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Zimbabwe need an urgent reset of parenthood and economic models
We are failing at the family level. When I was growing up, my mom always told me that if I ate vegetables, got good grades, stayed out of trouble, eat what we grew and be obedient to her, even...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 17:09hrs | 226 | by Brian Sedze
Zimbabwe govt workers moonlight as street vendors
Every morning, Dumisani Ngara* gets up at dawn to catch a 6:30am bus to work at Zimbabwe's Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. The government-provided bus is free for civil servants in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:41hrs | 1122 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa revives canteens at Zimbabwe police stations
The Zimbabwean government has revived canteens at police stations, providing officers with improved meals, including English breakfasts with fried eggs, sausages, and baked beans, as part of efforts t...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 16:01hrs | 1353 | by Staff reporter
BCC dithers on vendors
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken a less confrontational stance on the ongoing vending crisis, allowing the Government's 48-hour ultimatum to lapse without any major enforcement measures. Inst...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 2032 | by Staff reporter
Police vow enforcement against all illegal vendors
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has pledged to assist municipalities and other security agencies in clearing vendors from the streets following a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Local Government and Pu...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:12hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Obert Gutu urges humane handling of vendors' crisis
National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) commissioner Obert Gutu has called for restraint and empathy in dealing with vendors, following the Zimbabwean government's order to remove them fro...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 07:02hrs | 3048 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's ANC to increase VAT for South Africa
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed a 0.5 percentage point increase for value-added tax (VAT) in the 2025/26 financial year, followed by a further 0.5 percentage point increase in 2026/27....Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:11hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Wife destroys maize field after catching husband cheating
A woman from Dedza slashed her entire maize field yesterday after catching her husband cheating on her with another woman in the field.The incident occurred when the wife went to fetch vegetab...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:36hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo roads crumble
BULAWAYO'S road network is crumbling under the strain of heavy rains, deepening potholes and forcing commuter omnibus operators to avoid smaller roads in both western and eastern suburbs.The w...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:32hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Cyanide spill forces Ran Mine shutdown, residents warned
Ran Mine, Bindura has been ordered by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) to shutdown after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of cyanide in water sources following a spill from the mine's ...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 15:03hrs | 1134 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
BCC launches major effort to clear clogged sewer pipes
In response to growing public concern over frequent sewer blockages, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has launched an extensive programme aimed at clearing the city's clogged sewer pipes, which have lo...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter
BCC resolves to permanently close 5th Ave market
Bulawayo City Council has resolved to permanently close the 5th Avenue vegetable trading market, citing the need to enhance urban planning, improve safety, and support sustainable business growth. The...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:24hrs | 2383 | by Staff reporter
Thekwane High school parents protest fee hike and uniform policy
Parents at Thekwane High School in Plumtree have raised concerns over a sharp increase in Lower Six fees, which have risen from around US$500 to US$900. The fee hike, coupled with a requirement to pur...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 18:51hrs | 1852 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes minor in vegetable garden
A 38-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe man was convicted of rape yesterday at Bindura magistrates courts.Romeo Nzvimbo was sentenced to 15 years in jail after he raped a 15-year-old girl in a vegetable garden...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 12:01hrs | 777 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe farmers welcome pause in rains
Farmers in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North Province, have welcomed the temporary break in rainfall, as it allows them to apply much-needed chemicals to combat an outbreak of Fall Armyworm (FAW). The ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:42hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF has destroyed Zimbabweans' ability to dream big
If anyone wants to understand the depths to which the ZANU-PF government has destroyed the lives of ordinary Zimbabweans, they only need to watch the state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadca...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:53hrs | 449 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 305 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Drought halts operations at mopane worm processing plant
Operations at the Mbvelelo Mopani Worm Processing Plant in Matshiloni, Beitbridge District, have come to a standstill due to a significant shortage of mopane worms, a vital raw material for the facili...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:07hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Chipanga released on US$400 bail
Former Makoni West legislator, Kudzi Chipanga, who is accused of stealing Presidential inputs valued at US$11,200, was granted bail of US$400 on Tuesday. Chipanga appeared before Rusape regional magis...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:12hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Kudzi Chipanga arrested
Kudzi Chipanga, a Zanu-PF official, appeared before the Rusape Magistrates Court yesterday on charges of allegedly stealing Presidential-PFumvudza agricultural inputs worth US$11,200. The inputs, prov...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:31hrs | 902 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's economy shrinks 0.3%
The South African economy unexpectedly contracted by 0.3% from the second to the third quarter this year.Economists polled by Reuters expected growth of 0.5%.In the third quarter, the ...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:39hrs | 310 | 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 | 1707 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's second-largest city at risk of running dry by year-end
The taps in Zimbabwe's second-biggest city may run dry by the end of this year.Already, residents of Bulawayo have had to cope without piped water for at least five-and-a-half days a week and ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:55hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City grapples with surge in stray cattle
The City of Bulawayo is contending with an influx of stray cattle that have been invading both western and eastern suburbs in search of green pastures. With the ongoing drought affecting much of Zimba...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:06hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
60% of pupils hungry, feel El Niño pinch
At least three million out of 4.9 million pupils across Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, with the government facing significant challenges in consolidating its sch...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
William Ruto visits Germany: German press rebukes his claims about labour contracts.
