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How Mutare and Manicaland were annexed from the Portuguese
First - a tributeIn carrying out the background research I have been greatly impressed by the articles written by J.C. Barnes, who taught at Umtali Boys' High School and published both in Rhod...Published: 2 hrs ago | 80 | by Zimfieldguide
Lungu's family to appeal decision to give Edgar's corpse to HH
The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu have filed papers for leave to appeal Friday's High Court judgement.Earlier on Friday, Gauteng Judge President Aubrey Ledwaba delivered an or...Published: 4 hrs ago | 125 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tightens Mpox surveillance at borders
Zimbabwe has intensified disease surveillance and screening at all ports of entry in response to renewed global outbreaks of Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, even though no new local cases have been...Published: 6 hrs ago | 83 | by Staff reporter
Mutare hotels fully booked ahead of Hlanganani expo
Mutare's hotels and lodges are already fully booked ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, set for September 10–12, forcing many visitors to search for alternative accommodation....Published: 6 hrs ago | 77 | by Staff reporter
Gates launches plan to reduce population growth in Africa
The Gates Foundation is set to introduce a contraceptive in Kenya and other African countries, a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) capable of preventing pregnancy for up to eight years.This m...Published: 8 hrs ago | 226 | by Staff reporter
Justice Katiyo withdraws 'made-up' ruling
High Court judge Justice Never Katiyo has sensationally rescinded a judgement he delivered just 10 days earlier, after a top lawyer accused him of fabricating the court proceedings.In a fresh ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 210 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo battles seasonal health challenges
As winter bids a frosty farewell and Bulawayo braces for the sun's early summer heat, residents find themselves caught in a tricky weather pattern - cold mornings, scorching afternoons, an...Published: 11 hrs ago | 125 | by Staff reporter
Auxillia Mnangagwa's rehab centre overwhelmed
The drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre established by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa in Mbare is struggling to cope with demand, with hundreds of addicts on a waiting list seeking help, hig...Published: 11 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter
RBZ crackdown on money laundering
Following an intensive investigation into smuggling, money laundering, and financial externalisation, Zimbabwean authorities have launched a crackdown targeting several businesspeople and companies im...Published: 15 hrs ago | 450 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans pledge property for loans
Zimbabweans are increasingly pledging household items such as beds, fridges, and other personal property as collateral to secure small loans from financial institutions, highlighting the dire state of...Published: 15 hrs ago | 383 | by Staff reporter
UK resets ties with Zimbabwe in push for critical minerals
Zimbabwe and the UK are rekindling diplomatic ties after almost three decades of tension, driven by a global surge in demand for critical minerals that's led the former colonial power to pursue $1 bil...Published: 15 hrs ago | 500 | by Staff reporter
Mechanic sells client's wheels to pay rent!
A Bulawayo mechanic, Mukanwa Mathe (33) of Thorngrove, found himself in trouble with the law after selling a client's set of wheels for US$680 and vanishing with the money.Mathe appeared befor...Published: 15 hrs ago | 260 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces new threat from AI voice cloning scams
Last month, a disturbing case emerged from Canada where fraudsters used artificial intelligence to clone the voices of elderly Americans' grandchildren. Between 2021 and 2024, the ring targeted senior...Published: 15 hrs ago | 102 | by Staff reporter
Kariba water level declines
Lake Kariba is recording a steady drop in water levels, closing the latest monitoring period at 478,77 metres as of August 5, 2025, according to the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA).This represen...Published: 15 hrs ago | 182 | by Staff reporter
ZimRe pushes to recover funds frozen in US
Financial services giant ZimRe Holdings Limited (ZHL) is mounting a fresh bid to reclaim more than US$1,1 million still locked in the United States from the sanctions era, chief executive officer Stan...Published: 15 hrs ago | 158 | by Staff reporter
Tourists flock to Heroes Acre
