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Cowdray Park residents drowning in sewage
Residents of Section 1A in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb say they are living in increasingly unbearable conditions as raw sewage floods their homes, a result of a crumbling drainage system that has l...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:25hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Private companies drawing water from Kalope Dam condemned
Communities in Hwange have raised serious concerns over mining companies extracting water from Kalope Dam, warning that the practice threatens to cause severe water shortages for locals who rely on th...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:23hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council flags unsafe solar installations
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised the alarm over an increasing number of fire outbreaks linked to unsupervised and poorly installed solar power systems in residential areas, amid a surge in t...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:48hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Gweru faces rising manhole cover thefts
The City of Gweru is battling a growing crisis as scrap metal thieves shift their focus to manhole covers made from cast iron, ductile iron, and galvanised steel - a move city authorities say is compr...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:40hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Susan Mutami appeals to Mliswa for a daughter
Controversial Australia-based Zimbabwean activist Susan Mutami has reached out publicly to former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa, pleading for reconciliation and suggesting the possibility of having a...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 13:06hrs | 1918 | by Staff reporter
SA banks freeze Zep holders' accounts
South African banks have frozen the accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, claiming it was a system error. However, the sudden account freezes have caused significant distress, with ZE...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:14hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Chinese miners create water crisis for Hwange's Diki villagers
In a growing dispute over water resources in Hwange, two Chinese mining companies, South Mining's Mutargech division (SMMd) and Zimbabwe Zhongjing Heli Energy Pvt Ltd (ZJHL), have been accused of dril...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:47hrs | 201 | 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 | 256 | by Staff reporter
President Masisi to participate at Sadc Sjummit in Zimbabwe
The President of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, will participate at the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of States and Government, on 17 August 2024.The 44th SADC Summit will...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:01hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
SA Home Affairs told to unblock Zimbabwean man's ID
A Man who was more than three years ago suddenly stripped of his South African citizenship by Home Affairs, and who had in the meantime lost his job as a result, turned to the court for a final interd...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:58hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shut out of poorly attended US-Africa summit
ZIMBABWE was conspicuous by its absence at the recently held US-Africa Business Summit held in Houston, Texas, in stark contrast to last year's edition held in Botswana attended by President Emmerson ...Published: 21 May 2024 at 16:25hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart engages SA property firm
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart is in discussions with South Africa-based company McCormick Property Development to speed up the construction of the multi-million-dollar Egodini Mall.The discussi...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Drax execs US$2,9m richer
AFTER the High Court this week ruled that the controversial US$20 million Drax Consult SAGL deal on medical supplies and sundries that cost former Health minister Obadiah Moyo his job was valid, Drax ...Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 18:48hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
KwaZulu Natal is burning, businesses shut due to protest action
Multiple major roads across the KwaZulu-Natal province, particularly the N2 and N3 highways, have been shut down this morning due to protests, according to various traffic reports on social media....Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 12:32hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Drama as nurse fails marriage test
THERE was drama in Hatfield last Wednesday when a female nurse locked the gate and ran for cover when her two lovers arrived at the same time to expose her unfaithfulness.Chipo Lucia Danha, 38...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 12:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Loga 'unblocks' stars
PLAYERS that were not part of the Warriors' 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers are reportedly keen to be considered for the national team, with coach Zdravko Logarusic saying they will not ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Can South Africa come to Zimbabwe's rescue by ending 'quiet diplomacy'?
