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A Zimbabwean's glimpse into China's science and technology backyard
My visit to China Agricultural University (CAU) on July 30, 2025 revealed far more than expected – it offered a compelling insight into a transformative model of agricultural development. There, I w...Published: 2 hrs ago | 37 | by Dereck Goto
Zimbabwean birth control pills smuggled into South Africa
A growing syndicate involving hospital staff, informal cross-border transporters, and backyard traders is siphoning government-issued birth control pills from Zimbabwe's public health facilities and s...Published: 12 hrs ago | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zec abandons Econet for voter registration checks
In a troubling move that has left many potential voters struggling to verify their registration status, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has seemingly abandoned the Econet platform for voter re...Published: 12 hrs ago | 74 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo losing 'City of Kings' shine amid garbage pile-up
City leaders, government officials, and waste management experts have issued a stark warning about the deteriorating state of solid waste management in Bulawayo, describing it as a looming health and ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 64 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe slides into a spaza nation
Zimbabwe's commercial landscape is undergoing a profound transformation - and not for the better. Across major cities, once-thriving formal businesses have either shuttered or drastically downsized, t...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 13:17hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Illegal logging costs Zimbabwe millions
Deep in the misty Eastern Highlands, along the Zimbabwe–Mozambique border, the whine of chainsaws has replaced the natural chorus of birdsong. Towering indigenous and exotic trees, some centurie...Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 08:29hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Pumula night burglars run wild smashing windows and doors
Residents of Pumula South are living in terror following a disturbing spike in night-time burglaries that has left the suburb shaken, sleepless, and on high alert. Over the past two weeks, a wave of b...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:49hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
Hawks get forfeiture order on cigarette smuggling truck
South Africa's elite crime-fighting unit, the Hawks, working in conjunction with the National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU), has secured a court order to permanently forfeit a co...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 18:48hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
What has Mnangagwa achieved as SADC chair?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on August 17, 2024, during the 44th SADC Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, is set to hand over...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 16:45hrs | 275 | by Leonard Koni
Form 4 pupil expelled for urinating in bottle during class
A Form Four pupil at Nyakatsapa High School in Mutasa District has been expelled after allegedly urinating into a bottle while seated in class, a move that has sparked outrage from the learner's famil...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:58hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
90,000 Zimbabweans in SA apply for exemption permits
More than 90,000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa have applied for waivers to regularise their stay and avoid the threat of deportation, the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa has revealed. The disc...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:21hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
War veterans faction denies Zanu PF bribe allegations
A faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) led by Andreas Mathibela has dismissed claims that its leadership was bribed by Zanu PF, insisting it remains committed ...Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:18hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean appointed director of water and sanitation by Polokwane
The Polokwane Municipality has appointed Zimbabwean national Chihota K. as the new Executive Director of Water and Sanitation, a decision that has triggered both political debate and public concern ov...Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 16:01hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Wicknell Chivhayo
Dear Sir Wicknell Chivhayo, I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea on behalf of Chinehasha Secondary School in Chiweshe. As a prominent philanthropist, your generosity has touched...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 21:01hrs | 1026 | by Cde Mutandawachingama
What we experience in Zimbabwe is no longer load shedding - It's an energy crisis
Downplaying the gravity of a crisis may offer short-term comfort, but in the long run, it only deepens the problem.In Zimbabwe today, the term "load shedding" has become a household phrase - r...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 20:58hrs | 482 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cash flow constraints hamper devolution funding
Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has attributed the government's failure to meet the constitutionally mandated five percent allocation of national revenue towards devolution to cash flow constr...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 18:29hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa went to Ukraine & Russia to bring peace that is not in South Africa
Operation Dudula is upon us. Our Zimbabwean citizens are chased like they are rats and mice in their neighbourhoods. Who is my neighbour: asked the philosophy of UBUNTU. A fellow human being, seeking ...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 17:00hrs | 475 | by Nomazulu Thata
Uber shutdown warning in South Africa
The National E-hailing Federation of South Africa (Nefsa) has warned that e-hailing drivers will down tools nationwide unless their demands regarding pay and working conditions are met.Speakin...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 10:27hrs | 1333 | by Staff reporter
Financial mismanagement at Parliament of Zimbabwe exposed
The Auditor-General has exposed alarming financial irregularities at the Parliament of Zimbabwe, including unauthorised fuel allocations, ballooning payment arrears, and undelivered government vehicle...Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fails to immunise 34,000 children every year
Zimbabwe is falling behind in its efforts to fully immunise every child, with approximately 34,000 children going without basic vaccinations each year, exposing them to life-threatening diseases. This...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:26hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Shocking Lake Chivero sewage crisis explodes
A new lawsuit filed at the High Court has revealed that severe pollution of Lake Chivero is killing wild animals and devastating tourist attractions dependent on Harare's main water source. The Zimbab...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:16hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Murdered taxi driver's family demands death sentence for ex-wife
Grief has turned into fury for the family of murdered taxi driver Aleck Sinoia, who believe his ex-wife, Apirizi Sekai, masterminded his gruesome killing. The emotional toll of the tragedy was laid ba...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:24hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
MCAZ issues urgent warning
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has sounded the alarm over the distribution of counterfeit Cloxacillin 250mg capsules, warning that the falsified antibiotics pose a significant thre...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:23hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
DJ Ollah 07 has divided opinion
The man about town DJ Ollah 07 has divided opinion with his latest podcast on the St Mary's accident which killed 17 people. This soon after his ground-breaking interview with Mai Jeremaya who had cla...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:24hrs | 242 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Zimta pokes holes into proposed Zimsec Act amendments
