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Mnangagwa gets a Boran bull
Mutasa Central lawmaker Innocent Benza (Zanu-PF) this week presented a Boran bull to President Emmerson Mnangagwa in recognition of his participation as guest of honour at a national youth programme i...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:23hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe edgy over delayed return of Nehanda skull
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has emphasized the need to conclude discussions on the repatriation of skulls of Zimbabwean heroes taken to Britain during the colonial era. ...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:18hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Zim concedes Parirenyatwa's plea for veterans decent burials
The government (through Parliament) is progressively conceding to pressure from the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), after its membership successfully petitioned authori...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:01hrs | 1195 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Gukurahundi genocide linked leader honoured in Bethlehem
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is linked to a genocide that took place in Zimbabwe between 1982 and 1985, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African leader to be included in Af...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:03hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Rwodzi deploys tourism reception lieutenants to improve Zim hospitality
In her quest to continuously brand Zimbabwe as the premier tourism destination, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has deployed her deputy (Tongai Mnangagwa) and other executive...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:05hrs | 1059 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe's law enforcement agencies are preparing for a major deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and reduce road tr...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police, Zimra deploy for festive season
As the festive season approaches, law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a significant deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations. Senior police officer...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:35hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe focuses on graveyards, as National Heroes Acre nears full
Zimbabwe's national shrine (National Heroes Acre) is facing acute burial slots insufficiency and the government is rolling out extension programme to ensure more space is availed for heroes and heroin...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:28hrs | 575 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
King Munhumutapa to Spend Xmas, New Year Behind Bars
Self-imposed King Munhumutapa Timothy Chiminya, who was arrested on Monday, will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars after being committed to remand prison for a mental health evaluation by...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 1295 | by Dickson Bandera
The impact of duty-free incentives in the 2025 national budget
The 2025 National Budget is a forward-thinking approach to economic recovery and national development, introducing strategic duty-free incentives aimed at empowering local industries, stimulating econ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 20:12hrs | 988 | by Innocent Mujeri
Calls for humane and dignified approaches to migration management
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Kazembe Kazembe, has called for the adoption of alternative measures that prioritize the dignity and human rights of all individuals, regardless of their m...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
ZBC urged to build national consciousness
The recapitalisation of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is essential for the national broadcaster to fulfill its mandate of fostering national consciousness and promoting heritage-based br...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:13hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo and Atlanta explore new strategic partnerships
Senator David Coltart, the Mayor of Bulawayo, held a pivotal meeting on Thursday with Nicholas Mulkey from the United State's Atlanta Mayor's Office of International and Immigrant Affairs. Mulkey is c...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:46hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko: Farewell to a revolutionary
THE passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has left a profound void in the hearts of many Zimbabweans and those who knew him globally. As we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:28hrs | 87 | by Marshall Ndlela
Mphoko burial slated for Bulawayo tomorrow
Bulawayo is set to host the burial of national hero and former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko tomorrow, in accordance with his family's wishes. Mphoko, who passed away at the age of 84, was ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Let's promote patriotism and not a personality cult in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has increasingly alienated its audience by subjecting the few remaining viewers and listeners to relentless propaganda promoting President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:17hrs | 51 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SADC headquarters handed over to Mnangagwa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Headquarters Building has officially been handed over to Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who currently serves as the Chairman of the regiona...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 14:48hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's body arrives
The body of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away in India last week at the age of 84, arrived in Harare yesterday. He was accompanied by his wife, Laurinda, their children, and ot...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:43hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Obert Dube appointed Zimbabwe Director for PLO Lumumba Foundation
Celebrated poet Obert Dube has been named the Zimbabwe director for The PLO Lumumba Foundation, a prominent mentorship and nonprofit organization with a footprint across 38 African countries and 10 in...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 11:50hrs | 1566 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's body expected this week from India
The body of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away in India last Friday at the age of 84, is being repatriated this week, with arrangements coordinated by Zimbabwean and Indian auth...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
ZRP collaborates with varsities to tackle modern policing challenges
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has partnered with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) to enhance the capacity of its officers in addressing emerging ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 16:33hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 'Oprah Winfrey' gets a car from Chivayo
Controversial businessman and self-proclaimed philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has sparked fresh debate after presenting veteran talk show host Dr. Rebecca Chisamba with a brand-new 2024 Toyota Fortune...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 19:47hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lags behind South Africa in literacy rates?
