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The Zimbabwe Grand Tour can now be yours - for US$21 000 per person
You can now experience a recreation of the Grand Tour: One for the Road route across Zimbabwe – minus Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond – if you have about US$21 000 (per person) to s...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:35hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital’s lab gains international certification
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, with an annual investment exceeding US$200 million aimed at improving health outcomes across the countr...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:35hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Furore over arrests, deportation of Zimbabweans from South Africa
Migrant rights organizations in South Africa have strongly condemned recent immigration raids that predominantly targeted Zimbabwean nationals. The sweeping operations, conducted across central busine...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lacks political will, financing to implement SDGs
Zimbabwe is struggling to make significant progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) due to a lack of political will and financial resources, according to a recent statement by the United N...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:44hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe platinum output to remain stable
Platinum production in Zimbabwe is expected to remain stable this year, with global demand projected to rise by 3% to approximately 226,000 ounces, according to a report released by the World Platinum...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:51hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
'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: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:33hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Stripping of hotel group's assets at African Sun?
African Sun, a leading hospitality group, has announced plans to divest the Great Zimbabwe Hotel in Masvingo and the Beitbridge Express Hotel to TD Hotels & Leisure (Private) Limited.In a ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:33hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
INNSCOR GMO's saga draws fire from activists
The ongoing controversy involving Pan-Africanist Rutendo Matinyarare, and the Innscor Group has taken a new turn with the human rights activist Abigale Mupambi and the International Coalition Against ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1008 | by Stephen Jakes
Government engages BCC over water in schools
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is working with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to ensure that schools have uninterrupted water supplies as they reopen for the third term amidst the ci...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:31hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's GNU partner suggests scrapping BEE
The Freedom Front Plus has urged the removal of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and Affirmative Action (AA) policies, arguing that they are detrimental and obstruct economic growth.The party ...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 12:46hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prepares for migrant influx from South Africa
The government is preparing to receive thousands of Zimbabweans living illegally in South Africa, who are expected to be deported from the neighboring country.South Africa has ramped up deport...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:04hrs | 4726 | by Staff reporter
Mass deportation of Zimbabweans from SA expected
The Zimbabwean government is preparing for a large-scale deportation of its nationals from South Africa, with plans already in place to ensure their smooth reintegration. Public Service Deput...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo on high alert over disease outbreaks
In July 2024, Bulawayo reported around 400 cases of diarrhoea, an increase from 318 cases the previous month, as noted in the latest Bulawayo City Council minutes. Health services director Edwin Siban...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:18hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
New route permit restrictions shock kombi operators
The Zimbabwean government's recent decision to reduce the operating radius for kombis from 120km to 60km has surprised and concerned public transport operators, particularly those serving rural r...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:12hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
As Zimbabwe's rail system collapses, vice thrives in the trains left behind
INSIDE the abandoned trains of Zimbabwe's once-proud railway system, sex workers try to catch the attention of passing men, while drug dealers sell codeine-laced cough syrup and homeless families sear...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:22hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for 39 war vets accused of public violence
The High Court has granted an application for review filed by 39 war veterans who were previously arrested for participating in an illegal gathering intended to promote public violence. Initi...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:07hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
After ditching the dollar, Zimbabwe now rushing for it at a steeper cost
NEARLY five months after changing its currency to arrest inflation, Zimbabwe is back in familiar territory as the new local unit has started losing ground.The problem seems to be based on how ...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:11hrs | 3919 | 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
Zimbabwe loses T20 World Cup hosting
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has won the bid to host the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, replacing Bangladesh due to unrest in that country. Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and UAE were shortlisted, but th...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:07hrs | 903 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo diarrhoea cases go down
In June, Bulawayo experienced a decrease in diarrhoea cases, with 318 reported compared to 366 in May. The number of dysentery cases rose to eight from four, while dog bite incidents fell to 34 from 4...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:36hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Regional leaders back Mnangagwa's SADC chairmanship
Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have expressed confidence in President Mnangagwa's leadership as he assumes the chairmanship of the regional bloc. ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:34hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Ex-minister Mupfumira's last corruption case collapses
Former Public Service Minister Prisca Mupfumira has been removed from remand and cleared of theft charges related to public funds. The charges stemmed from accusations that she misappropriated a US$90...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:22hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean vendors are suffering because of Sadc
Many people who rely on vending in towns and cities are eager for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit to conclude so they can resume their livelihood...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:42hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
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
ZAS to complement rural farmers competitiveness
