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Bulawayo City Council registers construction boom
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) approved building plans valued at US$4.6 million in April, reflecting a 2.32% increase compared to the previous month, according to the latest council minutes.T...Published: 2 hrs ago | 71 | by Staff reporter
Delta makes new board appointments
Zimbabwe's leading beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two new non-executive directors - Mr Cherian Kurien and Professor Engineer Quin...Published: 6 hrs ago | 323 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law leaves SRC
Six years after stepping into office with a bold mission to transform Zimbabwe's sporting landscape and reinforce corporate governance across national associations, Gerald Mlotshwa who is President Mn...Published: 6 hrs ago | 325 | by Staff reporter
Man sentenced to 400 hours for army-style fashion flop
A 22-year-old Bulawayo man has learned the hard way that street fashion choices can carry legal consequences after being sentenced to 400 hours of community service for wearing a camouflage jacket in ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 200 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Sneakers Expo returns bigger and bolder
Bulawayo is bracing for a major cultural explosion as the Bulawayo Sneakers Expo returns for its fourth edition on October 18, promising an unforgettable blend of fashion, creativity, and urban identi...Published: 6 hrs ago | 57 | by Staff reporter
Bosso midfield beast scoops top player gong
Highlanders midfield anchor Mason Mushore is in the form of his life, and his teammates have made sure the whole football fraternity knows it.The combative midfielder has been crowned Player's...Published: 6 hrs ago | 65 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers terrorise Sai Mart in bold daylight heist
In a chilling daylight robbery that has left the Bulawayo community shaken, three armed robbers stormed Sai Mart Supermarket yesterday morning, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash and muggin...Published: 6 hrs ago | 194 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Dembare captain neglects daughter
Former Dynamos and Warriors captain Ocean Mushure has been accused of neglecting his 12-year-old daughter, who has reportedly dropped out of school due to lack of financial support over the past two y...Published: 6 hrs ago | 70 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi hearings constitutionality questioned
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has challenged the legality and execution of the government-led public hearings into the 1980s Gukurahundi atrocities, raising constitutional concerns and demanding ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 108 | by Staff reporter
Health Commission implements job evaluation outcomes
In a major move to improve equity, motivation, and service delivery in Zimbabwe's health sector, the Health Service Commission (HSC) has announced that it will begin implementing the results of its co...Published: 8 hrs ago | 101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tobacco sales reach 88% of national target
A notable shift in Zimbabwe's tobacco marketing landscape is unfolding, with auction prices surpassing contract prices for 24 consecutive days, signaling potential cracks in the long-dominant contract...Published: 8 hrs ago | 49 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to interface with war veterans
All roads lead to the City Sports Centre in Harare today as President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to meet thousands of war veterans in a major empowerment interface, where he will hand over mining equip...Published: 8 hrs ago | 266 | by Staff reporter
U.S. Ambassador slams corruption in Zimbabwe
United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has described corruption as a "cancer" that is depriving Zimbabweans of their national wealth and severely undermining trade and investment prospe...Published: 8 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa defends Geo Pomona Waste deal
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended the controversial takeover of Harare's waste management by Geo Pomona Waste Management, claiming the arrangement will significantly improve a sector long negl...Published: 8 hrs ago | 73 | by Staff reporter
Has democracy failed in Zimbabwe?
This is the million-dollar question we all need to ask ourselves.Democracy, by its very nature, is a noble and necessary concept. It is anchored on the principle that every human ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 247 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe showers rare praises on America
Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira has extended rare and glowing praise to the United States of America, acknowledging its significant humanitarian and investment contributions throughou...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 14:20hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Mentally ill teacher remains at school despite safety concerns
Tensions are mounting in Nyahombe, Chivi District, as a mentally ill teacher at Nyahombe Secondary School continues to remain in his post despite months of complaints from parents who fear for the saf...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 11:36hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic named best banking brand in Zimbabwe
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has been named the Best Banking Brand in Zimbabwe by the internationally acclaimed Global Brands Magazine, further cementing its reputation as a leader in the financial services ...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 11:35hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
IMF kicks off crucial talks in Zimbabwe
A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun formal meetings with Zimbabwean authorities, launching a critical mission to assess the country's reform trajectory under t...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 11:33hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
5,000 Zimbabwe teachers quit in 2023
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has revealed that over 5,000 teachers left the profession in 2023, confirming concerns about a growing brain drain in Zimbabwe's education sector. Howev...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:14hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
'ZWG inflation won't affect consumer purchasing power'
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has downplayed alarm over the country's surging annual ZWG inflation, urging economic players to disregard year-on-year figures and instead focus on more reflective ...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:07hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Chaos at Harare Church as Apostle is attacked for impregnating student
A Sunday church service in central Harare descended into chaos when relatives of a university student stormed the pulpit and physically confronted the presiding pastor, accusing him of impregnating th...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:06hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo bogus doctor caged 5 and half years
A man who spent two years posing as a qualified medical doctor - defrauding patients and promising fake nursing placements at Mpilo Central Hospital - has been sentenced to five and a half years in pr...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:05hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tobacco marketing season booms
This year's tobacco marketing season is demonstrating remarkable stability and prosperity, creating an encouraging environment for Zimbabwean farmers as prices at auction floors remain robust....Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:05hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's mining industry set for over 7% growth
Zimbabwe's mining sector is on track for significant growth in 2025, with projections indicating an expansion of over seven percent, fueled primarily by strong performances in gold and coal production...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:04hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines optimistic about 100 tonnes gold target
The Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe (CoMZ) has expressed confidence that the country can meet the Government's ambitious annual gold production target of 100 tonnes, despite the current national target stan...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:03hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Fabisch ready for the Warriors test
