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Zimbabwe, AfDB launch new fertiliser initiative

Zimbabwe is set to strengthen agricultural productivity through a new fertiliser initiative backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Agricultural Financial Services Group (AFSG), aimed at improving farmers' access to vital inp…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:19hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

Granny (75) gets driver's licence

At 75, many would consider slowing down. But for Diana "Gogo" Chisvo of Mboma in Zvimba West, age is no obstacle. Her recent triumph â€” earning a Class Four driver's licence â€” has not only delighted her family but also inspired an entir…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

US NGO slaps Zimbabwean woman with cease-and-desist order

International Christian humanitarian organisation Samaritan's Purse has issued a strong cease-and-desist order against a Zimbabwean woman accused of falsely claiming to represent the US-based charity in court cases, contracts, and philanth…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:16hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter

No pay hike for Zimbabwe teachers

Zimbabwean teachers are bracing for yet another term of financial hardship, after government this week indicated there will be no salary increases in the immediate future. The third term begins on Tuesday, September 9, with educators still…

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa's ANC to increase VAT for South Africa

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed a 0.5 percentage point increase for value-added tax (VAT) in the 2025/26 financial year, followed by a further 0.5 percentage point increase in 2026/27.He made the announcement while presentin…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

8 church members acquitted

Eight members of the Marondera-based Assemblies of God-Spiritual Movement (AoG-SM) have been acquitted of charges alleging they obstructed a probation officer from accessing their premises. The ruling was delivered by a Marondera magistrat…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:33hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter

Buses hike fares

Zimbabweans gearing up for festive holiday travel were left frustrated yesterday as transport operators hiked fares by over 50%, exploiting the surge in demand. This comes against the backdrop of a struggling economy, with the local curren…

Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter

Is the Permanent Secretary living in Mars?

A few days ago in the state paper, The Chronicle, appeared an article related to the massive hike in fees at our local universities.There was a public outcry over the fees pegged in US dollars which caught most people by surprise, if not s…

Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by AT Kadada

Teachers dismiss latest Govt salary hike, demand US$540

The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) says the salary increment for teachers and other civil servants was an insult to hardworking government employees.The civil service offered a 25% salary increment to its employees, which wi…

Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

MRP appeal to UN over 'victimisation'

Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) youths on Wednesday called on the United Nations to intervene in the plight of its members who it claims are being continually arrested and threatened with death.MRP accuses President Emmerson Mnangagwa's gov…

Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Fuel prices hiked

Fuel prices have been adjusted slightly upwards to $97,93c for petrol and $83,36 for diesel, the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) announced last night, while US dollar maximum prices have been reduced to US1,18 for petrol and US…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa seeks another shock 300% tariff hike

POWER utility ZESA has approached the power regulator for a threefold increase in tariffs to ZWL$0.81 per kilowatt hour from the current ZWL$0.27 in an effort to reduce load shedding. The bid for a review comes barely a month after the gov…

Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 23:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Massive school fees hikes

SEVERAL boarding schools have increased fees for next term by an average of 100 percent, with some now demanding parents to add groceries to guard against the erosion of the value of the money.Schools close for the second term this week, b…

Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Minister dismisses fuel hike reports

THE Minister of Energy and Power Development Joram Gumbo yesterday dismissed reports circulating on social media that fuel prices will increase. The reports claimed that fuel industry stakeholders and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) met…

Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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POSB introduces no-collateral loans for Starlink kits

Zimbabwe's cereal output slips below estimate

Bulawayo drivers hit a speed bump with lowest pass rate

RBZ warns against fake social media scam impersonating Mushayavanhu

24% ownership, UK hits Botswana with visa requirement

Mnangagwa pays tribute to late Brigadier General

ZRP speaks on Zimbabweans killed in SA bus accident

Politburo meeting kickstarts Zanu-PF's Conference

SA businessman acquitted in US$17,000 fraud case

'Sanctions bleeding Zimbabwe health sector'

Zimbabwe warned of risks of abandoning the dollar

Boxes of ARVs, prescription drugs found in deadly Limpopo bus crash?

Venezuela plans new embassy in Zimbabwe

Businessman to pay US$11k maintenance to ex-wife

Chief Nechombo dismisses social media claims

Police assaulted Ngezi Platinum players

Doctor banned for refusing to authorise blood transfusion

Zimbabwe govt bemoans adolescent pregnancy

CSOs challenge PVO Act

Survey Claims Majority Support Mnangagwa Term Extension to 2030

A night to remember for Lesotho, a legacy to forget for Zimbabwe

'Blessed Geza should be arrested if there is destruction of property on 17 October'

Music producer Maselo launches anti-drug campaign to inspire Zimbabwean youth

Public outrage over condoms confiscated at National Heroes Acre funeral

ANC members scramble for food at Nathi Mthethwa's funeral

Chinese Embassy urges nationals to exercise caution in Zimbabwe investments

First lady pays tribute to brave 13-year-old cancer victim Adrian Gurumbadza

Welshman Ncube mourns MP Moyo death

Nees has managed just two wins

Mnangagwa mourns Limpopo bus crash victims

Public outrage over condoms confiscated at National Heroes Acre funeral

Boxes of ARVs, prescription drugs found in deadly Limpopo bus crash?

'Blessed Geza should be arrested if there is destruction of property on 17 October'

South Africa releases names of 43 Zimbabweans who died

ZRP speaks on Zimbabweans killed in SA bus accident

Politburo meeting kickstarts Zanu-PF's Conference

Zimbabwe warned of risks of abandoning the dollar

Chiwenga admits 2017 event was a coup

24% ownership, UK hits Botswana with visa requirement

Survey Claims Majority Support Mnangagwa Term Extension to 2030

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