Over three hundred rural farmers drawn from Zimbabwe's ten provinces are amongst thousands who will benefit from training, cross breeding of ideas through interaction (networking), improved competitiv...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 15:51hrs | 166 | by Gideon Madzikatidze | Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans flock to American cruise ship industry
This year, over 2,000 Zimbabwean migrant workers are set to enter the U.S. cruise ship industry, a significant migration trend due to dwindling job opportunities in Zimbabwe. ...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 13:05hrs | 1236 | by Staff reporter
Uganda Airlines to fly Zimbabwe route
Uganda Airlines will commence flights to Harare in September, joining other airlines resuming operations in Zimbabwe post-COVID-19. The airline will also service Lusaka and Abuja routes.Tonder...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:44hrs | 955 | by Staff reporter
'I didn't flirt with Chivayo'
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo recently made headlines for controversial reasons when his Instagram chats with socialites and married women were leaked, showing him allegedly flirting and soliciting sex...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:15hrs | 2450 | 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 | 937 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positi...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 82 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WHO warns of surge in COVID-19 cases
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over an increase in COVID-19 cases amid a flu wave in Zimbabwe, which some fear could be a resurgence of the virus. However, the government has ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:12hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Johanne Marange church gathers amid cholera fears
Thousands of Johanne Marange Apostolic Church members have gathered at the Mafararikwa Shrine in Marange, Manicaland province, for their annual Passover, despite concerns over the country's cholera ou...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Students agitate for clean-up of dirt in Mnangagwa's govt
Emmanuel Sitima, the president of the Zimbabwe National Students' Union (ZINASU), has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Zimbabwe's governance system, condemning it as riddled with corruption, mis...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 11:00hrs | 2 | 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 | 3 | by Staff reporter
Joe Biden has entered the twilight zone!
The debate between President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump has revealed a terrible secret Democrats have been hiding from American citizens for the last three years. London'...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:42hrs | 2 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Zimbabwe aims to tap into the Russian tourism market
LOCAL tourism operators in Zimbabwe are setting their sights on attracting more travellers from Russia. According to recent data, there has been a recent surge in group travels from Russia, China and ...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe battles increased school dropouts
During a dialogue on the Day of the African Child in Harare, concerns were raised about the increasing number of Zimbabwean children forced to abandon education due to various challenges, including po...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Severe flu strain currently circulating in Zimbabwe, not Covid 19
The National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) has identified a severe flu strain currently circulating in Zimbabwe as a potent variant of the influenza virus, according to studies conducted by the Minist...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pressure-reducing valves upgrade delays Bulawayo
The progress in upgrading pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) to smart PRVs under the Bulawayo Water and Sewage Services Improvement Project (BWSSIP) has been sluggish, affecting the project funded by the...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU avails €3m for urban communities in southern Africa
The European Union (EU) has allocated €3 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to assist vulnerable urban communities in southern Africa, focusing on Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Madagasca...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mamombe's accomplices acquitted
Harare West legislator Joanah Mamombe was ordered to present her defense after the close of the State's case, while her co-accused Cecilia Chimbiri, Lovejoy Chitengu, and Stanley Manyenga were acquitt...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
D-Day for CCC MP, accomplices
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Joanah Mamombe and her co-accused, Makomborero Haruziviishe and Tererai Obey Sithole, will learn their fate today regarding charges of incitin...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jubilation as Zimbabwean Health Sector receives boost from World Bank Funding
In a significant development, the Government of Zimbabwe has received funding from the World Bank to support essential health services, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The f...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 13:10hrs | 7 | by Tonderai Ndoro
'Stay at home if you have flu-like symptoms'
The Ministry of Health and Child Care in Zimbabwe has assured the public that the recent surge in influenza-like illness cases is not linked to the Covid-19 pandemic. Health Minister Dr Do...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Flu bout not Covid-19 related'
The current surge in flu cases in Zimbabwe is attributed to the common cold associated with the winter season and is not related to Covid-19, according to the government. ...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Face masks are back!
As influenza cases surge across Bulawayo and other parts of Zimbabwe, the public is adopting face masks to protect against the virus. Some organizations have mandated mask-wearing, while many individu...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:53hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt connects over 3 400 schools to internet
The Zimbabwean government has significantly boosted equity in education and digital literacy by connecting 3,425 schools nationwide to the internet in recent years. This initiative is part of a broade...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's public service workers to pay pension in foreign currency
The Treasury has announced that all public service workers earning in foreign currency must now make their pension contributions in the same currency, starting this year, as per the directive from the...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 09:31hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in high level talks with South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol
President Mnangagwa arrived yesterday for the inaugural South Korea-Africa Summit and is set to engage in high-level talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol today, as Zimbabwe continues its en...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to take over KAZA chairmanship
Zimbabwe is poised to take on the role of coordinating chair for the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) this year. Covering five Southern African countries - Angola, B...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
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