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Calls for stronger regulation of Starlink's expansion in Africa
The rapid expansion of Starlink's satellite internet services across Africa has prompted a growing chorus of concern from local industry experts, telecommunications companies, and internet service pro...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:52hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Tough times for Matebeleland learners
Matebeleland North Senator Rebecca Fanuel has expressed growing concern about the safety of students in rural areas, particularly in Binga, where learners are at risk of being struck by lightning or f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man develops solar-powered three-wheeled vehicle
For many, dropping out of school is seen as a setback, a dead-end in a society where education is believed to be the key to a brighter future. However, for 31-year-old Charles Ncube of Luveve suburb, ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:36hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo washes hands of Chimombe fraud case
In a shocking case of retribution, a suspected armed robber from Zimbabwe was found with both feet chopped off along the banks of the Limpopo River, where he reportedly targeted smugglers crossing to ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:57hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Livestock farmers bemoan delayed rains
Livestock farmers across Beitbridge district are voicing their concerns over the delayed start of the rainy season, which has disrupted grazing patterns and severely affected the health of their lives...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:35hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
3 Chinese nationals shot in copper plant robbery
Three Chinese nationals were seriously injured in a dramatic movie-style robbery that took place early Sunday morning at the Lanyun Mining Zimbabwe copper processing plant on the outskirts of Chinhoyi...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:05hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter
Harare's water supply under threat
A recent study has highlighted a rising environmental threat to Harare's primary water source, Lake Chivero, with increasing algal growth potentially compromising the capital city's water quality and ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to boost mobile connectivity in border regions
The Government is implementing measures to enhance mobile communication in border areas where many residents rely on foreign service providers, according to the Minister of Information Communication T...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:35hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches second space satellite
Zimbabwe is set to launch its second earth observation satellite, ZimSat-2, on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the nation's growing space program. The satellite will be launched from Vosto...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:02hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man arrested for flying a drone without a licence
Bulawayo police have arrested a 32-year-old man from Newton West for illegally operating a drone near a local lodge. The incident occurred on October 23, 2024, when police officers stationed on guard ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:18hrs | 1538 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF Commissar harassed
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close security and protocol (advance) teams who are part of the intelligence details have this Friday during Online National Anti-Sanctions petition pre-launch proceedin...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1718 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Zinara disburses funds, fuel for maintenance
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has disbursed nearly 1.5 million liters of fuel and over Z$2.7 billion to support road maintenance and rehabilitation projects across the country. Th...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:43hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army faces scrutiny over unlawful gold mining operations
Rusununguko/Nkululeko Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a company owned by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), is allegedly conducting an unauthorized alluvial gold mining operation in Allied Timbers' Tarka Forest, ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo linked IMC gets ISP licence, eyes Starlink reseller
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued IMC Communications with an internet service provider (ISP) licence, paving the way for the company to partner wit...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe subscribers push Starlink to limit
THE overwhelming demand for cost-effective internet services is pushing newcomer, Star Link, to the edge with consumers experiencing unexpectedly slow speeds this week, especially in Harare, due to co...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 3005 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna warned by City of Harare
The City of Harare has issued a stern warning to former Zanu PF MP Dexter Nduna, stating that he has no legal authority to unclamp vehicles targeted for enforcement by City Parking. This response foll...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 15:18hrs | 3401 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches major telehealth initiative
Under the Second Republic, Zimbabwe has made significant strides in upgrading public health facilities to ensure that every citizen can access adequate medical treatment as a practical right. As part ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:23hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree council suspends ambulance services due to breakdown
Residents of Plumtree and the general public are being urged to make alternative arrangements for medical emergencies, following the announcement that the town's council ambulance is currently out of ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 13:21hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Colonialists to give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The UK has announced it is giving up sovereignty of a remote but strategically important cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean after more than half a century.The deal – reached after years ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 12:39hrs | 217 | by Andrew Harding
Zimbabwe records growth across sectors
Zimbabwe is making notable strides in various economic sectors despite the challenges posed by climate change-induced droughts and Western-imposed sanctions, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said during h...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
ZANC praises Govt for Introducing air ambulances
The Zimbabwe African National Congress (ZANC) has lauded the Government's recent introduction of air ambulances, which are set to revolutionise emergency medical care across the country, particularly ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:38hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho councillor seeks diaspora assistance to desilt Kanana River
Tsholotsho Rural District Council Ward 8 Councillor Jazz Sibanda has made an urgent appeal to Zimbabweans living in the diaspora for assistance in desilting the Kanana River, which is crucial for faci...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 654 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Mavetera says delay in licensing Starlink distributors caused by due diligence
Zimbabwe's Minister of Information Communication Technology, Tatenda Mavetera, announced that delays in licensing internet service providers for the distribution of Starlink products were due to neces...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to hand over 90 Isuzu Double Cab vehicles to chiefs
In a major step which the Zimbabwe government claims will strengthen local governance, President Emmerson Mnangagwa will officially hand over 90 Isuzu Double Cab vehicles to traditional chiefs this mo...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 09:32hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter
Owen Ncube commissions 25 tractors
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Midlands, Owen Ncube, officially commissioned 25 tractors today for the Rural Infrastructural Development Agency (RIDA), in a move aimed...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1383 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwe Grand Tour can now be yours - for US$21 000 per person