Zimbabwe has secured the 4th spot in the ranking of African countries with the highest education levels in 2024, according to a report by Data Panda. The ranking is based on literacy rates and years o...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 09:18hrs | 2673 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Namibia's Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended a heartfelt congratulatory message to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the President-elect of Namibia, following her historic victory.In his message, President...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 11:26hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate Courts set for construction in Cowdray Park and Emganwini
The 2025 national budget has earmarked a total of ZiG711 million for key priority projects in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, covering infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and cultural heritage develo...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:23hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Minister Kazembe to stop senior Police travels
The Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Kazembe Kazembe, has strongly criticised the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for rampant corruption, lack of discipline, and mismanagement of resourc...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 13:17hrs | 1157 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Town Clerk named Zimbabwe's best CEO for 2024
Victoria Falls City Town Clerk, Mr. Ronnie Dube, has been awarded Zimbabwe's Best Performing Chief Executive for 2024 by the Zimbabwe CEO's Network, an organization dedicated to advancing leadership e...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:56hrs | 3577 | by Staff reporter
Our society is corrupt, says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa sensationally claimed and confirmed that the entire society is deeply corrupt, but arrest of all criminals is imminent.Speaking during the 2024 Zimbabwe Local Gove...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 21:52hrs | 1296 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Old Gwanda Road Redevelopment sparks household relocation plan
The redevelopment of the Old Gwanda Road into a tolled highway has led to the planned relocation of several households, according to a report released by Zwane Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd.The projec...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:45hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet, ZTA promotes Bulawayo
Fastjet, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), is driving efforts to position Bulawayo as a leading destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), unl...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:08hrs | 832 | by Staff reporter
Whizkid lights up Zimbabwe varsity graduation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his role as Chancellor of all State Universities, presided over Gwanda State University's (GSU) third graduation ceremony yesterday, where he capped 126 graduates at t...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
MSU medicine pioneers graduate
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday presided over the Midlands State University (MSU)'s 25th graduation ceremony, capping 6,479 graduates at the institution's main campus in Gweru. The event marked...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 286 | by Sgtaff reporter
PHOTOS: Dr Amai 2 to get a Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism
First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa is set to join thousands of graduates at Midlands State University (MSU) on Thursday, where she will be conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 11:01hrs | 1784 | by Staff reporter
BCC moots cultural centre at Inxwala site
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at the intersection of Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in North...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants youngsters to be proud of their identity
President Mnangagwa has called on the younger generation to take pride in their African identity and rich cultural heritage, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping a future of sustainable economic ...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:03hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for stronger regional collaboration to safeguard children's future
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has called for enhanced regional collaboration and a renewed commitment to children's rights...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1097 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's Sakhile Dube comes second after Finland in the popular vote
Zimbabwe's stunning beauty queen, Sakhile Dube, has captured the spotlight as she prepares for the grand finale of Miss Universe 2024 today, Saturday, November 16, at the prestigious Arena Ciudad de M...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 26927 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 3,201 at NUST
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the graduation of 3,201 students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Zimbabwe International Exhi...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube costume turn heads in Mexico
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube has captivated audiences in Mexico with her national costume, "The Soaring Eagle," ahead of the Miss Universe preliminary show. Her stunning ensemble, which embodie...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:40hrs | 2040 | by Staff reporter
Nust shifts graduation venue to ZITF
The National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has announced a venue change for its upcoming 30th graduation ceremony, moving the event from the university campus to the Zimbabwe Internation...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:46hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Why are Zimbabweans such a selfish lot?
Zimbabwe, once heralded as the "breadbasket of Africa," is now a country struggling under the weight of political mismanagement, corruption, and economic collapse. As citizens face ever-deepen...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:44hrs | 634 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
David Coltart rejects colonial Mayoral 'relic'
In a symbolic move to redefine Bulawayo's civic identity, Mayor Senator David Coltart has decided to forgo the traditional mayoral gown, which he described as a "colonial relic" that no longer aligns ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 14:29hrs | 2481 | by Staff reporter
The unacknowledged legacy of Pathisa Nyathi
The late Pathisa Nyathi, a celebrated historian, educator, and cultural advocate, whose lifetime of work contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Zimbabwe's rich heritage, was overlook...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 1,708 at Lupane State University
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday awarded degrees to 1,708 students at Lupane State University (LSU)'s 15th graduation ceremony, celebrating the institution's first cohort of students under the S...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:43hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police ordered to release seized NGO gadgets
High Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo has ruled that the police must release all electronic gadgets seized from employees of the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) and the Election Resource C...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Minister Rwodzi engages British Airlines; calls for AI in wildlife tourism
Zimbabwe's Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, has engaged with the British Airlines Networking Department in London to seek for the re-establishment of a direct London-Harar...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 762 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Bulawayo to name street after Pathisa Nyathi
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has said the local authority will honour the late historian, poet, writer and cultural activist Pathisa Nyathi by naming a street after him.Speaking yesterday duri...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi laid to rest
Zimbabwean historian, author, and cultural icon Phathisa Nyathi was laid to rest yesterday at Bulawayo's Lady Stanley Cemetery. Family, friends, government officials, and admirers gathered in solidari...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi burial today
Prominent historian, writer, and cultural advocate Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 73, will be laid to rest today at Bulawayo's prestigious Lady Stanley Cemetery. The cemet...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
BCC proposes 'Pathisa Nyathi Corner
The legacy of Pathisa Nyathi, renowned historian and prolific author, will live on through the many works he published chronicling Zimbabwe's rich heritage, especially the histories of communities in ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
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