The National Heroes Acre is alive with activity as both local and international visitors flock to the historic shrine in anticipation of the upcoming Heroes Day holiday. The national monument, current...Published: 15 hrs ago | 217 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banking sector profits drop
Zimbabwe's banking sector has reported a steep drop in earnings for the first half of 2025, with aggregate profits plunging to ZiG5,0 billion (US$184,07 million) from ZiG10,4 billion (US$760,37 millio...Published: 15 hrs ago | 125 | by Staff reporter
Mutapa blocks ZCDC diamond sale
Zimbabwe's state-owned diamond miner, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), has been plunged into a deeper financial crisis after its sole shareholder, the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), ve...Published: 16 hrs ago | 130 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's ANC dares the United States to sanction it
South Africa's biggest political party said the government won't bow to demands from Donald Trump's administration to change its policies even if that means its leaders are subjected to US sanctions....Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 20:50hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Vic-Falls Road rehab to take 10 months
The rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road is gaining significant momentum, with five contractors now actively working on different segments of the critical trade and tourism corridor. The...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 20:15hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
POSB launches solar, Starlink loan scheme for schools
The People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) has launched an ambitious solar and Starlink internet loan scheme targeted at Zimbabwe's schools, marking a rare example of a local bank offering accessible, impac...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 17:25hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe races to implement IMF-backed reforms
Zimbabwe is racing to implement wide-ranging fiscal and monetary reforms agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), as the country seeks to exit its long-standing debt crisis, rebuild trust wi...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 17:16hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tobacco marketing season ends
The 2025 tobacco marketing season officially came to a close yesterday, marking a historic milestone for Zimbabwe's agricultural sector as the country posted record-breaking output and earnings. While...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 17:12hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Kemi Badenoch is bad enough: Thanks to Socialist East Germany: GDR!
I was about 22 years old when I landed in East Germany on scholarship to study metallurgy. To put everything into context, I was facilitated with a Zapu PF scholarship to study in East Germany, a soci...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 17:10hrs | 327 | by Nomazulu Thata
BitStarz casino review for Australian Players - Crypto, Pokies & Bonuses
BitStarz Casino Australia attracts attention in the local online gambling market due to its wide selection of pokies, cryptocurrency support, and diverse promotions. This site operate...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 16:26hrs | 33 | by Staff Reporter
The Power of Mental Transformation: Unlocking Africa's Potential
Mental transformation is the key to unlocking Africa's potential and achieving success in various aspects of life. The mind is a powerful tool that can either limit or empower individuals, communities...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 16:23hrs | 32 | by Tatenda Hwari
CCC is on track: Welshman Ncube is the president
The legitimate Citizens Coalition for Change CCC led by Professor Welshman Ncube remains the biggest opposition political party carrying the hopes of many Zimbabweans.We remain hopefull ...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 16:18hrs | 439 | by Gugugu Magorira
Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe marries into Zulu royal heartland
Zimbabwean rapper Awa Khiwe has officially tied the knot with her longtime partner, a Qwabe man from KwaNongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, in a culturally rich traditional wedding that celebrated African unity a...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 15:47hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei not active on social media
Sakunda Holdings has issued a strong public warning regarding a growing number of fake social media accounts impersonating prominent businessman Dr Kudakwashe Tagwirei.In an official statement...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 15:35hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
How African dictators are groomed! Akot will be one!
