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Chris Mutsvangwa dismisses Dubai rumors with video proof
Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has refuted rumors circulating on social media claiming that he had fled to Dubai with his wife, Monica. To counter the speculation, Mutsvangwa posted a short vid...Published: 24 hrs ago | 2864 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet Zimbabwe launches Harare-Lusaka flight route
Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced the introduction of a new scheduled flight service between Harare and Lusaka, set to commence on April 9, 2025.The new route will operate three times a week - on...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 5648 | by Staff reporter
Police probe NSSA boss over RTG extortion plot
NSSA chairman, Emmanuel Fundira was on Wednesday questioned by the police in connection with an extortion case involving former Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior employee Paula January.The de...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 10:45hrs | 633 | by Nathan Guma
NSSA chair implicated in extortion case
National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairman Emmanuel Fundira was questioned by police on Wednesday in connection with an extortion case involving former Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior emplo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:37hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Harare Mayor avoided Town House meals over poisoning fears
Former Harare Mayor Ben Manyenyeni deliberately avoided eating at Town House during his tenure, fearing possible poisoning after leading a campaign to slash excessive salaries and perks earned by city...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:10hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Emmerson Mnangagwa and the 26 criminals around him
In November 2017, former President Robert Mugabe was removed from office and his crime, according to the putschists who ousted him in a coup, was that he had allowed himself to be surrounded by crimin...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1658 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Chiefs, villagers disown Tungwarara
Several Chiefs, village headmen and villagers in some parts of Buhera have disowned President Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara, describing him as both a bad debtor whose hands are...Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 14:58hrs | 5363 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Sostein, Buhera
Mnangagwa's govt to maintain police roadblocks
The Zimbabwean government has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining police roadblocks across the country as part of efforts to preserve peace, promote road safety, and curb lawlessness.Home...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:30hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
NSSA chairman embroiled in underhand Rainbow Tourism Group takeover bid
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) chairman Emmanuel Fundira, who is former chairman of African Sun Limited, and an ex-Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior executive Paula January are accused of ...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:01hrs | 1517 | by NewsHawks
US$8m Belarus proposal divides Bulawayo councillors
A proposal by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to procure vehicles and equipment from Belarus for US$7.5 million has ignited divisions within Zimbabwe's second-largest city. Official documents released...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 12:57hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's bullion-backed ZiG is missing out on gold's record run
Zimbabwe's bullion-backed currency is missing out on an impressive gold rally, because of a liquidity squeeze that's choking the economy and difficulties in exchanging the unit for dollars.Sin...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 08:40hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Minister awarded Best World Minister Award
Zimbabwe's Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries, and Rural Development, Dr. Anxious Masuka, has been honored with the Best Minister in the World award at the ongoing World Government Summi...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:46hrs | 1964 | by Staff reporter
Shunned by the West, Zimbabwe's UAE gamble hands economy a lifeline
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's six years of wooing the United Arab Emirates has given a lifeline to a nation that the West has ostracised for a quarter century and is unable to repay its lo...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 1317 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean airline start-up gets air service permit
Zimbabwean start-up Transvaal Africa Airlines has secured an air service permit and is working to finalise certification to launch passenger and cargo flights with three leased Boeing aircraft by the ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:33hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
If ZANU-PF regime cracked down on gold smugglers as they do small businesses, Zimbabwe would prosper
This morning, while in town, I had a fascinating encounter with a lady entrepreneur who owns a small clothing business. After recognizing me as the author of articles she regularly reads, she ...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 08:33hrs | 478 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt resumes construction of presidential villas at Mt Hampden
The Zimbabwean government has resumed construction of the 50 villas initially planned for completion ahead of the 44th Sadc Heads of State and Government Summit in August this year. The villas are now...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:53hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
Safari operator nabbed over US$170,000 theft
A safari operator, Hamilton Mandizvidza, was arraigned before the courts last week on charges of theft of trust property involving US$170,000. Mandizvidza (44), the director of Falcon Safaris, appeare...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:52hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Maguwu slams leadership failure following Mphoko's death
The death of former Vice President and Liberation War hero Phelekezela Mphoko in India on Friday has sparked a fierce critique of Zimbabwe's leadership, particularly the country's failure to invest in...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:07hrs | 559 | by Staff reporter
'John Moxon tried to sell Victoria Falls Hotel stake without board approval'
Tensions at Meikles Limited have reached a boiling point, as a group of four directors has accused the company's non-executive chairman, John Moxon, of attempting to sell the group's 50% stake in the ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 09:21hrs | 1744 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF corruption and mismanagement have turned Air Zimbabwe into an international embarrassment
This once-proud national airline, which began its journey in 1980 with a modern fleet inherited from Air Rhodesia, is now a global laughingstock, a shadow of its former self. At independence, ...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 23:21hrs | 1323 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
John Moxon calls meeting to sack his Meikles board
John Moxon was in a hospital bed when Meikles directors met to sell off a key asset and fire the CEO - and he claims someone lied that his phone had been "compromised" to keep him in the dark about it...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2798 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Tungwarara as UAE investment advisor
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman Dr. Paul Tungwarara as the Special Presidential Investment Advisor to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a role aimed at bolstering Zimbabwe's econo...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:45hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa takes 238 people to UN climate summit
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has drawn scrutiny after bringing a delegation of 238 people to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. According to data from...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:19hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
Where are communities affected by climate change in Zimbabwe's bloated COP29 delegation?
