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Zimbabwe crime wave increases 33,7% in Q1

More than 310,800 criminal cases were reported across Zimbabwe between January and March 2025, marking a sharp 33.7% increase compared to the 232,593 cases recorded in the last quarter of 2024, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:40hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter

Robbery cases increasing across Zimbabwe

A surge in violent armed robberies has gripped Zimbabwe, with police confirming two major heists in Mt Darwin and Bulawayo that have left authorities scrambling to track down suspects behind the brazen crimes.In a statement on Thursday, na…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:22hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter

DStv Zimbabwe hikes price

DStv subscribers in Zimbabwe will see slight increases in their subscription fees beginning June 1, 2025, following an official price adjustment announced by MultiChoice Zimbabwe.In a notice released on Monday, the broadcaster confirmed th…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 12:38hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

Man strangles grandmother to death

A 22-year-old man from Kuwadzana 7 has been charged with murder after allegedly strangling his 70-year-old grandmother to death while heavily intoxicated. Nihipalaakar Muyaya appeared before Harare Magistrate Ms. Ruth Moyo yesterday, where…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:44hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter

Man rapes niece in pigsty

A 25-year-old man from Mungate Village under Chief Chinamhora appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of raping his 17-year-old niece in a pigsty on Christmas Day. The accused was charged with rape when he appeared before a Harare m…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:44hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

Murder cases increase to 49 this festive season

A total of 49 people have lost their lives in separate violent incidents across Zimbabwe during the ongoing festive season, a disturbing increase from 47 deaths reported just two days ago. The majority of these tragic deaths have resulted …

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:44hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining workers get US$3,55 salary increment

The National Employment Council (NEC) for the mining industry has approved a US$3.55 salary increment for mining workers for the July to December period, despite the high cost of living. This increment follows a previous raise of US$14.20 …

Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:22hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe air traffic volumes surge

As Zimbabwe continues to experience the benefits of liberalizing air transport, such as improved service quality and increased air traffic, which in turn facilitates tourism, trade, investment, and growth in various sectors of the economy,…

Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:37hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Outcry over Zimbabwe varsity fees increase

THE marginal increase in fees for public university students is meant to meet operational costs while ensuring quality education at a time when the Government is subsidising tuition fees and levies by up to 70 percent, a senior Government …

Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Econet increases tariffs again

ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator has with effect from today (Tuesday) hiked data bundles by up to 300 percent."We are reviewing our ZWL data and SMEs bundle prices effective Tuesday, 20 June 2023," it…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 08:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Civil servants reject 100% salary increment

CIVIL Servants under the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions banner, formerly Apex, have rejected government's recent cost of living adjustment (CLA), calling it "a non-event".The 100% salary increment by government to be …

Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 19:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Alarm over rise in brothels

Residents have called on the Municipality of Gwanda and police to act on illegal activities which have resulted in the increase in crime in the mining town.Residents said they were being terrorised by people armed with machetes and axes. A…

Published: 15 May 2022 at 06:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa blocks another fuel price increase

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has directed the Government to enforce domestic remedies, including a reduction of duty on petroleum products, to control the price of fuel which went up last week on account of geopolitical factors caused by the Russia…

Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt increases Covid-19 vaccination sites

THE Government has introduced more Covid-19 vaccination sites across the country as part of efforts to decentralise the process and decongest existing service points. Wilkins Hospital, which has been the main vaccination point in Harare, w…

Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 07:49hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Fuel price hike rumour trashed

ENERGY and Power Development Minister Joram Gumbo has assured motorists not to panic as Government is not planning to increase fuel prices again. His assurance comes after reports on social media indicated that the Government was planning …

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Meat prices continue to rise

THE prices of meat and most beef products have continued to increase despite Government's efforts to normalise the price hike situation.While prices of most basic commodities have started going down, a snap survey conducted in Bulawayo rev…

Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Rights violations escalate as new parties emerge'

CIVIL rights group, #ThisConstitution leader, Abigale Mupambi yesterday challenged the government, civil society groups and opposition political parties to ensure peace and rule of law prevailed in the country before, during and after poll…

Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 06:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

DStv SA announces price increase. Zimbabwe to follow?

An announcement has been made by MultiChoice South Africa that the cost of DStv bouquets go up with effect from 1 April 2017. This increases the cost of their packages by between 4-7%, but interestingly, even at the new prices that will co…

Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 13:45hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

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