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Zimbabwe civil servants fume over unpaid 2023 allowances
Civil servants engaged in the 2023 mobile registration exercise are expressing mounting frustration over unpaid allowances owed by the Civil Registry Department. Despite completing the program two yea...Published: 3 hrs ago | 31 | by Staff reporter
MCAZ issues urgent warning
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has sounded the alarm over the distribution of counterfeit Cloxacillin 250mg capsules, warning that the falsified antibiotics pose a significant thre...Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 11:23hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
ZimStat begins 18-day household listing exercise
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) on Tuesday launched an 18-day nationwide household listing exercise, marking a critical preparatory stage for the upcoming 2025 Zimbabwe Multiple Indi...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:24hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Couple locks son in room for 3 years, starving and abusing him
A shocking case of child abuse has emerged from St Mary's suburb where Herbert Purumero (45) and his wife Memory Kamuchato (40) locked up their 16-year-old son, Tinotenda Purumero, in a room for three...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:30hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter
Man wins protection order against mum over forced bachelorhood
A 34-year-old Budiriro man has successfully obtained a protection order against his mother, whom he accused of emotionally abusing him and blocking his attempts to get married.Appearing before...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 20:51hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Teacher arrested for sexually assaulting 3 learners
The doctrine of in loco parentis, which entrusts teachers with the care and well-being of their pupils, is being severely tested as A 43-year old Mwenezi's Choruvonga Primary Scho...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:51hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Simbisa Brands boss wins protection order against subordinate
A Simba Brands branch manager, Melody Mawarura, has been granted a protection order against her subordinate, Russell Mashambadova, whom she accused of persistent harassment, threats, and aggressive be...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 18:34hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to set up oxygen plant in Lupane
The Government is setting up a medical oxygen production plant in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, as part of a broader national strategy to boost self-sufficiency in critical healthcare supplies....Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 07:56hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council fights court order to fix Mbare flats
The Harare City Council (HCC) has sparked outrage among residents and civil society after filing an appeal to reverse a High Court judgment compelling it to renovate the crumbling Mbare flats - a land...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:37hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Gambling is devouring Zimbabwe's youth faster than drugs
Zimbabwe is witnessing a disturbing surge in gambling addiction, a crisis that is fast becoming as destructive as the country's long-running drug epidemic. The explosion of betting, particularly among...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Men urged to break the silence on mental health struggles
Men across Zimbabwe are being urged to open up about their mental and physical well-being amid growing concerns over the silent battles many face and the rise in unhealthy coping mechanisms.At...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:34hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild shattered lives abroad
For many young Zimbabweans, the idea of migrating to foreign lands has long represented hope - a chance to escape crippling unemployment and poverty in pursuit of prosperity. But for a growing number,...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 16:13hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Earth tremor shakes Bikita South
An early morning earth tremor jolted several wards in Bikita South on Sunday, sparking fear among residents and renewing concerns over the region's seismic vulnerability.The tremor, which stru...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 12:03hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Lithium rush a crossroads for Zimbabwe's future
Africa, which holds significant estimated shares of the world's total reserves of bauxite (24%), cobalt (49.4%), copper (7%), graphite (21%), lithium (6%), manganese (43%), nickel (4.2%) and rare eart...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 10:27hrs | 316 | by Sikhululekile Mashingaidze and Stephen Buchanan-Clarke
India targets massive Zim traditional knowledge, healthcare transfers
HARARE - As part of strengthening its bilateral co-operation with Zimbabwe, India is targeting to invest in traditional knowledge and preventive health care expertise (and skills) transfer thereby rea...Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 12:32hrs | 583 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Midlands empowerment seminar turns sour
A national youth empowerment seminar held in Gweru from June 12 to 14 has drawn outrage from participants, who allege they were subjected to abuse, neglect, and broken promises by organisers of the ev...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:00hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Men suffer in silence
