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Zimbabwean arrested in U.S. for defrauding USAid project
A Zimbabwean national, Ruth Chisina Mufute, has been arrested by special agents from the U.S. Agency for International Development Office of Inspector General (USAID OIG) on charges of wire fraud and ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1657 | by Staff reporter
Why Kingship in Zimbabwe is Constitutional
True to the proverb that a stitch in time saves nine, the controversy surrounding Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's letter dated 22 April 2025, to Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, in which he grat...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 407 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe faces shortage of Nambya teachers
Zimbabwe is grappling with a serious shortage of Nambya language teachers as Hillside Teachers College in Bulawayo has yet to incorporate the language into its curriculum, despite earlier government a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:05hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Tanganda wins US$47,000 tea dispute
Tanganda Tea Company has won a long-running legal battle at the High Court of Zimbabwe against trader Darlington Matsitukwa, over an unpaid foreign currency debt for tea products sold for resale in Ma...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:04hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mines ministry steps up EPOs review
The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is intensifying its review of Exclusive Prospecting Orders (EPOs) as part of a broader effort to eliminate speculative land holding and unlock Zimbabwe's v...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:01hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
We celebrate the release of the iconic Blessed Mhlanga!
People who believe in the dignity of mankind are happy today: Blessed Mhlanga is out of a notorious prison. Seeing him coming out of prison reminded me of Comrade Mandela, when he left Robbin Island f...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:44hrs | 198 | by Nomazulu Thata
Have our churches turned into sanctuaries for the corrupt?
Have our churches become places where criminals go to cleanse their reputations and whitewash their activities?In Zimbabwe, we are witnessing a deeply troubling phenomenon - one that strikes a...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:38hrs | 204 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo dismiss fong kong claims on Nkulumane bed bugs infestation
The City of Bulawayo has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media alleging a bedbug infestation in the Nkulumane suburb and surrounding areas. In an official statement, city authorities des...Published: 08 May 2025 at 20:03hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter
Sanyatwe tours Magaya's Heart Stadium
Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister Anselem Sanyatwe on Tuesday visited The Heart Stadium at Yadah Hotel in Waterfalls, Harare, in a tour aimed at assessing the progress of one of Zimbabwe's ...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:59hrs | 1384 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe retail sector to grow by 5,10% in 2025
The Zimbabwean retail sector is projected to grow by 5.10% in 2025, with its future expansion dependent on how well it navigates the challenges of the operating environment, including the increasing d...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:08hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
SECZim seeks to bolster financial sector integrity
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) recently held a two-day workshop in Mutare focused on Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financi...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:07hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA disowns job advertisement for Technical Director post
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has issued a strong public warning against a fake job advertisement circulating on social media and other unofficial platforms, falsely claiming that the posit...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:04hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Mystery surrounds 'haunted' bus
In the Chitungwiza area near a car repair garage at Chikwanha Shopping Centre, there is a parked bus that residents claim has not moved for several months - but has been displaying strange and mysteri...Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:19hrs | 2185 | by Staff reporter
'Fake' bee attacks spark alarm in Zimbabwe
A growing number of Zimbabweans are falling victim to an alarming trend where self-proclaimed prophets, traditional healers (n'angas), and pastors claim to send bees to punish individuals accused of w...Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:19hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter
2,000 Bulawayo youths to undergo Chitepo School of Ideology training
At least 2,000 youths from Bulawayo are set to undergo training at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology, a government-affiliated institution aimed at instilling national consciousness, patriotism, a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banker, SA banks implicated in R2 billion electoral scandal
A top Zimbabwean banker is at the centre of the nearly R2 billion Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender scandal involving a South African printing company paid R1.2 billion by the Harare governme...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 2202 | by Roland Mpofu I iol
Zimbabwe Health Ministry refuses to admit healthcare system is deteriorating
Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Sleiman Kwidini dismissed claims about the deteriorating state of public hospitals as being largely fueled by "social media" during a heated session in Parliam...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
ZACC arrests couple over US$415,000 Mbare biogas scandal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested two directors of a private company accused of looting over US$415,000 intended to bring clean energy to Mbare through a biogas project - a s...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:44hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Econet Victoria Falls Marathon draws global spotlight
The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa's leading sporting events, transforming the iconic resort town into a magnet for global tourism, cultural exchange, a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:42hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
SECZim raises awareness on financial crime
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZim) has reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering regulatory compliance and integrity within the financial sector through robust capacity-building...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:39hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tightening his grip on Zimbabwe's military and state security services
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is reported to be tightening his grip on the military and state security services with immediate key appointments made this week, according to sources within the state....Published: 07 May 2025 at 20:52hrs | 3093 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
ZANU-PF's own conference resolutions tell a story of a party that doesn't care about the people
Talk about upside-down priorities!I recently went through the list of resolutions adopted at the 2024 ZANU-PF Annual People's Conference - and what I found was both predictable and disturbing....Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:47hrs | 481 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Parliament asked to investigate Chivayo
A Kwekwe resident, Emmanuel Nkosilathi Moyo, has written to the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda, urging the legislature to launch an investigation into allegations of money laundering and corrupt...Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:29hrs | 3621 | by Staff reporter
Catch and release: Mnangagwa's Minister walks free again
In a development that has reignited concerns about Zimbabwe's compromised legal system, the High Court in Masvingo has removed from the roll a high-profile land dispute case involving Masvingo Pro...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:53hrs | 2353 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sets minimum standards for councils
Zimbabwe's local authorities are now legally bound to provide residents with essential services that meet newly approved national minimum standards. This development follows Cabinet's adoption of the ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:51hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Skills audit for Harare council staff
