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Panic as Trevor Ncube's media empire faces collapse
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), one of Zimbabwe's largest independent media houses owned by media mogul Trevor Ncube, is teetering on the brink of collapse, insiders revealed. The company has failed to up...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:00hrs | 2330 | by George Tshuma
Zimbabweans will always suffer as long as we rely on politicians for change
Over the past two and a half decades, the country has faced unprecedented economic challenges, from record-breaking hyperinflation and extreme poverty to massive deindustrialization and soaring unempl...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:41hrs | 210 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
As patient as a farmer, help us to help the nation.
Even the famed bass fish, the sought-after red bream, and other aqua-marine life are in great danger of extinction as the white elephant Lilstock Dam has now been over-fished to supplement incomes. En...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 22:20hrs | 444 | by Cde Mutandawachingama
Zimbabwe authorities step up crackdown on smuggled goods
The Zimbabwean government has ramped up efforts to combat smuggling and the influx of counterfeit goods as part of a broader strategy to protect domestic industries and enhance their competitiveness....Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:11hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Let's promote patriotism and not a personality cult in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has increasingly alienated its audience by subjecting the few remaining viewers and listeners to relentless propaganda promoting President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:17hrs | 51 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Minister Mthuli's Anaconda Choke on the Informal Sector Marks the End of Zanu PF Rule
Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, has taken drastic measures to clamp down on the informal sector, a move being described as an "anaconda chok...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 19:15hrs | 1777 | by Kindred Sibanda
Seasonal spike in smuggling and illegal crossings along Limpopo river
Communities along the Limpopo River, near Musina on the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, are witnessing a seasonal surge in illegal crossings and smuggling as the riverbed dries. This phenome...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
'Counterfeits, financial instability imperil manufacturing sector'
Zimbabwean consumers are grappling with increasing difficulties, including the proliferation of counterfeit goods and financial instability, as the country's manufacturing sector struggles to grow. Pa...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:39hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter
Women vendors petition Mafume over wares confiscation
Harare's women vendors, with the support of the Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe), have formally petitioned Mayor Jacob Mafume regarding the ongoing confiscation of their...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:34hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
123 elephants die in Hwange since August
At least 123 elephants have died from starvation in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought that has gripped the region since August, with the highest number of fatalities recorded in ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:16hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Boterekwa now has gaping holes, and ditches on main road
The iconic Boterekwa area, renowned for its breathtaking scenery in Zimbabwe's Shurugwi region, has become a hazard for motorists due to rampant mining activities. Holes and ditches are now visible al...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:12hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ex-CIO Chief details counter-espionage success in his book
In his book, One Among Many: My Contribution to the Zimbabwean Story, former Director-General of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Happyton Bonyongwe, offers a rare glimpse into the ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 15:59hrs | 4305 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought
At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other farmers in Nyangambe, a region in southeastern Zimbabwe where drought wiped out the staple crop of corn.After m...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:28hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
Shock as Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home in Mat South refuses free borehole
A puzzling development in Makwe North, Matabeleland South Province, has left the community divided after Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home declined a free borehole offered by Lungisani Twominutes Ncube...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 15:30hrs | 2016 | by George Tshuma
Mnangagwa's personality cult grows
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his loyalists have intensified efforts to create a political personality cult as part of a controversial campaign to extend his presidency beyond the constitutional tw...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:21hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
What role have I played in the destruction of Zimbabwe?
For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been trapped in a seemingly endless economic crisis that has brought untold suffering to millions. With over 70% of the population living below the poverty d...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:16hrs | 30890 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget' proves economy on the verge of collapse
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget,' presented two days ago by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube as the 2025 National Budget Proposal, is a stark illustration of an economy on the verge of collapse. ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:01hrs | 549 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mahere slams gifted cars to artists
Former Mt Pleasant Member of Parliament and outspoken political figure, Fadzayi Mahere, has sharply criticized the recent trend of gifting cars to Zimbabwean music artists, calling it a form of disres...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:52hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
It's time real patriotic Zimbabweans stood up against the destruction of their country
It never rains but pours for the people of Zimbabwe.This month, the Zimbabwean government failed to pay its civil servants their full salaries-a disgraceful development that underscores the de...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 15:12hrs | 161 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The 'torn' money-buying brigade: A hustle for survival in Zimbabwe
For many in Zimbabwe, especially those navigating the streets of Harare, torn or worn-out money has become more than just a nuisance - it's an opportunity for survival. One such individual, 30-year-ol...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's electricity crisis: Declare a State of National Disaster and retire Sydney Gata to save the nation
As I write this article, the town of Redcliff, like much of Zimbabwe, remains shrouded in darkness following a 24-hour nationwide blackout that began yesterday. This is not the first time we'v...Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1179 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SADC must crush the plague of opposition agitation
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) must abandon its feeble approach to dealing with the destructive chaos orchestrated by opposition political parties and take an uncompromising stand a...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 15:37hrs | 938 | by Dereck Goto
Cheap shoe imports choke local leather sector
Local leather manufacturers are facing significant challenges as they are forced to scale down their shoe production due to the influx of cheap imports, which are undermining the viability of domestic...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:10hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Southern Region loses 3 teams
The curtain closed on the 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season with dramatic relegation battles and a historic moment in Zimbabwean football. Hwange and Bulawayo Chiefs were relegated ...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:56hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
The truth about symbiotic survival of Mnangagwa and Chiwenga!
