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Dutch firm sssures Bulawayo residents that water will not be privatised
Vitens Evides International (VEI), a Dutch water utility company, has reassured Bulawayo residents that its proposed framework for managing the city's water and sanitation services will not involve pr...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 13:06hrs | 1405 | 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 | 485 | 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
'TTI operating at a loss in Bulawayo'
Tendy Three Investments (TTI), the company contracted to manage parking bays in Bulawayo, is reportedly operating at a significant loss and has proposed a drastic shift in its public-private partnersh...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:38hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa leaves incomplete borehole projects in Bulawayo
Pelandaba-Tshabalala MP Joseph Tshuma has publicly criticized the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) for its failure to deliver functional boreholes in Bulawayo, leaving residents without adequ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 15:21hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man develops solar-powered three-wheeled vehicle
For many, dropping out of school is seen as a setback, a dead-end in a society where education is believed to be the key to a brighter future. However, for 31-year-old Charles Ncube of Luveve suburb, ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:36hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe advances agro-ecology to boost food security
As Zimbabwe faces increasing challenges from climate change, including frequent droughts, biodiversity loss, and unpredictable weather patterns, the country is intensifying its commitment to agro-ecol...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Don't you feel envious seeing democracy at work in neighboring countries, Mr. Mnangagwa?
Zimbabwe stands as a glaring anomaly in a region where democratic transitions have become the norm. Since gaining independence in 1980, the country has never experienced a smooth transfer of p...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:34hrs | 317 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
RBZ rubbishes Chamisa lawyer's claims on ZiG
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reaffirmed that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency remains the country's legal tender, dismissing speculation that it had expired following the lapse of Statutory ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:25hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi perpetrators are exposed and cited to clarify the 2017 coup!
That the General Chiwenga was cited in the genocide atrocities that took place especially in Matabeleland South is not a coincidence but well calculated. The Zanu PF conference was in Bulawayo, curiou...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 20:22hrs | 1283 | by Nomazulu Thata
Gweru makes it expensive to die
Residents of Gweru are expressing their outrage over the Gweru City Council's (GCC) proposed 2025 budget, which includes significant increases in cemetery fees, some rising by more than 100 percent. T...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
Farmers4ED backs government's new land tenure policy
The ruling party's affiliate organization, Farmers for Economic Development (Farmers4ED), has expressed strong support for the Zimbabwean government's latest policy change, which allows beneficiaries ...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:32hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe subscribers push Starlink to limit
THE overwhelming demand for cost-effective internet services is pushing newcomer, Star Link, to the edge with consumers experiencing unexpectedly slow speeds this week, especially in Harare, due to co...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 3005 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's SONA lacks solutions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent State of the Nation Address (Sona) has faced sharp criticism for failing to address Zimbabwe's pressing crises, leaving many feeling uninspired and disillusioned....Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
7 big global companies dump South Africa
Many large global companies, including Shell, HSBC, PNB Paribas, Rolex, AngloGold Ashanti, TotalEnergies, and BP's Aviation Fuel Business, are dumping South Africa.Last week, HSBC announced th...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1193 | by Staff reporter
Used clothes take Zimbabwe by storm
Kimberley Dube takes great care with her appearance. She always looks sharp and fashionable in smart-looking jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, tops, and designer sneakers."I love jeans - can't get ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:24hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Frontier Wealth Group extends their association with ZAA Australia as Nominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced that wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group has returned as the headline partner for the ZAA Australia Edition set for 12 October in Perth....Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 168 | by Agencies
Zanu-PF, opposition and the road to 2028
Zanu-PF's internal power dynamics regarding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms ending in 2028 and the state of the currently fractured opposition....Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 240 | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute
Zimbabwe pursues legal action over confiscated fire tenders in Lithuania
The Zimbabwean government is actively exploring all legal avenues, including international arbitration, to recover 17 fire tenders that were seized by Lithuania last year while being shipped from Bela...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:25hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
ZSE outshines VFEX in wealth creation
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has emerged as the preferred investment destination for those seeking wealth creation, surpassing the foreign currency-denominated Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:37hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Coltart wants Bulawayo to drink sewage-infested Khami water
Mayor David Coltart has suggested Khami Dam as a potential solution to Bulawayo's ongoing water crisis, yet he acknowledged the significant resistance from residents regarding the use of the dam's wat...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:22hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Currency crisis piles more misery on fragile Zimbabwe economy
Leading economists have raised concerns over the potential economic impact of the recent waves of price hikes and currency volatility, which threaten to further destabilize an already fragile economy....Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:12hrs | 3493 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt in a fix as ZiG is rejected
The Zimbabwean government's efforts to promote the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency have hit a major hurdle, as wheat farmers have refused to accept payment in local currency for their deliveri...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 5445 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa unveils his plan
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has proposed a bold new initiative aimed at addressing Zimbabwe's ongoing brain drain and ensuring that the country's educational achievements lead to real econ...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:46hrs | 5699 | by Staff reporter
Consult us on water solutions, residents tell BCC
A survey conducted by the Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) has revealed that 98% of Bulawayo residents want to be consulted on solutions for the city's ongoing water crisis.The s...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Liquefied petroleum gas use rises 14-fold