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is once again the focal point of global climate discussions. ...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:10hrs | 418 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bosso fans to boycott today's BF match in honour of Sihlangu Dlodlo
Highlanders FC supporters face a tough decision today as the club goes head-to-head with Greenfuel at Barbourfields Stadium (Emagumeni), with calls for fans to skip the game and instead gather at the ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:11hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Estranged wife wins landmark judgment
In a landmark judgment, Petronella Tendai Militala, a 56-year-old woman, has secured a significant victory in the High Court, awarding her a share of her estranged late husband’s estate valued at mo...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:46hrs | 1834 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables set to test their mettle in UAE, South Korea
The Sunday NewsAs part of their campaign to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, will embark on a crucial tour of the United Arab ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans to boycott the next BF match again
Highlanders FC fans are being urged to gather at the Clubhouse rather than attend the team's upcoming league game against GreenFuel, as discontent grows over what fans call "predetermined outcomes" in...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:51hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Teaching Ndebele in Zimbabwe schools will have helped Shonas
There are times when you think you are spitting someone, when in fact, you are destroying yourself.One such instance was when Robert Mugabe and his colleagues in ZANU (before it became ZANU-PF...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:21hrs | 294 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Bonyongwe, Mutsvangwa bitter feud escalates
The ongoing feud between former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director-General Happyton Bonyongwe and Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has escalated, with Bonyongwe launching a scathing...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:23hrs | 3941 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has US billion dollars overseas, can wipe out debt within 24 hrs
The recent Bulawayo24 article tells us that Zimbabwe is cash-strapped: it has a staggering debt of US$ 31billion; both domestic and international. This statement is partly true. In paper, Zimbabwe is ...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 19:56hrs | 25230 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe rolls out e-gates at Mugabe airport
Zimbabwe has introduced a major upgrade to its border management system with the installation of 14 electronic gates (e-gates) at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, marking the first pha...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:22hrs | 7535 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Jonah applauds Mnangagwa's leadership style, VED gesture
Madzibaba Biggie Musanzika (aka Prophet Jonah) of Johane Masowe yeChishanu Jerusalem headquartered in Centenary (Muzarabani) has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa's transformational leadership st...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:05hrs | 356 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Churches ready to complement religious tourism
Indigenous churches have yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to complement the government's broader strategy of clusterisation to realise the US$5 billion tourism economy by 2025.Speaking at...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:34hrs | 360 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Rampant deforestation blamed for climate change
The Africa Carbon Forum (formerly the Africa Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum, or AVCCMF) has blamed the rampant cutting down of trees and irresponsi...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:09hrs | 111 | 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 | 469 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Sables embark on Dubai, South Korea tours
Reigning Rugby Africa champions, the Zimbabwe Sables, are intensifying their preparations to retain their title next year with tours to the United Arab Emirates and South Korea in November. As part of...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:14hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's iconic water fountain restored to its former glory
The once-silent water fountain at Bulawayo Centre, a cherished landmark that had been a symbol of nostalgia and a popular gathering spot for over a decade, has been revived to its former glory. The fo...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 1485 | by Staff reporter
Uganda Airlines to launch flights on the Harare-Entebbe route
Uganda Airlines is set to launch flights on the Harare-Entebbe route starting from the 25th of this month, in response to growing demand for air travel between Zimbabwe and Uganda. The airline aims to...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe
DOROTHY Moyo says a prayer every time she walks, runs, or drives around her neighbourhood in central Zimbabwe - afraid that the earth will give away from beneath her feet, dragging her underground....Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 1883 | by Staff reporter
Telegram app founder arrested at French airport
PAVEL Durov, billionaire co-founder and chief executive of the Telegram messaging app, was arrested at the Bourget airport outside Paris on Saturday evening, TF1 TV said, citing an unnamed source....Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:09hrs | 535 | 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 | 913 | by Staff reporter
US$1m stolen from Namibian bank was paid to Mugabe's pilot
A total of N$18,8 million (US$1m) stolen from SME Bank was transferred to and laundered by former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe's pilot and confidant Robert Mhlanga.This is according to c...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:18hrs | 8432 | by Staff reporter
Luphahla joins Dembare
Dynamos has appointed Joel Luphahla as the 1st Assistant Coach to interim Head Coach Lloyd Chigowe. The club announced the decision on Saturday morning, highlighting Luphahla's extensive experience in...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:37hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe to resume direct flights to London
Plans are underway to resume direct flights from Zimbabwe to the United Kingdom, a move aimed at boosting trade and leveraging the country's centrality in the Sadc region, according to Transport and I...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:11hrs | 5419 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo protected, Mpofu, Chimombe sacrificed?
Zimbabwe's political system is reeling from a major corruption scandal and has decided to protect ex-convict tycoon Wicknell Chivayo, who is close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, while targeting his ...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 17:29hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diplomatic missions swim in poverty
Government is grappling with severe financial constraints in meeting its obligations for diplomatic missions, including salaries and operational expenses, due to a shortage of foreign currency, as rev...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zim under Mnangagwa is now worse than Zuma's SA!
Who can forget the daily live broadcasts of the 'Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture' in neighboring South Africa?I, for one, made sure not to miss any of these hearings.Eac...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 15:13hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mutsvangwa participates at UN's Best Diplomats event
Tanyaradzwa Brenda Mutsvangwa was one of Zimbabwe's most successful young leaders to participate at the Best Diplomats Simulation of the United Nations re...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:04hrs | 66 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe set to roll out US$80m smart traffic system
Zimbabwe is set to introduce a cutting-edge smart traffic management system, a multimillion-dollar initiative aimed at tackling various road-related issues such as enforcing traffic laws, curbing road...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:33hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
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