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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 | 1829 | by Staff reporter
Trump pushes to relocate Afrikaners
United States President Donald Trump is reportedly moving ahead with plans to offer asylum or refugee status to South African nationals of Dutch descent, known as Afrikaners. The controversial initiat...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 09:41hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power deficit soars to 1,560 megawatts
Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening power crisis, with the country's electricity deficit now standing at a staggering 1,560 megawatts (MW), according to a new report from Parliament's Portfolio Com...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 15:27hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions must fall for Zimbabwe to thrive
Citizens Against Economic Sanctions Zimbabwe (CAESZ) has pledged to ramp up its campaign calling for the removal of economic sanctions imposed by Western countries, which it says are stifling Zimbabwe...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 15:14hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Braces for HIV Resurgence as US Aid Evaporates
Rumbidzai, a sex worker from the bustling settlement of Epworth in Harare, has been taking antiretroviral drugs since 2017. For over two years, the mother of three has relied on mobile clinics that re...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2024 foreign currency receipts top US$13bn
Zimbabwe's foreign currency inflows grew by 21 percent in 2024, reaching US$13.3 billion compared to US$11 billion in 2023, driven primarily by an increase in export proceeds, according to the Reserve...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 06:35hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Tough Africa Cup draw for Zimbabwe Sables
Zimbabwe's ambitions of ending their three-decade absence from the Rugby World Cup will be tested to the limit this July when they compete in the Rugby Africa Cup, which doubles as a qualifier for the...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda urges war vets to unite amid Zanu-PF divisions
Zanu PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has called for unity among war veterans, urging them to collectively address grievances as Zimbabwe faces increasing global uncertainty. ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:34hrs | 1515 | by Staff reporter
Concerns over RBZ's reduction of forex retention for horticulture exporters
The Horticultural Development Council (HDC) has expressed concerns about the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's (RBZ) recent decision to lower the foreign currency retention threshold for exporters from 75% t...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 09:41hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
RBZ predicts inflation to trend down in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is optimistic about continued inflation moderation, forecasting the monthly inflation rate to average 3% or less in 2025. The central bank expects the annual inflati...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:31hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Elon Musk calls for sanctions against Julius Malema
Billionaire Elon Musk took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to ignite a political firestorm, questioning South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for allegedly allowing Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 16:51hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Nujoma
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has joined leaders from across the world in mourning the passing of Namibia's inaugural President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, who tragically died on Sunday in a helicopter crash. Nuj...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 16:45hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
ZITF to run for 6 days
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has announced an extension of its 2025 trade showcase from five to six days, a move aimed at creating more opportunities for business interactions,...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:26hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Mahiya claims that majority is clear on #ED2030
Zanu-PF War Veterans League Secretary Douglas Mahiya has firmly stated that a majority of Zimbabweans, including war veterans, support President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership until 2030. Addressing ...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:22hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Econet Zimbabwe denies data breach claims, initiates investigations
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has responded to allegations of a massive data breach after a social media post surfaced on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, claiming that a threat actor was selling a subscriber li...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 20:31hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Trump, Ramaphosa war of words escalates
The South African government has hit back at United States President Donald Trump after his administration froze aid worth over $400 million, accusing Washington of engaging in a "campaign of misinfor...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 19:45hrs | 1358 | by Staff reporter
Afrikaners reject Trump's US refuge offer
Afrikaner interest group AfriForum and trade union Solidarity have publicly rejected US President Donald Trump's offer to prioritize white Afrikaners as refugees in the United States, declaring their ...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 19:14hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves surge by 87%
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reported a significant increase in its foreign currency reserves, which have surged by 87% to reach US$550 million as of January 2025. This marks a substantial g...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:49hrs | 3914 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praises Akinwumi Adesina
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Dr Akinwumi Adesina for his outstanding leadership at the helm of the African Development Bank (AfDB), marking the end of his decade-long tenure as presi...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:40hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
The truth about US aid, digital imperialism and the Great Continent of Africa's future
On the fast lane to 2030 by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai The US feeds on creation of chaos and chicanery in third world countries and they use illeg...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:34hrs | 531 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless suffers major data breach
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the nation's largest mobile network operator, has fallen victim to a significant data breach, potentially exposing personal information of 852,791 customers. The incident, un...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:12hrs | 7112 | by Staff reporter
Central bank to improve design and quality of Zimbabwe Gold banknotes
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to enhance the quality and design of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes to align with international standards, addressing public concerns over their durability and...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:43hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Democracy and Elections in an Uneven World
Democracy is often presented as the great political ideal—the fairest system of governance, where people choose their leaders, shape their future, and hold their governments accountable. In theory, ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 10:53hrs | 288 | by Avelina Banda
Zimbabwe's New Start Centre suspends ART, PrEP refills
The Population Solutions for Health (PSH) New Start Centre in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) has temporarily suspended its services for patients on Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and those s...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:44hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa issues strong warning to Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address to send a strong message to his country's detractors, warning that the South Africa he leads will not cower to bullies.South Afri...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:43hrs | 1727 | by Staff reporter
8% of school-age children undernourished: Report
A recent report from UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) has highlighted concerning statistics regarding childhood nutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa, revealing that approximately 8% of ch...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces automated e-Gates at Beitbridge Border Post
The Department of Immigration has launched automated gate systems, commonly known as eGates, to facilitate faster and more secure travel for individuals using new biometric passports. This innovation ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:58hrs | 1714 | by Staff reporter
Sotsha Moyo: A humble legend and Cultural Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Sotsha Moyo, the leader of the legendary music group Black Umfolosi, exemplifies the rare combination of humility and remarkable talent. Though he may blend into the bustling streets of Zimbabwe, his ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
US Embassy pauses regime change funding in Zimbabwe?
