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Bindura man 'killed in cold blood'
Police in Bindura are seeking information to apprehend a suspect in the murder of Nathan Mafaro, who was found dead at his home in the mining town.The 48-year-old Mafaro's body was discovered ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 232 | by Simbarashe Sithole
US sanctions on Zimbabwe are real, US Bank to close accounts
Mercury Bank, a fintech based in the United States offering banking services to more than 100,000 early-stage startups, has included Nigeria in a list of countries restricted from opening and operatin...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:57hrs | 22886 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda born female boxer making big strides
Monica Mkandla, a 24-year-old boxer from Gwanda, Zimbabwe, has been making significant strides in her boxing career across the Limpopo River in Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite her success, she rem...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:06hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council seeks 249 contract guards
The Bulawayo City Council is looking to hire 249 contract security guards aged 18 to 45. These guards will work under the Chamber Secretary's department. Applicants need to have at least an Or...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 20:48hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter
SADC must kick out Zimbabwe for kiling and oppressing Matabeles
It is quite disturbing that members of the SADC region are falling over each other to condemn Israel for the war against Palestine while they wine and dine with the black apartheid government of Zimba...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 17:00hrs | 867 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe banks on notice over excessive fees
Banks need to reduce excessive charges to improve financial inclusion, according to Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Deputy Minister David Mnangagwa. Speaking at the 202...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:48hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Khupe reveals new cancer fight
Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe has implored parliament to exercise its influence on government to channel more resources towards cancer treatment and awareness programmes as she went de...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:43hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's daytime sex work solicitation raises concerns
Bulawayo's downtown is witnessing a shift in the landscape of sex work, with sex workers establishing a noticeable daytime presence. This trend has raised concerns among residents and property owners,...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:46hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
IEC wants MK vote-rigging allegations tested publicly
The Electoral Court has agreed to the Commission's request to hear the Umkhonto weSizwe Party matter.This is after the party challenged the election results despite then withdrawing its applic...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:10hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a centre-right coalition led by him after the 2024 g...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1707 | by Staff reporter
Sheep on a high: Flock feasts on cannabis after extreme weather
In a truly bizarre twist of fate, a flock of sheep in Greece found themselves feeling a bit too "ewe-phoric" after munching on a crop of weed!Wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding had left the po...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 830 | by Staff Reporter
Hands Up! New App 'SizeHim' claims to predict penis size and sexual compatibility from your palms
Forget swiping left and right based on photos - a new app is promising to revolutionize dating by using hand pictures to predict a man's package and sexual compatibility.Yes, you read that rig...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:34hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must stop abusing Matabele genocide victims and pay US$ 100 billion compansation
It is very unfortunate that Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa pretends as if he did not see the Notice of Demand For The Restoration Of Matabeleland State delivered to the President's office by MLO President Cde ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:44hrs | 1185 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe lifts ban on importation of cars more than 10 years old?
The Government of Zimbabwe has eased the ban on importing cars older than ten years for diplomats, returning residents, and inherited vehicles. Earlier this year, under SI 54 of 2024, the gove...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 2671 | by Staff reporter
Bambazonke lawyers in court over US$500K fraud
Two Harare lawyers, Martin Murimirambewa (53) of Mapaya and Partners, and Shakespear Karuwa (55) of Karuwa and Associates, appeared in court on fraud charges involving US$500,000. They were released o...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:09hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Teacher fired for kissing pupil, asking her to touch his genitals
An Eastern Cape high school teacher in South Africa who sexually assaulted a pupil has been fired and ordered to never work with children again, despite a plea from his representatives at his hearing ...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:43hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter
SA Home Affairs told to unblock Zimbabwean man's ID
A Man who was more than three years ago suddenly stripped of his South African citizenship by Home Affairs, and who had in the meantime lost his job as a result, turned to the court for a final interd...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:58hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Police remove artisanal miners from Jumbo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have launched an operation to remove illegal artisanal miners from mining sites in the Mazowe district of Mashonaland Central. This action follows a directive aimed ...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Staff exodus at Gwanda RDC sparks concerns
Gwanda Rural District Councillors have expressed concern over the high turnover of council management staff, which they believe is impeding the progress of development projects in the area.Dur...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans skeptical as Motsoaledi resumes role as health minister
Some Zimbabweans are concerned about Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's return as Minister of Health in South Africa, citing his previous harsh attitude toward migrants, notably Zimbabweans, accusing them of overw...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Govt takes over Harare ahead of Sadc summit
In preparation for the upcoming SADC summit in August, Harare City Council has temporarily ceded control of key services, including waste management, public transport management, and road rehabilitati...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
IEC has asked Electoral Court to refuse to accept MK Party's withdrawal
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has asked the Electoral Court to refuse to accept the MK Party's withdrawal of its court case to set aside the elections, saying the party made "serious ...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prepaid electricity unavailable on 3 July
PREPAID electricity consumers will not be able to purchase power tokens on Wednesday 3 July from 12 am to 1 am.In a statement on X, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Compa...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZEC requested to publicise procurement details voting material
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is facing scrutiny and calls for transparency regarding its procurement of voting materials for the 2023 elections. Human rights defender Tapiwa Chiriga has req...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BCC goes after household property
