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Be careful as rains start; Tree Ambassador Bonde warns residents
National Tree Ambassador Never Bonde has warned citizens to always take precautionary measures to avoid dangers of either being killed by lightning, swept away by water and having their vehicles being...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:36hrs | 418 | by Stephen Jakes
'Mnangagwa ignoring citizens' concerns,' says NGOs
COMMUNITY-Based organisations (CBOs) in Manicaland province have said President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not want to accept the truth that Zimbabwe is facing severe economic challenges that have left c...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:49hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Highway robbers cause havoc in Zimbabwe
FORTY-FIVE-year-old Jonas Kabasa is among several truck drivers whose dislike for passing through Zimbabwe on long-distance trips is all too apparent.He drives trucks from South Africa to Zamb...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Aspiring Zanu-PF MP leads invasion of sacred mountain
A CARTEL in Mberengwa led by Zanu-PF aspiring MP for the constituency and gold baron Tinashe "Goga" Shumba has angered the community by invading Janasi Mountain, which is considered sacred, in search ...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lithium war erupts in Zimbabwe
THE scramble for lithium in Zimbabwe - which boasts Africa's largest and the world's fifth-biggest reserves of "white gold" - is escalating against the backdrop of soaring demand for the lucrative min...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 15:15hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
New milestones in road rehab
REHABILITATION of the Harare-Chirundu highway will begin in May, while over 39 000 kilometres of road network have been spruced up under the Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP 2), as Gov...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Environmental Management Agency shuts down 2 lithium mines
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) in Mashonaland East province has shut down two lithium mines in Goromonzi district for allegedly operating without environmental impact assessment (EIA) certi...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:39hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Only 5% of Zimbabwe roads in good state
A REPORT by the Zimbabwe Passengers Association (ZPA) claims that only 5% of the country's road network is in good state."We know that the roads are so useful to our economy, otherwise if we d...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mangwe villagers plead for dam rehab
MANGWE ward 12 villagers in Matabeleland South province have appealed to government to rehabilitate a local dam which burst its walls several years ago.When the reservoir burst, it created dee...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gold panners dig under Kwekwe school
AUTHORITIES at Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe have expressed concern that its classroom blocks face collapse as gold panners were digging under the school.Globe and Phoenix school ...Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Major strides in road rehabilitation
Rehabilitation of roads under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) is set to gain momentum as an additional $6 billion from last year, which will add to this year's budget, will be re...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 08:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
$1,5bn released for roads rehab
Treasury has released $1,5 billion from this year's National Budget for roads rehabilitation, as the Second Republic continues to ensure roads are trafficable after damages caused by heavy rains that ...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rains destroy roads in Gokwe
RESIDENTS of Gokwe North and South in Midlands province have appealed to government to rehabilitate roads after rains exposed their poor state.Most roads in Gokwe are not tarred, and are often...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gold deliveries in massive surge
GOLD deliveries to Fidelity Printers and Refineries (Fidelity) by small-scale miners increased by more 1 000kgs in June compared to May deliveries, the Reserve Bank Governor (RBZ) John Mangudya said M...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 10:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains leave one dead
The incessant rains that have rendered some communities in Nyaminyami including Mola and Mayovhe inaccessible except through boats have left one person dead and damaged 16 homesteads. With com...Published: 04 Mar 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zupco shuns bad road routes
THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has abandoned some routes in Bulawayo due to bad roads. Bulawayo's road network is in a terrible state and this has been worsened by the incessant rains t...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Furore over special road fee
THE monthly Special Road Levy being charged on every property in Mutare has become a charade given potholed roads across the eastern border city which are now an eyesore.The roads are now also...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tensions flare over Chinese miners in the Midlands
Mounds of black chrome shimmer along the highway that runs through this area, as mine workers labour near heavy machinery marked with Chinese writing.The workers toil about 5km from the road, ...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 10:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Provincial economies can grow big time
Provincial economies as defined under the trajectory of devolution are capable of phenomenal growth thereby uplifting the lives of the majority of our people. Every province in Zimbabwe is end...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 15:02hrs | | by Thomas Murisa
Parliamentary committee aborts Chiredzi visit due to bad roads
Parliament's Standing Rules and Order Committee last week aborted their visit to parts of Chiredzi North due to extremely bad roads that were further damaged by Cyclone Idai.Many roads in the ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Ugly scenes as cyclone hits Chimanimani
Cyclone Idai has hit Chimanimani, destroying and sweeping away over 10 houses at Ngangu high density suburb last night.Rusitu Valley is also bearing the brunt of the cyclone which is expected ...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 13:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Trees are life let's plant them
Noone can downplay the importance of trees to both humanity and wildlife, from timber, cattle pens, firewood to fruits and the medicinal roots used by the village 'sangoma'. Trees are life let...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 19:26hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa
Boy (9) slips into gully, drowns
A 9-year-old boy from Inyathi drowned after slipping into a gully at Poland dam in Maqaqeni this Sunday, an incident which has traumatised residents of the area.According to a police report, S...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 16:15hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Battle for Mberengwa declared
Aspiring legislator for Mberengwa Takavafira Masarira Zhou who is the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe President have declared war for the control of Mberengwa constituency in this year election...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:15hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Residents blast local council
Mvurwi residents have blasted their local council for failing to provide proper services especially in sewage related issues.Residents from Rusunguko phase one are alleging that they have gone...Published: 30 Jun 2018 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Opposition parties are a circus with clowns in leadership
At times it does not need a rocket scientist to see why Zanu pf remains confident of winning despite their ruinous policies.A look at the opposition in Zimbabwe says a lot,it is all about power ....Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 16:41hrs | | by AT Kadada
Bullet train for Murambinda
Multiparty politics is very 'healthy' for democracy to thrive. The electorate is spoilt for choice especially where the 'menu on offer' sounds like its from the same stable. The forthcoming ha...Published: 30 May 2018 at 19:38hrs | 1 | by Tondorindo Murisa.
