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Experts reveal real causes of retail giants woes
Industry experts have emphasized that Zimbabwe's retail giants, including OK Zimbabwe, are not struggling because of the government's ongoing anti-smuggling crackdown, but due to their over-reliance o...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 18:33hrs | 2146 | by George Tshuma
Man burns tuckshop after stealing groceries
A suspected thief allegedly set a tuckshop on fire after stealing groceries in Plumtree.Tavingeli Soul (30) appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.He pleaded not guilty t...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 09:43hrs | 1268 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Beer thief lands in jail after breaking into shop
A 22-year-old man, Forget Sibanda, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after breaking into a shop and stealing beer, which he proceeded to drink with his friends.The incident was brought...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 12:41hrs | 237 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Migrants, army face-off along South Africa-Zimbabwe border
EVERYDAY, Fadzai Musindo walks across the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa - sometimes via the official border post but usually by taking the more dangerous informal route.Streams of m...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:25hrs | 1304 | by Staff reporter
Govt warns schools against manipulating exchange rates
As Zimbabwean schools prepare to open for the first term this Tuesday, the Government has issued a stern warning to schools engaging in fraudulent foreign exchange practices. Reports have surfaced of ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:58hrs | 459 | 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 | 469 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
NODE empowers prisoners with entrepreneurial skills to rebuild Lives after jail
The National Organisation for Development and Empowerment (NODE) has pledged its unwavering support to transform the lives of incarcerated individuals by equipping them with entrepreneurial skills....Published: 02 Jan 2025 at 16:18hrs | 898 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Burglar caught selling stolen property
Plumtree-based suspected burglar Polite Dumani is in trouble after he was caught selling stolen property.Dumani was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts where he appeared before magistrate J...Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 12:21hrs | 1152 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Why Zimbabweans keep watching their money go up in smoke
It was 10 p.m. when a frantic pounding on Modester Nyangoni's door dragged her out of a deep sleep.That hot October day, she had been on her feet manning her stall at the largest market in Zim...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:24hrs | 3075 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo thrives with festive shopping and holiday preparations
Bulawayo was buzzing with energy yesterday as last-minute Christmas shoppers filled the city, creating a festive and vibrant atmosphere. Banking halls, supermarkets, and beauty salons were packed, whi...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Festive season rush hits Bulawayo's bus termini
Major bus termini in Bulawayo were teeming with activity yesterday as scores of travellers jostled to secure seats on long-distance buses to their rural homes ahead of the Christmas holiday.Th...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:39hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operat...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
A desperate government goes door to door
Zimbabweans are grappling with one of the highest tax burdens in the world, facing exorbitant charges for government services that only seem to increase. In a startling turn of events, According to Th...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 11:02hrs | 927 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Minister Mthuli's Anaconda Choke on the Informal Sector Marks the End of Zanu PF Rule
Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, has taken drastic measures to clamp down on the informal sector, a move being described as an "anaconda chok...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 19:15hrs | 1791 | by Kindred Sibanda
Seasonal spike in smuggling and illegal crossings along Limpopo river
Communities along the Limpopo River, near Musina on the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, are witnessing a seasonal surge in illegal crossings and smuggling as the riverbed dries. This phenome...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Mysterious fire destroys family's 12 huts
A devastating and mysterious fire recently ravaged five homesteads in Chimbudzi Village, Chief Mawarire's area in Mwenezi District, leaving the Chimbudzi family homeless and in desperate need of assis...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:54hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Chinese Embassy donates to Zanu-PF Women's League
The Chinese Embassy has extended a generous donation of solar lights, agricultural inputs, and groceries to the Zanu-PF Women's League, benefiting thousands of women, particularly the elderly....Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:26hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's cash reserves cannot cover a month
The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has raised alarm over the country's dwindling foreign currency reserves, warning that the current US$540 million is insufficient to cover even a single...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 18:10hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Ecocash fraudster, accomplice convicted
Luck ran out for two Masvingo men who were in the habit of defrauding local shopkeepers by creating fake EcoCash payment messages, leading to their conviction on fraud charges at the Masvingo Magistra...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:22hrs | 1832 | by Staff reporter
Foundations continue donating to less privileged
The Mutumwa St John Foundation Trust (MSJFT) and Sydney Mabhiza Foundation have recently fundraised and donate an assortment of goods and money to the less priviledged members of society.Speak...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 21:58hrs | 234 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Shopkeeper steals groceries to feed hungry mother
A Plumtree-based shopkeeper who stole groceries and money from her employer to feed her hungry mother is in trouble.Miriam Tshuma (26) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday....Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 11:44hrs | 740 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa's 'philanthropic work' confirmation of her husband's abysmal failures to govern Zimbabwe?
Two days ago, Zimbabwe's First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Midlands State University (MSU).This ac...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:54hrs | 138 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa's big business wants spaza shop economy?
