May 02
Zimbabwe: Police Blocks Workers' Procession, Cites Security Reasons
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) issued two statements warning the Workers Day organisers against convening a procession and roadshows on the day of commemorations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutorashanga Man Acquitted of Raping a 72-Year-Old Granny
A 62-year-old Mutorashanga man, Knowledge Machazi who was jailed six years last year for raping a 72-year-old granny had his sentence and conviction set aside by the High Court… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Blasts Rampant Corruption, Says Inequality Gap Widening
THE Zimbabwe Congress (ZCTU) of Trade Unions has bemoaned rampant corruption on the back of concerns that the gap between the haves and have-nots continues to widen. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mental Health Patients Filling Up Prison Psychiatric Institutions Due to Stigmatisation By Relatives
A High Court judge Philda Muzofa has challenged authorities to ensure that mental health issues are prioritised to avoid the commission of crimes by mentally challenged people and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Close Ally Walks Out of Worker's Day Commemorations After ZCTU Leader Uses Zanu-PF Mantra
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's close ally Ostallos Siziba on Tuesday walked out on the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president, Florence Taruvinga's Workers Day… Read more »
May 01
Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Hospital Battles Bogus Doctors, Tutors
Parirenyatwa Hospital is plagued by increasing cases of bogus medical practitioners at the institution, with 11 offenders arrested in four months. Read more »
Zimbabwe: New ZiG Currency Notes, Coins Hit the Market
The new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency circulation kicked off Tuesday as members of the public were able to withdraw the new notes and coins from banks across the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
Zimbabwe mine workers have said there is nothing to celebrate this Workers Day as they are still working in poor, hazardous conditions and receiving meagre remuneration. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Doctors Push for Safe Working Conditions in Workers' Day Message
AS Zimbabwe celebrated Workers' Day on Wednesday, medical professionals across the country decried the dire working conditions within the healthcare sector. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Needs 1.1 Million Tons of Grain for Drought Relief
Zimbabwe needs to import about 1.1 million tons of grain to cater for food-insecure people until March next year, following an El Nino-induced drought that also affected other… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police On High Alert As Workers Celebrate Labour Day, Warns Unions Against Toyi Toying
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a chilling warning to agitated workers and unions against using the May 1st gatherings for protests. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Workers Day - Surging Poverty, Waning Labour Rights in Zimbabwe Dampen May
For Tempson Sajeni burning the midnight oil to attain high grades was an act of wisdom imparted to him by his widowed mother. He did more than enough to pass his Advanced Level… Read more »
April 30
Zimbabwe: Norton Car Dealer Faces 3 Counts of Theft - Remanded in Custody
Lovemore Pedzi (47) a car dealer has appeared before the Norton Magistrates Court facing three counts of theft of property. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Annual Inflation Surges to 57,5% As ZiG Knocks Down Monthly Rate
THE yearly inflation rate for April 2024 increased to 57,5% on the back of expectations that it will decline significantly going forward owing to the impact of the newly introduced… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's ZiG Currency Knocks Down Yearly Inflation to 3,2% - New Notes, Coins Released
The recently introduced ZiG currency has exerted its impact on yearly inflation to 3,2% in a development consistent with current monetary trends, the Zimbabwe National Statistics… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coltart Slams Chamisa Loyalists for Handing Zanu-PF Seats 'On a Platter' in Saturday's By-Election
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has criticised opposition legislators who resigned from their constituencies in solidarity with leader Nelson Chamisa thereby "donating" National… Read more »
April 29
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Short-Changed As ZiG New Currency Resistance Grows
DESPITE the recent launch of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by the Reserve Bank, many Zimbabweans are finding themselves priced out of the market yet again. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Suspect Nabbed for Poaching Zebra in Wildlife Ranch
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a Chiredzi villager in the Lowveld for allegedly killing a Zebra. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Wins Harare East, Mt Pleasant By Elections Amid CCC Boycott
THE ruling Zanu PF party has bagged two parliamentary seats after winning two by elections held over the weekend. Read more »
April 28
Zimbabwe: Harare-Masvingo Accident Death Toll Climbs to 16 - Police Identify Some Victims
The number of fatalities in the Harare-Masvingo road traffic accident has risen from 15 to 16. Read more »
April 27
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Governor Asks MPs to Market ZiG in Communities
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu has appealed to Members of Parliament (MPs) to educate communities on the newly introduced currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Read more »
Zimbabwe: 15 Killed in Road Accident Along Masvingo-Harare Highway
A FATAL road traffic accident has claimed the lives of 15 people along the Harare-Masvingo road. Read more »
April 26
Zimbabwe: E-Creator Ponzi Scheme Suspect Out On U.S.$1k Bail
One of the suspects accused of defrauding thousands of unsuspecting Zimbabweans of over US$1 million through the E-creator Ponzi scheme has been granted US$1 000 bail. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heads Will Roll - Vice President Chiwenga in Stern Warning to Gold Smugglers, Illegal Forex Traders
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern warning to gold dealers and black market forex traders adding that strict measures will be put in place to curb leakages and… Read more »
April 25
Zimbabwe: High Court Stays Eviction of 1800 Property Owners From Housing Scheme
AN estimated 1 800 property owners facing eviction from Railway Farm 8 in Kadoma were granted relief after the High Court last week barred the State from ejecting them. Read more »