-owned diamond miner, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), has been plunged into a deeper financial crisis after its sole shareholder, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), ve...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:25hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA's Amateur Hour: How Magwizi's Leadership is Destroying Zimbabwean Football
The Zimbabwe Football Association's (ZIFA) recent decision to suspend Under-17 selection activities across the country is a stark reminder of the organization's amateurish approach to the sport. This ...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:58hrs | 204 | by Silent Echo
Councillors jostle for out-of-city conference slots
Councillors in the City of Bulawayo are reportedly lobbying for spots in delegations attending out-of-town conferences, raising concerns over unequal access to such opportunities and sparking internal...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:19hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe drawn in Group A for COSAFA U17 qualifiers
Hosts Zimbabwe will battle it out in Group A of the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifiers, set to take place in Harare from September 11 to 20, 2025.The You...Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 18:30hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF consolidates power in by-elections
Opposition political parties in Zimbabwe have struggled to nominate candidates in several recent by-elections, raising concerns about the weakening of democratic forces challenging the ruling Zanu-PF ...Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 08:39hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
6 paradoxes defining Zimbabwe's current reality
Zimbabwe is a nation that is steeped in contradictions. In my time observing the political, social, and economic landscape, I've come to realize that the country is grappling with paradoxes that revea...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 12:31hrs | 366 | by Adapted from Rev Dr Kenneth Mtata x account
Tagwirei delivers Epwotth to Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF has claimed a decisive victory in Harare's Epworth Ward 6 by-election, where its candidate, Civilised Bushe, secured 3,022 votes, leaving rivals trailing by a wide margin. MDC-T's Alice Nyahun...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:48hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders Board: Guardians or Grave-diggers of a proud legacy?
Highlanders Football Club, Bosso, as it is affectionately known, is more than a sports team. It is a symbol of heritage, pride, and resilience for its supporters and the broader community. Yet, today,...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 07:19hrs | 240 | by Silent Echo
Dairibord warns of rising costs
Dairibord Holdings Limited, one of Zimbabwe's largest publicly listed milk processors, has sounded the alarm over a tough operating environment that has driven up costs, squeezed margins, and weighed ...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:54hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cabinet approves Postal and Telecoms Bill
Cabinet has approved the Postal and Telecommunications Amendment Bill aimed at aligning Zimbabwe's telecommunications framework with current trends and emerging technological developments.Info...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:49hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Simba Bhora strengthens amid Scotland heat
The Zimbabwean Premier League title race is boiling over with intensity as Simba Bhora FC and Scotland FC go head-to-head in what is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling campaigns in recent memo...Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:14hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Delta Corporation faces labour challenges in South Africa
Zimbabwean beverage giant, Delta Corporation, is experiencing contrasting fortunes in its regional markets after it battled labour disruptions in South Africa and recorded brisk business for its lager...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 08:54hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Cecil the Lion's legacy, a decade of debate
A decade after the killing of Cecil the lion ignited global outrage and placed Zimbabwe's trophy hunting industry under the spotlight, the country remains at the centre of a complex debate pitting int...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:30hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Bull fetches US$40,000 at auction in Zimbabwe
A prized Brahman bull sold for an astonishing US$40,000 at the 57th National Breed Sale held yesterday at CC Sales in Mt Hampden, just outside Harare - setting the benchmark as the highest-priced anim...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:29hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Hulk Hogan dies
Iconic wrestling superstar Hulk Hogan has died at the age of 71. Emergency medical services were called to the WWE legend's home in Clearwater early Thursday morning in response to what dispatchers de...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 17:04hrs | 1590 | by Staff reporter
Hungry Lion enters Zimbabwe market
South African fast-food giant Hungry Lion has officially entered the Zimbabwean market, launching its first branch at the newly opened Greenfields Retail Centre in Harare. The move marks the brand's i...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 15:17hrs | 2791 | by Staff reporter
Final candidate line-up confirmed for PSL and ZWSL elections
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has officially confirmed the final list of candidates for the much-anticipated Premier Soccer League (PSL) and Zimbabwe Women's Soccer League (ZWSL) elections ...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:36hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe SMEs crushed by annual compliance fees
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zimbabwe are buckling under the weight of steep compliance costs - some as high as US$10,000 annually - raising alarm over a regulatory environment that is drivi...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:34hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF pushes for regional coal, steel union
ZANU-PF is driving an initiative to establish a coal and steel union among former liberation movements in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, aiming to boost economic integration...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA unveils new warriors jersey
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has announced the winner of its national design competition for the new Warriors jersey, with local designer Gallant claiming the top prize.The competi...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 10:36hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
'Dynamos will survive relegation'
Despite the growing threat of relegation, Dynamos coach Saul Chaminuka is maintaining a positive outlook as his team struggles near the bottom of the Premier Soccer League standings.The Harare...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:32hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sables Path to RWC 2027
Zimbabwean rugby has re-emerged as one of Africa's most compelling sporting stories, with the national team, the Sables, charting a historic course toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. After ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 18:28hrs | 91 | by Marilyn Mutize
Is this health justice or state overreach?
In the swiftly evolving drama of Zimbabwean healthcare, a new bill in Parliament has stirred both hope and alarm. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, championed by Justice and Parliamentary Affairs M...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:10hrs | 1332 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Transport Ministry publishes tender awards
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development this week published its first quarter notice of tender awards, outlining contracts awarded for road maintenance, construction works, equipment...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:48hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Govt should fix public health, not meddle in private medical practice
This week, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the government will keep a close eye on private medical practices, particularly concerning issues of pricing...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Mnanganwa congratulates Sables after Kenya victory
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, following their narrow but spirited 26-23 victory over Kenya in the semi-finals of the 2025 Rugby Africa ...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 17:31hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe asset managers shift away from equities
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SecZim) has called on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) to urgently work on recovering lost market share, amid revelations that local asset managers...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 09:15hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual high school quiz finals kick off
After months of fierce academic competition across zonal and provincial stages, the much-anticipated finals of the Old Mutual High School Quiz have officially begun in Harare. Finalist teams from acro...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 17:02hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
CZR calls for crackdown on rampant sale of counterfeit electronics
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has raised alarm over the growing sale of counterfeit and fraudulently marketed electronic goods across the country, calling for an urgent multi-agency la...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:31hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
ZRP bans officers from kombi business
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has imposed an immediate ban on all its officers from participating in the passenger transport sector, following a damning internal inquiry that revealed rampant mis...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:14hrs | 1775 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF vows to clinch Chivhu urban seat
Zanu-PF has declared its intent to seize the vacant Chivhu Ward 10 urban council seat in an upcoming by-election scheduled for July 26, despite competition from an opposition-aligned independent candi...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 17:36hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
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