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has criticised the proposed amendments to the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Act, arguing that they fall short of restoring credibility to ...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 09:30hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo ramps up its anti-corruption efforts
The City of Bulawayo has ramped up its anti-corruption efforts by upgrading its internal audit unit into a full-fledged department, aimed at enhancing fraud detection, accountability, and good governa...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:42hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 jab linked to major eye damage
Scientists have discovered that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may increase the risk of eye damage, leading to vision loss.The new study specifically examined how the vaccine affected patients' cor...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 14:36hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter
Cowdray Park residents drowning in sewage
Residents of Section 1A in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb say they are living in increasingly unbearable conditions as raw sewage floods their homes, a result of a crumbling drainage system that has l...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:25hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Niece snatches aunt's husband and house
A Glen View woman has secured legal protection from her niece, whom she accused of wrecking her marriage and attempting to take over her matrimonial home.Sunday Sande approached the Harare Civ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:44hrs | 1468 | by Staff reporter
Pirate taxis resurface at Harare City Council offices
Pirate taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, have resurfaced at an illegal rank along Leopold Takawira Street in Harare's central business district (CBD), operating openly just metres from municipal ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:42hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Pushcart operators blamed for City chaos
Pushcarts, once seen as a harmless tool of livelihood for many struggling Zimbabweans, have become a growing source of frustration and danger for Harare residents. The city's central business district...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:18hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Only leadership change can save Zimbabwe's economy
FREEZIM Congress party leader Joseph Makamba Busha has said Zimbabwe's deepening economic woes can only be resolved through a complete change of government leadership, accusing the ruling Zanu-PF part...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 10:00hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Zim opposition needs a reshuffle
Many Zimbabweans are wondering how they can fit into a new political discourse as the political hunger for change wanes.The conflict requires realignment and recalibration. A robust, resilient...Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:13hrs | 462 | by Leonard Koni
School accused of emotional abuse over unpaid levies
Parents of learners at Helemu Primary School in Bulawayo have accused the school of emotionally abusing children whose families are unable to pay bus and stationery levies, sparking outrage over the t...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:56hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
RBZ exposes massive money laundering
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has unearthed large-scale illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the country's real estate and motor vehicle dealership sectors, revealing industrial-scale money launderi...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:40hrs | 1548 | by Staff reporter
Marshals hijack Gweru bus terminus toilets
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has confirmed widespread concerns over the deteriorating state of bus terminuses across the country, highlighting ongoing complaints from travellers being ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:32hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree rolls out prepaid water meters
The Plumtree Town Council has announced plans to introduce prepaid water meters, a move that has sparked outrage among residents who argue the system threatens their right to water and risks deepening...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter
Govt should fix public health, not meddle in private medical practice
This week, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the government will keep a close eye on private medical practices, particularly concerning issues of pricing...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Zimra cracks down on fake tech flooding Zimbabwe's streets
Harare - The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has launched a sweeping crackdown on counterfeit electronics flooding the country's markets, targeting fake mobile phones, laptops, and accessories that...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:59hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition needs reshuffle
MANY Zimbabweans are wondering how they can fit into a new political discourse as the hunger for political change wanes.The conflict requires realignment and recalibration.A robust, re...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:00hrs | 569 | by Leonard Koni
The Irony of Innovation: How Tech’s Hardest Workers Built a System That Rewards Laziness
A thought-provoking look at how tech's unsung builders laid the groundwork for a digital culture that rewards viral ease over innovation and substa...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 21:49hrs | 572 | by Libz Mbanje
An open letter to Chimhama: are you in South Africa?
Dear Madam Chimhama, I hope I find you well, daughter of the African soil!I am writing this letter because I am deeply concerned about your utterances of violence in your video yo...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 16:04hrs | 530 | by Nomazulu Thata
Harare to ban kombis, pirate taxis
The City of Harare has announced ambitious plans to ban commuter omnibuses (kombis) and pirate taxis (mishikashika) within the next three years, a move it says is part of efforts to transform the capi...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fears HIV setbacks despite global praise
Zimbabwe has earned widespread international praise for its achievements in the fight against HIV, with the latest UNAIDS Global AIDS Update 2025 placing the country among a selec...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:49hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Man (48) axes wife (68)
A 63-year-old woman is battling for life at Bindura Hospital after she was axed twice by her husband during a domestic dispute.Stembeni Nego has since filed a police report, and her husband, F...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 16:36hrs | 1437 | by Simbarashe Sithole In Bindura
Chitungwiza continues to battle with sewer challenges
Perennial sewer problems remain one of the most pressing challenges facing Chitungwiza Municipality, although the local authority has recorded some improvements in certain areas, ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:45hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda, St Luke's hospitals still lack capacity to handle mental patients
A recent parliamentary investigation into youth empowerment, development, vocational training, and the state of drug and substance abuse treatment in Zimbabwe has exposed a severe shortage of rehabili...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Sydney Gata is no hero
When US president Abraham Lincoln said that one can fool some people sometime, but one cannot fool all the people all the time, he forgot to add that Zanu-PF, as a stalwart, disciplined and principled...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:38hrs | 419 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Harare council not paying Geo Pomona, says Mafume
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has revealed that the City of Harare is not paying Geo Pomona Waste Management, despite the company controversially assuming responsibility for the municipality's refuse coll...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:10hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Biti's new political outfit: Another desperate stunt from a failed politician
Tendai Biti is back again, but instead of bringing something new or worthwhile to Zimbabwe's political landscape, he returns with yet another recycled and empty formation, now parading the once-insign...Published: 11 Jul 2025 at 15:29hrs | 3063 | by Staff reporter
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