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Zimbabwe's daily outrage industry keeps the government smiling
Every morning in Zimbabwe, the outrage begins like clockwork. A Twitter thread appears: "The government must stop overpriced vehicle license fees!" A Facebook post demands, "Zimbabweans should insist ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 73 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
'A Dream Fulfilled: 72-Year-Old Gogo Mawoneke Soars High on Air Zimbabwe's Inaugural Mutare-Harare Flight'
In a heartwarming moment that will be etched in her memory forever, 72-year-old Gogo Annah Mawoneke Jambe from Bocha in Manicaland province experienced the thrill of flying for the first time on Air Z...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 21:40hrs | 758 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mutare
Chevrons levels T20 series with convincing win over Sri Lanka
Zimbabwe secured a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Harare Sports Club, leveling the two-match series. The win marked Zimbabwe's first triumph over a full member side this year....Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:21hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fuel prices remain among Africa's highest
Zimbabwe's fuel prices remain among the highest in Africa despite a minor adjustment announced this month.Data from the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) shows petrol prices dropped ...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:21hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Granny (75) gets driver's licence
At 75, many would consider slowing down. But for Diana "Gogo" Chisvo of Mboma in Zvimba West, age is no obstacle. Her recent triumph — earning a Class Four driver's licence — has not only delighte...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:18hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
UK to Ban Sale of Energy Drinks to Under-16s
The British Government has unveiled plans to introduce a law banning the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, tightening rules around high-caffeine products that health experts warn po...Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 20:05hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Sino ties reach new heights to the chagrin of malcontents
Earlier today, Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications George Charamba posted an insightful thread on X detailing the pivotal meeting between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Chinese Pr...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:55hrs | 473 | by Jonathan Moyo
US mulls curbs on Zimbabwean delegation at UNGA
The Trump administration already has denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation to attend a high-level U.N. meeting this month and is now considering ramping up restric...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:38hrs | 870 | by Staff reporter
Businesses ordered to place bins at premises
GWERU City Council has directed business operators and property owners to place bins outside their premises as part of efforts to promote cleanliness in the Midlands capital.In a public notice...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:25hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pledges tech-driven traffic system
The Government says it is prioritising a technology-based traffic management system to curb road carnage, amid growing calls in Parliament for police to be equipped with breathalysers to tackle drunk ...Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:00hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Maid brutally murdered her employer
A 31-year-old maid has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after the High Court in Hwange found her guilty of helping her husband murder their employer in a calculated plot to loot property and raise...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 12:49hrs | 906 | by Staff reporter
Binga replaces shona names with BaTonga heritage sites, icons
Binga has taken a historic step in reclaiming its cultural identity by renaming key areas and roads, replacing colonial-era designations with BaTonga heritage titles and icons.The initiative, ...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:42hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
Rotten beef bust in Bulawayo
Bulawayo health authorities have destroyed more than 700 kilograms of beef, including meat sourced from a major fast-food chain and a city police station, after it was deemed unwholesome and unfit for...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:33hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa joins global heavyweights in China
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday joined 26 Heads of State and Government at Tiananmen Square in Beijing for commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's ...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:27hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cricket star becomes World No. 1 ODI all-rounder
Zimbabwe cricket star Sikandar Raza has climbed to the top of the ICC Men's ODI all-rounder rankings for the first time in his career, following a stellar performance in the two-match series against S...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:26hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Organized Crime Syndicates in Southern Africa: We Begin with Our Presidents!
To be politically correct, I will exclude African presidents who have served their citizens with great respect. My article responds to a piece on BYO24 today, which lamented crime syndicates in So...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 19:36hrs | 585 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwean refugee family resettled in the US
A family that spent the last 20 years in Tongogara Refugee Camp in Zimbabwe has finally been resettled in the United States, marking a new chapter in their lives, according to The New England Media....Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:26hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sends biggest World Athletics team to Tokyo
The National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe (NAAZ) has announced that the country will be sending its largest team in over 20 years to the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships, marking a major ...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:24hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Record gold prices brighten Zimbabwe's trade outlook
Gold surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, lifting Zimbabwe's economic prospects as the country continues to benefit from strong exports of the precious metal.Spot gold climbed 0,8 percent...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 08:31hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's digital transactions surge to ZiG89bn
Zimbabwe has seen a sharp rise in digital payments, with the value of retail transactions jumping 35 percent in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). The total v...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 07:05hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Nothing changes until your mind changes
The power to transform your life lies within your mind. Your mindset is the greatest tool you can use to change your circumstances and achieve success. It...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 07:03hrs | 611 | by Tatenda Hwari
The Slightest Push of a Button: 'Sex' - A Commodified Female Body on Display
Tendai Mbofana's article today was a masterstroke. He is a shining star among gender critics - far surpassing many others we know but won't name. The title of his piece on BYO24, "Can it truly be call...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 21:09hrs | 963 | by Nomazulu Thata
Is China's red carpet for Mnangagwa a thank you for allowing Chinese companies to plunder our natural resources?