Major businesses across South Africa are looking to capitalise on the country's booming informal economy, with many companies licking their lips at an opportunity worth hundreds of billions of rands....Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 10:04hrs | 594 | by Staff reporter
Armed hijackers strike in Bulawayo
A dramatic carjacking occurred in Bulawayo on Wednesday night when three armed men hijacked a white Ford Ranger Twin Cab at gunpoint. The vehicle, valued at over US$40,000, was stolen at Chigumira Sho...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:04hrs | 811 | by Sgtaff reporter
Murder suspect ruled unfit to stand trial
The trial of Bright Zhantali, a suspected serial rapist and murderer, has been suspended following a psychiatric evaluation that deemed him mentally unfit to stand trial. Harare magistrate Dennis Mang...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 163 | by Sgtaff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 1 of 6 armed robbers in farm heist
In a breakthrough following a violent armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, police have arrested one of the six suspects captured on CCTV as they ransacked the property, escaping with US$3,000 and...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:39hrs | 1699 | by Staff reporter
Manhunt for 6 armed robbers caught on CCtv n Zimbabwe
Police have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers caught on CCTV while breaking into a house at Pircy Farm, Goromonzi, where they made off with US$3,000 in cash and other valuables on Sunday. The C...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:05hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces influx of counterfeit goods
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has raised alarm over the rampant influx of counterfeit goods into Zimbabwe, revealing that the smuggling of these products is occurring on an industrial scale...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:13hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Backdated pay rise for civil servants
The Government has delivered on its commitment to review upwards the salaries of civil servants, with employees starting to receive their backdated pay yesterday. This move is part of the Government's...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:47hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Menstrual cycle saves university student
A Bindura-based university student was lucky to escape being gang raped after the suspects found her on her monthly periods.The matter came to light at Bindura regional magistrates courts on F...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 1862 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Smuggling racket busted at Plumtree border
Police at the Plumtree Border Post successfully foiled a smuggling operation, intercepting three South African-registered vehicles carrying contraband worth over R600,000. The goods, which included gr...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:26hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Passengers escape death as CAG bus burns to ashes
Dozens of passengers narrowly escaped death on Wednesday afternoon when a CAG bus travelling from Harare to Kariba caught fire in Hurungwe.Several passengers sustained minor injuries in a stam...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 14:37hrs | 633 | by Staff reporter
Can Zimbabwe ZiG-zag away from the USD?
ZIMBABWE'S economy has suffered immensely since 2008, when inflation exceeded a million percent.Since then, the government has made six attempts to adopt a local currency, with the latest comi...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:04hrs | 2772 | by Nkosi Moyo
Robbers in dramatic school heist
Armed with explosives, machetes, and wearing balaclavas, a seven-member gang targeted Eureka Junior School in Banket around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, marking the second such raid in two years.The rob...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:01hrs | 1193 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers pounce on Kwekwe service station
Five armed robbers struck a service station in Kwekwe early Sunday morning, making off with US$799 in cash and various groceries.Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Midlands provincial police spokesper...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:49hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
White South African men linked to R2 billion clandestine drug laboratory
THE bail application for two of the five arrested men linked to the R2 billion clandestine drug laboratory in Limpopo, has been denied in the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court.IOL has previousl...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 13:35hrs | 1322 | by Staff reporter
Shops dump ZiG official rate for two-tier pricing system
Just like other Zimbabwean currencies introduced since the year 2000, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency is already showing signs of instability barely half a year after its introduction, with many shop...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 13:51hrs | 9584 | by Staff reporter
Zimra warehouses full of smuggled goods
State warehouses at Beitbridge Border Post are overflowing with intercepted goods as security officials continue to crackdown on smugglers along the border.The use of drones, commercial and ba...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:31hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Former Matopo students donate uniforms to the fire victims
Former Matopo High School students have rallied to assist 52 students affected by a recent fire at the school's boys' hostel. The group, represented by renowned poet Albert Nyathi, donated 52 boys' un...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:13hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Mzansi Express Outreach Programme donates essential goods to Gwanda community
The Mayor of Gwanda, Honourable Thulani Moyo, recently was on hand to receive much-needed blankets and office equipment from Mzansi Express. He also thanked the Bus operator for paying school fees and...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 63 | by Ndou Paul
Accident victims named
Police have identified the five victims of a fatal road accident that occurred last Thursday night at the 106 km peg along the Karoi-Binga Road. The accident involved a Nissan UD truck carrying 38 pas...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Girl lures teacher into kidnap ordeal
A Chitungwiza woman, Rumbidzai Tauro (40), has been arrested for kidnapping and extorting over US$5,000 from Gerald Madamombe, a 52-year-old former teacher. Tauro is accused of holding Madamombe capti...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:13hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Notorious burglar jailed
A daring Chimanimani thief who broke into four houses on the same day stealing groceries, money and solar panels was jailed yesterday by a Chimanimani mag...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:08hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police investigating Beitbridge murder case
Police in Beitbridge are investigating a murder that occurred on Saturday along the Beitbridge-Panda Mine Road near Tongwani village. Zimbabwe Republic Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Ny...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Robbers shoot smuggler dead
POLICE in Beitbridge are investigating a case of murder which occurred on 22 June along Beitbridge-Panda Mine Road near Tongwani Village."Three unknown suspects shot dead a cross border smuggl...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo family homeless after arson attack
A family in the Queens Park East suburb of Bulawayo has been traumatized by a house fire caused by arson. An unidentified man used petrol and a mop to set their house ablaze, destroying possessions wo...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:07hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Man loses car at betting house
Police are investigating two separate cases involving theft of motor vehicles which occurred in Gweru Central Business District (CBD) and Zvishavane on June 01 2024.Midlands Provincial Police ...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:43hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mining investor Hualin Investments praised for developing Ward 17 in Pumula
In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Hualin Investments is setting a new standard for community engagement and sustainable development in Ward 17. Working closely with the Ward ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 13:33hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe authorities mix charm with force to shore up ZiG
THE introduction of the world's newest currency in April inspired a reggae artist to record a song praising the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold.The catchy tune, titled "Zig Mari," received generous play...Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:56hrs | 4 | by Associated Press
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