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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: 8 hrs ago | 767 | by Staff reporter
Eat n Lick hits troubled times
Popular fast-food chain Eat n Lick is facing internal turmoil amid rising worker dissatisfaction over unpaid salaries and poor welfare conditions, raising questions over the company's aggressive expan...Published: 9 hrs ago | 542 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt still struggling to revive ZISCO Steel
Years after pledging to revive the defunct ZISCO Steel, the Zimbabwean government is still grappling to present a clear, actionable plan for restoring the once-iconic steel manufacturer to its former ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 255 | 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: 13 hrs ago | 322 | 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: 14 hrs ago | 131 | by Staff reporter
Chitando bemoans gold smuggling
Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has raised alarm over the persistent threat of gold smuggling and other illicit activities, warning that Zimbabwe could be losing up to 40% of it...Published: 14 hrs ago | 145 | 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: 14 hrs ago | 150 | by Nomazulu Thata
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 | 1246 | 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 | 167 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 62,5% rise in gold deliveries
Zimbabwe's gold sector continues to perform exceptionally well, with April 2025 gold deliveries reaching a remarkable 3.9 tonnes, marking a 62.5% increase from the 2.4 tonnes recorded during the s...Published: 08 May 2025 at 16:05hrs | 219 | 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 | 168 | 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 | 2161 | by Roland Mpofu I iol
Zimbabwe ZWG yearly inflation hits 85%
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has raised alarm over the country's ZWG inflationary trends, which it says are not aligning with current market interventions, suggesting that Zimbabwe i...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:57hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
'Chivayo's source of wealth must be investigated'
Former legislator and opposition activist Amos Chibaya has called for a thorough investigation into businessman Wicknell Chivayo's source of wealth, stating that the probe is long overdue. Chibaya rai...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA president not happy with slow pace of NSS renovations
Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President Nqobile Magwizi has expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of renovations at the National Sports Stadium (NSS), despite some progress made at the facili...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:52hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
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 | 219 | by Staff reporter
King Mzilikazi commemorations to run for 2 days
In a historic development, the annual King Mzilikazi commemorations will run for two days this year, marking a significant shift in the event's history.The commemorations, organized by the Mth...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:47hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to recruit 8,000 teachers
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is set to recruit 8,000 teachers in the upcoming second term, pending final approval from the Treasury. The recruitment drive, announced yesterday, is a...Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:37hrs | 197 | by Sytaff reporter
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 | 478 | 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 | 3569 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo begins training rural firefighters
The City of Bulawayo's Fire and Ambulance Services Unit has commenced a firefighter training programme for Rural District Councils (RDCs) in the southern region of Zimbabwe, in a major step toward enh...Published: 07 May 2025 at 16:07hrs | 132 | 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 | 2283 | 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 | 338 | 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 | 2728 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah receives US$350,000 gift from Chivayo amidst controversy
Just a week after releasing his 14th studio album, Ndini Mukudzei, popular Zimbabwean musician Jah Prayzah has become the recipient of a lavish gift from controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo....Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:38hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sets up carbon credit market regulatory framework
Zimbabwe has taken a significant step toward formalising its participation in global carbon markets by gazetting regulations to establish the Zimbabwe Carbon Market Authority (ZiCMA), a statutory body...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:26hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls on Zimbabweans to embrace and promote national culture
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged all Zimbabweans to play an active role in preserving and promoting the country's cultural heritage, describing it as a living expression of national identity and...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:23hrs | 169 | 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
Zimbabwe opposition needs to rebrand, not as angry protesters
OPPOSITION politics has been reduced to a one-dimensional game of criticising the ruling party.Zimbabwe is no exception.For decades, opposition parties have channelled most of their en...Published: 06 May 2025 at 15:01hrs | 420 | by Yunah Bvumbwe
Zimbabwe war vets launch impeachment drive
A major political storm is sweeping through Zimbabwe's corridors of power as a group of war veterans led by outspoken activist Blessed Geza has initiated an impeachment campaign targeting senior gover...Published: 06 May 2025 at 12:15hrs | 4493 | by Staff reporter
High Court slams State over delays in protest case involving 95 accused
High Court judge Justice Esther Muremba on Monday sharply criticised the State for its handling of a case involving 95 individuals who were arrested over a month ago for allegedly staging protests aga...Published: 06 May 2025 at 12:01hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland MPs applaud rural industrialisation drive
Legislators from the Matebeleland region have expressed strong support for the government's emphasis on rural industrialisation, a key theme at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). Ho...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:56hrs | 443 | 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 | 21236 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe goes hi-tech
In a major boost to Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially commissioned a state-of-the-art 56,000-tonne smart-grain storage silo complex in Kwekwe, a move set to save ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:52hrs | 499 | 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
Diplomatic villas illuminate Mt Hampden
The transformation of Mt Hampden into Zimbabwe's new administrative hub is steadily progressing, marked by the completion of eight state-of-the-art villas at the Diplomatic Village, a key milestone in...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:50hrs | 6180 | by Staff reporter
Minister calls for fact-based journalism
Journalists have been urged to prioritise fact-based reporting to effectively convey the true Zimbabwean story and contribute to the development of the Matabeleland South province. This call was made ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:49hrs | 130 | 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
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 | 497 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt blocks 4,000 nurses from leaving
The Zimbabwean government has reportedly withheld verification letters for more than 4,000 nurses, effectively blocking their chances of securing employment abroad in a controversial attempt to stem t...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:44hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adapts to use technology in agriculture
Zimbabwe is rapidly transforming its agricultural sector through the adoption of agritech and climate-smart solutions as it works to combat the effects of climate change, improve yields, and reclaim i...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:40hrs | 145 | 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 | 514 | 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
Who Owns the Future When the Youth Are Just Campaign Props?
Every election season in Zimbabwe brings with it a familiar theatre: politicians parading youth like trophies, cladding them in party regalia, praising their energy, and promising them a future that n...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:21hrs | 156 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
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 | 556 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Minister Machakaire Just Discovered What the Rest of Us Live With
I saw the post on X just after 9 a.m., while waiting in a queue for my grandmother's antibiotics at a local clinic. The power had gone out, again. There was no doctor on duty, again. And someone's mot...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:13hrs | 221 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Govt cannot block the exodus of professionals through force
Let's not kid ourselves. You can burn the letters, double the fees, threaten the nurses, and chain the airport gates if you want - but people will still find a way to leave this crumbling husk of a na...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:09hrs | 377 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
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