Who needs bullet trains when our roads are decorated with potholes?
The forthcoming elections have become very 'revealing' in the calibre of those gunning for the highest office in the land. Even my school dropout uncle in the village might as well have thrown his hat...Published: 14 May 2018 at 17:43hrs | | by Tondorindo Murisa
Zimbabwe still crazy after 103 days of regime change
Life in Zimbabwe hasn't changed much since Bob Mugabe reluctantly resigned, one arm twisted behind his back and forced to face the writing on the wall. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose bloodless mi...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 08:17hrs | | by Cathy Buckle*
Mberengwa roads turned into gullies after heavy rains- Zhou
Progressive Teachers Unions of Zimbabwe Dr Takavafira Zhou has warned that most of the roads in Mberengwa have become gullies after heavy rains hit the area leaving quite a trail of destruction....Published: 05 Feb 2017 at 05:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
This and that with Mal'phosa - Yes No, maybe
Hey boys, how does it feel to have a girl say 'Yes' now and then 'No' after a day or two or after week? Remember how devastating it was or it is? I can think of three of my friends abazi hilelayo beca...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 11:10hrs | 1 | by Clerk ndlovu
Cry beloved sunshine city
Harare residents yearn for the time when Harare was the place to be, a city which competed with best cities in the world in terms of orderliness and efficient service delivery. A city where water was ...Published: 03 Aug 2016 at 11:22hrs | | by Susan Chipanga
Brick moulding pose environmental threat in Chimanimani
A serious environment degradation has taken toll in Nyanyadzi area, Chimanimani district as villagers engage in rampant brick moulding exercise and are also debarking baobab trees as a source of incom...Published: 14 Jul 2016 at 23:27hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter
65 passengers in narrow escape as bus ploughs into trees
ABOUT 65 passengers escaped death after a Gatsheni Express Bus they were travelling on veered of the road and rammed into trees on Sunday.The bus was travelling from Bulawayo and was bound...Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 06:50hrs | | by Sukoluhle Dube
Road turning out to be a death trap
The road that links Siakobvu and Hurungwe with Gachegache safari area and fishing camps near Lake Kariba is turning out to be a death trap as it is fast losing its form due to erosion and poor workman...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 22:14hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Open letter to Mugabe's nephew - 'Your uncle is the most selfish leader the world has ever had'
"Cde Jason Zhuwao" as you would like to call yourself, let me respond to your so called analysis of People First as follows.Firstly I note you have some unease within your blood about the mons...Published: 09 Nov 2015 at 21:18hrs | | by Jonathan Masumbika
Mugabe, biggest obstacle to socio-economic progress in Zimbabwe
We have seen clearly that Mugabe himself is the enemy of progress in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe has not progressed since independence; in fact the country has actually regressed enormously. Mugabe should have...Published: 18 May 2015 at 11:37hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Zimbabwe - must we be worse than Somalia to admit failure?
At the Beitbridge border post, what attracts your attention easily, in addition to visible corruption, filthy environments and faces of hopeless men, women and children, is the inscription on one of t...Published: 24 Jan 2015 at 06:38hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
'Mermaid seen digging trenches in Zimbabwe
An angry mermaid has been sighted busy digging trenches in one of Gokwe's most sacred places, the local chief speaks out as deep gullies are seen increasing in size and depth every day....Published: 07 Sep 2014 at 16:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim motorists devise strategies to evade new toll fees
The recent toll hike by government has seen motorists devising new strategies to evade paying at the tollgates.Many motorists in the city and surrounding areas are risking their cars by using ...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 22:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sand poachers causing serious environmental degradation in Tsholotsho
Sand poachers and brick moulders are wreaking havoc in Tsholotsho causing serious environmental degradation with most parts of the Matabeleland North district slowly turning into gullies.Local...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 15:19hrs | | by Makhosi Sibanda
Zimbabwe at risk of possible flash flooding
THE Meteorological Services Department has reiterated that Zimbabwe is at risk of possible flash flooding following incessant rains in various parts of the country over the past few days....Published: 02 Feb 2014 at 08:58hrs | 2 | by Robin Muchetu
Cecil John Rhodes: Keeping watch over his remains
A story is told of a young Zimbabwean who finds himself in America, finds himself part of a white American crowd. He sticks out, thereby attracting some attention. After a while one white American ap...Published: 21 Sep 2013 at 10:39hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Tantalite: Zimbabwe's latest discovery
In the Bible, God promised the Jews the land of milk and honey. If the promise were made to Zimbabweans, it would probably be that of vast mineral resources. For such minerals as diamonds, gold and pl...Published: 20 Jan 2013 at 10:21hrs | | by Tendai Chara
Outcry over metal detectors' impact on environment
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has approached the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to urgently come up with policies that curb serious land degradation brought about bynew t...Published: 12 Jul 2012 at 05:46hrs | | by Midlands Correspondent
Gold panners (omakorokoza) to be legalised
GOLD panning may soon be legalised as the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is exploring ways to amend the Mining Act.Addressing thousands of people who had gathered to witness the lau...Published: 21 May 2012 at 05:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe going down the drain... again?
There are some of us who have entered 2012 with a sense of trepidation. They believe this is the year when a decadent earth will collapse into itself. I predicted the same for Zanu PF, but Mother Ear...Published: 08 Mar 2012 at 08:31hrs | | by Lenox Mhlanga
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