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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: 3 hrs ago | 141 | by Staff reporter
Cholera outbreak in Kariba: A wake-up call for vigilance and prevention
The recent cholera outbreak in Gache Gache Fishing Camp, located in Kariba District, has thrust the community into a state of crisis, claiming one life and leaving five others battling the disease. Th...Published: 8 hrs ago | 90 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Christopher Dube urges Bulawayo residents to help identify his successor
Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has called on residents to play an active role in selecting his successor as his extended term nears its end. Speaking at a Water Indaba hosted by the Matabeleland...Published: 9 hrs ago | 574 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Dr Amai 2 to get a Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism
First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa is set to join thousands of graduates at Midlands State University (MSU) on Thursday, where she will be conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1313 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe nails ex-employees in court
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday took the stand in a Harare court to testify against four of her former employees accused of stealing household property valued at over half a million US dollar...Published: 15 hrs ago | 438 | 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: 15 hrs ago | 216 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi, CCC MP in ugly funeral bust-up
A funeral in Beitbridge turned tense on Monday when two lawmakers, Senator Tambudzani Mohadi (Zanu-PF) and Sithabisiwe Mulowa (Citizens Coalition for Change, CCC), engaged in a heated exchange at the ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1235 | by Staff reporter
UK, Czech Republic investors in Bulawayo
Investors from the Czech Republic and the United Kingdom (UK) visited Bulawayo on Monday to explore opportunities in various sectors as the city grapples with the challenges of de-industrialisation....Published: 15 hrs ago | 122 | 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: 15 hrs ago | 108 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash Holdings posts strong profit growth in half-year results
EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited has posted impressive results for the half-year ending August 31, 2024, highlighting the resilience of its business model and the effectiveness of its strategic initi...Published: 15 hrs ago | 22 | by Staff reporter
Sadc extends DRC mission
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit concluded last night in Harare, commending peaceful elections in Botswana, Mauritius, and Mozambique while expressing grave conce...Published: 15 hrs ago | 244 | by Staff reporter
Iran begins technology transfer to Zimbabwe
The Islamic Republic of Iran has initiated the implementation of key areas of cooperation with Zimbabwe, focusing on technology transfer, outgoing Iranian Ambassador Abbas Navazani announced.S...Published: 15 hrs ago | 190 | by Staff reporter
Paid an arm and leg for Hwange Unit 7 & 8 and yet they not generating - Chinese demanding head in a silver platter!
ZESA's explanation of reduced generation from Hwange Thermal Power Station especially due to repeated Units 7 and 8 did not make any sense at all. The two units costing US$ 1.4 billion were commission...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 21:17hrs | 1185 | by Wilbert Mukori
Stanbic Bank Steps up efforts to promote International Trade
Harare - 20 November 2024 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to promote international trade by launching an e-book which guides locals on how to sou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 21:09hrs | 93 | by Agencies
Japanese company to upgrade only 7.2km stretch of Harare-Chirundu Highway
Japanese company Dai Nippon Construction has been awarded a contract to upgrade a 7.2-kilometre stretch of the Harare-Chirundu Road, a critical regional trade route linking Zimbabwe with neighboring c...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 13:38hrs | 3833 | by Staff reporter
Woman devastated as SA registered Toyota Fortuner stolen from Bulawayo car wash
A Bulawayo woman has been left devastated after her vehicle was stolen in broad daylight on Monday, right in front of staff at a car wash located on the outskirts of the Central Business District. Pol...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 10:47hrs | 10652 | by Staff reporter
Machingura appointed to head the Presidential & National Scholarships Department
Former Acting Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Raymore Machingura, has been appointed to head the Presidenti...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 08:03hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth calls Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa a 'constitutionalist'
In a confidential statement released by the Commonwealth Secretariat, Secretary-General Patricia Scotland has hailed Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa as a "constitutionalist," praising his gove...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:54hrs | 3039 | by Staff reporter
Econet in aggressive 5G roll out
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (EWZ), the country's leading mobile network operator, is continuing its aggressive rollout of 5G base stations as part of its strategy to solidify its position in the increasi...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses 18% of its energy
Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo has called for urgent upgrades to the country's grid network to address the unacceptable 18% energy loss rate, significantly higher than the...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Sadc leaders send reps to Zimbabwe Summit
Harare is hosting the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit today, with up to 10 heads of state and government sending representatives to the crucial meeting. The summit, ...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
BCC moots cultural centre at Inxwala site
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at the intersection of Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in North...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Replace unsafe Honda Fits with Kombis
Stakeholders within Zimbabwe's transport sector are advocating for the government to implement a budgetary support scheme aimed at encouraging small operators to exchange their unsafe, unregistered ta...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Some Sadc leaders boycott extraordinary indaba in Zimbabwe?