Zimbabwe's worsening economic and political crises seem to be never-ending and still getting worse. The misplaced expectations that the "new dispensation" would provide an escape route following the 2...Published: 01 Feb 2021 at 19:03hrs | 1 | by Ian Scoones
'Don't blame us for the flooding'
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is not to blame for the recurrent flash floods that continue to hit the second largest city, insisting rain water drains were serviced.This was in respo...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 18:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
We need to urgently fix Zimbabwe, says Makoni
Former Finance minister Simba makoni says Zimbabwe needs a culture shift to get the economy working again.Makoni (SM) told Alpha media Holdings chairman Trevor Ncube (TN) on the show In Conver...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Surge in demand for Econet's self-care solutions
HARARE - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe (Econet) says demand for its virtual self-service platforms is surging as customers adapt, amid ongoing social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic. ...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 17:09hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa's choreographed plan to carve out his image as a reformer up in smoke
When Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the leadership of Zanu-PF and became the head of state there was a perfectly choreographed plan to carve out his image as a reformer.He would be presented to ...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa restores internet access
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has restored mobile data after a blackout that lasted more than 24 hours. The minister of State Security Owen Mudha Ncube instructed the internet shut...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 15:19hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabweans paying 43% more for Netflix subscription - study
A study has found that Zimbabwean users pay 43% more for their Netflix subscription (on a cost per title basis) than US customers, Zi...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 11:29hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo tightens water shedding. . . as crisis worsens
BULAWAYO'S water situation has over the weeks deteriorated with most western suburbs experiencing extended water shedding of up to five days per week as the city council struggles to pump enough water...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 09:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Beware the long queues doth come
Our rations of overnight snacks packed, our cold-water bottles stashed away, perchance some juice or can of Miranda, warm clothing and a blanket each, here Bible, there a novel in hand and DJ Mjoks on...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:52hrs | 3 | by Zifiso Masiye
Ncube begging USA to lift ZIDERA to unblock funding - not until ED steps down, he rigged elections
A few weeks ago Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube joined the IMF, WB, Paris Club, ADB, etc. meeting in Bali Indonesia. He told the nation all the world's big financial institutions had "res...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 17:01hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
Why Mnangagwa's been wooing Zimbabwe's white sports heroes
Sport in general, and particularly gifted sports people, have been known to rouse feelings of national unity. In the process, they instil a sense of patriotism and pride in their countries. Good examp...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 08:40hrs | 3 | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
Nick Mangwana promises to unblock people from social media to promote openness
Newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Media and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana has promised to unblock all the people he had blocked on his personal social media ac...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 10:16hrs | 1 | by Sithabile Mafu
International airlines raise red flag over funds stuck in Zimbabwe
INTERNATIONAL airlines operating in Zimbabwe are reportedly contemplating cancelling their routes after failing to recover a cumulative more than $130 million repatriation funds they are owed by the c...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 06:53hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
The bones that haunt Mnangagwa
At the bottom of a crevice in the rocks - just as the eyewitness had said - was a parcel of bones, wrapped in a shirt. It was a shirt just like the one Fanta Ndlovu was wearing when he went missing 33...Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 07:47hrs | | by BBC
Zimbabweans in SA having bank accounts 'blocked without notice'
Permit issues are leaving some in SA frustrated when they can't access their money.Some Zimbabweans who are waiting for their new Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) have found their South African b...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 15:39hrs | 4 | by Bernard Chiguvare, GroundUp
Trio 'swallow' diamonds
THREE diamond sorters allegedly swallowed pieces of diamonds at 3am while on duty at the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) in Chiadzwa last week.The trio, Pfu...Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 10:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo City faces worst water crisis
BULAWAYO could be staring at the worst water crisis in five years as it has emerged that the combined capacity of supply dams for the city was now 30 percent, 10 percent lower than the 2012 and 20...Published: 16 Oct 2016 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Council worker run over by a reversing refuse collection truck
A City of Harare employee, Nahor Mushavi, died on Tuesday after being run over by a reversing refuse collection truck.He was 43.The city's acting communications manager Mr Michael Chid...Published: 19 Aug 2016 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Blessing Malinganiza
Zesa blocks pre-paid meter accounts
Thousands of electricity users were last week caught unawares when Zesa Holdings blocked their pre-paid meter accounts to force them to settle debts within six months.Those affected were order...Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 15:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Facebook, Twitter and other banned sites to be open in China free trade zone - report
Facebook, Twitter and other websites deemed sensitive and blocked by the Chinese government will be accessible in a planned free-trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported on...Published: 24 Sep 2013 at 03:24hrs | 1 | by Reuters
MDC-T to block Zanu-PF proposed constitution amendment says Biti
Movement for Democratic Change secretary general, Tendai Biti has insisted that his party will block any amendments to the draft constitution and blamed the new impasse over document on President Rob...Published: 20 Aug 2012 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
9 nude weddings on Valentine's day on a Jamaican beach
Nine tourist couples slathered on ample amounts of sunblock on Tuesday and said "I do" in the nude on a sun-baked Jamaican beach.Getting married in the buff on Valentine's Day meant living out...Published: 16 Feb 2012 at 12:43hrs | 4 | by Associated Press
Gaddafi vows to prevent oil exports from Libya
Tripoli – Muammar Gaddafi has vowed to prevent oil exports from Libya, in a kind of threat that stirs fears of an Iraq-style insurgency, urging his supporters to fight on as world l...Published: 02 Sep 2011 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Reuters
Summary of the International Press on the Libyan Revolution
The United Kingdom recognises Libya's rebel umbrella group, not Muammar Al Qathafi's regime, as that nation's legitimate government, Foreign Secretary William Hague said Wednesday."We are de...Published: 28 Jul 2011 at 07:29hrs | | by CNN | tripolipost.com
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