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US reaffirms tough visa rules for Zimbabweans

The United States has reiterated its strict position on visa processing for Zimbabwean residents, confirming that all non-immigrant visa applications must be lodged at its consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa.In a notice issued Tuesday,…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 20:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

U.S Embassy orders visa applicants to make social media accounts public

The United States Embassy in Harare has issued a new directive requiring all individuals applying for F, M, and J non-immigrant visas to adjust the privacy settings of their personal social media accounts to "public" to allow for enhanced …

Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 08:27hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean Embassy pledged full support to Dr Gomo

The Zimbabwean Embassy in the United Kingdom has pledged full support to the grieving family of Dr. Fortune Faith Gomo, a Zimbabwean scientist who was brutally stabbed to death in Dundee, Scotland, on Saturday, 5 July 2025, in front of her…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:14hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

Govt warns of Facebook page advertising bogus Embassy jobs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has issued a public alert over a fraudulent Facebook page impersonating the Zimbabwe Embassy in Kenya and luring job seekers with fake employment offers.In a statement released Wednes…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 17:22hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans in South Africa demonstrate at embassy

Zimbabweans took to the streets on Monday, voicing their opposition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government and the proposed extension of his term in office.The demonstrations followed calls by expelled Zanu-PF Central Committee membe…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:39hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

US Consulate threatens to leave Johannesburg

The United States consulate in Johannesburg may shut down if the city proceeds with renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, US officials have warned.On Thursday, 13 March 2025, a motion to rescind the renaming of Sandton Drive was di…

Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1553 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe begins verification of dead Stilfontein mine zama zamas

The Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa has dispatched a team of forensic experts and other specialists to collaborate with South African authorities in verifying the identities and nationalities of victims involved in the Stilfontein mine …

Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 19:00hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans slam US Embassy for downplaying impact of sanctions

Zimbabweans and international supporters have expressed outrage over the US Embassy's recent claims regarding the effects of sanctions on the country, demanding that the "illegal coercive measures" be lifted entirely. The controversy erupt…

Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 14:16hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter

SA asks Taiwan to move its de-facto embassy from Pretoria

South Africa's government said on Friday that it had asked Taiwan to relocate its de facto embassy out of the capital Pretoria, while Taiwan accused it of bowing to pressure from China.South Africa rejected this characterization and said t…

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:02hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter

US Ambassador to Zimbabwe unfazed by anti-sanctions protestors at embassy

The newly appointed US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has downplayed the significance of anti-sanctions protestors camped outside the US Embassy in Harare, describing the group as being "just for show." The protestors, who belong …

Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:54hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter

Imperialist embassies goes after Sadc over Mnangagwa's firm hand

The United States, United Kingdom and European Union embassies in Zimbabwe have risen to condemn a renewed crackdown on opposition activists and human rights defenders by the Zimbabwean government.This follows the arrest and continued dete…

Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1900 | by Sgtaff 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, 60 kilometers west of the capital, Har…

Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter

Nicaragua opens embassy in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe and Nicaragua have strengthened their bilateral relations, notably against unilateral coercive measures imposed by some Western countries. This was marked by the opening of Nicaragua's embassy in Harare, attended by diplomats and …

Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Warriors snub invitation to Zimbabwe's SA embassy

The foreign-based players of Zimbabwe's senior men's national soccer team, the Warriors, declined to join the team's visit to the Zimbabwe embassy in South Africa on Saturday. While the team, then in camp in Johannesburg, received an invit…

Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Embassy deploys to aid SA crash victims

THE Zimbabwe Consulate in Cape Town has sent a team to the scene of an accident where 13 Zimbabweans were killed and others injured, including 12 still in hospital, when their coach collided with a haulage truck on the N1 highway near Hex …

Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

US Embassy's revelation exposes decades of economic sabotage in Zimbabwe

In a declaration that has rekindled fervent discourse, the United States Embassy proclaimed Zimbabwe's potential as a burgeoning economic powerhouse within Southern Africa, a revelation reigniting the long-standing debate on how decades of…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

