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Bogus Mpilo doctor swindled prospective nurse trainees US$8,000
A 29-year-old Bulawayo man, Prosper Taurai Vanhuvaone, has been sentenced to an effective 42 months in prison after being convicted of multiple counts of fraud for posing as a qualified medical doctor...Published: 16 hrs ago | 377 | 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: 20 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe exporters sound alarm over tough new forex rules
Zimbabwean exporters are facing fresh turbulence following the government's move to tighten foreign currency controls - scrapping critical export incentives and enforcing tougher surrender requirement...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 11:34hrs | 1965 | 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 | 271 | 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 to revitalise Community Share Ownership Trusts
The Zimbabwean Government has moved to revitalise Community Share Ownership Trusts (CSOTs), a flagship programme under the country's economic empowerment policy, following Cabinet's approval of new op...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 13:29hrs | 103 | 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 | 805 | by Staff reporter
Pokello's son in Warriors squad raises dust
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is facing intense criticism following the last-minute and unexplained inclusion of Scotland-based midfielder Nathan Mutasa in the Warriors squad set to take pa...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:09hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested in Bulawayo over series of armed robberies
A 36-year-old man from Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies that took place across the city during March 2025. The police have linked Nhlanhla N...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:47hrs | 800 | 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
Zimbabwe records strong forex surplus
Zimbabwe has experienced sustained foreign currency inflows that not only meet its external payment obligations but have generated a substantial surplus averaging US$400 million per month over the 14-...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:35hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs terrorise Bulawayo
Residents of Bulawayo are gripped by fear as machete-wielding gangs continue to unleash violent attacks across the city's high-density suburbs. The brutal assaults have left many victims nursing serio...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:31hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo fake doctor breath temporary sigh of relief again
Prosper Vanhuvaone, accused of masquerading as a medical doctor in Bulawayo, breathed a temporary sigh of relief last Friday after the court postponed delivering judgment until Tuesday.The del...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:23hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
ZiG inflation rises to 92%
Zimbabwe's annual inflation measured in the local currency (ZiG) surged to 92.1% in May 2025, up from April's 85.7%, signaling growing challenges for the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in containing t...Published: 31 May 2025 at 14:04hrs | 1076 | by Staff reporter
Calls mount for amendment of Zimbabwe's outdated Mines and Minerals Act
The long-overdue amendment of Zimbabwe's Mines and Minerals Act (Chapter 21:05) has become a pressing issue as the country grapples with mineral leakages and a lack of transparency in its mining secto...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:15hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe misses €150 billion conditional funding from EU
Europe and Africa's strategic partnership has entered an exciting new phase, with both continents reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and promote global peace. However, Zimbabw...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Govt engages children, spouses of national heroes on title deeds
In a landmark move aimed at resolving long-standing issues around land ownership, the Government has initiated dialogue with children and spouses of national liberation heroes to transition them from ...Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:25hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
AI in focus as Zimbabwe Media Policy is unveiled
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially launched the Zimbabwe Media Policy on Wednesday, a landmark framework aimed at guiding the country's media industry through the rapidly changing global informat...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:21hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa not losing sleep over ouster attempts
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly having "sleepless nights" over growing calls from within ZANU PF for his term of office to be extended beyond the constitutional limit of 2028, according to ...Published: 28 May 2025 at 14:09hrs | 2623 | by Staff reportetr
Zimbabwe finalising first-ever economic census
Zimbabwe is in the final stages of completing its first-ever economic census, which will for the first time incorporate detailed data on the informal sector, Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Devel...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:04hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Trabablas Interchange commissioning on Friday
The state-of-the-art US$88 million Trabablas Interchange is scheduled for official commissioning this Friday, heralding a significant infrastructural milestone under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's adm...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa losing sleep over term extension
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly having sleepless nights over mounting calls from within his own Zanu-PF party to extend his term beyond the constitutionally mandated limit of two terms, the...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:52hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter
Garwe calls for inclusion of Chiefs in Council meetings
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has urged local authorities to allow chiefs to actively participate in council meetings, highlighting their crucial role in community governance...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:44hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo: A symbol of wealth, controversy, and economic imbalance in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, Wicknell Chivayo has become a household name, renowned for his extravagant lifestyle. From lavishly distributing luxury vehicles to reportedly acquiring a private jet, his wealth and ambi...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:24hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Lack of political will to resolve Gukurahundi genocide
As Zimbabwe joined the rest of the continent in commemorating Africa Day, human rights watchdog Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has amplified calls for global reparations and justice for Africans ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:35hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's debt indaba on, AfDB meetings start
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has commenced its 2025 annual meetings today, featuring key agenda items including Zimbabwe's arrears clearance and debt resolution process, as well as ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:31hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Health activists knock on parly door to address NCDs
The Zimbabwe NCD Champions Network has raised urgent concerns over the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions in the country, urging Parliament to implement...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:02hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