Heads of State and Government, along with high-ranking representatives, have begun arriving in Harare for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit set to be chaired by Zi...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Warriors lose last AFCON qualifier to Cameroon
Zimbabwe's hopes of finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers undefeated were dashed yesterday after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé.Both t...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Matuke as Minister of State for National Security
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has appointed Honourable Lovemore Matuke, Senator, as Minister of State for National Security with immediate effect.The appointment, made in accordance wi...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 17:21hrs | 2280 | by Staff reporter
King Dalindyebo's wife quits EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has suffered another blow with the resignation of prominent member Nolubabalo "Babsie" Mcinga, who has stepped down from her position in the National Council of Pro...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 1097 | by Staff reporter
Jere fuels rumors of Shandirwa, Yadah FC debunks them
Yadah Football Club has issued a public statement dispelling rumors surrounding the future of their player Tanaka Shandirwa, following viral social media images suggesting he had joined Caps United....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 14:34hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Sadc extraordinary Summit unfolds in Zimbabwe
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has convened an extraordinary summit in Harare to address escalating political and security challenges in the region, with a focus on Mozambique, the ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:49hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's candidate disqualified from Victoria Falls by-election
The independent candidate for the upcoming Victoria Falls council by-election, Ephias Mambume, has been barred from contesting after a court ruled that he was ineligible due to unpaid council rates. T...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:58hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 202 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Mnangagwa declares Mbare inferno a disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the devastating fire that ravaged the Mbare Traders Market a state of disaster, paving the way for urgent assistance and resources to support thousands of tra...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:56hrs | 1090 | 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 | 133 | by Staff reporter
Underfunding sinks Zimbabwe school projects
Government-funded school projects are progressing at a snail's pace, with many targets missed due to insufficient funding from Treasury, according to a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee report. The re...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
NMBZ turns to Rabobank for agric financing
NMBZ Holdings Limited, a leading financial services group, has announced a strategic partnership with Rabobank, a Dutch multinational specializing in banking and financial services, to implement an en...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:49hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 3315 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Opposition must call for reforms
The unification of Zimbabwe's common people is the only thing that can bring about change in the country. The progress of the struggle has been ruined and hindered by the so-called political gurus who...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:38hrs | 247 | by Leonard Koni
Chiwenga faction blocks Mnangagwa's bid to extend presidency
A fierce power struggle within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has escalated, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's faction retreating after a failed attempt to extend his presidency beyond 2028. The co...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 2798 | by Staff reporter
Lawyers demand public scorecards in judges appointment
Legal experts have called for increased transparency in Zimbabwe's judicial appointment process, with a particular emphasis on publishing the scorecards used to assess candidates. The proposal aims to...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa in constitutional violation over security minister'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing criticism for allegedly violating the Constitution by failing to appoint a Minister of Intelligence, a key position mandated by Zimbabwe's supreme law. The accus...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:05hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for stronger regional collaboration to safeguard children's future
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has called for enhanced regional collaboration and a renewed commitment to children's rights...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1073 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga faction attacks Mnangagwa allies?
Tensions within Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party are reaching a boiling point as Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's military-backed faction takes a hard stance against President Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:02hrs | 4755 | by Staff reporter
Poor drainage system irks Harare residents
Residents of Harare have voiced their frustration and called for urgent action from the Harare City Council (HCC) following severe flooding in the central business district (CBD) after heavy rains on ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe miners propose royalties linked to metal prices
Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance suggesting that royalty payments be linked to the market prices of metals, including lithium and platinum group metals...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:27hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 3,201 at NUST
President Emmerson Mnangagwa presided over the graduation of 3,201 students at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) yesterday. The ceremony, held at the Zimbabwe International Exhi...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:22hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Elections expose Sadc ruling parties
Recent elections across Southern Africa have revealed a growing challenge for ruling parties, especially those that evolved from former liberation movements, as they struggle to maintain their grip on...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:39hrs | 1211 | by Staff reporter
5 key Sables players ruled out of South Korea clash
Zimbabwe's senior men's rugby team, the Sables, will be missing five key players in their upcoming game against South Korea this Saturday at the South East Rugby Stadium, as they wrap up their Middle ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:35hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Energy Minister reveals shocking decline in electricity generation
Zimbabweans face unrelenting power outages, with homes and businesses left without electricity for over 18 hours daily. The crisis stems from failing infrastructure at Hwange Thermal Power Station and...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 15:25hrs | 1238 | by Staff reporter
Floods warning in Bulawayo
In preparation for the rainy season, Bulawayo's Civil Protection Unit, in collaboration with several civic society groups, has launched an awareness campaign aimed at educating residents on flood safe...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:46hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman loses US$5 730 trying to secure UK sponsorship
Two women, Nokuthula Sibanda and Nothando Ndlovu, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman of US$5,730 by falsely promising to secure a UK sponsorship certificate for her daughter.T...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:44hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
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