The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has announced a comprehensive review of all funds released to the country through the State Department and USAID, in line with President Donald Trump's "America F...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 20:13hrs | 2508 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's seed certification scheme to be reviewed
Zimbabwe's agriculture sector is set for a significant overhaul as stakeholders organize a write shop aimed at realigning and updating the country's Seed Certification Scheme. This initiative, part of...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Bishop-cum-land barron up for US$80k fraud
A Bishop at Emmanuel Global Church, Emmanuel Muzondi (49), appeared in court on Tuesday facing allegations of defrauding a local businessman, Lovemore Pasipamire, of US$80,000 in a failed residential ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:56hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Regime change agent USAID places staff on leave
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that nearly all of its directly hired staff will be placed on leave, following an order from the Trump administration as pa...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:55hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Zimra upgrades PAYE Management System
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officially launched its new Employee Management Module on Monday, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve tax collection efficiency through the Tax and Revenue...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:52hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Bishop in court over US$80k stand fraud
Bishop Emmanuel Muzondi, the founder of Emmanuel Global Church International Ministries, appeared before a Harare magistrate yesterday on allegations of defrauding Lovemore Paipamire, the director of ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:40hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt accused of Intellectual Property theft
Zimbabwe's government is embroiled in a heated dispute with Time Bank after the financial institution accused authorities of infringing on its intellectual property rights. The bank claims that govern...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 14:03hrs | 1996 | by Staff reporter
Luthuli Dlamini targets Zimbabwe youths
Renowned Zimbabwe-born, South Africa-based veteran actor Luthuli Dlamini has returned to Bulawayo, where his acting career began 30 years ago, to mentor and train aspiring young actors.Speakin...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:33hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
African countries urged to resist pressure to abandon fossil fuels
Developed nations should not pressure Zimbabwe and other African countries to abandon fossil fuels, as alternative energy sources remain costly and could hinder economic growth, Russian energy expert ...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:28hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Varun Beverages brings PepsiCo snacks to Zimbabwe
Varun Beverages Limited will start distributing PepsiCo snacks in Zimbabwe and Zambia from next week, with plans to begin local manufacturing when its production plant comes online in October this yea...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:26hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
SADC women join the 1000 at AfWID to drive solutions
Johannesburg - 30 January 2025 -The African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) forum started on a strong note and has gained positive momentum over the past four days, with several prominent women showing thei...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 22:24hrs | 181 | by Agencies
DRC war:- Zimbabwe's military might versus South Africa's Mabhenas
When it comes to military prowess in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe's army, led by General Vitalis Zvinavashe under the able leadership of Robert Mugabe and later President Emmerson Mnangagwa, st...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:40hrs | 2267 | by Staff reporter
'Attack on Mnangagwa could harm Zimbabwe economy'
Presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara has warned that the recent attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa by war veterans could have serious consequences for Zimbabwe's economy, potentially undermining e...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:01hrs | 3474 | by Staff reporter
Potraz warns of severe disruptions to Telecom Services amid power shortages
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued a stark warning about severe disruptions to the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe, with worsening power short...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Tungwarara criticizes attacks on Mnangagwa
Dr. Paul Tungwarara, Special Presidential Investment Advisor to the United Arab Emirates and a prominent businessman, has strongly condemned recent attacks on President Emmerson Mnangagwa by a faction...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers welcome pause in rains
Farmers in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North Province, have welcomed the temporary break in rainfall, as it allows them to apply much-needed chemicals to combat an outbreak of Fall Armyworm (FAW). The ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:42hrs | 667 | 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 | 359 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
CCC plans Congress amid legal challenges
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction led by the interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu has announced plans to hold a congress, with the date to be confirmed soon. Tshabangu's right-han...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:06hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
What the hack is an 'upper middle-income society', Mr. Mnangagwa?
Let's be careful of trickery. When President Emmerson Mnangagwa began his first five-year term in 2018, he introduced an economic program called "Vision 2030." This vision promised Zim...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 18:02hrs | 720 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe police roadblocks to stay
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is embracing technology to enhance law enforcement through the introduction of an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS), which will revolutionize crime ...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:22hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police go digital
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in partnership with the Zimbabwe Centre for High-Performance Computing (ZCHPC), is developing an Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to enhance smart...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:37hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Professor breaks new ground in music
Zimbabwean medical doctor and haematology expert Professor Zivanai Cuthbert Chapanduka is making waves in South Africa's music scene, gaining recognition under his musical moniker, Prof Daddy or Groov...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:06hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
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