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Zimbabwe's tax plan has informal traders tangled up
Mediline Sibanda opened her hairdressing business 13 years ago in Bulawayo's bustling central business district where she operates alongside other vendors and traders that are part of the country's th...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:28hrs | 1596 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's cycle of betrayal
Is it not a pity how the people of Zimbabwe have been duped not once, but twice? The first betrayal came from figures like Cecil Rhodes and his clansmen, who, under the guise of imperialism, promised ...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:23hrs | 626 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Shock management changes at Zimpapers Media Group
Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited (Zimpapers), the country's largest media conglomerate, has announced major senior management changes as it embarks on a sweeping digital transformation process. The ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 18:55hrs | 1682 | by Staff reportetr
Triangle retrenches as economy bites
Sugar producer Triangle Limited has announced a phased retrenchment program, with the first group of employees set to leave by the end of next month, citing a tough operating environment.In a ...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
zANC backs election delay to 2030
The Zimbabwe African National Congress (ZANC) has added its voice to calls for postponing the 2028 harmonised elections, suggesting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term be extended to 2030 to allow for...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:08hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
China's meddling in Zimbabwe's internal politics unwelcome and against international law
China's actions in Zimbabwe are becoming increasingly disturbing, with its flagrant interference in the country's internal political affairs going beyond what is acceptable under international law. ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:11hrs | 575 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Biden mulling LGBTIQ programmes funding in Zimbabwe
THE new chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee has questioned why the Joe Biden administration is attempting to send millions of dollars of taxpayer money into international programmes irrelevan...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:40hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan launched
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP) has been officially launched, marking a critical step toward revitalizing the country's economy through local procurement and enhanced mi...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 14:02hrs | 281 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's food crisis set to worsen
Zimbabwe is grappling with worsening food shortages as more than half the population faces hunger due to delayed rains and the ongoing effects of drought. The situation is expected to persist during t...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 14:39hrs | 1104 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes six colonels
Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has promoted six colonels in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) to the rank of Brigadier-General. The promotions, effecti...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1650 | by Staff reporter
High rainfall recorded across Zimbabwe
Farmers across Zimbabwe are breathing a sigh of relief after the Meteorological Services Department reported significant rainfall that has alleviated concerns about wilting crops. The recent downpour,...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:17hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's 1998 championship-winning team reunites for emotional gathering
The Class of 1998, a group of legendary players who secured four consecutive league championships for Highlanders, came together for an emotional reunion at the team's Fife Street clubhouse yesterday ...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:16hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt clarifies retirement age extension
The Zimbabwean government has extended the retirement age for civil servants and members of the uniformed forces by five years, citing the need to utilize their expertise and address the country's inc...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:14hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police urges responsible celebrations as Zimbabwe welcomes 2025
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged citizens and visitors to celebrate the arrival of the New Year in a responsible and safe manner. In preparation for the festivities, law enforcemen...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:11hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
UK Prime Minister 'behaving like Robert Mugabe'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of "behaving like Robert Mugabe" amid further claims that the Government is considering postponing local elections scheduled f...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 3036 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to introduce parole
The Government of Zimbabwe is reviewing policies and regulations to enable the effective implementation of a parole system and the establishment of community correctional centres under the newly enact...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders aye famous actor for Ambassadorial role
Highlanders FC is looking to reconnect with some of its former stars, with chief executive officer Brian Moyo confirming that former winger Andrew Shue is among those the club hopes to bring on board ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:45hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's third term bid is worsening the suffering of Zimbabweans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ambition to extend his stay in power beyond the constitutional two-term limit has taken center stage in Zimbabwean politics, overshadowing the real issues plaguing the c...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:59hrs | 303 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
US think tank warns of civil unrest over push for Mnangagwa 2030
A United States-based think tank has raised alarm over the growing push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's loyalists to extend his term of office from 2028 to 2030, warning that it could lead to widesp...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:16hrs | 1033 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's title deeds affirms land reform programme
The issuance of title deeds to beneficiaries of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programme has been hailed as a historic milestone, cementing the irreversibility of the initiative and unlocking significant valu...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:38hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Issuance of title deeds marks historic milestone in Zimbabwe land reform
The issuance of title deeds to beneficiaries of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programme has been hailed as a landmark achievement affirming the irreversibility of the initiative and unlocking immense economi...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally takes over the helm of Zimbabwe police
The long-anticipated appointment of Stephen Mutamba as the new Police Commissioner-General has finally come to fruition, solidifying what many have regarded as an open secret since 2018. Mutamba, a cl...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 1501 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZImbabwe's new land tenure programme
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to launch the new Land Tenure Implementation Programme today at Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing land ownership security, unlo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:00hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZImbabwe's new land tenure programme
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to launch the new Land Tenure Implementation Programme today at Pricabe Farm in Kwekwe, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing land ownership security, unlo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:59hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Kuvimba Mining appoints Trevor Barnard as Group CEO