You can now experience a recreation of the Grand Tour: One for the Road route across Zimbabwe – minus Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond – if you have about US$21 000 (per person) to s...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:35hrs | 1206 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital’s lab gains international certification
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Zimbabwe’s healthcare system, with an annual investment exceeding US$200 million aimed at improving health outcomes across the countr...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:35hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
TelOne jumps on Starlink train
TelOne, one of Zimbabwe's largest fixed internet providers, has announced its partnership with Starlink, becoming an authorized reseller of the satellite internet service. This move comes in response ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 15:33hrs | 2592 | by Staff reporter
40% of South Africa critical skill permits issued to Zimbabweans
South Africa has issued 4,913 critical skills visas since 2020 to nationals from over 100 countries, with more than half (55%) of those going to people from Zimbabwe and India.Home Affairs Min...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 19:29hrs | 5222 | by Staff reporter
Econet goes head-to-head with Starlink with new packages
Econet Wireless has launched its SmartBiz broadband data packages, aimed at meeting the connectivity needs of various business sectors, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), farmers, sc...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:52hrs | 2631 | by Staff reporter
Econet ready for head-on competition with Starlink
The recent launch of Starlink in Zimbabwe has sparked considerable market excitement, prompting Econet Wireless, the nation's largest telecommunications and technology firm, to strategically position ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:49hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe decides own international ties'
Zimbabwe is exercising its sovereign right to independently choose its allies, according to Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science, and Technology Development Minister, Professor Amon Murw...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:33hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF continues to push '2030 anenge achipo'
Zanu-PF officials continue to promote the "ED 2030 Anenge Achipo" agenda, advocating for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030, despite Mnangagwa's repeated claims that he has no ...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 12:56hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's CAAZ licenses 400 drone pilots
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has licensed over 400 drone pilots and certified more than 15 companies for the use of drone technology across various sectors. These certifications ref...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:27hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches telemedicine service
Telecommunications company NetOne recently launched its telemedicine service at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, developed in partnership with ZimSmart to enhance healthcare access, particularly in und...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:39hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Vulindlela Ndlovu unveils Cimas mobile clinic
The Vulindlela Ndlovu led Cimas has launched a mobile clinic aimed at improving healthcare access for marginalized communities in Zimbabwe. The mobile clinic is equipped with essential medical...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Expired, counterfeit products taken to Zimbabwe's rural areas
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has expressed concern over unscrupulous businesses that are channeling expired, counterfeit, and underweight products to rural areas in Zimbabwe, taking advant...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:17hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa partners NetOne
Leading telecommunications giant, NetOne, takes the opportunity to showcase its recently launched service as it unveiled its cutting-edge Telemedicine product at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural ...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 19:20hrs | 6003 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's air ambulance services take off
The government-sponsored air ambulance service in Zimbabwe, using Russian helicopters, successfully completed its first mission by transporting a cardiac arrest patient from Chegutu to Harare free of ...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:03hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
'Lack of policies limiting hemp farming commercialisation in Zimbabwe'
Zimbabwe is facing challenges in formulating policies for the commercialization of hemp farming due to insufficient information about the plant. Hemp, a versatile member of the cannabis sativa species...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:51hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
The power of goblins (Ontikolotshe)
A FEW days ago, my attention was drawn to some screaming and sensational headlines on social media. "Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Malawi." I never thought the story that appeared in the Malawi Voi...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:19hrs | 247 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Disband colonial education replicas; Mnangagwa warns SADC
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders and representatives of member states' respective educational institutions to disband curriculum infras...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:34hrs | 1077 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Start preparing now for next Olympics
The Olympics are a great platform for building national pride and unity. The recently held Olympics games in Paris, France, have exposed the state of our sport in Zimbabwe.It has been revealed...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 19:12hrs | 237 | by Leonard Koni
'Zimbabwe economic growth unstoppable,' claims Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa, in his address at the 44th Heroes Day commemorations at the National Heroes’ Acre, emphasized Zimbabwe's unstoppable economic growth, driven by the sacrifices of the nation's li...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:12hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Errant cops, VID officers to face the music
The Government has issued a stern warning to police officers and Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) inspectors who allow passage to vehicles with defects or without requisite papers past roadblocks....Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:42hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Virtual sittings commence at Bulawayo magistrates' courts
The Bulawayo Magistrates' Court has begun conducting virtual court sessions, aligning with a national shift towards digital judicial processes. Launched by Chief Justice Luke Malaba in 2022, t...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:07hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
NRZ eyes new passenger coaches to win back public trust
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) urgently needs new passenger coaches to resume its transportation services and compete with private buses in terms of ambience and speed, according to General M...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:29hrs | 3507 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe national park to get 3 new airstrips
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is set to enhance connectivity in Matusadona National Park by opening three new airstrips at Tashinga, Fothergill, and Kanjedza. This development a...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:01hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe integrates drones into aviation system
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has fully implemented the 2018 regulations to safely integrate drone technology into the country's aviation system. This ensures innovative drone use wi...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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