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What Zimbabweans need to know about Starlink, and how to order
GREAT news for internet users across Zimbabwe - Starlink has officially launched nationwide services as of September 7, 2024.After months of anticipation and a slight delay, Zimbabweans can no...Published: 8 hrs ago | 999 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda magistrate detained for demanding US$3,000 bribe
Gwanda-based magistrate Talent Phiri is in trouble after he allegedly demanded a $3000 bribe from an accused person in a domestic violence case.The 35-year-old magistrate was dragged to Bulawa...Published: 8 hrs ago | 643 | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles commemorate Mzilikazi Day
Ndebele people in Bulawayo, as well as those across Zimbabwe and abroad, are commemorating the 156th anniversary of the death of King Mzilikazi Khumalo, the founder of the Ndebele nation. The commemor...Published: 9 hrs ago | 832 | 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: 9 hrs ago | 573 | by Staff reporter
Impala hunting man jailed 6 months
A 41-year-old man was arrested for illegally hunting impalas without proper authorization.On August 30, 2024, at around 7:00 PM, game scouts spotted Aram Sibanda and his accomplices leaving Ba...Published: 10 hrs ago | 133 | by Staff reporter
Negligent unlicensed driver jailed
A 39-year-old man from Muchena Village, Manicaland Province, has been arrested following an accident he caused while driving without a license.According to the Zimbabwe Road Traffic Act, drivi...Published: 10 hrs ago | 271 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat gets coach's vote for man of the match
Michael Nees, the new coach of Zimbabwe, expressed his happiness with his team's goalless draw against Kenya on Friday to begin their Africa Cup of Nations qualification campaign.It was the te...Published: 12 hrs ago | 243 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's GNU partner suggests scrapping BEE
The Freedom Front Plus has urged the removal of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) and Affirmative Action (AA) policies, arguing that they are detrimental and obstruct economic growth.The party ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 455 | by Staff reporter
War vets mop up vetting set for this month
The government is set to resume the mop-up vetting of war collaborators and non-combatants this month, with plans to publish the names of those who successfully pass the vetting, paving the way for th...Published: 13 hrs ago | 195 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa top aide warns aid looters
ZANU-PF legislators this Wednesday fumed over unfair distribution of food aid in several constituencies countrywide as authorities admitted something went wrong during the processes.Zimbabwe s...Published: 14 hrs ago | 757 | by Staff reporter
A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe
DOROTHY Moyo says a prayer every time she walks, runs, or drives around her neighbourhood in central Zimbabwe - afraid that the earth will give away from beneath her feet, dragging her underground....Published: 14 hrs ago | 709 | by Staff reporter
Mr President, tell them that 'NO'!
WE all heard it.For the third time, President Emmerson Mnangagwa told the world that he will not seek to extend his stay in power.He has said it twice on home soil and said it again th...Published: 14 hrs ago | 208 | by newsday
'80% of ministers boycott Parliament sessions'
A heated debate broke out in the National Assembly on Thursday as lawmakers voiced their frustration over the frequent absenteeism of Cabinet ministers during question-and-answer sessions. This week, ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 135 | by Staff reporter
HCC workers exploit desperate toilet-seeking Hararians
Harare City Council workers have been exploiting a scheme to charge citizens for the use of public toilets, which are meant to be free, pocketing the money from desperate users. An investigation by Tr...Published: 14 hrs ago | 179 | by Staff reporter
Apostolic Sect is the most followed religion in Matabeleland North
A 2024 Zimbabwe Livelihood Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) report has revealed that the majority of household heads in Matabeleland North province belong to the Apostolic Sect. ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 92 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa returns from Beijing
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe, landing at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport after attending the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit in Beijing, China....Published: 14 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa told to remain in power beyond 2028
ZANU-PF members from Matabeleland South have voiced their support for extending President Mnangagwa’s leadership beyond 2028 to ensure the success of Vision 2030. During a provincial coordinating co...Published: 14 hrs ago | 297 | by Staff reporter
Warriors begin Afcon qualifiers campaign with goalless draw against Kenya
Zimbabwe 0 - 0 KenyaIn their 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Group J opener on Friday, the Zimbabwe national team secured a goalless draw against Kenya. The match, marking the debut of Warriors coac...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 17:16hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military clean-up Bulawayo
On Friday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), the Zimbabwe Prisons Correctional Services (ZPCS), and the Hope for a Child in Christ (HOCIC) participated in the Natio...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 15:23hrs | 7881 | by Staff reporter
2 miners murdered in Esigodini
Two illegal miners were murdered on a farm in Esigodini while searching for gold at a panning site. One of the victims has been identified as 50-year-old Bulisani Ncube, while the other remains uniden...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs, securocrats in illegal mining
Despite a government-imposed ban, riverbed mining continues in Manicaland, allegedly led by high-ranking Zanu PF officials and security forces, causing severe environmental damage. James Mupfu...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:45hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Zera urges motorists to sue contaminated fuel retailers
Motorists whose vehicles were damaged by contaminated fuel from blacklisted service stations may have legal grounds for compensation, according to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera)....Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:40hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
3 dead in head-on collision
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed a fatal road accident that took place on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at around 6:00 AM along the Harare-Masvingo road, near the 217 km peg.Accordi...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:11hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prepares for migrant influx from South Africa
The government is preparing to receive thousands of Zimbabweans living illegally in South Africa, who are expected to be deported from the neighboring country.South Africa has ramped up deport...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:04hrs | 3644 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opens rail network to private companies
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has opened its network up to private players, including a unit of South Africa's Grindrod, as it seeks to boost freight volumes that had collapsed after decades of un...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:07hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Ntando van Moyo gig
Finally, it's happening!After disappointing fans with a postponed event, renowned comedian Ntando Van Moyo (pictured) is poised to make a grand comeback with a solo performance on 28 September...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Trey Nyoni called up to England's U/18 squad again
ENGLAND based Liverpool Football Club starlet Trey Nyoni has been called up to England's Under 18 squad ahead of the Lafarge International Tournament in France.Nyoni, who also qualifies ...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:58hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Slow-pace BF upgrades frustrate councillors
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) Councillors have expressed concern over the slow pace of upgrading Barbourfields Stadium to meet international standards to host international games.According t...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:50hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
BCC considering lifting Amphitheatre ban?