United Freedom Party Africa Day Statement
Dear fellow Africans and esteemed leaders,Today, as we celebrate Africa Day, we are reminded of the strength and beauty that our great continent holds. Africa is a land blessed with abundant r...Published: 24 May 2025 at 23:12hrs | 227 | by United Freedom Party
Mnangagwa's new land tenure system touted as key to wealth creation
Zimbabwe's new land tenure system is being hailed as a game-changer for economic transformation and wealth creation, with calls for citizens — especially the youth - to seize the opportunities it pr...Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:03hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's gold sector performing exceptionally well, but
Zimbabwe's gold sector is experiencing a period of robust growth, yet mining leaders and experts are asking whether the country is fully capitalising on its mineral wealth.This was the central...Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Mutamabara launches AI book
Renowned Zimbabwean professor of robotics and prolific author, Arthur Mutamabara, is set to launch his latest book this evening at 6pm at the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers offices in Eastlea, Harare...Published: 22 May 2025 at 11:30hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's destiny is to be rich, says prophet
A local religious leader has sparked fresh debate over the controversial and flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a man divinely destined to accumulate wealth.Prophet Tho...Published: 21 May 2025 at 13:35hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
China-aided agricultural demonstration village launched in Zimbabwe
A CHINA-aided agricultural demonstration village was officially launched last week in the Shamva District of Mashonaland Central Province, Zimbabwe, to enhance agricultural productivity among rural fa...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:24hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
ZPRA veterans align property reclamation drive with Vision 2030 goals
Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) combatants have emphasised that reclaiming properties acquired during the liberation struggle is more than just restitution - it is a strategic effor...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers at Mpandawana bash colleague to death
Two Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldiers are appearing before the High Court in Masvingo, charged with murder following a brutal assault on a fellow soldier that led to his death two weeks later. The...Published: 18 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1737 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, IMF talks underway
Zimbabwe has entered into preliminary discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a new Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), marking a significant step toward restoring the country's econom...Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:51hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani project 72% amid concerns over slow progress
The long-awaited Gwayi-Shangani Dam, a cornerstone project of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project, is now 72% complete, showing only a modest 2% progress since October 2024. The slow pace has drawn...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:40hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe strengthens private sector role in economic development drive
Zimbabwe is forging ahead with a private sector-led economic model, as the Government and business leaders intensify collaboration aimed at creating a robust and sustainable economy. The move is align...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:53hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa offers Lukashenko minerals
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended an invitation to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to explore Zimbabwe's vast mineral wealth, as part of efforts to revive the country's struggling ec...Published: 16 May 2025 at 09:44hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Judgment date set for Mpilo fake doctor
Bulawayo magistrate Mrs. Eva Matura has scheduled May 30 for delivering judgment in the case of Prosper Vanhuvaone, a 29-year-old man charged with fraud for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor at...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:20hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube hikes fuel levy
The Government of Zimbabwe has increased the Strategic Fuel Reserve Levy on petrol and diesel as part of a broader effort to safeguard national fuel supplies and price stability amid rising global mar...Published: 14 May 2025 at 08:33hrs | 1226 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, EU celebrate growing trade
Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) have marked a significant milestone in their growing economic partnership, with trade between the two entities increasing by 30% and foreign direct investment (FDI...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:23hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zimbabwe farmer reflects on lost legacy
For Rory Duncan, a former commercial farmer in Zimbabwe, memories of the Eastern Highlands are both vivid and painful - a haunting contrast between prosperity and the aftermath of a country's failed l...Published: 12 May 2025 at 20:03hrs | 984 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Mozambique sign landmark energy deal
Zimbabwe and Mozambique have signed a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, a development poised to significantly improve energy security and infrastructure across Southern Af...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen plays part in Chelsea's Europa League victory
In a remarkable display of youthful talent and heritage pride, 17-year-old forward Shumaira "Shim" Mheuka made headlines on Thursday night after featuring in Chelsea's 2-0 Europa League victory over S...Published: 09 May 2025 at 07:58hrs | 5567 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe goes hi-tech
In a major boost to Zimbabwe's agricultural sector, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially commissioned a state-of-the-art 56,000-tonne smart-grain storage silo complex in Kwekwe, a move set to save ...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:52hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter
Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe's water crisis - they may worsen it
There has been a growing disturbing trend.The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the cou...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 947 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Machakaire exposes the detachment of Zimbabwe's ruling elite from ordinary citizens' suffering
The surprises keep coming!It is not often that we hear a sitting Zimbabwean Cabinet minister openly acknowledge the painful reality faced daily by millions of citizens. That is why Min...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:18hrs | 575 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
POSB partners with Zimnat
People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) has entered a strategic partnership with Zimnat General Insurance to offer a wide range of bancassurance services, enhancing its service offerings and providing custom...Published: 05 May 2025 at 16:03hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
It's high time foreign governments took the lead in investigating Zimbabwe's corrupt elite
The Zimbabwe ruling elite clearly won't act against high-level corruption.There is something profoundly disturbing about the silence of Zimbabwean authorities in the wake of the damning exposÃ...Published: 03 May 2025 at 11:48hrs | 630 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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