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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: 3 hrs ago | 257 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Dr Amai 2 to get a Doctor of Philosophy in Tourism
First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa is set to join thousands of graduates at Midlands State University (MSU) on Thursday, where she will be conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism ...Published: 5 hrs ago | 686 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets Commonwealth leaders support in bid to rejoin bloc
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's efforts to get Zimbabwe back into the Commonwealth are being backed by the grouping's secretary general, Patricia Scotland, who believes he has done enough to warrant a ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 411 | by Staff reporter
Nees proud of Warriors
Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, expressed pride in his team's performance despite a narrow 2-1 loss to African giants Cameroon in their final Group J match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...Published: 9 hrs ago | 244 | by Staff reporter
Fugitive Zambian MP apprehended in Zimbabwe
Emmanuel Jay Banda, a Zambian legislator who escaped from lawful custody earlier this year, has been apprehended by Zimbabwean police after being on the run for over three months. Banda, the Independe...Published: 9 hrs ago | 610 | by Staff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 9 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
5MW plant commissioned at Mutirikwi Dam
A major step forward in Zimbabwe's energy sector was made on Saturday with the commissioning of a five-megawatt hydropower project at Mutirikwi Dam. The plant, a collaboration between local and foreig...Published: 9 hrs ago | 182 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi, CCC MP in ugly funeral bust-up
A funeral in Beitbridge turned tense on Monday when two lawmakers, Senator Tambudzani Mohadi (Zanu-PF) and Sithabisiwe Mulowa (Citizens Coalition for Change, CCC), engaged in a heated exchange at the ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1000 | by Staff reporter
BCC in ambitious 2034 housing plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 500,000 housing units by 2034 as part of a broader 15-year master plan aimed at addressing the city's severe housing backlog...Published: 9 hrs ago | 100 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should learn from Ramaphosa's mature approach to international recognition
On the global stage, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has long been an emblem of measured leadership and diplomatic tact, in stark contrast to his counterpart in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mn...Published: 18 hrs ago | 447 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Stanbic Bank Steps up efforts to promote International Trade
Harare - 20 November 2024 - Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to promote international trade by launching an e-book which guides locals on how to sou...Published: 19 hrs ago | 83 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa praise singer diagnosed with cancer?
Chief Shumba Hwenje, a musician closely associated with Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF party and reportedly a relative of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, born Admire Sanyanga Sibanda, has retreated to h...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 13:49hrs | 1384 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official ordered to vacate Borrowdale shebeen
Pardon Chibamu, a senior Zanu-PF official, has been ordered by the Mashonaland E Magistrates Court to immediately vacate a Borrowdale home that he allegedly seized from a widow and turned into a shebe...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick 3 uncapped players in ODI squad for Pakistan series
Zimbabwe has named its squad for the highly anticipated white-ball series against Pakistan, which will begin with the first ODI on November 24 in Bulawayo. The series, which includes three ODIs and th...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project fraught with significant hurdles
The long-awaited Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Project, heralded as a potential solution to Zimbabwe and Zambia's ongoing power shortages, may face insurmountable challenges that could delay or derail it...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses 18% of its energy
Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo has called for urgent upgrades to the country's grid network to address the unacceptable 18% energy loss rate, significantly higher than the...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs 64,000 nurses to fill skills gap
Zimbabwe is facing a severe shortage of healthcare workers, with a deficit of 64,000 professionals, according to Health and Child Care Minister, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora. The minister revealed this alar...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
BCC moots cultural centre at Inxwala site
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at the intersection of Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in North...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
Warriors lose last AFCON qualifier to Cameroon
Zimbabwe's hopes of finishing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers undefeated were dashed yesterday after a 2-1 defeat to Cameroon at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé.Both t...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 108 | 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 | 200 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Zimbabwe records surge in human rights violations, says NGO
A staggering 180,184 human rights violations were reported across Zimbabwe in October 2024, affecting nearly 2,000 victims, according to a new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). The report ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:54hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host The Prodigals Comedy Show
Get ready for a night of laughter and fun this holiday season as The Prodigals Comedy Show takes center stage at Cotton Lounge on December 20. The star-studded comedy event will feature four of Zimbab...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:52hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Goat production gains traction in drought-hit Zimbabwe
As Zimbabwe continues to battle the effects of an El Niño-induced drought, goat farming is emerging as a resilient and economically viable solution for farmers facing increasingly harsh climatic cond...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Underfunding sinks Zimbabwe school projects
Government-funded school projects are progressing at a snail's pace, with many targets missed due to insufficient funding from Treasury, according to a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee report. The re...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to get normal to above-normal rains
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has reassured the nation that the 2024/25 rainfall season is expected to bring normal to above-normal rains, alleviating concerns of another drought in Zim...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2579 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate denies bail to cops accused of bribery
Two police officers caught on video allegedly taking bribes from kombis, pirate taxis, and public service vehicles have been denied bail by Harare magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa. The officers, Serg...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:30hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Opposition must call for reforms
The unification of Zimbabwe's common people is the only thing that can bring about change in the country. The progress of the struggle has been ruined and hindered by the so-called political gurus who...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:38hrs | 246 | by Leonard Koni