Men in Zimbabwe are increasingly facing mental health challenges and emotional strain due to a lack of emotional support and recognition, leading to a worrying rise in stress-related breakdowns and ev...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:32hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Mum hangs self after killing 2 kids
A wave of shock and horror has swept through Besa Village after a young mother and her two young children were found dead in a suspected double child murder followed by suicide, in a chilling incident...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:18hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wife's UK trip flops
Organisers of the First Ladies African Impact & Resilience (Flair) Summit scheduled for London next week have reportedly withdrawn the invitation extended to Zimbabwe's First Lady, Auxillia Mnanga...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:21hrs | 2170 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe grapples with alarming rise in drug abuse among schoolchildren
Recent incidents of drug abuse among Zimbabwean schoolchildren have sparked widespread concern, revealing a deepening crisis that threatens the social fabric of the nation. A viral video showing a sch...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:16hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo hospital forced to improvise amid years of neglect
Chronic underfunding and prolonged resource shortages have forced staff at Mpilo Central Hospital to master the art of improvisation just to keep basic health services running, Chief Medical Officer D...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:31hrs | 40 | 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 | 1912 | by Staff reporter
Is the cancer killing us coming from our Harare water
Either you don't get water at all or you receive contaminated water and it is time for residents to take action. With alarming reports of toxins contaminating the city's water supply, the health and s...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 11:20hrs | 226 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Cosmetic surgery on the rise in Zimbabwe
Once perceived as a luxury reserved for the wealthy elite, cosmetic surgery is steadily gaining ground in Zimbabwe—evolving from a pursuit of aesthetic enhancement into a broader path toward physica...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 751 | by Staff reporter
70% of Zimbabwean women lose virginity before age 20
A recent national survey has brought to light significant trends in the sexual behavior of Zimbabwean women, showing that nearly 70 percent lose their virginity before reaching the age of 20. These fi...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter
Divorced 'man of god' abuses pupils at Milton High
A TEACHER at the elite boys-only Milton High School has been arrested and suspended from duty following explosive allegations of improper conduct with learners.Tyson Lunga, an Advanced Level c...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 13:29hrs | 1648 | by Staff reporter
NetOne's unwavering commitment to a clean and healthy Zimbabwe
In a powerful display of corporate responsibility and national pride, NetOne, in partnership with POTRAZ, the Ministry of ICT, and the Harare City Council, led a highly successful nationwide clean-up ...Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 18:55hrs | 173 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kapfupi misses out on Aqua and cash gift after showing up drunk
Comedian Kapfupi failed to collect a Toyota Aqua vehicle and a $3,000 cash gift from businessman Wicknell Chivayo after arriving at the handover event in an intoxicated state.The incident has ...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:35hrs | 1674 | by Staff reporter
Nssa targets zero workplace accidents
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities across Zimbabwe, as it intensifies efforts to promote occupatio...Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 09:01hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wife's UK trip descends into chaos
Organisers of the First Ladies African Impact & Resilience (Flair) Summit, scheduled to take place in London from June 16 to 18, are facing growing pressure to reconsider the participation of Zimb...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 15:20hrs | 1876 | by Staff reporter
Toxic sexual relationships fuel HIV infection
IN contemporary society, the dynamics of marriage have evolved to a point where the true essence of partnership seems threatened.It is often possible to identify a married couple - even strang...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 312 | by Piason Maringwa
Pressure Mounts on Organisers of UK Summit to Reconsider Invitation to Zimbabwe's First Lady
London, UK - Organisers of the upcoming First Ladies African Impact & Resilience (Flair) Summit are facing mounting pressure to reconsider the participation of Zimbabwe's First Lady, Auxillia Mnan...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 13:28hrs | 1140 | by Staff Reporter
11-year-old boy found hanging in school cottage
A sombre mood has gripped the Filabusi community in Matabeleland South following the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy who died by suicide last week.The boy, identified as Junior Moyo, was fo...Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:44hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA addresses abuse of match officials
