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ZPC seeks 25-year renewal for Hwange Power Station licence
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) for a 25-year renewal of its licence to operate and maintain the 920-megawatt (MW) coal-fired Hwange Pow...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 17:54hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to lead 3rd Africa Education Summit in Victoria Falls
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open the 3rd Africa Education Summit 2025 in Victoria Falls on Friday, reinforcing Zimbabwe’s commitment to transformative education and regional co...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 11:34hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Zimra's digital transformation boosts taxpayer engagement and compliance
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra)'s digital transformation is revolutionizing the country's tax landscape, with new registrations on the recently introduced Tax and Revenue Management System (TaR...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:08hrs | 62 | by Staff reported
Zimra targets US$7.155 billion in 2025 revenue collection drive
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has set an ambitious target to collect US$7.155 billion in tax revenue for 2025, reflecting a 17 percent increase from the 2024 target.ZIMRA, the governm...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:05hrs | 75 | by Staff reported
Zimbabwe govt procures breathalysers to use at roadblocks
The Government of Zimbabwe is taking decisive steps to reduce the rising number of road traffic accidents caused by reckless and impaired driving. This includes the procurement of additional breathaly...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 18:16hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga to be buried in Filabusi
The burial of the late Insiza North legislator, Farai "Fimbo" Taruvinga, has been scheduled for Friday at his homestead in Filabusi, Insiza district, Matabeleland South province.Taruvinga, 53,...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 11:09hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Investment Indaba kicks off
BULAWAYO Investment Indaba has started at a local hotel where industry experts gather to deliberate on different investment issues.The two-day event will bring together key stakeholders, inclu...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 10:14hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's infrastructural dilapidation fuels erratic water supplies
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has acknowledged that continuous repairs to the city's water reticulation system are causing disruptions in water supply, particularly in residential, industrial, and c...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 09:00hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe community radios in financial distress
Community radio stations in Zimbabwe are grappling with a sustainability crisis due to chronic under-funding, weak financial management, and infrastructural shortcomings, the Parliamentary Committee o...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:55hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei to headline Bulawayo Metropolitan investment indaba
Sakunda Holdings CEO, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, is set to headline the much-anticipated Bulawayo Metropolitan Provincial Investment Indaba, a two-day event scheduled to begin on Wednesday.The event...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:53hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Geza motivated by financial selfish gains, says Tungwarara
The Special Presidential Investment Advisor, Dr. Paul Tungwarara, has dismissed war veteran Blessed Geza as a failed politician, accusing him of being driven by selfish interests. He urged the former ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:46hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa, wake up - Zimbabweans are not fooled!
The delusions never end! Christopher Mutsvangwa, the spokesperson for ZANU-PF, held a press conference today basking in the supposed triumph of Zimbabweans not participating in the planned 31s...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 22:57hrs | 1325 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe need an urgent reset of parenthood and economic models
We are failing at the family level. When I was growing up, my mom always told me that if I ate vegetables, got good grades, stayed out of trouble, eat what we grew and be obedient to her, even...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 17:09hrs | 229 | by Brian Sedze
Bulawayo councillor opposes water privatisation
A Bulawayo city councillor has urged the municipality to retain full control of the proposed water utility, arguing that local ownership is the best approach for managing the city's water supply....Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 15:05hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's IMC Communications expands into road rehabilitation projects
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Communications, has expanded its operations to include road rehabilitation projects, marking a significant diversification from its traditional telecommunic...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 13:49hrs | 952 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Insiza North MP Farayi Taruvinga dies
Insiza North Member of Parliament (MP), Farayi Taruvinga, has died at the age of 54 after a prolonged battle with cancer.Taruvinga, a Zanu-PF legislator and businessman, was the owner of Progr...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 14:50hrs | 2274 | by Staff reporter
Geza Revolution gaining ground
More than a million people were glued to Bombshell's news conference on Wednesday through various social media sites, whereas Mnangagwa's politburo statement received fewer than 75 views. That reflect...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:46hrs | 5121 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe's worst-designed city: Zimre Park, Ruwa
I urge the residents of Zimre Park, Ruwa, to recognize the urgent need to safeguard our property values, which are being undermined by the Ruwa Local Board's (RLB) evident mismanagement. The RLB's lac...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:43hrs | 1138 | by Sam Wezhira
Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances
Zimbabweans have shaken the foundations of power! Over the past few weeks, the Zimbabwean government and the ruling ZANU-PF party have been gripped by panic. Their energies have been c...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:37hrs | 511 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZETDC introduces dodgy mandatory $25 electrical inspections fee
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has announced a mandatory US$25 fee for inspections and re-inspections of electrical installations across the country. This measu...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:28hrs | 871 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF confident of victory in Glen View
Zanu-PF supporters converged at Chemhanza Grounds in Glen View South yesterday for a campaign rally in support of Tsitsi Tawomhera, the party's candidate for the April 12 by-election.The rally...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:25hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fumes over Geza's 'treasonous' plot to oust him
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed calls for his resignation by a faction of war veterans as "treasonous," vowing to crush planned protests on March 31.Speaking at a Zanu PF central co...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:59hrs | 10404 | by Staff reporter
Why should citizens pay for ZESA's failure to provide reliable power
If you give us electricity we will not need generators. In a world where governments are often scrutinised for their decisions and policies, the Zimbabwean Electricity Transmission and Dis...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:29hrs | 417 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Warriors court Morocco
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is actively pushing for a high-profile friendly match between the Zimbabwe national football team, the Warriors, and Morocco during the upcoming June internati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:47hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches MoGigs to bridge digital divide
Zimbabwe's leading telecommunications company, NetOne, has launched MoGigs, a groundbreaking data bundle aimed at boosting digital inclusion and empowering communities across the country.MoGig...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:47hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Weapons ban spreads across Zimbabwe as police gird for March 31 protests