Harare City Council has announced plans to undertake a comprehensive skills audit as part of efforts to address persistent concerns over poor service delivery and a possible mismatch between staff qua...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:48hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Muchenje takes the reins at Schweppes
Schweppes Holdings Africa Limited has announced the appointment of seasoned beverages executive, Mr Stanley Muchenje, as its new Managing Director, effective 1 May 2025.Muchenje takes over fro...Published: 07 May 2025 at 13:25hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Chinhoyi Deputy Mayor jailed for double-dipping
Chinhoyi Deputy Mayor and Ward 14 Councillor, Chipo Mlotshwa, has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after she fraudulently obtained a second discounted residential stand by lying about her previou...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sued
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has filed a constitutional application against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, alleging that he violated principles of public procurement accountability by enacting a law that makes ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:40hrs | 2813 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Insiza North primary marred by allegations of rigging
Controversy has erupted in Zanu-PF following the party's primary election held in the Insiza North constituency, with Moses Langa emerging as the winner amid accusations of vote rigging, violence and ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:37hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council enforces dog tie-up order
The Bulawayo City Council has launched a month-long operation to enforce a dog tie-up order as part of efforts to control the growing population of stray dogs and curb the increase in dog bite inciden...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:33hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
OK Zimbabwe targets US$30 million capital raise to revive operations
OK Zimbabwe Limited, the country's largest retail chain, says it is in advanced discussions to raise US$30 million in fresh capital as part of a strategic plan to revive its operations, clear debts, a...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:22hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Health Ministry rebukes Machakaire over public hospital criticism
A public spat has erupted between two government ministries after the Ministry of Health and Child Care sharply rebuked Youth Empowerment Minister Tinoda Machakaire for urging President Emmerson Mnang...Published: 06 May 2025 at 16:03hrs | 1903 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga granted $500 bail after prolonged detention
High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has granted bail to Alpha Media Holdings journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ending a weeks-long detention that had drawn widespread criticism from press freedom advoca...Published: 06 May 2025 at 15:02hrs | 1438 | by Staff reporter
Bed bug infestation spreads across Zimbabwe?
What started as a localized issue in Harare's Mbare suburb has now escalated into a nationwide concern, with several cities, including Mutare, Bulawayo, and Gweru, on high alert as the bed bug infesta...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:53hrs | 21288 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt's anti-smuggling dragnet nets 472
The Government of Zimbabwe has ramped up its efforts in the ongoing anti-smuggling blitz, resulting in over 200 prosecutions and 269 compliance notices issued as part of a sustained crackdown against ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Tour operator pumps US$2,1 million into aviation project
In a significant boost to Zimbabwe's tourism industry, the Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC), part of Shearwater Adventures, has invested over US$2 million in constructing a state-of-the-art aviation f...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:49hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Man calls lover's hubby to tell him he is dating his wife
A two-year secret love affair between an immigration officer and a police officer's wife has erupted into scandal after the jilted lover exposed the relationship to his girlfriend's husband - in a dra...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter
South Africa based Ndebele king claimant responds to Zimbabwe govt
The office of King Bulelani Lobengula kaMzilikazi has called for calm and constructive dialogue following criticism from Zimbabwean government officials over the monarch's recent visit to Bulawayo....Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:44hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, Zimbabwe already has a new breed of heroes - but your regime persecutes them
A country's liberation struggle never ends.During the burial of the late Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Winnie Cabby Mandeya at the National Heroes Acre, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared that Zim...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:35hrs | 518 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe's water crisis - they may worsen it
There has been a growing disturbing trend.The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the cou...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 876 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africa's Underdevelopment: A Criminal Enterprise Enabled by Complicit Leadership
Africa's continued underdevelopment is not a mystery - it is a direct result of kleptocratic leadership, entrenched corruption, and systemic human rights abuses. The so-called liberators, once hailed ...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:27hrs | 136 | by Wa Malikongwa
We As Zimbabweans Are The Only Ones Who Must Rescue Our Health System
45 years on, the time for silence has passed. Every Zimbabwean, whether at home or in the diaspora, knows the painful truth, our health sector is crumbling. Hospitals without medicines, clinics withou...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:24hrs | 171 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Machakaire exposes the detachment of Zimbabwe's ruling elite from ordinary citizens' suffering
The surprises keep coming!It is not often that we hear a sitting Zimbabwean Cabinet minister openly acknowledge the painful reality faced daily by millions of citizens. That is why Min...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:18hrs | 560 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Victoria Falls shines on global stage, road a growing concern
Zimbabwe's crown jewel, the majestic Victoria Falls, continues to captivate the world's attention, registering a significant rise in international tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2025. Accord...Published: 05 May 2025 at 18:52hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Makepekepe shake-up as Jere hits panic button
In a dramatic reshuffle, CAPS United has announced a significant overhaul of its technical team, with club legend Lloyd Chitembwe moved out of the dugout and former midfield maestro Ian Bakala returni...Published: 05 May 2025 at 16:04hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe govt must protect citizens from corruption'
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) vice-president Valentine Chikosi has called on the government to urgently act against rampant corruption, warning that unchecked graft is inflicting severe har...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:45hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe minister exposes dire hospital conditions in rare rebuke
Youth Empowerment Minister Tinoda Machakaire has delivered a rare and candid assessment of Zimbabwe's ailing public health sector, calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to personally visit hospitals...Published: 05 May 2025 at 13:42hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Son bashes mother's boyfriend
A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her son, whom she accuses of violent and controlling behaviour rooted in disapproval of her romantic relationship.Bridget Chigwedere ...Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:22hrs | 1407 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to unveil AI-powered grain silos
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to commission Zimbabwe's first-ever artificial intelligence-powered grain silos at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depot in Kwekwe tomorrow, marking a groundbreakin...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:18hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
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