It does not matter how one looks at this story; it is not only shameful to Kenya: it must shame all Africans equally. Recently, President Willian Ruto was on a state visit to Germany, and was proud to...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 22:06hrs | 798 | by Nomazulu Thata
Woman attacks 'husband's mistress'
Three women from Dzimbiti Village in Nyanga, Manicaland, have been sentenced to 16 months in prison for assaulting a fellow villager after one of them accused her of having an affair with her husband....Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 19:44hrs | 1188 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean exporters granted duty-free access to UK markets
Zimbabwean exporters have been encouraged to explore new markets and boost exports through the United Kingdom's Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UK ESA EPA), which offers si...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Vendor arrested for killing neighbour's donkey for eating his biscuits
A 36-YEAR-OLD Plumtree vendor who allegedly killed his neighbour's donkey after it ate his vegetables, biscuits and jiggies has been arrested.Simolo Ncube appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nem...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 884 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Discovering Bulawayo: The heartbeat of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage
Nestled in the southwestern part of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo is a city that beautifully intertwines its rich historical tapestry with vibrant contemporary culture. As the country's second-largest city, Bula...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 09:28hrs | 2355 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean migrants flee Dudula raids in Soweto
A STREET trader ran into her house and locked herself inside and watched in trauma while a group of people wearing Operation Dudula T-shirts ransacked her vegetable stall.For about 30 minutes,...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:44hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean vendors are suffering because of Sadc
Many people who rely on vending in towns and cities are eager for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit to conclude so they can resume their livelihood...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:42hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Foreigners flee as Dudula raids Soweto spazas
A street trader ran into her house and locked herself inside and watched in trauma while a group of people wearing Operation Dudula T-shirts ransacked her vegetable stall in Soweto, Johannesburg, Sout...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 15:30hrs | 2031 | by Staff reporter
Morning after pill horror for obese women
THE morning-after pill may not work for overweight or obese women as its effectiveness is affected by body mass index, a medical practitioner has said.Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of bod...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 875 | by Staff reportrer
Pepper spray: New weapon of choice for robbers
And everyone became blind. In just a blink of an eye, the world went blank. It was as if everything had become a distant memory, lost in the midst of the chaos.A wave of intense discomfort was...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:10hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
African children are wood, and water collectors for the whites: nothing has changed!
I wish I lived in another planet and certainly not planet Earth because this one has painful contradictions. Africa, especially, a continent that was ravaged by slavery for centuries. The white popula...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:48hrs | 652 | by Nomazulu Thata
David Coltart to lead delegation to Indonesia
Bulawayo Mayor, Councillor David Coltart, will lead a delegation to Jakarta, Indonesia, to highlight the city's investment opportunities in digital connectivity, food systems, energy access, and job c...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
BCC allocates 1 636 trading bays in CBD
The Bulawayo City Council has completed the allocation of 1,636 trading bays for informal traders along 5th Avenue and at Bhaktas sites. This move comes in response to the sharp increase in informal t...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare man defrauds friend of US$340,000
In Harare, Tatenda Guruva (30) faced charges of defrauding Blessing Mudambanuki, director of Dropstech Irrigation company, of US$340,000. Represented by Panaishe Mujawo of Mudimu Law Chambers, Guruva ...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:03hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally stabs neighbour, flees
Police in Bulawayo are searching for Melusi Dube, an 18-year-old who fatally stabbed his neighbor, Thabani Tshuma, also 18, following a dispute. The incident occurred on June 10 in Cowdray Par...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 12:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach
Zimbabwean cuisine is very diverse and varied just like its cultures and languages. The staple food is sadza, pap, that can also be called differently by minority tribes. Sadza features in most ...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 22:13hrs | | by Tondo Chinehasha
Man runs amok, burns down mother's house
AN 18-year-old man from Ntunjambili Village in Matobo District, Matebeleland South Province reportedly ran amok and threatened to kill his mother before setting her hut ablaze and went on to destroy h...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Silalatshani irrigation secures a partner
Production at the Silalatshani Irrigation Scheme in Insiza, Matabeleland South province, is set to resume after farmers secured a partner to support their agricultural activities.The unnamed p...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ZiG fails to break Zimbabwe's cash crunch
Informal traders at Harare's Mbare market, a bustling center of commerce generating millions of US dollars weekly, have revealed their ongoing struggle with a cash shortage, hitting women vendors the ...Published: 18 May 2024 at 12:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Council boss blows thousands on bling
Chiredzi Council, which is struggling to deliver standard services to its 300 000plus residents, is in the eye of a storm following revelations that the local authority could be pampering its executiv...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 17:56hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Ex-ministers' fraud case deferred
FORMER Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development deputy minister Douglas Karoro's fraud case was yesterday postponed again.Karoro, who is being charged along with his accompli...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banks, service providers successfully configure systems, processes to ZiG
OVER 90 percent of banking institutions and mobile bank service providers have successfully configured their systems and processes in line with the new monetary policy guidelines, paving the way for s...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
RBZ pleads for ZiG acceptance as informal traders insist on US dollar
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Wednesday said the Zimbabwe dollar remains legal tender until April 30 following reports that informal traders are refusing to accept the currency for fear it will be w...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 21:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drought kills 9 000 cattle in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has recorded approximately 9 000 drought-related cattle deaths with over 1,4 million more reported to be at high risk due to lack of pasture and water, the USAid's food security arm has said....Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:05hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Vendors decry unfavourable conditions at Egodini
VENDORS operating at the newly refurbished Egodini Terminus have expressed concern over what they termed "unfavourable" business conditions after Bulawayo City Council (BCC) allegedly barred them from...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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