US government raises concern over attacks on Zimbabwe opposition supporters

The USA government, via its embassy in Harare, has expressed deep concerns regarding ongoing incidents of politically motivated violence and intimidation targeting opposition members in the aftermath of the elections.In a statement, the em…

Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe says Sudan rebel attack on ambassador's home 'sheer criminality'

Zimbabwe's foreign affairs ministry has described as sheer criminality, the attack on the country's ambassador to Sudan, Emmanuel Runganga Gumbo's home by rebels in the war-torn African country's capital, Khartoum Monday.In a statement Tue…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

US embassy refuses to back down after spat with Zimbabwe

The United States embassy in Harare has refused to back down over tweets urging Zimbabweans to register and vote after its top diplomat was summoned to a meeting at the foreign affairs ministry on Tuesday, accused of election interference.…

Published: 31 May 2023 at 20:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe rolls outreach programme to engage South Africa returnees

GOVERNMENT has rolled out the second phase of engaging citizens in South Africa as part of finalising the process of a smooth return of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders.The Zimbabwe Embassy will be conducting an outreach programme a…

Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe embassy prepares for return of SA permit holders

THE Government has rolled out the second phase of engaging citizens in South Africa as part of finalising the process of a smooth return of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders.The Zimbabwe Embassy will be conducting an outreach program…

Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe embassy invites ZEP holders to apply for repatriation assistance

Zimbabwe's embassy in South Africa on Thursday announced an online registration process for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders who need assistance to return home when their permits expire on June 30.David Hamadziripi, Zimbabwe's ambas…

Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese embassy response to ZCTU statement

THE Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe has noted the Press release by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) on October 25. However it looks rather like a lame judgment in which there are only groundless accusations without any supporting f…

Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Chinese embassy

Russia embassy shooting victim a soldier who wanted AK47 to fight touts

A man shot outside the Russian embassy in Harare on Wednesday night is a Zimbabwean soldier who wanted an AK47 to use in a fight with touts at a taxi rank, ZimLive reported.The 24-year-old man was shot twice on his thigh and armpit after a…

Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 18:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe embarks on rebranding journey

ZIMBABWE is embarking on a journey to repair its image, which was battered by the Western media over the years through negative publicity.The assault on its image perception by the West followed the land reform programme, which the Governm…

Published: 20 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean Exiles Forum backtracks on support for 'stupid' rant doctor

The Zimbabwe Exiles Forum (ZEF) has changed its tune over supporting Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba following her controversial address to a foreign national who underwent surgery at Bela Bela Hospital earlier this month.Ramathuba'…

Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe embassy expresses shock over Limpopo Health MEC's xenophobic attacks on patient

THE Zimbabwean consulate in South Africa has finally broken its silence on the immigration debacle and xenophobic attacks by Limpopo Health Member of Executive Committee (MEC), Phophi Ramathuba, against a Zimbabwean national.Ramathuba spar…

Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi replaces Zimbabwe flag with party flag at Zim Embassy in South Africa

A group of Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) youths on Tuesday stormed the Zimbabwe Embassy in Pretoria in South Africa and removed the Zimbabwean flag before replacing them with their party's flag.The youths were protesting the incarceration…

Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

US Embassy sweats to save Chamisa's sinking ship

The United States Embassy in Harare has reactivated its propaganda machinery ahead of the forthcoming by-elections slated for March 26.After a notable lull in propaganda tweets since the departure of the disgraced former Ambassador to Zimb…

Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 05:40hrs | 14 | by Hosia Mviringi

Judges face new credibility test

THE Zimbabwean judiciary faces a new credibility test as it comes under fresh scrutiny following a High Court application by Zanu-PF member Sybeth Musengezi challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy as leader of the ruling part…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 23:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zupco pays NRZ ZW$14m monthly

THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco), which partnered the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) in providing an urban commuter transport service, is paying the rail parastatal ZW$14 million (about US$150 538 using the official rate)…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 23:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's huge coal reserves might soon be redundant

TOP executives at Zimbabwe's power utility Zesa Holdings Limited and policymakers are deeply worried about the future of coal-fired electricity projects in the country following China's recent move to stop funding that are outside its bord…

Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 23:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Embassy tribalism exposed!

