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Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season nears, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced enhanced measures to curb road traffic accidents, addressing public concerns about the surge in roa...Published: 2 hrs ago | 31 | by Staff reporter
Passengers Association of Zimbabwe calls for online taxi registration
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has expressed concern over the increasing number of violent attacks on taxi drivers and is calling for mandatory registration of taxi operators to enhance ...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:44hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Edgar Lungu, the Tonse Coalition, and Zambia's political landscape: A clash of visions ahead of the 2026 elections
As Zambia gears up for the 2026 elections, the country's political scene is increasingly defined by the emerging rivalry between former President Edgar Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema, ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | 627 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwe-Zambia energy summit excites Zera
The upcoming Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, set to take place in Victoria Falls from November 18 to 21, 2024, will serve as a pivotal platform for advancing sustainable energy solutions and e...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans living in fear amid Mozambique's post-election violence
Zimbabweans living along the border with Mozambique are growing increasingly fearful as post-election violence continues to spread across the neighboring country. Protests have erupted following Mozam...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:18hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
ZiG4 billion required for digital migration
Zimbabwe requires an estimated ZiG4 billion to fully execute the second phase of its long-delayed digital migration project, known as Zim Digital, according to Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Info...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Nota Baloyi arrested, sentenced to 60 days in jail for contempt
Prominent South African music executive Nhlamulo Nota Baloyi has been sentenced to 60 days in jail after being found guilty of contempt of court. The sentencing follows Baloyi's failure to comply with...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 11:31hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Harare man attempts to defraud ZRP of US$1,6m
A Harare businessman, Langton Madara, has been convicted for attempting to defraud the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) of over US$1.6 million in a fraudulent scheme involving the supply of printing mat...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
4 injured in Gatsheni bus accident along Bulawayo- Victoria Falls Road
Four people were injured in a collision between a Gatsheni Bus Services vehicle and a Howo truck at the 75-kilometer peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road around 3 PM yesterday. The incident occu...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:46hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
RBZ hikes limits for mobile money and electronic transactions
Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank (RBZ) has announced an increase in transaction limits for mobile money and electronic transfers, a move aimed at addressing the challenges posed by rising inflation and fluctua...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:49hrs | 5599 | by Staff reporter
Breaking News: Highlanders FC CEO Sihlangu Dlodlo Reportedly Found Dead in Bulawayo Home
Unconfirmed reports indicate that Sihlangu Dlodlo, the Chief Executive Officer of Highlanders FC, has been found dead at his residence in Bulawayo. The ne...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 17:41hrs | 4537 | by Staff Reporter
Zimra seizes Hwindi President's car
Popular Zimdancehall artist Bessel Mugo Parewa, known as Hwindi President, has taken to social media to voice his frustration after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) impounded his vehicle as part...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 16:01hrs | 10208 | by Staff reporter
Safety of Zimbabweans in Botswana has been guaranteed
The safety of Zimbabwean nationals residing legally in Botswana has been guaranteed by local authorities following diplomatic discussions with the Zimbabwean Embassy in Gaborone. The Embassy intervene...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:47hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army faces scrutiny over unlawful gold mining operations
Rusununguko/Nkululeko Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a company owned by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), is allegedly conducting an unauthorized alluvial gold mining operation in Allied Timbers' Tarka Forest, ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
Huawei Zimbabwe partners local varsities
Global telecommunications giant Huawei Zimbabwe has joined forces with five local national universities in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at closing the skills gap in the information and communicat...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:57hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF plots protests against ED2030 spoilers
ZANU-PF provincial structures in Midlands and Masvingo are reportedly planning protests against a vocal critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has been campaigning against a proposed plan to exte...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:48hrs | 526 | 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 | 528 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe chief loses car, money to robbers, left tied with a rope
Chief Marupi of Gwanda South is counting his losses after a gang of robbers stormed his homestead in the early hours of today, tying him up and fleeing with his car and over R1,000 in cash.The...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 17:38hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe subscribers push Starlink to limit
THE overwhelming demand for cost-effective internet services is pushing newcomer, Star Link, to the edge with consumers experiencing unexpectedly slow speeds this week, especially in Harare, due to co...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 3005 | by Staff reporter
Doji Candle: Understanding Its Role in Trading
The Doji candle stands out as one of the most intriguing candlestick patterns used by traders, offering a window into the market's state of uncertainty. It frequently appears during moments when buyer...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 13:17hrs | 341 | by Staff Reporter
Harare stands scandal: More details emerge
More details have emerged regarding the Harare City Council housing stands scandal, revealing that the Registrar of Deeds office has been unable to locate title deeds for the allocated stands. This re...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 2508 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water crisis deepens
Bulawayo residents are grappling with a severe water crisis as the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) announced the extension of the water-shedding schedule from 120 hours to 130 hours per week, effective to...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Bosso made more profit through fan boycott?
