May 03
Zimbabwe: Public Hearing Dates Set for Death Penalty Abolition Bill, Week After Mnangagwa 'Saves' Prisoners On Roll
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ZIMBABWEANS will, between May 6 and 10, be given an opportunity to share their views on the Death Penalty Abolition Bill in public hearings to be held across the country's ten… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Import 1.4 Metric Tonnes of Maize From Brazil, Argentina As Hunger Bites
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The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has announced plans to import 1.4 million metric tonnes of maize from new source countries including Mexico, Argentina and Brazil… Read more »
Zimbabwe: World Press Freedom Day - Govt Urged to Uphold Free, Independent Journalism in Face of El Nino-Induced Drought
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The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) and the Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) have issued a clarion call to the government to ensure a free and independent media so citizens get… Read more »
May 02
Zimbabwe: Police Blocks Workers' Procession, Cites Security Reasons
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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: Macheso Postpones Album Launch
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Sungura maestro Alick Macheso and Orchestra Mberikwazvo has postponed his album launch to August 2 from June 7. Read more »
Zimbabwe/South Africa: Free State Stadium to Host Bafana Vs Zimbabwe FIFA World Cup Clash
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SAFA acting CEO Dr Thulani Ngwenya confirmed that the South African senior men's national team will return to Bloemfontein for the first time since the 2010 FIFA World Cup. They… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutorashanga Man Acquitted of Raping a 72-Year-Old Granny
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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
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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
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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: Econet Opens First Free Remittance Corridors to Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications and technology company, Econet Wireless, has achieved an Africa first by opening two free remittance corridors into the country, completely… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Close Ally Walks Out of Worker's Day Commemorations After ZCTU Leader Uses Zanu-PF Mantra
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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
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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
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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: 'Zim-Russia Relations Excellent'
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Russia's Ambassador to Zimbabwe has expressed satisfaction with the two countries' excellent bilateral relations, indicating that the two allies are now moving towards "exploring… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady's Philanthropic Work Continues to Get Global Attention
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Zimbabwe: Zig Notes, Coins Rollout Brings Relief
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Zimbabweans yesterday began transacting in the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins in denominations ranging from ZiG1 to ZiG200, which have since gained acceptance… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 »
Zimbabwe: Workers Day Marks 'Move to Democracy'
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The significance of Workers Day is to celebrate their achievements in Zimbabwean industries, the executive secretary of the Mass Media Trust, Mr Robert Mandebvu, said yesterday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gems Assistant Coach Shinya Resigns
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Zimbabwe senior netball team assistant coach Tatenda "Ninja" Shinya has called time on his netball coaching career spanning over 15 years. Read more »
Zimbabwe: MBH, Plumtree Take Centre Stage
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Zimbabwe: Ex-Spain-Based Star Joins Dembare
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Nicholas Guyo is set for a reunion with childhood friend and ex-FC Malaga City teammate Martin Mapisa at Dynamos with his deal almost complete. Read more »