When I saw Emmanuel Akot from Uganda talking to President Mnangagwa in Zimbabwe, I despaired. I could not help but said to myself: this is how dictators are born and nurtured in Africa. The young inno...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 14:04hrs | 270 | by Nomazulu Thata
ZIFA's Amateur Hour: How Magwizi's Leadership is Destroying Zimbabwean Football
The Zimbabwe Football Association's (ZIFA) recent decision to suspend Under-17 selection activities across the country is a stark reminder of the organization's amateurish approach to the sport. This ...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:58hrs | 188 | by Silent Echo
Man mourns non-existent baby, nearly buries a doll
KwaZulu-Natal man Nkululeko Zulu, 44, from Machibini in Mandeni, says his ex-girlfriend tricked him into thinking their baby had died.His hopes of becoming a father turned into heartbreak when...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 13:13hrs | 747 | by Staff reporter
Powertel, Dandemutande 7-year deadlock broken
The High Court of Zimbabwe has brought an end to a protracted legal impasse between Powertel Communications (Pvt) Ltd and Dandemutande Investments (Pvt) Ltd, ordering the appointment of a sole arbitra...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:27hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, China seal US$55m technical cooperation agreement
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday presided over the signing of a US$55 million Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement between Zimbabwe and China, in a move set to boost the country's dev...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:22hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
ZICC labels corruption a Human Rights Violation
The Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC) has issued a strong condemnation of corruption in both public and private sectors, describing it as not only a governance failure but a fundamenta...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:19hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Court reinstates ex-Lobels bread foreman
The Labour Court has ordered the reinstatement of Christopher Rufaro Mashaire, a former Electrical Foreman at Lobels Bread, with full salary, benefits, and back pay after ruling that his 2021 dismissa...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:16hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe revises upwards agric sector growth to 21.1%
The government has sharply revised upwards its projected growth for the agricultural sector to 21.1% in 2025, up from an earlier forecast of 12.8%, largely due to the positive impact of the La Niña w...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 08:58hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos edge Yadah on penalties
Ngoni Stadium, Wednesday Afternoon - Defending champions Dynamos have secured their spot in the first round of the 2025 Chibuku Super Cup after a dramatic 4-3 penalty shootout victory over Yadah in a ...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 22:12hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree renaming streets to reflect Kalanga history
The Plumtree Town Council has renamed several streets to reflect the town's deep Kalanga history and cultural identity. The initiative forms part of a broader urban renewal programme aimed at modernis...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 22:00hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum finally suspends players for match fixing
Zimbabwean football powerhouse FC Platinum is facing a storm of controversy after suspending two key players over suspected match-fixing during their recent clash with rising rivals, Scotland FC. The ...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 21:59hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt claims major milestones in housing
The Second Republic says it has surpassed its housing delivery targets under the National Development Strategy One (NDS1), claiming to have built almost one million housing units since 2021.Un...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 16:20hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Bhila set to light up Bulawayo theatre
Bulawayo music sensation Bhila is set to deliver an electrifying performance at the Bulawayo Theatre on 24 August, headlining a major concert under his own media house, Bhilabong.The highly an...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 16:04hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube set for long-awaited Bulawayo stage comeback
Legendary Zimbabwean contemporary traditional musician Busi Ncube will make her much-anticipated return to the local stage with a live performance at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre on Wednesday, 14 August ...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 16:00hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Kaindu set for Dynamos dugout debut
Zambian coach Kelvin Kaindu will make his long-awaited debut as Dynamos head coach this afternoon when the Glamour Boys face Yadah in a Chibuku Super Cup encounter at Ngoni Stadium.The former ...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 14:28hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
No politics for Zimbabwe civil servants
The Government has gazetted the Public Service Amendment Bill, which seeks to tighten rules on political office for civil servants, extend maternity leave benefits, and restrict industrial action by e...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 12:49hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Families of newly declared heroes to receive flags
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will present national flags to the families of four posthumously declared National Heroes during this year's Heroes Day commemorations, set for Monday next week.Th...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:18hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees sharp rise in credit registry inquiries
Zimbabwe recorded a marked increase in credit registry inquiries between September 2024 and March 2025, with the most dramatic spike occurring in February this year, according to the Mid-Term Budget R...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:15hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt gazettes public service amendment bill
Government has gazetted the Public Service Amendment Bill, which will compel civil servants to resign upon assuming political office, grant female employees 98 days of fully paid maternity leave witho...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:09hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Forensic expert links Bulawayo deputy mayor to 'bribery list'
A forensic handwriting expert has told a local court that Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu authored a document allegedly listing councillors earmarked to receive a US$20,000 bribe from a company see...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:02hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Govt faces backlash over night vending, pre-used clothes ban
Government is headed for a showdown with informal traders and vendors after announcing a ban on night vending and the sale of second-hand clothes in Harare's central business district.Local Go...Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 08:58hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
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