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Tinted windows confusion: Motorists fined despite government denial of ban
Zimbabwean motorists are caught in a fog of conflicting government statements over the legality of tinted vehicle windows - and this morning, some drivers found themselves on the receiving end of poli...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:27hrs | 1262 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe bans tinted vehicle windows in nationwide crime crackdown
In a sweeping move aimed at curbing rising crime and drug abuse, Zimbabwe's government has officially banned tinted windows on all private and public vehicles. The directive, announced by Home Affairs...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 17:39hrs | 2500 | by Staff Reporter
Fire scare at Nust as blaze threatens campus buildings
Panic gripped the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) in Bulawayo yesterday morning after a raging grass fire swept towards key buildings, threatening infrastructure worth millions of...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 07:18hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe airports undergo major upgrades
Zimbabwe is carrying out major rehabilitation and modernisation works at some of its leading airports, with Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls International Airp...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:24hrs | 448 | by Staff reporter
War vets company in turmoil
The Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic) is embroiled in a deepening dispute, with allegations that local police officers are shielding a faction led by Michael Changadzo from court orders,...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:12hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa henchman's probe raises eyebrows
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe's call for a special taskforce to investigate councils has triggered sharp debate, with critics accusing the government of seeking tighter contr...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:29hrs | 203 | by Styaff reporter
Mnangagwa to hand over 1,000 title deeds
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will tomorrow preside over the largest single issuance of title deeds under the Presidential Title Deeds Programme, delivering documents to 1 000 farmers at Craigengower F...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:19hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to introduce GPS tracking for motorists
The Government of Zimbabwe is set to roll out roadside drug and alcohol testing for motorists alongside GPS tracking of public service vehicles, as part of intensified efforts to enforce traffic regul...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 09:13hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter
Chief of Mutambara installed after years of dispute
The long-running contest over the Mutambara chieftainship was finally settled this afternoon with the official installation of Mr Norman Mutambara as the substantive Chief of the Mutambara Clan....Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 18:33hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
EMA orders halt of cement plant over violations
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has ordered Wih-Zim Cement to immediately stop construction of its Magunje plant after inspectors found the company violated Environmental Impact Assessment (...Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:29hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Caf expert impressed by progress at Magaya's stadium
Caf stadium expert Muhammad Feizal Sidat has expressed satisfaction with the progress being made at Chahwanda Stadium, saying the facility is firmly on track to meet the requirements for Category 2 ma...Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 15:30hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
How Mutare and Manicaland were annexed from the Portuguese
First - a tributeIn carrying out the background research I have been greatly impressed by the articles written by J.C. Barnes, who taught at Umtali Boys' High School and published both in Rhod...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 21:43hrs | 1129 | by Zimfieldguide
Bulawayo hit by wave of lithium battery fires
Lithium batteries meant to power homes are instead turning them into death traps, as a surge of fires linked to poorly installed solar systems sweeps across Bulawayo.So far this year, 10 homes...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 17:38hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Harare Mayor announces smart water meter rollout
Mayor Jacob Mafume has confirmed that Harare's smart water meter project is underway, with installation expected to be completed by the end of the year despite strong opposition from resident groups....Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 08:51hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe raises US$25.4 million from sugar tax
Zimbabwe has raised ZiG685.8 million, equivalent to approximately US$25.4 million, from the sugar content tax between January and May 2025, with the funds earmarked for the procurement of critical can...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 18:56hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Company director in court for US$2,000 bribery
A Harare businessman and director of Whitecard Tobacco Company (Pvt) Ltd, Tawanda Mandudzo (51), has been arrested for attempting to bribe a senior official from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Boa...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:16hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
Zesa to install cameras on transformers
ZESA Holdings has launched a nationwide anti-vandalism initiative that will see the installation of surveillance cameras, alarms, and sensors on electricity transformers in a bid to curb the rampant d...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:08hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle in ugly twist
THE Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle has taken a new twist, with the Nherera family alleging provocation over the venue for the chief's installation tomorrow. According to reports, Abraham Nyamande fr...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa loyalists plot Constitutional changes to block Chiwenga
Loyalists of President Emmerson Mnangagwa are reportedly working behind the scenes to push for changes to Zimbabwe's Constitution and Zanu-PF's leadership structures in a controversial bid to extend M...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
ZERA issued 20 electricity licences in 2024
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued 20 electricity licences so far in 2024, with 17 designated for power generation projects boasting a combined installed capacity of 786.08 meg...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:09hrs | 265 | by STaff reporter
Zimbabwe govt warns Chinese firms over illicit deals
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has issued a sharp and public rebuke to Chinese businesses operating in Zimbabwe, warning them to immediately halt illicit financial activities, environme...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter
Barriers installed at Trabablas Interchange
The Government has swiftly moved to install jersey barriers at the newly constructed Trabablas Interchange in a bid to clamp down on reckless behaviour by commuter omnibus crews who were openly violat...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:56hrs | 2385 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa, Mabuza did not have a good relationship
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's skipping the private burial of former Deputy President David Mabuza was a telltale sign that the two did not have a good relationship. This was according to po...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 20:44hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
No more free water across Zimbabwe
The Government of Zimbabwe is set to begin the nationwide rollout of prepaid water meters in a landmark move aimed at improving water management, curbing wastage, and enhancing revenue collection. The...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:38hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Econet doubles 5G coverage and price ahead of Victoria Falls Marathon
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to the internationally acclaimed Victoria Falls Marathon by unveiling a major digital infrastructure upgrade ahead of this year's event, set for ...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:55hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council flags unsafe solar installations
