April 26
Zimbabwe: Three Zimbabweans, Six Others Jailed for Nearly 11,000 Years in South Africa
The Herald
The South Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa has jailed three Zimbabweans and six other people for a total of 10 939 years in prison for 391 counts of money laundering,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Meets Iranian President
The Herald
Zimbabwe and Iran are seeking to expedite the implementation of the economic cooperation signed last year amid rising interest from the Middle East economic powerhouse to invest in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: E-Creator Ponzi Scheme Suspect Out On U.S.$1k Bail
New Zimbabwe
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
New Zimbabwe
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
New Zimbabwe
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 »
Zimbabwe: Zim Riders Ready for SA Moto X Champs
The Herald
As the 2024 South African National Motocross Championship series heads into its third round at BORC in Bloemfontein, the spotlight will once again fall on four Zimbabwean riders,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Agency Necessary to Curb Drugs Scourge
The Herald
SO serious is the menace of drug abuse in Zimbabwe, and so multi-faceted is the need for a response, that a specialist Drug and Substance Abuse Agency, now proposed by Cabinet,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sex Offenders Won't Benefit From Amnesty
The Herald
People convicted of sexual crimes and offences against morality will not benefit from the amnesty granted to over 4 000 prisoners by President Mnangagwa last week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unki First Quarter Output Remains Flat
The Herald
Platinum Group Metals production at Anglo American Platinum Limited's local unit, Unki Mine, remained flat at 62 800 ounces during the first quarter of 2024, as overal group… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Village Head's Wife Jailed for Rape
The Herald
A woman from Jambezi in Hwange District who is married to a local village head has been jailed for 15 years for raping a 28-year-old mentally-challenged man. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Starlink Applies for Zim Licence
The Herald
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the global satellite internet provider, Starlink, which is owned by American tycoon, Mr Elon Musk,… Read more »
April 24
Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Voices Concern About Repression, Abuse in Zimbabwe
VOA
The annual report released Wednesday by Amnesty International paints a dismal picture of human rights repression and international rule-breaking worldwide, all in the midst of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 6,000 Arrested As Govt Ramps Up Drug and Substance Abuse Fight
New Zimbabwe
The government has revealed that over 6 148 have been arrested in the past four months for supplying and using drugs and substances as it intensifies its response to the scourge. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prisca's Story - 'I Thought I Had Lost It All'
UNFPA
Prisca,* a 22-year-old young woman who lives in Chiredzi Rural, Zambia, has faced a harrowing ordeal. One night, while asleep in a room with two toddlers, an unknown man broke into… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Report Exposes Dire Human Rights Situation in Zimbabwe
263Chat
Amnesty International has declared a critical moment for international law, citing rampant violations by governments and corporate entities. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CARE International Appeals for $35 Million to Avert Hunger Crisis in Zimbabwe
263Chat
In the wake of the devastating El Nino-induced drought in Zimbabwe, CARE International has issued a plea for urgent assistance to help the 2.7 million people facing food insecurity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legislators Grill RBZ Governor Mushayavanhu Over ZiG's Failure to Purchase Fuel
New Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank Governor (RBZ) John Mushayavanhu has said fuel pricing is being negotiated with suppliers and the outcome of the meetings will soon be made public. Read more »
April 23
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Authorities Troubled By Tumbling New Currency
VOA
Zimbabwean authorities responded swiftly to the recent decline in the new gold-backed currency by apprehending illicit moneychangers and closing the bank accounts of businesses… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unity Is Essential to Protect Mother Earth
The Herald
Yesterday Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating the Earth Day. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Archaeologist Gets U.S.$2,6m Grant
The Herald
Zimbabwean archaeologist Shadreck Chirikure, who is Edward Hall Professor of Archaeological Science at the University of Oxford, is among four outstanding research leaders awarded… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Garry Mapanzure's Posthumous Track Tackles Societal Struggles, Hidden Pain
New Zimbabwe
The music of Garry Mapanzure continues to resonate even after his tragic passing in a car accident last October. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chipinge Herdsman Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping Two Cousins
New Zimbabwe
A 52-year-old herdsman was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Chipinge Magistrates Court on two counts of indecent assault and a single count of rape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Ruto to Be the Chief Guest At Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
Capital FM
President William Ruto is set to embark on a state visit to Zimbabwe this week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Politically Immature Chamisa Should 'Herd Cattle' - Chiwenga
New Zimbabwe
ZANU PF Deputy President Constantino Chiwenga has taken a dig at Nelson Chamisa describing the opposition leader as politically immature. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Arrested 'Money Changers' to Spend Two More Days Behind Bars, Bail Ruling Deferred
New Zimbabwe
Suspected forex dealers arrested last week on allegations of contravening the Exchange Control Act will spend more days in jail after bail ruling was deferred. Read more »