As Zimbabwe's Warriors prepare for back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Burkina Faso and Niger, one player quietly stands out with a deep sense of legacy, purpose, and readine...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 09:56hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Man convicted for impersonating candidate in Zimsec exam
A 20-year-old man from Zvishavane has been convicted for impersonating another candidate during a Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exam, in a case that has raised alarm over exam malpract...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 18:26hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
Police allegedly assault Mahetshe Primary School children in Matobo
Police in Matobo, Matabeleland South, are alleged to have assaulted children at an Early Child Education school in Mahetshe.This was exposed by Mthwajazi Republic Party in a statement....Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 17:21hrs | 630 | by Stephen Jakes
OK Zimbabwe shuts down Food Lover's Market outlets
Retail giant OK Zimbabwe has announced the closure of its premium Food Lover's Market outlets in Borrowdale and Avondale, a move that underscores the mounting pressure on Zimbabwe's formal retail sect...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:46hrs | 3823 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor found guilty in Bulawayo, sentencing set for today
A man who posed as a qualified medical doctor, Prosper Vanhuvaone, has been found guilty of three counts of fraud and one count of impersonation following a high-profile trial in Bulawayo. The verdict...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:42hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
Underperforming Kaindu reaches for Bosso reset button
Highlanders FC head coach Kelvin Kaindu is viewing the current international break as a valuable opportunity to regroup, refocus, and revive the team's fortunes after a turbulent start to their Castle...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:40hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Trabablas Interchange eases congestion
The newly completed Trabablas Traffic Interchange has breathed new life into one of Harare's busiest road junctions, drastically improving traffic flow and turning a former congestion hotspot into a s...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:39hrs | 1097 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs wreak havoc in Bulawayo
Fear and frustration are mounting across Bulawayo as machete-wielding gangs continue to terrorise residents in several suburbs, leaving a trail of violence, injury, and trauma in their wake.Ov...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:37hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
Students petition govt over striking lecturers
The Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) has formally petitioned the government to intervene in the ongoing standoff between University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturers and the institution's administra...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:30hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Judge interviews: Why worthy legal minds will not offer themselves for the bench
LIKE most lawyers who heavily litigate, I followed the recently ended interviews from which it is hoped eight Labour Court judges will be appointed.As the interviews progressed, I became incre...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:46hrs | 963 | by Beatrice Mtetwa
Beatrice Mtetwa slams CJ Malaba
Renowned human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has sharply criticised Chief Justice Luke Malaba and other members of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) over what she describes as the "haranguing, hum...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:42hrs | 2843 | by Staff reporter
Matthew Takaona arrested by Ferret team
Veteran journalist and opposition activist Matthew Takaona has been arrested by members of the Ferret team, a joint police and intelligence unit, while participating in a community road safety initiat...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:41hrs | 1930 | by Staff reporter
Money talks: Scottland FC winger smuggled Into Warriors COSAFA cup squad
Nathan Mutasa grabbed headlines on Monday after his unexpected inclusion in Zimbabwe's 2025 Warriors squad for the COSAFA Cup.The Scottland FC winger, who is also known as the son of soc...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 12:05hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested over violent voice on chat group
A 27-year-old woman from Kadoma, Vernah Madhlangove, has been remanded in custody after allegedly using WhatsApp to incite public violence in her community.Madhlangove appeared before the Kado...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 12:00hrs | 1478 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe assumes ILO Conference presidency
Zimbabwe has marked a significant milestone on the global stage by assuming the presidency of the 113th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland....Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:17hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco exports reach US$381 million
Zimbabwe has earned US$381 million from tobacco exports so far this year, as the country intensifies efforts to increase value addition and beneficiation in its lucrative tobacco sector.Accord...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 09:27hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Nurses clash with Parirenyatwa over US$150 graduation fee
A storm is brewing at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals as graduate nurses demand clarity and flexibility over a mandatory US$150 graduation and administration fee - insisting that being forced to pay i...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 09:25hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Air Force crisis exposed
In August 2021, President Emmerson Mnangagwa experienced a harrowing emergency when his VIP helicopter crash-landed at a farm in Sandringham, approximately 64 kilometres southwest of Harare. The incid...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:29hrs | 1747 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor-General urges speedy trials
Zimbabwe's Prosecutor-General, Justice Loyce Matanda-Moyo, has urged the justice system to prioritise timely prosecution of cases amid growing concerns over the difficulty of locating litigants and wi...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:23hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Killer pitbulls put down
In the aftermath of a brutal dog attack that claimed the life of 39-year-old Samuel Machara, the Zimbabwe National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZNSPCA) has issued a strong stateme...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:20hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter
MPs grill Minister Masuka over bankability of new 'Title Deed'
Parliamentarians have raised concerns over the government's newly introduced comprehensive land tenure policy, pressing Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Dr. Anxious ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:18hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Second group of white Afrikaners arrive in the US
A SMALL small batch of white Afrikaners quietly arrived in the US on Friday, as part of President Donald Trump’s offer to resettle them amidst false claims of white genocide and persecution in South...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1429 | by Staff reporter
Madam Boss denies rumours of rib removal
Popular social media influencer, actress, and entrepreneur Madam Boss has denied rumours claiming she had some of her ribs surgically removed. Speaking exclusively to H-Metro, she provided a detailed ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:10hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Pit bulls kill neighbour, Harare man arrested
A man from Harare has been arrested after his pit bulls allegedly mauled a neighbour to death in a horrific attack that has reignited nationwide debate over the safety of the American Pitbull Terrier ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:09hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
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