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Zimbabwe's retail sector crisis worsens as shops continue closing
Zimbabwe's retail sector is facing an unprecedented crisis, with several major retailers and wholesalers forced to close branches amid a series of economic challenges. This Thursday, President Emmerso...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:57hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tightens noose on informal sector
The government has announced stringent measures aimed at protecting the formal sector from what it describes as unfair competition posed by informal traders.In a statement released on Friday f...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Ex-cop in US$9,000 residential stand scam
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has arrested former police officer Absolom Mudzamiri for allegedly defrauding a Harare woman of US$9,000 in a fraudulent residential stand deal.A...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:31hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to Chair SADC Extraordinary Summit on DRC Security Crisis
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his capacity as Chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), is set to preside over an Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare t...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
SADC extraordinary summit on Eastern DRC postponed to January 31
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been postponed to Friday, January 31. The Summit will focus on addressing the ongoing sec...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:56hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Zim to host 21st UN Tourism meeting
Zimbabwe is set to host the United Nations Tourism 21st Committee on Tourism and Sustainability meeting in September 2025, a decision underscoring the country's commitment to sustainable tourism devel...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:26hrs | 355 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Harare retail outlets resemble deserted ruins after war on smuggling
Retail outlets across Harare are increasingly resembling deserted ruins, offering a stark reflection of Zimbabwe's worsening economic conditions. As the country grapples with ongoing economic shocks, ...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:06hrs | 1072 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF director escapes death in car accident
Tatenda Chinoda Dhege, the Zanu-PF director in the office of the National Party Chairperson, narrowly escaped death on Friday night when his party vehicle, a Toyota Hilux Revo, was involved in a serio...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:57hrs | 2529 | by Staff reporter
Dry spell expected to last until Friday, January 31
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued an advisory indicating a significant decrease in rainfall for the southern and western regions of the country. The dry spell is expected to last...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:24hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
SA man flees to Zimbabwe for cleansing after allegedly killing wife
South African police are on the hunt for 34-year-old Dakalo Nemangwele, who is accused of brutally killing his 29-year-old wife in the Free State province on Friday, January 17, 2025, before allegedly...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:22hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe have been denied bail, again
High Court Judge Justice Benjamin Chikohwero has dismissed a bail application filed by controversial businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who are accused of defrauding the City of Harare of US$9...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:54hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Unpaid fees threaten food aid distribution
Transport operators engaged by the Zimbabwean government to distribute food aid across the country have raised serious concerns over unpaid fees, threatening the continuation of this crucial relief ef...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:51hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
G40 haunts Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF is mulling a policy on social media to curb the influence of its exiled members in the looming battle over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession, it has emerged.The plan was disclo...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:29hrs | 1779 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu in another bid for freedom
High Court judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, is set to deliver his ruling on January 23 in a matter where business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are seeking bail in a case accusing them of d...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:21hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Attempted murder accused CCC MP, councillor set free
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament Maureen Kademaunga and Harare ward 10 councillor Clayd Mashozhera have been acquitted of attempted murder charges after being on remand since 2...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:09hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash agent remanded in custody over US$5,500 fraud case
An EcoCash agent based in Harare was remanded in custody last week after being arrested on allegations of defrauding her employer of US$5,500.Lully Mataya, a resident of Hatcliffe, appeared be...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:08hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Man steals irrigation scheme solar panels
Bulawayo-based Mthulisi Moyo is in trouble after he allegedly stole 21 solar panels and installed them at his rural home.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday where...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:17hrs | 849 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Rapist caught sleeping at crime scene wearing a condom
Lady Luck did not smile on Qubekani Nyathi, who allegedly fell asleep wearing a condom shortly after raping a mentally ill woman.The case came to light at the Plumtree Magistrates' Court on Fr...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 11:36hrs | 2232 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Chiwenga's ex-wife request for stay of prosecution to be heard Friday
High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda is expected to receive an update this Friday regarding investigations by the State in a case where former Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's ex-wife, Marry ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | 1655 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed over missing dried meat
A 38-year-old man from Kezi, Matebeleland South, has been sentenced to a one-year and three months (15 months) imprisonment for assaulting other villager over missing dried meat at Esibayeni slaughter...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 20:11hrs | 832 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Kezi
Prophet Magaya fights O' Level demand
ZIFA presidential aspirant Walter Magaya has officially lodged a challenge at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), disputing the demand for an O' Level certificate for candidates vying for the as...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 1037 | by Staff reporter
Magaya versus Zifa legal drama deferred
Legal drama unfolded yesterday as lawyers for Prophet Walter Magaya, disqualified ZIFA presidential aspirant and Yadah Stars president, argued for his inclusion on the final list of candidates for the...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:46hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Woman robbed litre of used cooking oil
A 20-year-old man from Maphisa, Matebeleland South was sentenced to three years behind bars for robbing Veldah Yolanda Ndlovu (24) of her ZAR375, cellphone and a plastic bag containing one litre of us...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 14:05hrs | 1225 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Heavy rains and thunderstorms expected across Zimbabwe until January 21
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast heavy rains and thunderstorms across much of Zimbabwe until January 21, warning of potential flooding in low-lying and flood-prone areas....Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:02hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter
Girls shine in 2024 Zimsec A-level exams, outperform boys by 2.81%
Girls achieved a stellar performance in the November 2024 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Advanced Level exams, surpassing boys by 2.81% in the pass rate.The overall pass rate fo...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:55hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tribal National Aids Council (Nac) Board appointed
