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Former students give back to school
Mlambapele Primary School, located in Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province, has received a significant facelift thanks to the efforts of the Mlambapele Former Students Association (MFSA). Th...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:53hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
5 arrested in Zimbabwe for illegally selling Starlink kits
Five men from Harare have been arrested for allegedly possessing Starlink kits without a valid license, following a police operation on November 2, 2024. The suspects, identified as Polite Jamba (28),...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
StarLink terminals sold out in Zimbabwe capital
Elon Musk's Starlink terminals sold out in Zimbabwe's capital of Harare, less than two months after receiving permission from authorities to operate in the southern African nation.Harare now j...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 16:24hrs | 1700 | by Staff reporter
Maid wins house in Econet promotion
In a remarkable turn of events, Ropafadzo Msipa, a 25-year-old housekeeper employed at a local lodge in Chiredzi, has won a stunning smart house and an Econet Smart House security system through the 2...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:25hrs | 19747 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe subscribers push Starlink to limit
THE overwhelming demand for cost-effective internet services is pushing newcomer, Star Link, to the edge with consumers experiencing unexpectedly slow speeds this week, especially in Harare, due to co...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 3005 | by Staff reporter
NUST conducts 10 000 DNA paternity tests
Since acquiring specialised equipment in 2014, the National University of Science and Technology (NUST)'s Applied Genetics Testing Centre (AGTC) has conducted over 10,000 paternity tests, making it a ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
TelOne Zimbabwe takes unconventional leap, partners with Starlink
Harare, Zimbabwe - In a surprise move, TelOne Zimbabwe, the state-owned telecommunications provider, has announced a partnership with Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet venture. This unexpected ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 20:29hrs | 1016 | by Erick Matotoba
'Zimbabwe army conditions of service in bad state'
The government has acknowledged that the working conditions for the uniformed forces, particularly the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), have become dire. Deputy Defence Minister Levi Mayihlome made this ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:21hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF panics over ZiG collapse
ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has expressed alarm over the devaluation of the Zimbabwe Gold currency (ZWG) and is urging President Emmerson Mnangagwa to take decisive action. Mutsvangwa ...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 3502 | by Staff reporter
Econet gives away 8 new houses in promotion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has spread early Christmas joy to eight lucky winners of its 2023 Christmas promotion, each of whom received a brand-new house complete with a solar system and Econet Smart Ho...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
Unaccredited dealers face arrest for selling Starlink kits
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has granted Starlink Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd two key licenses: a Telecommunication License for Network Services and an Internet S...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 19:48hrs | 716 | by Staff reporter
Potraz bans trade on Starlink kit without a licence
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has issued a ban on the sale of Starlink User Terminals (kits) by telecoms service providers and ordinary dealers without a ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
'Chivayo, MIF wanted 50% stake in Starlink deal'
Starlink reportedly declined a proposal for a 50% stake in its Zimbabwean operations from Wicknell Chivayo's Intratrek Zimbabwe (IMC) and the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) ahead of its launch in the co...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:16hrs | 7487 | by Staff reporter
Starlink Goes Live in Zimbabwe
The company officially turned on service in Zimbabwe just before midnight, Friday 6 September 2024. It's a big cheer from many areas in the country as many have awaited this moment for some time. The ...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:05hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
NetOne takes Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho
Mobile network operator NetOne this weekend took their Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho. The campaign coupled with the generous donation of sports kits, brought together a community in a unified effor...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 21:06hrs | 178 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's wife visits jailed women and their children
First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa visited Chikurubi Female Prison, demonstrating her motherly love and inclusivity by interacting with jailed women and their children. This gesture, which led to tears...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:24hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF MP, Opposition councillor fight for recognition
Mazowe North Member of Parliament Tsungai Makumbe (ZANU PF) together with Mvurwi ward four councillor Thulani Ndlovu (CCC) on Sunday allegedly fought for recognition at Mvurwi stadium by donating spor...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:33hrs | 572 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chivayo, Zec corruption scandal spreads to SA
A JOHANNESBURG printing firm and its agent are being investigated by Zimbabwe's anti-corruption authority for price gouging on election-related material and equipment.Zimbabwe is no stranger t...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:48hrs | 1967 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: A group of artists claims non-payment for work on Madam Boss' skits
Ingwe Farm, Zimbabwe - A group of artists based in Ingwe Farm is alleging that they were not paid fairly for their work on the popular skits "Ka life kemu komboni" and "Komboni life" produced by socia...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 20:22hrs | 697 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Ingwe Farm
ZEC scandal gobbles USD100 million
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender scandal, initially estimated at US$40 million, has now ballooned to involve over US$100 million in public funds. This massive sum was misappropriated thr...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:20hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Life expectancy of women in Zimbabwe increases to 68 years
According to the National Health Strategy Performance Report for 2021-2024 presented to Cabinet, there has been an improvement in female life expectancy at birth in Zimbabwe, rising from 66.5 years to...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zec faces probe
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) faces scrutiny from the Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee following revelations of a tender scandal involving Wicknell Chivayo and his associates. ...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe officials lie about corrupt tender
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is embroiled in a severe credibility crisis following revelations of a corrupt US$40 million tender scandal involving Wicknell Chivayo, Moses Mpofu, and Mike Ch...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:28hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Kingpins of US$40m Zec scandal fear repercussions
Key players involved in a controversial US$40 million deal with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) are implicated in potential money laundering activities, as revealed by leaked audios and corres...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Rapex to trap rapists, protect women
SONETTE Ehlers, a blood technician from South Africa envisioned a world free from rape and invented the rape axe in 2005, which has received mixed reactions from the public.Ehlers invented the...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:59hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Dark and Lovely products recalled due to contamination
The Consumer Protection Commission for Eastern and Southern Africa has advised the public to stop using 50ml single-use neutralising shampoo included in the Dark and Lovely moisture plus lotion k...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
CIO director general confront Chivayo?