In a surprising twist, there were 400 more people at the Highlanders Clubhouse than at Barbourfields Stadium during Highlanders' 2-0 win against ZPC Kariba on Sunday. Only 1,314 people paid to watch t...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec upgrades examinations security
As Zimbabwe prepares for the commencement of Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations this month, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has introduced enhanced security measures aimed at pre...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces cyber threats
Over the past three years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant increase in organized cybercrime, characterized by a rise in online scams, business email compromises, and investment fraud, including m...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 10:14hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Willies Mchunu dumps ANC of Ramaphosa
Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has resigned from the African National Congress (ANC), expressing deep concerns about the party's current trajectory and its handling of key political allia...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 16:16hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
14 die from snake bites in Zimbabwe this year
Fourteen people have lost their lives due to snake bites in Zimbabwe since the beginning of the year, according to the Ministry of Health and Child Care. The current snake season, which runs from Sept...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 09:09hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces groundwater drought, claims World Bank
A recent report from the World Bank Group (WBG) has revealed a concerning outlook for Zimbabwe's critical sectors, including agriculture, water, forestry, and energy, due to the severe impacts of clim...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga power struggle
The recent helicopter crash at Masvingo Airport, which occurred as a presidential chopper was set to fetch President Emmerson Mnangagwa back to Harare, has ignited serious clashes and heightened mutua...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 08:31hrs | 8906 | by Staff reporter
Young Warriors secure convincing victory in COSAFA Cup
Zimbabwe's junior men's soccer team, the Young Warriors, bolstered their 2024 COSAFA Cup campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Saturday at ABB Stadium in Maputo, Mozambique. This win...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Bus crew, passengers arrested for possessing mbanje
Police have arrested the crew and two passengers of an Inter Africa bus after discovering 62 kilograms of dagga (cannabis) in their possession at a security roadblock along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Roa...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:51hrs | 788 | by Staff reporter
Coltart wants Bulawayo to drink sewage-infested Khami water
Mayor David Coltart has suggested Khami Dam as a potential solution to Bulawayo's ongoing water crisis, yet he acknowledged the significant resistance from residents regarding the use of the dam's wat...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:22hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: South Africa general work Visa step by step application
Prominent civil society activist Nicholas Ngqabutho Mabhena, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa, has provided insights into obtaining a general work visa, a crucial pathway for fore...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:38hrs | 1380 | by Staff reporter
US ambassador to Zimbabwe condemns Trump second assassination attempt
United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has strongly condemned the second assassination attempt on Republican Party presidential candidate, Donald Trump, emphasizing that political viole...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:28hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa helicopter raises serious political and security concerns
Investigations into the crash landing of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's helicopter at Masvingo Airport on Sunday are ongoing, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe and state security services ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 15:37hrs | 1229 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt urged to divert devolution funds to Gwayi-Shangani Dam
The Zimbabwean government has been urged to allocate devolution funds to the Gwayi-Shangani Dam project, which is considered crucial for resolving Bulawayo's long-standing water crisis. The ambitious ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:33hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Zulu Reed dance marks 40 years of purity
With more than 40 000 young maidens having handed over their reeds at the eNyokeni Royal Palace in KwaNongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, on Saturday, the annual Zulu reed dance marked 40 years since its revival ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:23hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe still Mpox free'
Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora has confirmed that Zimbabwe has no confirmed Mpox cases after screening all suspected cases. The government has heightened surveillance at the cou...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:08hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Last-minute back-to-school shopping rush hits Harare
As the new school term approaches, parents and guardians in Harare are grappling with skyrocketing costs for uniforms and stationery, as retailers seize the opportunity to profit from last-minute shop...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo on high alert over disease outbreaks
In July 2024, Bulawayo reported around 400 cases of diarrhoea, an increase from 318 cases the previous month, as noted in the latest Bulawayo City Council minutes. Health services director Edwin Siban...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:18hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents resort to swamps for water
Bulawayo is facing a severe water crisis, with many suburbs going weeks without running tap water. Residents are forced to use unhygienic water sources in swampy areas and practice open defecation due...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Aflatoxin contaminated maize sparks fear in Zambia after 400 dogs die
An "alarming number" of 400 dogs are thought to have died over the past month in Zambia after eating contaminated maize and humans could be at risk too, the country's health minister has said....Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 12:34hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
Mutsvangwa cuts a lone figure at Sadc summit
During the Sadc Heads of State and Government summit, President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the chairmanship from Angolan President Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco. The summit, a key regio...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:22hrs | 4748 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans should be free to demonstrate at SADC Summit'
People should be free to demonstrate at the SADC Summit due to start in Harare next week because normally these are the international platforms which citizens take advantage of to raise their grievanc...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 15:37hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has managed to make Zimbabweans hate SADC!
Hosting international events is usually met with much joy and pride by the local citizenry. I can just imagine the anticipation and excitement that gripped the people of France as they eagerly...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 12:37hrs | 1546 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF warns West over destabilizing Zimbabwe
As the SADC Heads of State Summit nears, Zanu-PF Secretary of Information Christopher Mutsvangwa has issued a stern warning to Western nations, urging them to refrain from interfering in Zimbabwe's in...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 10:05hrs | 530 | by Staff reportrer
Mnangagwa's govt deploys soldiers for Sadc summit
The government has deployed soldiers in residential areas to maintain peace and order ahead of the 44th session of the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, scheduled to be hosted by Harare ...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:52hrs | 1047 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga tells Zanu-PF members to be loyal to the party
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has cautioned Zanu-PF party members against falling into the traps of self-serving personality cults, personal power struggles, and factionalism.In a speech...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 10:51hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe activists on high alert amid pre-SADC Summit crackdown
Human rights advocates, activists, and opposition politicians are on high alert as they face pressure and intimidation from the government, which is allegedly growing nervous about possible protests d...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 10:40hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
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