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has reiterated its uncompromising stance against verbal and physical abuse directed at match officials, declaring a zero-tolerance policy as part of its broade...Published: 29 May 2025 at 13:37hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Garwe calls for inclusion of Chiefs in Council meetings
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has urged local authorities to allow chiefs to actively participate in council meetings, highlighting their crucial role in community governance...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:44hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
Young boys exploited for begging in Harare
In a disturbing incident that shook the nation, two individuals were caught on video in August 2024 exploiting young boys by forcing them to beg for money in Harare - only to keep the earn...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:13hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Deadly malaria outbreak hits Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is currently grappling with a deadly malaria outbreak, with a recent report from an international organisation warning that the country's ability to contain fatalities has been severely hampe...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:09hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Health activists knock on parly door to address NCDs
The Zimbabwe NCD Champions Network has raised urgent concerns over the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions in the country, urging Parliament to implement...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:02hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Chinese miner rehabilitates BCC roads
Haulin Quarry Mine, a Chinese-owned mining company operating in Pumula, Bulawayo, has joined forces with local construction company ZADA to rehabilitate some of the city's most damaged roads. The init...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Maglas turned into a war zone
What began as a regional football match quickly descended into chaos on Sunday, as violent scenes erupted during the Central Region Soccer League encounter between Shabanie Mine and Gwanda Pirates at ...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Everton Mlalazi launches Ekhaya Worship Festival
Bulawayo-born gospel star Everton Mlalazi is returning to his roots with a bold new vision - the launch of the Ekhaya Worship Festival, a spiritually uplifting and culturally significant e...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:49hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's hustle culture is affecting mental health
IntroductionIn Zimbabwe, the phrase "we hustle to survive" is more than just a saying - it is a way of life. From street vendors to corporate employees, students to entrepreneurs, ...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:31hrs | 466 | by Dr Farzana Naeem
Zimbabwe's green economy drive gets support
Zimbabwe's bold shift toward a green economy has received strong backing from lawmakers and international development partners, as the nation ramps up efforts to tackle the effects of climate change a...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:06hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man threatens to kill child, himself over ex-wife's new marriage
A Harare man has sparked outrage and concern after reportedly threatening to kill his child and take his own life in response to his ex-wife's plans to remarry just weeks after their divorce.T...Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:03hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo mother and 2 children go missing on trip to Harare
A Bulawayo family is in turmoil after a 33-year-old mother vanished without a trace while travelling to Harare with her two young children.Percy Nkiwane left Bulawayo last Sunday en route to t...Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:16hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
Why Kingship in Zimbabwe is Constitutional
True to the proverb that a stitch in time saves nine, the controversy surrounding Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe's letter dated 22 April 2025, to Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart, in which he grat...Published: 09 May 2025 at 11:32hrs | 523 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Mutare City refutes bedbug outbreak rumours
Mutare City Council has refuted widespread social media reports alleging a recent infestation of bedbugs (tsikidzi) in the high-density suburb of Sakubva, dismissing the claims as unfounded and mislea...Published: 03 May 2025 at 08:36hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Everton Mlalazi returns to Bulawayo
Renowned gospel singer Everton Mlalazi is set to make an emotional return to his hometown of Bulawayo with the launch of the inaugural Ekhaya Worship Festival, scheduled for Africa Day, May 25. The fr...Published: 01 May 2025 at 08:38hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on the brink
As Zimbabwe's socioeconomic crisis deepens, analysts warned this week that the country may be heading for an implosion.According to Harare-based human rights lawyer Thulani Mzala, the mineral ...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:01hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter
Cholera outbreak confirmed in Gwanda: 1 dead, 3 cases recorded
Health authorities have confirmed a cholera outbreak in Gwanda District, Matabeleland South, where one person has died and three cases have been recorded to date. Efforts are underway to contain the o...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:35hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
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