Wicknell Chivayo, a controversial Zimbabwean tycoon with ties to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, recently made serious corruption allegations involving a US$40 million tender awarded by the Zimbabwe Ele...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pirates slapped with US$ 8 720 in fines
Chegutu Pirates, newcomers to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, have been fined US$8,720 for various infractions between April and May. The club disputes some of these charges.One charge...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 10:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimra, Quest Motors clash over import duty
The Supreme Court has ordered a retrial in the case between Quest Motor Manufacturing Company and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) concerning import duty for parts used to assemble Toyota vehicl...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 07:08hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo cancer, kidney patients stranded
Cancer and kidney patients in the Matabeleland region are facing dire circumstances due to malfunctioning critical treatment machines at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, as revealed by an investiga...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo spilled beans on corrupt tender
Revelations from Wicknell Chivayo have exposed a corruption scandal involving a US$40 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender. Chivayo detailed how payments from this deal were dis...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 12:34hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivhayo accused of fraud
In a dramatic turn of events, Zanu PF activist Mike Chimombe and his business partner Moses Mpofu have accused businessman Wicknell Chivhayo of fraudulently altering a contract for a US$40 million ten...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 13:47hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo hijacks US$40m corrupt ZEC deal
CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other high-profile government officials, corruptly got a windfall from a murky Zimbabwe Election Commission...Published: 28 May 2024 at 12:47hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe blocks Starlink services
Zimbabwe's telecoms regulator says it has told Elon Musk that his SpaceX should first submit a licence before its Starlink can be allowed to operate in the country.On Friday, Starlink blocked ...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 18:05hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Sakunda challenge Bosso, Dembare
SAKUNDA Holdings has challenged Dynamos and Highlanders to win titles after the energy giant yesterday presented the two teams with their 2024 season kit.The country's two most supported clubs...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso rekindle love with Adidas
Bulawayo giants Highlanders and Harare fallen giants have rekindled their relationship with global sportswear supplier Adidas.The two teams last wore Adidas stripes in 2014 before experi...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 18:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-ministers' fraud case deferred
FORMER Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development deputy minister Douglas Karoro's fraud case was yesterday postponed again.Karoro, who is being charged along with his accompli...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare to jointly unveil Sakunda 2024 season kits
THE country's two most popular football teams Highlanders and Dynamos are today set to jointly unveil their 2024 season kits in Harare.They are set to be presented by principal sponsor Sakunda...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Comedians target 'wealth' around Wicknell Chivayo
COMEDIANS Doc Vikella and Bhutisi, known for their ties to Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu-PF, are trying to get a piece of the action from big spender Wicknell Chivayo. Doc Vikella is known for ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bishop Mabhiza fundraise, donates tractors on birthday
Bishop Sydney Mabhiza, founder of the Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World and President of Federation for Indigenous Churches in Zimbabwe (FICZ) has celebrated his birthday and fundra...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:09hrs | 67 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Revised Starlink Policy for Sustainable Growth - A dedication to Eng. Chemist Siziba
Honorable Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services, all protocols observed, please receive a request from a group of ...Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | 49 | by Robert Ndlovu
Players division rocks Dembare
According to a report by New Zimbabwe.com, Dynamos camp is facing internal discord among its players. An insider revealed that this division stems from perceived favoritism in the treatment of...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Starlink can operate Without Government Approval in Zimbabwe
Starlink, the satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX, has gained global attention for its potential to revolutionise connectivity. However, in Zimbabwe, the government has not yet grante...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 08:16hrs | 21 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Chiwenga launches AVM Prototype City Bus
The Vice President General (Rtd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga today witnessed the signing of an MOU between AVM Africa and Minsk Auto Mobile Plant of Belarus. The MOU aims to ease transport challenges through the...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 13:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man appears in court for killing rival suitor
A 32-year-old artisanal miner from Murehwa operating in the Kitsiyatota mining site, Bindura, has appeared in court for fatally stabbing a love rival. Nicholas Masangudza from Masangudza villa...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-deputy minister Karoro trial kicks off
Former Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development deputy minister Douglas Karoro's trial kicked off at the Harare magistrates' court yesterday.He is being charged with Grain Ma...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube donates soccer kits to Cowdray Park Schools
THE Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Professor Mthuli Ncube continued to fulfil his pledge to develop Cowdray Park and strengthen links with the community after he do...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa revs up Harare's clean-up drive with 52 tractors
A Government facilitated arrangement aimed at spurring the clean-up operation dubbed "Operation Chenesa Harare", will see a batch of 52 tractors being loaned to the city council by Biston Agro Machine...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Advertising, distributing and using Starlink internet is illegal in Zimbabwe
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has warned individuals and companies who are caught distributing and advertising Starlink Internet Services' gadgets that th...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 19:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
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