Be careful as rains start; Tree Ambassador Bonde warns residents
National Tree Ambassador Never Bonde has warned citizens to always take precautionary measures to avoid dangers of either being killed by lightning, swept away by water and having their vehicles being...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:36hrs | 418 | by Stephen Jakes
ZANU-PF in tatters...as Chiwenga, Mnangagwa factions loot Harare
The ZANU-PF succession infighting has torn apart Harare provincial leadership into political debris, with some land barons allegedly channelling their loot towards consolidating alliances and legitima...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:02hrs | 5906 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Tsholotsho man battles for life after hippo attack
A Tsholotsho man is currently fighting for his life at Mpilo Central Hospital after being attacked by a hippopotamus at a local dam in Chief Tategulu, Matabeleland North province. The victim, identifi...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 16:03hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga faction blocks Mnangagwa's bid to extend presidency
A fierce power struggle within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has escalated, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's faction retreating after a failed attempt to extend his presidency beyond 2028. The co...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 2736 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man stabbed to death inside his flat in UK murder
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Zimbabwean man was fatally stabbed inside his own flat in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Leeds. The victim, identified as 23-y...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:09hrs | 954 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police condemn filming of tragic incidents
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has condemned the disturbing trend of individuals filming others during tragic events, such as accidents or drownings, rather than offering assistance or contacting ...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:09hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Lawyers demand public scorecards in judges appointment
Legal experts have called for increased transparency in Zimbabwe's judicial appointment process, with a particular emphasis on publishing the scorecards used to assess candidates. The proposal aims to...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Innscor engages govt over tax
Innscor Africa Limited has raised concerns over high taxes and their detrimental impact on the company's profitability, warning that the escalating cost-push pressures are putting a strain on its fina...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:06hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants youngsters to be proud of their identity
President Mnangagwa has called on the younger generation to take pride in their African identity and rich cultural heritage, emphasizing their pivotal role in shaping a future of sustainable economic ...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:03hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile lifts Zimbabwe's aspirations at world stage
Zimbabwe's Sakhile Dube left a lasting impression at the recently concluded Miss Universe pageant in Mexico, finishing among the top 30 contestants. Despite falling short of the top 12, her journey ca...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:02hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants start receiving annual bonuses
The Government has commenced the disbursement of annual bonuses to civil servants, fulfilling its promise of a 13th cheque to its workforce. Payments began last Friday, with banks and major supermarke...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital Employee sentenced for stealing phones from vulnerable patients
A 34-year-old employee at Mpilo Central Hospital has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after being found guilty of stealing mobile phones from patients while they were in a vulnerable state. The c...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 16:22hrs | 1675 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa calls for stronger regional collaboration to safeguard children's future
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the current Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), has called for enhanced regional collaboration and a renewed commitment to children's rights...Published: 17 Nov 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1072 | by Staff Reporter
Change will not come from participating in more rigged elections, protests, etc. We have been down all these rabbit holes
"Winds of change don't blow automatically: Zimbabweans need to fearlessly stand up against oppression," argued Tendai Ruben Mbofana in his blog, mbofanatendairuben.news.blog. "In recent y...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:28hrs | 1074 | by Wilbert Mukori
So, when will the UN hold a Summit on democracy and human rights?
As world leaders make their way back to their respective countries after the COP29 Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, one can't help but ask: when will the United Nations (UN) hold a summit de...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:22hrs | 286 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Affinity to shut out truth don't want to hear is one cause we're a failed state
In 1975 lan Douglas Smith, Prime Minister Rhodesia said, "If blacks are to rule themselves people in towns will walk on sewage until they believe it's normal, all the gains from colonisation will varn...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:17hrs | 757 | by Wilbert Mukori
Is it a scandal or what: mining media awards: senior journalists upset a need stay away
In the media cycles, questions are being asked whether the mining media awards are a genuine cause made by the sponsors or a scandal that needs to be exposed.This is because every year, the wi...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:13hrs | 502 | by Stephen Jakes
TTI Boss Lizwe Mabuza: The Philanthropic Visionary Driving Bulawayo's Social Responsibility Agenda
In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often reduced to buzzwords and token gestures, one man stands as a testament to genuine commitment towards community upliftment. Lizwe Mabuza, ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:08hrs | 3441 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sakhile Dube unveils finale dress
With just hours to go before the Miss Universe 2024 grand finale in Mexico City, Zimbabwe's representative, Sakhile Dube, has unveiled the stunning gown she will wear on stage. Designed by celebrated ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 18:46hrs | 5780 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sakhile Dube comes second after Finland in the popular vote
Zimbabwe's stunning beauty queen, Sakhile Dube, has captured the spotlight as she prepares for the grand finale of Miss Universe 2024 today, Saturday, November 16, at the prestigious Arena Ciudad de M...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 26726 | by Staff reporter
Poor drainage system irks Harare residents
Residents of Harare have voiced their frustration and called for urgent action from the Harare City Council (HCC) following severe flooding in the central business district (CBD) after heavy rains on ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Sodomy, sexual abuse allegations rock Catholic school
In a scandal that has shaken Zimbabwe's Catholic community, St Ignatius College in Chishawasha is at the heart of serious allegations of sexual abuse and sodomy involving the late Father Brian Porter,...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:34hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter
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