The uncivil dance of tribalism is arguably the most wobbly and unentertaining spectacle at our embassies. This primitive practice of ethnicity is a debilitating epidemic currently eating into the intestines and lungs of the social fabric o…

Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:08hrs | 5 | by Nhlanhla Moses

Zimbabwe embassy in SA scales down operations

The Zimbabwe embassy in South Africa has with immediate effect suspended all consulate appointments stretching from today to March 26 while also slashing by half the number of clients assisted daily from 600 to 300 following the tightening…

Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa closes South Africa embassy in Nigeria

South Africa has temporarily closed its diplomatic missions in Nigeria following reprisal attacks by Nigerians triggered by xenophobic  violence in South AfricaSince Sunday, in South Africa's commercial hub, Johannesburg, mobs have lo…

Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 17:58hrs | 1 | by BBC

Zimdiaspora in final push

In one of the Largest planned peaceful demonstrations this year, the Zimbabwe Diaspora in the UK made so much noise, that, over 15 Police officers, including rapid response, Armed and West Minster Enforcement were called to the Zimbabwe Em…

Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 16:49hrs | 1 | by Thabo Makuyana

Embassy steps in to save girls menstrual health

Have you felt so bad that you no longer wanted to live,  that is how teen girls are feeling when they get strange stares from their peers because they may have messed themselves with menstrual blood in public places or at school.These…

Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 07:58hrs | 3 | by Makho Precious Moyo

Embassy vs the people

The Zimbabwe Embassy refused to accept a letter from the Vigil on Friday and instead called the police to clear us away from the building. The letter protests at the involvement of Embassy officials in the asylum process â€“ not that the E…

Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:08hrs | 2 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary

US to open $292m Harare embassy in January

The United States of America will officially open its $292 million embassy campus on January 10 and start operating from the site on January 21. It sits on 116-acre site in Bluffhill and will accommodate over 350 embassy staff. The campus …

Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 20:10hrs | 5 | by Satff reporter

UK embassy exposes MDC Alliance

THE United Kingdom embassy in Zimbabwe yesterday exposed lies by the MDC Alliance that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is refusing to avail the voters' roll for the July 30 harmonised elections, with its Ambassador Catriona Laing s…

Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

US congratulates Zimbabweans

Tonight marks an historic moment for Zimbabwe. We congratulate all Zimbabweans who raised their voices and stated peacefully and clearly that the time for change was overdue.As secretary Tillerson recently stated, Zimbabwe has an historic …

Published: 21 Nov 2017 at 21:25hrs | 1 | by David McGuire

Zimbabwe won't shut down struggling embassies, says Mzembi

Daily News Editor Gift Phiri sits down for a wide-ranging interview with new Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: Congratulations on your appointment as Secretary of State. We are humbled that you…

Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 10:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mumbengegwi hides embassy dilapidation from Mugabe

Parliament has accused Foreign Affairs minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi of hiding the rot at Zimbabwe's embassies to President Robert Mugabe.Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on foreign affairs, Kindness Paradza, said dur…

Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Foreign embassies to get facelift

Foreign embassies, which have gone for long periods in a state of dilapidation, will soon get a facelift after Government resolved to commit resources to their refurbishment, Parliament heard yesterday.Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa tol…

Published: 16 Mar 2016 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by Zvamaida Murwira

US Embassy call for NPO proposals

The U.S. Ambassador's Special Self-Help (SSH) Program is calling for proposals for projects from registered, non-profit organizations making a difference at the community level. Working for a registered, non-profit organization? Have a goo…

Published: 07 Jul 2015 at 15:00hrs | | by Machinda Marongwe

Chaos at SA embassy in Zimbabwe attracts tricksters

Confusion over the renewal and application for South African work permits and other documents has spawned an influx of conmen at the South African Embassy in Harare as thousands flock the embassy in search of documents.Hundreds of people h…

Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 19:33hrs | | by Tavada Mafa

UK expels all Libyan Embassy staff

United Kingdom is to expel all Libyan Embassy staff and formally recognise the rebel-led National Transitional Council (NTC) as the country's governing authority.Eight members of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's representatives based at the west …

Published: 27 Jul 2011 at 08:41hrs | | by Mathews Estell

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