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Woman throws child at father in court
Emotions ran high at Chief Makoni's community court recently when Panashe Gundla, a young mother from Rusape, broke down in tears after DNA test results confirmed that Blessing Mlauzi, who had long de...Published: 15 hrs ago | 791 | by Staff reporter
180 graduate at Khumalo Barracks in Bulawayo
A total of 180 military personnel graduated yesterday from the Zimbabwe National Army's (ZNA) Ordnance and Transport Training School (OTTS), located at Headquarters One Infantry Brigade (Khumalo Barra...Published: 17 hrs ago | 279 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sets minimum standards for councils
Zimbabwe's local authorities are now legally bound to provide residents with essential services that meet newly approved national minimum standards. This development follows Cabinet's adoption of the ...Published: 07 May 2025 at 15:51hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Residents oppose Gwanda council vehicle tender
The Gwanda Progressive Residents Association (GPRA) has raised concerns over Gwanda Municipality's decision to initiate a tender process for the purchase of six new vehicles, arguing that such spendin...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:38hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Tour operator pumps US$2,1 million into aviation project
In a significant boost to Zimbabwe's tourism industry, the Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC), part of Shearwater Adventures, has invested over US$2 million in constructing a state-of-the-art aviation f...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:49hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe's water crisis - they may worsen it
There has been a growing disturbing trend.The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the cou...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 876 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rental income dominates First Mutual Properties revenue
First Mutual Properties (FMP) says rental income remains its primary source of revenue, with the property investment firm intensifying efforts to diversify both its tenant base and portfolio to streng...Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:56hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ramps up power generation to 1 553MW
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has significantly increased the nation's electricity output, generating 1,553 megawatts (MW) on May 2, 2025 - up from 1,304MW the previous day - bringing relief to con...Published: 03 May 2025 at 08:34hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
CZI urges companies to reduce idle capacity
Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) chief executive officer, Ms Sekai Kuvarika, has called on Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector to reduce unutilised capacity as a key strategy to lower production...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:14hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
4 more interchanges for Harare, 0 for Bulawayo
The Government is set to significantly boost Harare's road infrastructure with the construction of four new interchanges, as part of its broader development agenda aimed at improving traffic flo...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:11hrs | 5235 | by Staff reporter
Zinara launches 'One Million Campaign'
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has launched an ambitious nationwide initiative, the 'One Million Campaign,' aimed at licensing one million vehicles by the end of 2025. This strateg...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 21:16hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Brigadier-General Rungani dies
Retired Brigadier-General Victor Chikudo Rungani, a respected figure in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and a prominent member of the Masvingo Business Association, has passed away at the age of 76. ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:17hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo doctor acquitted in US$38,500 maintenance case
A prominent Bulawayo medical practitioner, Dr Nkonzo Ndebele, has been acquitted of charges related to the non-payment of US$38,500 in child maintenance. The 59-year-old doctor, from Bellevue suburb, ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo parks an eyesore
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is struggling to maintain the city's once-vibrant parks and recreational areas due to persistent water supply challenges, a senior council official has revealed....Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:23hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council officials continue to pocket hefty salaries
Despite mounting public criticism and repeated promises of reform, senior officials at the Harare City Council continue to earn hefty salaries, raising serious concerns about misplaced priorities and ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Harare's drinking water could be turning into a toxic brew
Harare's main water source, Lake Chivero, is under severe threat as the capital city continues to discharge over 250 million litres of raw and partially treated sewage into the lake each day - sparkin...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:47hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Banks smile all the way to the bank, while depositors bear cost of high fees
Shareholders in Zimbabwe's banking sector are enjoying robust returns on their investments, as banks continue to post strong profits and declare sizeable dividends. However, concerns are mounting amon...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:46hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Kingdom Blue CEO in US$6 550 maintenance battle
Brilliant Ncube, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the internationally acclaimed Kingdom Blue Funeral Service, is currently embroiled in a high-profile maintenance dispute with his former wif...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:00hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi demands restoration of Mpilo radiotherapy machines
Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo is in urgent need of close to R1 million to purchase a new Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) system that will ensure continuous radiation sessions for cancer patients...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 12:54hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Zebra Kiss bus crashes near Chirundu
A Zebra Kiss bus traveling from Harare to Lusaka was involved in a serious accident late Wednesday night, just a few kilometers before reaching Marongora near Chirundu. The bus reportedly veered off t...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:23hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Chibaya, Machingauta fined for unlawful gathering, avoid jail time
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Amos Chibaya and Costa Machingauta have been spared jail after a Harare magistrate fined them US$500 each following their conviction for particip...Published: 09 Apr 2025 at 22:24hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean banks face backlash over excessive charges
Zimbabwe's banking sector is celebrating strong financial results, with shareholders across financial institutions enjoying substantial dividend payouts following another profitable year. However, the...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:26hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Prominent Bulawayo doctor seeks downward variation of US$500 maintenance
A well-known medical practitioner in Bulawayo has filed an application at the Bulawayo Magistrates Court seeking a downward variation of his maintenance obligations from US$500 to US$200, citing sever...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 10:09hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter
Woman missing after crocodile attack
A woman is missing and feared dead after being attacked by a crocodile while fetching water from Lake Kariba near Fothergill Island on Thursday evening, in yet another tragic incident on the country's...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:26hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo steps up efforts to revive Central and Centenary Parks
The City of Bulawayo has launched a major initiative to restore Central and Centenary Parks, two of the city's most iconic recreational spaces, following years of neglect that left the once-vibrant pa...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:20hrs | 1856 | by Staff reporter
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 | 443 | by Staff reporter
Arresting protesters in Zimbabwe exposes an Illegitimate government that fears its own people
Fear breeds monsters, and these monsters, in turn, seek to instil fear in others.Those who seek to instil fear in others are often the most fearful themselves.The recent arrests of at ...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 16:58hrs | 335 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 977 | by Staff reporter
Supplier fails to deliver 50 cars to Zimra
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) reportedly paid a staggering US$209 million for 85 vehicles but only received 15 Toyota Hilux vehicles, with none of the 50 Toyota Corolla vehicles delivered, Pa...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:43hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power supplies improve on Kariba water boost
Zimbabwe's power generation and supply have significantly improved, driven by increased water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) and enhanced output from the Hwange Power Station. This ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 843 | 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 | 487 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime's intolerance to demonstrations is what threatens peace and stability in Zimbabwe
Democracy in Zimbabwe is now in the intensive care unit! In any genuine democracy, demonstrations are a normal and indispensable part of life. They are a visible, collective, and power...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:13hrs | 671 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 3867 | by Staff reporter
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 | 919 | 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 | 512 | by Staff reporter
Severe Service Deterioration and Allegations of Corruption at Ruwa Local Board
The Ruwa Local Board/Council is experiencing a rapid and alarming decline in service delivery, raising serious concerns among residents. Essential municipal services, for which residents pay rates, ha...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 20:49hrs | 715 | by Sam Wezhira
Zimbabwe's Crumbling Roads: Where is the money going?
Zimbabwe's roads are in a state of disrepair, and people are dying because of it. Potholes large enough to swallow cars, faded markings that turn highways into death traps at night, and crumbling brid...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 21:48hrs | 1027 | by Vusani Magwala
ZINARA paid out 88% of its collections to councils for roadworks
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) disbursed ZWG 4.7 billion (US$224.9 million) to local authorities in 2024 for road maintenance, accounting for 88 percent of its total collections....Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:14hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police boss says he doesn't have authority to sanction protests
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has firmly rejected claims that his office is responsible for authorizing or denying planned protests, including a nationwide demons...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 08:06hrs | 1901 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo reveals road rehabilitation plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has requested authorization to utilize part of its allocation from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) for the procurement of tools, plant, and equipment...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 1872 | by Staff reporter
Massive pothole at busy Bulawayo intersection causes havoc
A massive pothole, roughly the size of two beds, has developed at the intersection of Lobengula Street and Third Avenue in Bulawayo, posing a significant challenge for motorists navigating in and out ...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 06:57hrs | 2842 | by Staff reporter
'Buy Zimbabwe' won't work until local products meet quality standards
To "Buy Zimbabwe" or not to buy Zimbabwe - that is the question! The recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Buy Zimbabwe and the Content Creators Association of Zimbabwe signa...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:18hrs | 1180 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zinara allocates ZiG11.6bn for road rehabilitation in 2025
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has set aside ZiG11.6 billion for the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) this year, marking a significant increase from the ZiG4.6 bil...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:43hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Refurbishment of National Sports Stadium gains momentum
The refurbishment of the National Sports Stadium is set to accelerate after the government resolved several challenges that had delayed the project. The 38-year-old facility, which last hosted interna...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:39hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Deaths from infrastructure collapse are usually the tragic cost of corruption
There's always a human cost to corruption.The recent tragedy at Bandama Farm Dam in Chipinge, where five lives were lost due to the dam's sudden collapse, is a stark reminder of the perilous s...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 20:14hrs | 373 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harare Mayor preaches accountability amid council salary scandal
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume on Monday called for accountability and good governance among city officials, even as a recent commission exposed exorbitant salaries being paid to council directors. The com...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:19hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lying ministry dismisses viral pothole image as misleading
Zimbabwe's Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has dismissed a viral social media post showing three people posing in a massive pothole, which was claimed to be on the Bulawayo-Victo...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:42hrs | 2951 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo seeks to tap into diaspora market for economic growth
Bulawayo councillors are advocating for the creation of an inter-departmental team to market the city to potential investors in the diaspora. The move comes as the city prepares to host its inaugural ...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:16hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Driving schools deregistered over safety violations in Zimbabwe
In a bid to enhance road safety and curb reckless driving, the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) has deregistered five driving schools this year for various malpractices, including safety viol...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:06hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF in the Zimbabwean authoritarian context: A case of captured popular opposition leadership1. Introduction...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:34hrs | 2008 | by Justice Alfred Mavedzenge
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