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is considering lifting its ban on musical shows at the Amphitheatre, which was initially imposed in response to resident complaints about noise and the perceived lack o...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:40hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Harare, Bulawayo face another deadly cholera outbreak
Experts are urging the government to declare the water crises in Harare and Bulawayo a state of national disaster to facilitate urgent external intervention and prevent a potential health crisis follo...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:34hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
'Zanufication' of Zimbabwe govt jobs gathers momentum
ZANU-PF provinces are advocating for a policy that would reserve government jobs exclusively for graduates of its Chitepo School of Ideology. Provincial structures are currently holding meetings to dr...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:33hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Mass deportation of Zimbabweans from SA expected
The Zimbabwean government is preparing for a large-scale deportation of its nationals from South Africa, with plans already in place to ensure their smooth reintegration. Public Service Deput...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Son kills chickens, burns huts in tantrum over 'little food'
A 26-year-old man, Bruce Mudarikwa, has been arrested and sentenced to 12 months in prison for vandalizing property in a fit of rage after his mother served him small portions of food for supper....Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:15hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed 84 years for bus armed robber
A man involved in a gang that robbed passengers on a Blue Circle bus has been sentenced to 84 years in prison. The robbery occurred on July 18, 2024, when a group, including Ashton Siziva (26)...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:14hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
BCC dismisses privatisation fears
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has reassured residents that there are no plans to privatise the city's water utility, clarifying that its separation from the engineering department was meant to prote...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:12hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Insider hand in US$114k, R1,2m heist exposed
Preliminary investigations into the armed robbery at Fawcett Security Company in Chipinge, where US$114,411 and R1,281,320 were stolen, suggest the heist was facilitated by an insider, police confirme...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:08hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Vusimuzi Ngwenya takes Dembare by storm
Teenage midfielder Vusimuzi Ngwenya made his long-awaited debut for Dynamos in their Chibuku Super Cup first-round win against ZPC Kariba. Ngwenya, 19, was brought on with only five minutes re...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:00hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt intervenes to end dual pricing
The government is closely monitoring businesses that are manipulating the exchange rate by using black market rates instead of the official ZiG currency rate. This practice undermines the ZiG, which i...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 17:07hrs | 5828 | by Staff reporter
Baby kidnapper jailed
A Chiredzi woman, Prosperity Hobyani (35), has been sentenced to three years in prison for kidnapping a 7-day-old baby.Hobyani appeared before the Chiredzi Magistrates' Court on kidnapping cha...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 16:53hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's muppets refuse to declare Bulawayo a water disaster area
The Emmerson Mnangagwa led Zanu-PF government has refused to declare Bulawayo a water disaster area, attributing the city's water crisis to mismanagement by local authorities rather than a national em...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 15:17hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe falling behind in digitisation efforts
Caston Matewu, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Media and Broadcasting Services, has expressed deep concerns over Zimbabwe's slow progress in digitising its radio and television infrastructur...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 15:15hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
5 women in court on attempted murder charge
Five women appeared before the Karoi Magistrates' Court facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly assaulting a man during a bar brawl.The accused, Shelta Svori (21), Charity Daison (2...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:40hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
3 feared dead
Three people died on the spot early this morning when a haulage truck collided with a Nissan UD near Chaka Business Centre in Midlands province, along the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge highway.Na...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:39hrs | 1087 | by Staff reporter
Hwende defects to Zanu-PF
Former Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) Chiredzi Town Council chairman Gibson Hwende has defected to Zanu-PF, stating that opposing President Emmerson Mnangagwa is futile.Hwende announced ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:17hrs | 1267 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe signs agreements to boost power generation with Chinese partnership
President Mnangagwa today led a pivotal meeting in Beijing between ZESA Holdings and China's TBEA Corporation, resulting in the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). These agreements a...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 12:49hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Malema calls McKenzie a 'bandit', McKenzie hits back with 'cockroach' slur
Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture Gayton McKenzie has retaliated against EFF leader Julius Malema for referring to him as a "lepantiti" (jailbird). McKenzie described Malema as a "cockroach"....Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 11:54hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa 'free the activists' order comes to pass
In recent days, over a dozen activists have been released on bail after spending several weeks in pretrial detention. They were initially arrested for allegedly plotting anti-government protests surro...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:21hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga talks tough over falling ZiG
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has announced that the government is closely monitoring financial markets to address the recent decline in the value of the local currency on the parallel mark...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:21hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat haunts Kenya
Kenya's national football coach, Engin Firat, is concerned about the return of Zimbabwe's star forward, Khama Billiat, who is set to make his comeback in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier aga...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:20hrs | 5529 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lags on SDGs, claims UN
The United Nations has reported that Zimbabwe has been struggling to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) since 2019, primarily due to inadequate financing frameworks. ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:19hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
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