Police in Beitbridge have announced a ban on the possession of dangerous weapons in the lead-up to anti-government protests planned for Monday, March 31, 2025. Chief Superintendent Mesuli Ncube made t...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:47hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle takes unexpected turn
The ongoing Chirumanzu chieftaincy dispute has taken a dramatic turn, with opponents of Abraham Nyamande's nomination for the chiefdom filing an urgent High Court application to halt his installation....Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:46hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Dog attacks on the rise in Bulawayo
Bulawayo is grappling with an alarming increase in dog bites, prompting the local council to implement stronger measures to address the issue and curb the rising number of incidents.According ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:46hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo faces water crisis as ageing infrastructure fails
The City of Bulawayo is grappling with yet another serious water supply challenge due to its ageing and deteriorating water infrastructure, affecting both residential and industrial areas.Town...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:46hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Municipal police across Zimbabwe to get arresting powers
Municipal police across Zimbabwe will soon be granted arresting powers once amendments to the Urban Councils Act are finalized, a move aimed at enhancing local governance and addressing by-law violati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:44hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Sanyatwe expressed his gratitude to Mnangagwa
Lieutenant-General (Retired) Anselem Sanyatwe has expressed his gratitude to President Mnangagwa for appointing him as the Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, describing the new role as ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:43hrs | 1162 | by Staff reporter
Zimra manager in court
A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) manager stationed at Beitbridge, Lonto Ndlovu, appeared in court yesterday on charges of defeating the course of justice in a case involving US$27,000 worth of met...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:41hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa swears in Sanyatwe as Minister of Sports
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially swore in Lieutenant General (Rtd) Anselem Sanyatwe as the new Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture this morning at a ceremony held at State House in ...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 09:08hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa turns to vendors to thwart 31 March protest
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting vendors and the informal sector, recognizing their critical role in the country's economic development. Speaking d...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:19hrs | 3443 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo businesses flee CBD to suburbs
Real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank Zimbabwe has revealed that aging and poorly maintained infrastructure is a key factor behind the soaring vacancy rates in Bulawayo, which have reached a stagg...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:16hrs | 3858 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa issues stern warning
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to rogue members within the Zanu-PF party, emphasizing that any attempts to undermine the peace, unity, and harmony within the party will not be...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:13hrs | 1112 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MPs hail Minister of potholes, team
Legislators have commended Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona for being named the Best-Performing Cabinet Minister of 2024, alongside other senior officials from his minist...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:12hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Charles Prince Airport set to become an international airport
Charles Prince Airport in Mount Hampden is undergoing significant upgrades to bring it up to the same standards as the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Currently serving as a hub for light...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:09hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Nkosinathi Ncube led ZINARA scoops top award for revenue collection
The restructuring of the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has proven to be a game-changer, as the institution's Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) won top honors in the ...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:07hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
BCC to train firefighters in Matebeleland region
The government has tasked the Bulawayo Fire Brigade with training firefighters in the southern region of the country, with the program set to cover rural district councils (RDCs) including Matobo, Hwa...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter
NRZ flags increase in rail-road level crossing accidents
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has raised concerns over a surge in rail-road level crossing accidents, urging motorists to exercise extreme caution when approaching railway intersections....Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:51hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora remittances surge 7,5% in February
Diaspora remittances to Zimbabwe grew by 7.5 percent in February 2025, reaching US$165 million, up from US$153.8 million in the same month last year. The increase highlights the continued importance o...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:46hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Five Years Since Zimbabwe's Lockdown
Five years ago, Zimbabwe, like the rest of the world, entered an unprecedented period of lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a temporary measure to curb the spread of the virus soon e...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 21:54hrs | 293 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mnangagwa rewards Minister of potholes
President Emmerson Mnangagwa controversially awarded Transport Minister Felix Mhona the title of Best Performing Minister in his Cabinet for 2024, despite the country's roads being in a deplorable sta...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:18hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru: Born on a Chimanimani mountain, and now a billion-dollar fintech business
Mukuru was first envisioned by two Zimbabwean entrepreneurs while mountain climbing in Chimanimani in Eastern Zimbabwe. The company later began operations in a bedroom in Cambridge, England in 2004, b...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 11:55hrs | 3043 | by Staff reporter
Chas Everitt expands into Zimbabwe's booming real estate market
Chas Everitt International, one of South Africa's largest real estate firms, is expanding into Zimbabwe, betting on what it sees as strong demand for high-end residential properties.Despite ch...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 11:49hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Dakamela Achievers Awards
The Chief Dakamela Achievers Awards/ Imiklomelo Kadakamela are a significant initiative in reviving and promoting Mthwakazi economy, culture and traditions.Eco...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:09hrs | 630 | by Sam Velaphi Mabhena
A Step in the Right Direction, but Long Overdue
Zimbabwe's higher education sector has been plagued by a silent but dangerous crisis, the rampant issuance and use of fraudulent qualifications. It is, therefore, commendable that the Zimbabwe C...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 20:55hrs | 746 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Coltart frustrated by Glassblock Dam delays
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has expressed mounting frustration over the bureaucratic hurdles that are stalling the long-awaited Glassblock Dam project, a critical initiative aimed at ensuring a stabl...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:27hrs | 1114 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe takes delivery of 700 tractors, 80 combine harvesters
Zimbabwe has significantly boosted its farming capabilities by acquiring 800 units of state-of-the-art farm equipment from Belarus, including over 700 tractors, a move that promises to revolutionise t...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:11hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
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