Citizens, forget about these fake social media channels news, one called Chatufa voices and his admirers. We are subjected in a web of fake news and meanings that spin themselves constantly, finding i...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:54hrs | 849 | by Nomazulu Thata
ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas leader Mohammed Deif fo...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
Harare Poly students resort to prostitution, drug trafficking
In their tireless efforts to settle school fees arrears and sit for their forthcoming end-of-term examination, several students from Harare Polytechnic College have resorted to prostitution and drug t...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 21:05hrs | 1948 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Cancer a leading death cause in Zimbabwe
This year, Cimas Health Group dedicated its annual marathon events to raising awareness about men's health, with a particular focus on prostate cancer, one of Zimbabwe's leading causes of death among ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:50hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 215 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Elderly man survives train collision while sleeping on tracks
A 62-year-old homeless man from Bulawayo narrowly escaped death after being struck by a moving train while sleeping on railway tracks under the Luveve Flyover on Saturday morning.The man,...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:42hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe miners propose royalties linked to metal prices
Zimbabwe's Chamber of Mines has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance suggesting that royalty payments be linked to the market prices of metals, including lithium and platinum group metals...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:27hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean gold panners jailed in Botswana
A Zimbabwean woman, Lucadia Ndlovu (38), has been handed a three-month suspended jail term and fined 100 pula for illegal gold panning in Botswana. Ndlovu was arrested on October 16, 2024, along with ...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:35hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses electoral interference reports
The ruling Zanu-PF party has dismissed as malicious recent media reports suggesting it played a role in influencing electoral outcomes in South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana.In his weekly c...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:25hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF MP, G40's Mashayamombe co-ordinate machete gangs, ready to kill
ZANU-PF legislator for Harare South constituency, Trymore Kanopula and a current secretly serving member of the Generation40 faction, Shadreck Mashayamomb...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 23:49hrs | 2623 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Hwange stun Bosso to keep survival hopes alive
Hwange 4 - 3 HighlandersHwange FC delivered a sensational performance, edging out Highlanders 4-3 in a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at a packed Colliery Stadium yesterday. Wi...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
9 000 live-stock deaths in five months
Zimbabwe has experienced a devastating loss of over 9,000 livestock between June and October this year, primarily due to the harsh effects of El Niño-induced drought conditions. The drought has left ...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:55hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Why does Mnangagwa seem more hurt by BDP's defeat than Masisi himself?
In the aftermath of Botswana's recent elections, the landscape of Southern African politics has shifted dramatically. The long-standing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had been in power...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:48hrs | 2042 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A century of resilience: The life of 107-year-old gogo
In the tranquil surroundings of her twilight years, Gogo Liva Moyo, a remarkable 107-year-old, carries with her the weight of a century's history. Residing in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, Moyo's me...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:44hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Hwange stays alive in relegation battle
Hwange 2 - 1 Manica Diamonds In a high-stakes Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at the Colliery Stadium, a determined Hwange side powered to a vital 2-1 victory over Manica Diamonds, provin...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF ignores economy over ED2030 agenda'
The recently concluded Zanu-PF annual conference in Bulawayo has drawn sharp criticism from political analysts, who argue that the event underscored the ruling party's indifference toward Zimbabwe's e...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:55hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF's 'liberation' lie: The party never fought for democracy
In a recently circulating audio clip, a former senior Zimbabwean army commander made the shocking declaration that if there are any attempts to remove ZANU-PF from power, bloodshed will follow. ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:58hrs | 352 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo uninspired by Zanu-PF 'love-fest'
ZANU-PF leaders, functionaries, and activists are set to begin arriving in Bulawayo today for the party's 21st National People's Conference, which kicks off tomorrow at the ZITF grounds and runs until...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:02hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
BCC to punish companies discharging acid effluent in sewer system
Bulawayo City Council has been. Asked to consider punishing companies that discharge non complying effluent into the sewer system.Ward ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:24hrs | 64 | by Stephen Jakes
Poverty drives early marriages in Mzingwane
The prevalence of early marriages in Empisini, Ward 14, has become a pressing issue, as many young girls are being forced into marriage at a young age due to harsh economic conditions. This troubling ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 21:02hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Party spoilers stun Simba Bhora
The race for the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title will extend into November after league leaders Simba Bhora suffered a shocking last-minute 1-0 defeat to Herentals at Rufaro Stadium, del...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:18hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's resilience: A nation's ability to overcome economic challenges, from sanctions to currency instability
For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been a nation under siege. Economic sanctions, imposed primarily by the United States and its Western allies, have crippled the country's economy, creating one of th...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 11:56hrs | 156 | by Michael Badze
Hwange sink deeper into relegation zone
Ngezi Platinum 6 - 0 HwangeNgezi Platinum Stars, the reigning champions of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, delivered a dominant performance yesterday, thrashing Hwange FC 6-0 and pushing t...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Hwange show resilience in relegation battle
Hwange 2 - 2 FC PlatinumRelegation-threatened Hwange displayed immense fighting spirit as they came from behind to secure a crucial 2-2 draw with former champions FC Platinum at the Colliery Stadi...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
American activists called on U.S. authorities to stop supporting Ukraine and halt arms supplies
A meeting of the non-profit organization, "Ecological Union of Pacifists and Nonconformists," with journalists and public figures, was held in New York recently. The meeting took the form of a confere...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:06hrs | 524 | by Staff Reporter
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