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Matabeleland South farmers return to fields
Farmers in Matabeleland South province have taken advantage of above-average rains to cultivate 80% of the arable land in the region, following a severe drought that had devastating effects on livesto...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:14hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Chinese food aid allegedly politicised amid Zimbabwe's hunger crisis
A recent donation of four metric tonnes of rice by China to feed hungry Zimbabweans has been criticized for allegedly being politicised, exacerbating the desperate hunger situation faced by villagers....Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:11hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
15 dead as heavy rains ravage Zimbabwe
At least 15 people have died, and 785 households have been affected across Zimbabwe as relentless rains continue to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. The devastation, recorded since September ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo proves that the love of money is the root of all evil
The pursuit of wealth and material possessions has long been a source of fascination, aspiration, and, indeed, controversy throughout human history. The Bible succinctly captures this paradoxi...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 13:32hrs | 1473 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man assaults mother with axe handle, jailed
A 23-year-old man from Fort Rixon, Proud Manasa, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after assaulting his mother, Ms. Irene Bell, with an axe handle during a domestic dispute.Manasa was ...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scraps VAT on LPG, prices fall 10%
Zimbabwe's push for sustainable energy solutions has received a significant boost following the government's removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), a move that has led to a...Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 12:06hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Support ZANU-PF at your own risk as it will eat even its own children
Can ZANU-PF ever be trusted? The heart-wrenching letter from the headmaster of Stoneridge Park Primary School in Harare South Constituency exposes an unsettling reality about Zimbabwe's ruling...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 16:11hrs | 1224 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Electricity availability in Zimbabwe is now worse than Rhodesia in the 1940s
The irony of Zimbabwe having worse electricity availability today than Rhodesia in the 1940s is a stark and painful reminder of how far we have regressed as a nation. For Zimbabweans who have ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1102 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe ruling elite should declare their sources of wealth
To say I was shocked would be an understatement when I came across a report detailing the extraordinary wealth of Zimbabwe's ruling elite. The report claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa ...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 793 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mthuli Ncube spreads festive cheer in Bulawayo and Matobo
In a touching gesture of goodwill during the festive season, Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, brought joy and relief to struggling families by ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:46hrs | 2647 | by Staff reporter
New cooking tools reduce wastage while improving taste
Are you aware of some staggering statistics concerning our food supply? According to the Shoprite 2024 survey, South African Food Security Index is at its lowest point in more than a decade. ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:49hrs | 148 | by Emmanuel Koro
Stolen solar battery found in a bedroom
A man from Plumtree is facing legal trouble after he allegedly stole a solar system battery and hid it in his bedroom. The incident, which also involved the theft of an amplifier, came to light when t...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:02hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt clarifies scope of crackdown on smuggled goods
Tafadzwa Muguti, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President, has clarified that the ongoing crackdown on smuggled goods is primarily targeting shops and businesses, no...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 15:32hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe receives 1000t rice from India
Zimbabwe took a significant step towards alleviating food insecurity yesterday with the receipt of 1,000 tonnes of rice from India. The donation, handed over in Harare, was part of India's commitment ...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:10hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches nationwide Presidential rural solarisation project
The Zimbabwean government has announced the launch of a nationwide Presidential Rural Solarisation Project aimed at providing sustainable renewable solar energy to rural households. The initiative, wh...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:02hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Zesa explains national blackouts
Zimbabwe’s power utility, Zesa, has attributed the two major blackouts on Monday night and yesterday afternoon to an imbalance in the international connectors, which affected both the national grids...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1688 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe on the brink of collapse?
Zimbabwe is standing at a dangerous crossroads as the nation endures an escalating energy crisis that threatens its economy, livelihoods, and future prospects. The recent wave of prolonged pow...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 13:05hrs | 1997 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's capital city plunged into darkness
Harare, the Zimbabwean capital city, usually a hub of activity even during late evening hours, was plunged into darkness last night due to a power outage. Even the State House, Zimbabwe House, and the...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:41hrs | 2674 | by Staff reporter
Harnessing the Zimbabwe diaspora for economic, social development
ZIMBABWE'S diaspora, estimated to exceed five million people, constitutes about 30% of the country's population.This global community represents a powerful resource with the potential to trans...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 21:08hrs | 361 | by Constantine Chikosi
Illegal gold panners sneak into Vumbachikwe mine
PLUS or minus 100 Illegal gold panners reportedly sneaked into Vumbachikwe mine this week where about 38 of them have reportedly been arrested with cases pending in the courts.A local source r...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 13:02hrs | 540 | 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
60% of Matebeleland South households do not own cattle
A significant number of households in Matebeleland South province are struggling with livestock ownership, a situation worsened by the persistent drought that has depleted pastures across the region. ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
3 pupils hospitalized after mistaking chemical for spice
Three pupils from Robert Sinyoka Primary School in Bulawayo are in critical condition at Mpilo Central Hospital after ingesting potassium permanganate, a chemical compound they mistook for a spice....Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:59hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's economy shrinks 0.3%
The South African economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% from the second to the third quarter this year.Economists polled by Reuters expected growth of 0.5%.In the third quarter, the ...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:39hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
BCC to relocate Ngozi Mine
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to relocate the Richmond landfill, commonly known as "Ngozi Mine," to address growing pollution concerns raised by residents. The council also plans to par...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:19hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Parliament power outage exposed consequences of corruption and mismanagement