The consumption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Zimbabwe has surged nearly 14-fold since 2012, rising from around five million kilograms per year to the current 70 million kilograms. This dramatic...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:16hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
DA flexes its control over Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is confident a talk with President Cyril Ramaphosa will resolve their objections to the National Health Insurance (NHI) in its current form."Health Minister Aaron ...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:40hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Pedigree goat breeding boost for Matobo villagers
Matobo District, a semi-arid region with abundant acacia and mopane trees, has become an ideal area for commercial goat farming, particularly for breeding Boer, Savanna, and Kalahari goats. Th...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:31hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Arsenal Steadily Closing the Gap with Manchester City: Reasons for the Gunners' Successful Development
In the world of English football, a captivating story is unfolding. Arsenal, once a great club that endured years of stagnation, is rising again, challenging Manchester City's hegemony. This process, ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 19:05hrs | 418 | by Staff Reporter
Not Just GamStop: Self-exclusion software Zimbabwean players can use
Awareness of responsible gambling is on the agenda in the industry in 2024. Governments, regulatory bodies, and reputable casino operators unite to create a ...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:40hrs | 96 | by Staff Reporter
Awareness of responsible gambling in Zimbabwe's community
A gambling boom hit the African market in recent years, and Zimbabw...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 20:00hrs | 221 | by Staff Reporter
InDrive drivers cry foul over low fares in Bulawayo
InDrive drivers in Bulawayo have raised concerns about the rates set by the ride-hailing app, arguing that the current pricing model is unsustainable for their livelihoods.Drivers have highlig...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 13:57hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa gets ZBC board seat
President Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of four new board members to the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). The new appointees are Thandolwenkosi Nkomo, president of the Zimbabwe Instit...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
NRZ eyes new passenger coaches to win back public trust
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) urgently needs new passenger coaches to resume its transportation services and compete with private buses in terms of ambience and speed, according to General M...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:29hrs | 3507 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 728 | by Nomazulu Thata
Tsholotsho school unveils new bus
Tsholotsho High School, located in Matabeleland North and known as the "school of choice," has commissioned a new 72-seater bus to boost student morale during sports and educational tours. The bus was...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter
Botswana signs coal export deal with Zimbabwe and Mozambique
Botswana, home to Africa's third-largest coal reserves, is exploring a potential new export pathway. The country has entered into an agreement with Zimbabwe and Mozambique to advance a substantial rai...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 11:11hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Vendors, Mnangagwa's govt head for showdown over Sadc swoop
Informal trader representatives in Harare have expressed strong opposition to the government's plans to evict them from the central business district (CBD) ahead of the Sadc Summit. The government aim...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:15hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe should break free from the US dollar's grip
Government Up Close"Normalcy is that a country must have its own currency," President Mnangagwa is on record highlighting this fact.Some people have argued that one of the gravest fina...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:10hrs | 61 | by Nick Mangwana
Zimbabwean Filmmakers for Durban FilmMart Climate Focus
Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society - Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) presents th...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 13:06hrs | 48 | by Agencies
BCC forges ahead with Khami Dam water plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is set to release results of a pre-feasibility study on wastewater reuse as part of efforts to address the city’s severe water crisis. The council considers recycling...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:25hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-MP bemoans govt's failure to renovate National Sports Stadium
ZANU-PF Murewa West legislator Farai Jere has criticized Zimbabwe's failure to renovate the National Sports Stadium, highlighting the embarrassment caused by the national soccer teams being forced to ...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in top five Bitcoin markets
Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the top five African nations embracing Bitcoin and other digital currencies, according to a report by Equity Axis. This finding coincides with recent efforts by Zimbabwe...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Herman Mashaba's ActionSA rejects ANC of Ramaphosa's overtures
Herman Mashaba's ActionSA has declined an invitation to join the ANC-led Government of National Unity, saying it was important for Parliament to have a strong opposition to the government.Lead...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 12:57hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa implicated in a tender for pals scandal
President Cyril Ramaphosa is once again implicated in a tender for pals scandal.While South Africans are fixated on the so-called Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet appointment, govern...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:07hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to seek global recognition for ZiG
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as a viable currency and aims to establish the local currency as a globally rec...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZSE to list on own bourse
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) is preparing to self-list on its own platform in the upcoming year, marking a significant milestone in its history. This move, aimed at accessing better risk-adjusted...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank dragged to court over forex
Linda Tsungirirai Masarira has filed an urgent High Court application against the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), alleging that ordinary citizens are being unfairly constrained in accessing foreign cu...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zim under Mnangagwa is now worse than Zuma's SA!
Who can forget the daily live broadcasts of the 'Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture' in neighboring South Africa?I, for one, made sure not to miss any of these hearings.Eac...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 15:13hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Jubilation as Mnangagwa honours Mash West Presidential Goat Scheme promise
In a move that demonstrates his commitment to empowering rural communities, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has distributed 75 goats to Mashonaland West province under the Presidential goat rearing and p...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 13:22hrs | 6 | by Tonderai Ndoro
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