The cash-strapped Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has implemented stringent measures to recover over US$50 million owed by defaulting ratepayers. These measures include attaching and auctioning off proper...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimra tightens vehicle import rules
Starting July 1, 2024, Zimbabwe has implemented new regulations requiring all vehicles imported through border posts like Beitbridge and Plumtree to obtain registration and number plates from the Cent...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chinese investor threatens to dump coking coal project
A Chinese investor, Guo Feng, is facing challenges with the Hwange Coal Gasification Company (HCGC) after allegedly losing approximately US$2 million worth of coke due to what he claims are corrupt ac...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:29hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 'unruly elements' put on notice
Acting Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, warned that individuals involved in subversive activities aimed at undermining the rule of law will face strict legal consequ...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Homeless woman gives birth in the open
Imagine the terrifying and isolating experience for a woman with mental health challenges repeatedly subjected to sexual assault, resulting in pregnancy.In Bulawayo's Nketa 9 suburb, a homeles...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru employees in US$100,000 fraud
Two Mukuru employees, Bessie Mbiro (35) and Tinotenda Ranganwa (31), faced charges of money laundering and fraud in Harare magistrate court after allegedly stealing US$100,000 from their employer. Rep...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
BCC allocates 1 636 trading bays in CBD
The Bulawayo City Council has completed the allocation of 1,636 trading bays for informal traders along 5th Avenue and at Bhaktas sites. This move comes in response to the sharp increase in informal t...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Liquor board cracks whip on night spots, bottle stores
The Liquor Licensing Board (LLB) in Zimbabwe is cracking down on non-compliant night spots and bottle stores to address the rise of illegal drinking outlets, many of which are associated with criminal...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Apostolic church holds highways anti-accident intercessory prayer crusades
The Kuera Apostolic Church under Arch-Bishop Honest Mupepe has this Wednesday embarked on an anti-accidents intercessory spiritual prayer crusade against road carnage along major roads, with the inaug...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 18:17hrs | 7 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Rutenga
Chiyangwa's ex-girlfriend faces murder, theft charges
Pamela Rusere, former girlfriend of flamboyant businessman Philip Chiyangwa, is reportedly wanted in South Africa for the alleged murder of her boyfriend and theft of a motor vehicle. She is currently...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:22hrs | 5 | 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 | 3 | by Staff reporter
MK Party emboldened by arrest of Ramaphosa linked IEC official on fraud charge
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) says it isn't surprised that a top official of the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) has been charged with fraud.This simply underlined their belief that some I...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 08:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZACC's X account hacked
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has issued a statement alerting the public and stakeholders of a security breach on their @ZACConline X account.In a statement, ZACC spokesperson...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa instructs Lesufi to include DA members in his Cabinet
Sources have confirmed to IOL that President Cyril Ramaphosa has instructed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi to include members of the DA in his provincial cabinet.Ramaphosa's intervention comes...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 15:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans spend too much time on porn sites
Zimbabweans are spending too much time on porn, betting and social media sites, as these are the top 10 websites visited by people in the country.This was revealed by Potraz CIRT & Enforce...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes?
MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador's residence last week triggered some reflection.At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, I not...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 1 | by Trevor Ncube
Zambezi gas chokes Zim soldiers
Cranborne 0 : Zambezi FC 0 Despite shuttling battalions of supporters and some few members of the Zimbabwe National Army's (ZNA) medical aid team adjacent to the football pitch during their No...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 20:01hrs | 106 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo City Council condemns 161 CBD buildings
A recent report from the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has highlighted the dire condition of numerous buildings, with 161 structures identified as dilapidated and condemned. Most of these buildings were...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's consulate in South Africa rolls out e-passports
Zimbabwe's consulate in South Africa announced the phased rollout of an e-passport processing facility starting today. Consul-General Eria Phiri explained that the first phase involved trainin...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Now that Mnangagwa has attacked King Lobengula, he must brace for Matabeleland breakaway
"If you come for the king, you best not miss. This was a brilliant observation by "Ralph Waldo Emerson. Now that the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa who enjoys belittling, dehuminising, demo...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 20:38hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
South Africa's IEC fails to account for 9 million votes?
The newly-formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has turned to the Electoral Court seeking an order declaring the 2024 General Elections were not free and fair, and are therefore invalid.The party...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 13:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Man (27) hangs self at airport
Police in Bulawayo are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man discovered hanging in a restroom at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport on Thursday. The deceased, Cecil Elisha, had checked ...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 11:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Brian Molefe might take Corruption Watch to the cleaners
Former Eskom and Transnet CEO Brian Molefe might take Corruption Watch (RF) NPC to the cleaners.The non-profit organisation last week filed a notice of withdrawal against Molefe to be declared...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Transcript of 'Russia-Zimbabwe talks' between Putin and Mnangagwa
The penchant for frivolous bluster in Zimbabwe's public discourse has once again reared its ugly trappings after the widespread circulation on social media platforms of a 2.42-minutes video clip poste...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:37hrs | 3 | by Jonathan Moyo
Flights using Zimbabwe airspace subject to new US$ fees
Flights passing through Zimbabwean airspace without landing are now subject to new fees, with recreational flights required to pay at least US$31 to the government. The Transport and Infrastructural D...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 11:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimra caught offside
A Zambian firm, Rock Telecom Limited, has won a Supreme Court appeal after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) seized its consignment of 96,820 mobile phones imported from China. Initially, the Hig...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 11:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
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