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised the alarm over an increasing number of fire outbreaks linked to unsupervised and poorly installed solar power systems in residential areas, amid a surge in t...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:48hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
Gweru faces rising manhole cover thefts
The City of Gweru is battling a growing crisis as scrap metal thieves shift their focus to manhole covers made from cast iron, ductile iron, and galvanised steel - a move city authorities say is compr...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:40hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Sally Mugabe Hospital operations unaffected by fire incident
The government has confirmed that no major damage was sustained at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital following a fire that broke out on Saturday, affecting a storeroom and solar power infrastructure....Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:59hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Digitisation of Zimbabwe Magistrates' Courts begins
The Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS), a digital platform aimed at modernising Zimbabwe's justice delivery, will be rolled out in Magistrates' Courts across Mashonaland Central and ...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:22hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi sparks transformation at Mtetengwe primary school
The rural village of Mtetengwe, located 20 kilometers west of Beitbridge, experienced an extraordinary day of celebration and transformation recently, following a wave of attention sparked by a Januar...Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:49hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei breaks silence on Dema power plant tender
Zimbabwean multi-millionaire tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei has for the first time publicly explained how he secured the highly controversial tender to construct the ill-fated Dema Power Plant project in ...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:27hrs | 8525 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's online visa system now fully operational
Zimbabwe's Online Border Management System (OBMS) is now fully operational, ushering in a new era of digitised immigration services that allow travellers to apply for visas and complete border formali...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 17:12hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rolls out advanced TB detection technology in high-risk areas
Zimbabwe has launched a groundbreaking health initiative aimed at strengthening the fight against tuberculosis (TB) and related lung conditions through early detection in high-burden communities. The ...Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:40hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei secures seat in Zanu-PF central committee
Business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei has officially stepped into the political spotlight after securing a seat in the ruling Zanu-PF's influential Central Committee, further fuelling speculation that h...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 16:39hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter
Guard escapes jail time for community service after accidental fatal shooting
A 21-year-old security guard, Anthony Mutefara, has been spared jail time after the High Court convicted him of culpable homicide over the accidental shooting that resulted in the death of a miner at ...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:18hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt equips 25 rural hospitals with medical equipment
The Government has distributed anaesthetic and digital X-ray machines to 25 rural district hospitals across Zimbabwe as part of a broader initiative to enhance healthcare service delivery in remote ar...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:15hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Nick Mangwana defends $439 million no-tender deal for cancer equipment
The Zimbabwean government has come under intense public scrutiny following confirmation that it awarded a US$439 million cancer treatment equipment contract to a South African company without going th...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:48hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
Rufaro stadium on the brink of condemnation amid rapid decline
Rufaro Stadium, the historic heart of Zimbabwean football, is facing the grim possibility of being condemned once again-barely a year after it was reopened for top-flight matches.The Mbare-bas...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 08:07hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Gweru to repair all traffic lights by year-end
Gweru City Council Mayor Martin Chivhoko has announced ambitious plans to install new traffic lights and refurbish malfunctioning ones at all intersections in the city's central business district (CBD...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:08hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo vintage mayoral limousine back on the road
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced the successful restoration of its iconic 1972 Daimler limousine, thanks to a generous US$2,122 donation and the dedication of vintage car specialists. Onc...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 13:21hrs | 3335 | by Staff reporter
ZETDC presses on with prepaid street lighting
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has vowed to press ahead with its installation of smart prepaid meters for public lighting, despite complaints from local authori...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Khumalo installed as substantive Chief Madliwa
Mr Khulani Khumalo has been officially installed as the substantive Chief Madliwa in the Nesigwe area of Nkayi, marking a significant milestone for the local community.The installation ceremon...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 14:50hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Councillors slam inaction over bus terminus revival
Frustration is mounting among Masvingo city councillors over the local authority's continued failure to renovate and revive Mucheke Bus Terminus, despite multiple resolutions aimed at restoring order ...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 13:09hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo proposes US$13.4 million fleet overhaul amid tracking system lapse
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has recommended a US$13.4 million phased investment over five years to replace its ageing and unreliable municipal vehicle fleet, amid growing concerns over operational...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:37hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council faces power cuts
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) risks further electricity disconnections as the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) enters the final phase of its prepaid meter installat...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:38hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndube dies
Chief Ndube, born Nonhlanhla Sibanda, has died at the age of 40, leaving the Filabusi community and the broader Matabeleland South province in mourning.Her death was confirmed by Matabeleland ...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:19hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to commission rubbish sorting plant?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to commission Geo Pomona Waste Management's cutting-edge sorting plant and refuse collection equipment today, marking a landmark moment in Zimbabwe's waste manageme...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:00hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
King imposter to stand trial in Zimbabwe
Timothy Chiminya, the man at the centre of a controversial royal saga, is set to appear before the Harare Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 5 June, to face charges of undermining the authority of the Pr...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 18:27hrs | 1347 | by Staff reporter
Zesa blames councils for street light blackout
A wave of violent muggings has hit the cities of Bulawayo and Chitungwiza, plunging residents into fear and frustration as entire suburbs remain in darkness due to street light disconnections....Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:49hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs wreak havoc in Bulawayo
Fear and frustration are mounting across Bulawayo as machete-wielding gangs continue to terrorise residents in several suburbs, leaving a trail of violence, injury, and trauma in their wake.Ov...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:37hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
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