Kuvimba Mining House (Private) Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. Trevor Barnard as the Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective December 1, 2024. Mr. Barnard, who has served as the Ac...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Chigumira bids Bosso farewell
Highlanders Football Club has praised utility player Marvelous Chigumira for his professionalism and discipline as he prepares to leave the team at the end of the year. Chigumira, whose contract expir...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Only a failed state would want a president to rule forever
I was left speechless while listening to the excitable ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East province, Daniel Garwe, who recently addressed a gathering of party supporters in Murehwa. With unr...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 451 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Marula Mining ceases Zimbabwe operations
Marula Mining PLC, an investment and development company focused on African mining opportunities, has officially announced that it will cease exploration and project acquisition activities in Zimbabwe...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:55hrs | 2110 | by Staff reporter
PPC Zimbabwe to fast-track solar projects
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) Zimbabwe has announced plans to accelerate the construction of two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 30 megawatts (MW) in Colleen Bawn and Bulawayo. The ini...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:33hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
BBC accused of plot to destabilise Niger
NIGER has suspended the operations of the British media company, BBC, owing to the suspicion that the company is trying to disrupt the country's peace.Niger's government has suspended the UK-b...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:41hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko: Farewell to a revolutionary
THE passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has left a profound void in the hearts of many Zimbabweans and those who knew him globally. As we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:28hrs | 112 | by Marshall Ndlela
Zimra goes after public transport operators
The government of Zimbabwe is desperate to raise money for the Fiscus. Public transport operators will no longer be able to buy Insurance unless they can prove they are Tax Compliant.The Zimbabwe ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 19:35hrs | 1069 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Air Zimbabwe retires Falcon 7X Presidential jet
Air Zimbabwe has officially retired its sole Falcon 7X, marking the end of its tenure as Zimbabwe's presidential jet. The aircraft, registered as Z-AZM (msn 299) during its service with the national c...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:59hrs | 3596 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe clamps down on smuggling, counterfeit products
Authorities in Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to combat the smuggling of consumer goods into the country and the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard products in the market to safeguard pub...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:43hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Thabani 'TJ' up for National Football League programme
Zimbabwean rugby player Thabani "TJ" Maguranyanga has been selected to join an elite group of international athletes for the prestigious National Football League (NFL) International Player Pathway (IP...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean linked striker makes Chelsea debut in Conference League victory
Highly-rated Zimbabwean linked striker Shumaira Mheuka, 17, made a significant step in his budding football career, debuting for Chelsea's senior team during their 3-1 victory over Astana in the UEFA ...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 20:02hrs | 2486 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls plunged into darkness
A powerful and sudden windstorm tore through Victoria Falls on Monday evening, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The unexpected weather event, described by witnesses as a dry whirlwind, stru...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 14:55hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema's court bars Edgar Lungu from contesting HH
The Constitutional Court of Zambia stands on the verge of delivering a ruling that could either cement or shatter Edgar Chagwa Lungu's political ambitions. Today, the court will decide whether the for...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Ex-ANC Free State chief whip ditches Ramaphosa's ANC joins MK Party
Vusi Tshabalala, the former Chief Whip of the African National Congress (ANC) in the Free State Provincial Legislature, has officially joined the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party), signaling a notable...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 11:59hrs | 655 | by Mzala Tom
Themba Gorimbo knocked out in first-round
Zimbabwean UFC Welterweight, Themba Gorimbo, saw his impressive four-fight winning streak come to an end on Saturday after suffering a first-round loss to Brazilian fighter Vincent Luque at UFC 310 in...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:20hrs | 879 | by Staff reporter
Tributes pour in for hero Mphoko
Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of former Vice President and decorated liberation war hero, Phelekezela Report Mphoko, who died in India on Friday at the age of 84.The late national hero, rem...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:48hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF will be a different creature in next elections
If you grew up in the village as Bishop Lazi did, you learned to trust your instincts and nature.You also learned to appreciate that human beings have an innate biological alarm that is trigge...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Mphoko a national hero
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of former Vice President and liberation war stalwart, Ambassador Phelekezela Mphoko, who succumbed to a long illness. Mnang...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 17:41hrs | 1244 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko dies
Former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has died.He was 84. George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary-Presidential Communications in the Office...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 14:50hrs | 4698 | by Staff reporter
Diesel ban in South Africa still coming
South Africa's transition to cleaner diesel fuels remains on the horizon, with plans to ban the sale of diesel containing more than 10 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur by 2027 still in motion....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:16hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
'John Moxon tried to sell Victoria Falls Hotel stake without board approval'
Tensions at Meikles Limited have reached a boiling point, as a group of four directors has accused the company's non-executive chairman, John Moxon, of attempting to sell the group's 50% stake in the ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 09:21hrs | 1740 | by Staff reporter
Nqobile Magwizi considering vying for ZIFA presidency
Nqobile Magwizi, a youthful entrepreneur and board member of Banket United, has confirmed that he is seriously considering running for the presidency of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) in the...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 10:12hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe transporters welcome suspension of customs duty
The Zimbabwe Passenger Transport Organisation (ZPTO) has welcomed the government's decision to end duty-free importation of public service buses starting January 1, 2025. The move, proposed in the 202...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:20hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's ED2030 a complete impossibility'
As Zimbabwe approaches the midpoint of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's second term, growing scepticism surrounds his Vision 2030 initiative and the increasingly controversial push to extend his preside...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:43hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is the big monster
AS recent as last week, Elon Musk's fortune had swelled to a stupendous and eye-watering US$348 billion, making him probably the richest man on the planet.It is just obscene that one person's ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:25hrs | 303 | by Bishop Lazarus
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