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Mnangagwa calls for action as Aids wreaks havoc
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has decried the HIV burden on adolescent girls and women who contribute more than half of new HIV infections.He was addressing delegates at the official opening of...Published: 7 hrs ago | 288 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe poised for record platinum haul
THE World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says Zimbabwe is on track to ramping up output of the white metal to an all-time high of 502 kilo ounces (koz) following massive investment by one of the c...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 14:37hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter
Girls outshine boys in Grade 7 results
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Grade Seven results released yesterday have a 45,5 pass rate, significantly up from 40,7 last year, with girls on average doing better than boys with a 49...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:39hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Zim man sues govt, local authority over cholera outbreak
A ZIMBABWEAN man has sued the government and a local authority over their failure to contain the outbreak of the deadly cholera disease, which has claimed the lives of more than 150 people in the trou...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 17:41hrs | 182 | by Stephen Jakes
US$11m LP gas depot complete
GAS supplies are now more assured with the operationalisation of the first phase of the US$11 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage and handling facility with a holding capacity of 650 tonnes ...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:51hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
What Zimbabwe's health care workers are doing to get UK jobs
When Kundai graduated with a master's degree from a local university, she did not imagine staying unemployed for five years. Even more unexpected was the fact that her path to forging a career as a he...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:10hrs | 2049 | by Evidence Chenjerai
Harare records more suspected cholera cases
FIGURES released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care showed that Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwean, registered 93 new suspected cholera cases on Saturday against a national tally of 129, ove...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:53hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
United Kingdom considers closing temporary visa schemes for care workers
AMIDST a surge in migration to the United Kingdom, the government is contemplating the closure of temporary visa schemes for care workers. This move follows an appeal from the New Conservatives party,...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 1064 | by Staff reporter
Kalanga festival returns after Covid-19 induced break
AFTER a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Luswingo Kalanga Cultural Festival is set to make a comeback next month. The festival, which celebrates the rich and diverse culture of the Ba...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:43hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Gweru proposes 73% vendor penalty fee hike
GWERU City Council has proposed a 73% hike in penalty fees for illegal vending in its next year's budget.Speaking at a budget consultative meeting, assistant finance director Owen Masimba urge...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:07hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Strategic ambiguity costly to Zimbabwe
CCC's lack of a party constitution and established structures under the guise of "strategic ambiguity" is costing Zimbabweans US$5,3 million from the fiscus to run the December 9 by-elections, which w...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to meet UAE counterpart
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is set to hold bilateral meetings with United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Aal Nahyan, as well as with UAE business leaders when he attends the United Nations Climate...Published: 10 Nov 2023 at 06:41hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube on cliff edge as hospitals crumble
The Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) has urged Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube to adhere to a regional agreement requiring governments to allocate 15% of their budgets t...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 14:54hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Dr Siphosami Malunga selected as a Yale University Global Justice Programme Fellow
Zimbabwean international human rights lawyer Dr Siphosami Malunga has been selected as a Yale University Global Justice Programme Fellow, joining distinguished Professor Thomas Pogge's trailblazing wo...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 09:27hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe care workers abused in UK
A recent survey has highlighted that Zimbabweans, among other foreigners, are being subjected to exploitation in the United Kingdom's care work sector. The report from the United Kingdom's national he...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Fresh Kambucha maker blasts copycats
Fresh Kambucha Private Limited, a beverages manufacturer, has distanced itself from counterfeit products that have saturated the market and damaged the company's reputation. Kambucha is produced throu...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:48hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Edgars CEO controversially booted out
EDGARS Stores Limited has announced the resignation of its group chief executive officer, Ms Tjeludo Ndlovu, effective tomorrow, Tuesday. The company's Group Chief Finance Officer, Ms Happiness Vundla...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:38hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans among top 5 most exploited nationals in UK
A LATEST situational report by a non-profit organisation in the United Kingdom (UK) has painted a gloomy picture that reeks of massive exploitation, bordering on slavery, of migrants from developing c...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 19:30hrs | 1640 | by James Muonwa
Zimbabwe foreign currency deposits shoot to US$1, 6 billion
Foreign currency deposits have surged to an impressive US$1.6 billion, largely attributed to growing confidence in the stability of the banking sector, as revealed by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 06:23hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Men ditch families as poverty bites
A growing number of men are reportedly deserting their families due to escalating poverty levels. This information came to light during a media excursion in Lupane and Binga districts of Matebeleland ...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 06:00hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
2 400 megawatt Batoka Gorge project good to go
An agency of the United Nations has cleared Zambia and Zimbabwe to build a $5 billion hydropower dam downstream from Victoria Falls, a Unesco World Heritage Site, the authority overseeing its construc...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 20:54hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean youths flee in droves
According to a recent report, Zimbabwean youths constitute the largest group of people leaving the country in significant numbers following the general elections on August 23. Many of them are choosin...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:54hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Kariba rehab delays worry funders
The funders of the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Programme (KDRP) have expressed concern over the project's prolonged timeline, which has extended into its seventh year, far exceeding the originally proje...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:08hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inflation to hit 400% by year end, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate is expected to rise to nearly 400% by the end of the year due to the depreciation of the local currency. This p...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:36hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Mental health cases spike in Zimbabwe
Health experts have expressed concern over a significant increase in mental health breakdowns among adolescents and teenagers due to drug and substance abuse. This issue was raised as the country obse...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:29hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam rehab 80% complete
The ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, currently at an 80 percent completion stage, encompasses the reshaping of the Plunge Pool and refurbishments of the Spillway. This comprehensive endeavor...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 06:15hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Hlanganani kicks off
The annual tourism fair, known as the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, is commencing in Bulawayo, where the nation's rich heritage and hospitality will be on display for both local and internat...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
US resists pressure to reform IMF voting shares
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen showed little willingness to embrace reforms at the International Monetary Fund that would give China and other developing countries significantly more say in how th...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:18hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa excited with Hlanganani Tourism Expo preparations
The Deputy Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa, expressed his satisfaction with the final preparations for this year's edition of the Sanganai-Hlanganani World Touris...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:58hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's air traffic passenger volume sees 13,4% uptick
Zimbabwe's air transport sector experienced a notable 13.4 percent increase in passenger volume during the second quarter of this year, reaching a total of 436,022 passengers. This growth can be attri...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:32hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe's economy remains on positive trajectory
The country's economy remains on a positive growth trajectory with the prevailing macro-economic stability expected to continue, Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has sa...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 06:10hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Legalizing looting shows Zimbabwe is led by dunderheads!