My late father used to warn me: be careful, for those who act as your friends may, in fact, be using you.When President Emmerson Mnangagwa takes his place among world leaders at China's Grand ...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 16:09hrs | 422 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sri Lanka penalised for slow over-rate in ODI against Zimbabwe
Harare - Sri Lanka have been fined five percent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first One Day International (ODI) against Zimbabwe, played at Harare Sports Club on Frid...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 22:04hrs | 250 | by Staff Reporter
Drug addicts sent to Border Gezi camp
More than 100 young people battling drug and substance abuse have been enrolled in a National Youth Service (NYS) camp in Zvishavane, Midlands Province, for a three-month rehabilitation and skills tra...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:28hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe GDP jumps 7%
Zimbabwe's economy registered strong growth in the second quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) rising 7,01 percent compared to the previous quarter, according to figures released by the ...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:27hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Gweru residents owe council ZWG700 million
Gweru City Council is battling a ballooning debt of ZWG700 million as residents, businesses and government departments fail to pay their bills, a situation officials say is crippling service delivery....Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:26hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe airports undergo major upgrades
Zimbabwe is carrying out major rehabilitation and modernisation works at some of its leading airports, with Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo and Victoria Falls International Airp...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:24hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Zimra officer loses GD6 to thieves while refueling
A senior investigations officer with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) was left counting heavy losses after his Toyota GD6 double cab was stolen at a Bulawayo service station on Saturday....Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:19hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
RBZ's façade of progress and stability is short-sighted and unsustainable
The fairy tales and false assurances continue unabated.The announcement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) that foreign currency and gold reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency h...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | 131 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tobacco farmers urged to adopt sustainable practices
Centenary - Tobacco farmers have been called upon to adopt environmentally sustainable farming practices to reduce the adverse effects of tobacco production on Zimbabwe's forests and water bodies....Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:27hrs | 81 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Municipality audit exposes 92 000 litres fuel scandal
A damning internal audit at Chitungwiza Municipality has revealed shocking levels of fraud, mismanagement and possible collusion among officials, with more than 92 000 litres of diesel worth US$138 00...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:30hrs | 177 | by Styaff reporter
Job Sikhala condemns 'barbaric and cowardly act' on his home
Outspoken politician Job Sikhala has described the bombing of his Chitungwiza residence as a barbaric and cowardly act, after unknown assailants targeted his house in the early hours of yesterday....Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:29hrs | 303 | by Styaff reporter
Zanu PF's grip strangles city autonomy
SINCE the adoption of the 2013 Constitution, most Zimbabweans in urban areas hoped that finally they would have the desired autonomy to run affairs of their cities and towns without central gove...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:05hrs | 141 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
False murder reports spark panic
Norton residents were thrown into panic this week following the circulation of false reports claiming multiple arrests in connection with the recent gruesome murders in the town. Hundreds of residents...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:21hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Married man kidnaps girlfriend and child
An outing turned into a harrowing ordeal after a married man allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend and her three-year-old child before assaulting her. Marvelous Baro (30) appeared before Bulawayo regiona...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:50hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
SA steel tariff hikes threaten jobs
Proposed increases to 460 steel tariff codes are set to affect more than 16 000 traders and R51,5 billion (US$2,9 billion) worth of imports, sparking fears of job losses in South Africa's downstream s...Published: 29 Aug 2025 at 05:54hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Televised DNA testing must be banned in Zimbabwe
DNA testing and its use in private family matters of biological relationships must be regulated by law.It should be restricted to resolve family issues privately in line with other regulations...Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:36hrs | 287 | by Glanis Changachirere
Scottland hike Dembare match gate charges
Scottland have followed the well-trodden path of clubs cashing in on the pulling power of traditional giants by hiking gate charges for their high-stakes clash against Dynamos at Rufaro Stadium on Sat...Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:51hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Critical transformer blows up in Kadoma
KADOMA residents have faced severe water shortages after a transformer at Claw Dam Water Station failed, crippling the city's water treatment and distribution system.Claw Dam, with a capacity ...Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:48hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
White Judge rules Malema guilty of hate speech
South African opposition politician Julius Malema has been convicted of hate speech by the country's equality court, following remarks he made at a rally in 2022.Malema, leader of the Economic...Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 05:55hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records historic milk production milestone
Zimbabwe's dairy industry achieved a historic milestone in July, producing a record 10 million litres of milk—the highest monthly output in recent years.Figures released at the ongoing Zimba...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:56hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tiles flood regional market
South Africa's largest floor tile manufacturer, Italtile, reports a decline in business as competition from neighbouring Zimbabwe and Zambia intensifies.For years, Zimbabwe and Zambia were amo...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:55hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter
Britain cosies up to Zimbabwe
In early June, Britain's Africa minister Lord Collins flew to Harare to meet Zimbabwe's octogenarian president, Emmerson Mnangagwa.The meeting in the capital city, which focused on trade betwe...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:08hrs | 1714 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate sentences armed robbers to 12 additional years
Magistrate Noel Mpeiwa has sentenced two armed robbers, already serving lengthy prison terms, to 12 years each following a full trial.Tafadzwa Richard Marondera (21) and Luke Zinyengere (45), ...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:06hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo bids goodbye to UK fans
It was a night heavy with emotion as Chimurenga music legend Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo bid farewell to his fans in the United Kingdom with a sold-out performance at New Bingley Hall in Birmingham on Sa...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:05hrs | 1238 | by Staff reporter
Botswana clinics run out of medicine
Botswana's President Duma Boko declared a public health emergency on Monday, saying the national medical supply chain had failed, leaving hospitals and clinics short of medicine and other vital stock....Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 08:04hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe High Court bans Chinese miner
The Chinhoyi High Court has barred Beijing Broadtec Investments (Pvt) Ltd from conducting any mining activities at the disputed Mukovo 12 Mine in Mashonaland West Province, ruling that the Chinese com...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:56hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles US$2 billion loan facility
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled a US$1.98 billion loan facility to be rolled out over the next decade to help farmers boost productivity and withstand the impacts of climate change through a...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:49hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's blueberries become 'blue gold'
Zimbabwe is cashing in as its blueberry exports surge, making the fruit a prized commodity in international markets from Singapore to Europe and the UK.Trade promotion body ZimTrade announced ...Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:49hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
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