Two days ago, Zimbabwe once again found itself in the throes of an international embarrassment, this time at the heart of its legislative hub. During the presentation of the 2025 National Budg...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 20:56hrs | 1364 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Shock as Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home in Mat South refuses free borehole
A puzzling development in Makwe North, Matabeleland South Province, has left the community divided after Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home declined a free borehole offered by Lungisani Twominutes Ncube...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 15:30hrs | 2021 | by George Tshuma
Parliament apologises to Mnangagwa after budget speech power disruption
Zimbabwe's Parliament has issued an official apology to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the nation after an embarrassing power outage occurred at the New Parliament Building during Finance Minister M...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:08hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Breakthrough as 720MW Titan Power Plant Project scheduled for December 2 launch
A ground-breaking ceremony for the 720MW Titan Power Plant Project is scheduled for 2 December 2024 at Hwange Power Station, marking a pivotal moment in Zimbabwe's quest for energy self- sufficiency. ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 14:39hrs | 1849 | by George Tshuma
Mnangagwa abruptly exited Parliament after a sudden power outage
President Emmerson Mnangagwa abruptly exited the New Parliament Building on Thursday after a sudden power outage plunged the chambers into darkness, moments after Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube conclud...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:37hrs | 3153 | by Staff reporter
885 import permits granted to ensure food security in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean Government has issued 885 import permits to 423 private companies to address food security challenges caused by this year's severe drought. The move aims to bolster the private sector's...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:43hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema blamed for Zambia's recent electricity blackout
Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has criticized his successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, for a nationwide power blackout on Sunday that left hospitals and other critical institutions without e...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 20:12hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Chasi prepared to return to end ZESA woes
Former Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi, has expressed his readiness to serve Zimbabwe once again as the country grapples with a worsening electricity crisis. The growing calls for...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 18:13hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
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 | 429 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and Zambia suffer simultaneous blackouts
Zimbabwe and Zambia experienced nationwide blackouts on Sunday night, a disruption believed to be caused by a surge on power lines connecting the two countries to South African power utility Eskom....Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 19:35hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter
Climate finance and mismanagement in Zimbabwe: Bridging the gap between promises and accountability
As the world grapples with the escalating climate crisis, financial commitments to support developing nations in climate change mitigation and adaptation have taken center stage in international negot...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:40hrs | 244 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Heavy rains leave six families homeless in Nkayi District
Six families in Mkhanyiso Village under Chief Madliwa are homeless after heavy rains caused extensive flooding on Monday, destroying homes, crops, and livestock in Nkayi District, Matabeleland North P...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 19:10hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
5MW plant commissioned at Mutirikwi Dam
A major step forward in Zimbabwe's energy sector was made on Saturday with the commissioning of a five-megawatt hydropower project at Mutirikwi Dam. The plant, a collaboration between local and foreig...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:30hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
BCC in ambitious 2034 housing plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 500,000 housing units by 2034 as part of a broader 15-year master plan aimed at addressing the city's severe housing backlog...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and Zambia combine efforts to solve their power woes
Zimbabwe and Zambia are combining efforts to deal with their electricity crises, which have seen power cuts of up to 21 hours per day.With no load shedding for eight months, Eskom has asked So...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to endure 6 more years with load shedding
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) is undertaking energy generation projects worth 3,000MW to eliminate load-shedding and achieve universal electricity access by 2030. The initiatives ar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
Harare council fails to account for 100,000 houses
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has disclosed that the city is failing to collect rates from over 100,000 households due to an inefficient accounting system, further exacerbated by a growing numb...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records surge in human rights violations, says NGO
A staggering 180,184 human rights violations were reported across Zimbabwe in October 2024, affecting nearly 2,000 victims, according to a new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). The report ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:54hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Violent storms leave trail of destruction
Recent heavy rains accompanied by strong winds have caused significant damage to public infrastructure across Zimbabwe, with schools, health facilities, homes, and shops among the worst affected. The ...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:26hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe experiences prolonged load shedding
ZESA Holdings has issued a public update on the ongoing power supply challenges affecting Zimbabwe, as residents across the country continue to face prolonged power cuts and severe load shedding....Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:46hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council struggles to provide toilets for its residents
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing delays in the construction of essential sanitation facilities in Iminyela and Mabuthweni suburbs, where over 1,300 households still rely on communal toilets, putt...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:48hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
There're now two Zimbabwes: One for a small elite and the other for millions of poor Zimbabweans
Over the past few years, Zimbabwe has reportedly experienced steady economic growth. According to government statistics, GDP growth rates have shown positive movement, suggesting that the coun...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:05hrs | 584 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Strong winds leave families stranded in Matopo
Strong winds struck several wards in Umzingwane District on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction and rendering many villagers homeless. The worst-hit areas were wards 1, 2, 9, and 20, with the villa...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:04hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Joint venture to upgrade Harare-Nyamapanda Road
The Zimbabwean Cabinet, under the leadership of Honourable Anxious Masuka, Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, convened to review the latest developments on the 202...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
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