As has become a ritualistic routine with Zimbabwean government agency boards, they all have one common trademark tribal imbalance. They are all characterized by excessive representations from one trib...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 10:37hrs | 1381 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe safe from severe Tropical Storm Dikeledi
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has assured Zimbabweans that the country will not be affected by Severe Tropical Storm Dikeledi throughout the week of Friday, January 10 to Wednesday, Jan...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:46hrs | 1204 | by Staff reporter
'There is only one CCC, led by Welshman Ncube'
The Welshman Ncube-led faction of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has declared itself the sole legitimate authority within the party as internal power struggles continue to fragment Zimbabwe'...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:36hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube says Timba doesn't represent any faction
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) factional disputes have intensified, with the Welshman Ncube-led faction firing accusations at a top member of another splinter grouping using the same party name....Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:43hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Installation of bucket seats at National Sports Stadium almost complete
The Government of Zimbabwe is in the final stages of installing bucket seats at the National Sports Stadium (NSS) to meet international standards and enable the facility to host international games....Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:39hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for heavy rains and flash floods
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has cautioned that most parts of Zimbabwe will experience heavy rains, thunderstorms, and flash floods through Saturday. The public has been urged to avoid...Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 11:44hrs | 1998 | by Staff reporter
'Most wanted' Zimbabwean Fugitive Re-Arrested in South Africa
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has re-arrested Lovemore Musoyi, a 32-year-old Zimbabwean national ranked among the most wanted suspects in Limpopo province.Musoyi, who was on the run ...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 04:43hrs | 3133 | by Staff reporter
Best time to post on Instagram for likes: Updated
Among the other factors, timing on social media is one of the most important things you shouldn't overlook. When you prepare an Instagram strategy, studying your audience and competitors comes first. ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:02hrs | 138 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean referees excluded from CHAN tournament
Zimbabwean referees have been excluded from the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) list of officials for the upcoming CHAN finals, which will take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tour...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:21hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
'CIO operative' dupes farmer of US$30,000
A man accused of impersonating a State security agent, Shepherd Mangoma, appeared before Harare Magistrate Ruth Moyo on Friday facing charges of impersonation, fraud, and theft of trust property. Mang...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:55hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe boy threatens to blow school
A 15-year-old boy appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Friday after allegedly threatening to blow up a private school in Masvingo province, in retaliation for corporal punishment he claimed to ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:51hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Amnesty beneficiary faces new robbery charges
A man released under Presidential Amnesty in April this year has been brought back to court on fresh charges of robbery, raising concerns about repeat offenders exploiting the clemency program....Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:37hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe armed robbers target mines and businesses in series of heists
Authorities are investigating a string of armed robberies that have rocked various locations across Zimbabwe in recent days, with the most recent targeting a mine in Filabusi. Seven armed suspects sto...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:36hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Primonent Zimbabwean Pastor in court for raping in-law
A prominent Chinhoyi-based cleric, 40-year-old Lloyd Kanyangarika Karuru, founder of Followers of Christ Church International, has been charged with raping one of his in-laws on multiple occasions. Ka...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:55hrs | 2511 | by Staff reporter
Buses hike fares
Zimbabweans gearing up for festive holiday travel were left frustrated yesterday as transport operators hiked fares by over 50%, exploiting the surge in demand. This comes against the backdrop of a st...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 1668 | by Staff reporter
Issuance of title deeds marks historic milestone in Zimbabwe land reform
The issuance of title deeds to beneficiaries of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programme has been hailed as a landmark achievement affirming the irreversibility of the initiative and unlocking immense economi...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt clarifies scope of crackdown on smuggled goods
Tafadzwa Muguti, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President, has clarified that the ongoing crackdown on smuggled goods is primarily targeting shops and businesses, no...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 15:32hrs | 1062 | by Staff reporter
Men arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being "witchdoctors" who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president.The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Le...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:09hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Mayor appeals to God amid worsening water crisis
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has made an impassioned plea to God for rain as the city grapples with an escalating water crisis that he says is beyond the control of the Bulawayo City Council (BCC). In...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:13hrs | 777 | by Mandla Ndlovu
King Munhumutapa to Spend Xmas, New Year Behind Bars
Self-imposed King Munhumutapa Timothy Chiminya, who was arrested on Monday, will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars after being committed to remand prison for a mental health evaluation by...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 1379 | by Dickson Bandera
Gwanda magistrate bribery case to be decided in January
Harare regional magistrate Mr. Farai Gwitima will deliver his ruling on the bribery case involving Gwanda magistrate Talent Phiri on January 6, after the defence closed its case on Friday. Phiri, 35, ...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for Cyclone Chido's impact
Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to reach Zimbabwe tomorrow afternoon, bringing strong winds and heavy rains, with authorities on high alert to mitigate potential damage and loss of life.For...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:13hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
ZBC urged to build national consciousness
The recapitalisation of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is essential for the national broadcaster to fulfill its mandate of fostering national consciousness and promoting heritage-based br...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:13hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Chipanga released on US$400 bail
Former Makoni West legislator, Kudzi Chipanga, who is accused of stealing Presidential inputs valued at US$11,200, was granted bail of US$400 on Tuesday. Chipanga appeared before Rusape regional magis...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:12hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver dies in horrific crash in South Africa
A tragic accident occurred on Friday at the Marrianhill Toll Plaza on the N3 Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, when a Zimbabwean truck driver lost his life after crashing into six trucks and five...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:04hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
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