From the time I was a little boy, there was something that always puzzled me.I could never understand how, those who were in top government positions - with all the opportunities availed to th...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 07:55hrs | 518 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo hotels, lodges fully booked ahead of Sanganai/Hlanganani Expo
Many of the major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are fully booked ahead of the upcoming Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 14. This annual event showcase...Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:34hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are going abroad because medical and dental practitioners are not
Following the good news of the open heart surgery milestones on 27 September 2023. This is a remarkable advancement which the majority of Zimbabweans are not aware of. In pre-pandemic times, pow...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 11:51hrs | 496 | by Engineer Jacob kudzayi Mutisi
Mnangagwa makes more key govt appointments
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Virginia Mabhiza, former Secretary for Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs, to the position of Attorney-General. The announcement of this appointment w...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1123 | by Staff reporter
SADC Council of Ministers congratulates Zimbabwe on polls
The SADC Council of Ministers extended congratulations to Zimbabwe for conducting free, fair, and peaceful elections last month, aligning with the region's principles and guidelines. This affirmation ...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints first female Attorney General
President Mnangagwa has officially appointed the nation's inaugural female Attorney-General, Mrs. Virginia Mabhiza, effective from November 1.Additionally, the President has made three other k...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Bridge to close on Saturday for The Grand Tour filming
This Saturday, starting at 10.30 am in Victoria Falls, Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond will be filming an episode of The Grand Tour in Zimbabwe for Amazon Productions.An advert...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 08:35hrs | 1397 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa briefs Sadc leaders
President Mnangagwa provided updates on Zimbabwe's harmonized elections, characterizing them as peaceful, free, and fair, during discussions with four Sadc leaders. These engagements took place on the...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | 1102 | by Staff eporter
Grade 7 exams start
The ZIMSEC Grade Seven examinations commenced smoothly yesterday, with no reported hitches or delays.Parents, when interviewed, expressed their appreciation for the seamless start of the exami...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:09hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga trapped in crocodile jaws
In just six years, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, once a formidable figure and key player in the military coup that ousted former President Robert Mugabe, has seen a significant decline in his i...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:50hrs | 3142 | by Staff reporter
Multi-billion-dollar biotech city for Zimbabwe
In a significant development poised to propel Zimbabwe forward, a collective of diaspora professionals based in the United States has entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Zimbabwe Inves...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 08:52hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students abroad to get more support
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ambassador Frederick Shava, emphasized the vital role that Zimbabwean students pursuing higher education abroad play in the country's economic deve...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Australia relaunches
After a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australia edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) is back for its fourth season, boasting a remarkable list of nominees across 12 ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 14:02hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Clarkson, May and Hammond filming The Grand Tour in Zimbabwe
Jeremy Clarkson, James May, and Richard Hammond recently embarked on the filming of an episode of The Grand Tour in Zimbabwe. The popular Amazon motoring show is entering its fifth season after a hiat...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 13:10hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions an obstacle to sustainable development, says Geingob
Namibian President Hage Geingob has called for the immediate removal of punitive and illegal economic sanctions unilaterally imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States and its Western allies. He made th...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:06hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets US$300m insurance cover
Zimbabwe has benefited from insurance support totaling over US$300 million from the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) over six years. ATIDI, headquartered in Nairobi, has ex...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
5 under-privileged students secure Mnangagwa's ED-UNZA scholarship
NELIA Fundu, a 21 year old young intellect from rural Zvishavane was born in a less privileged family with other five siblings.Her father relies on menial jobs to put food on their table but h...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
African Union becomes permanent member of G-20
The group of the world's 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 12:11hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
African Union becomes permanent member of G-20
The group of the world's 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 12:11hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
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