January 15
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Is Making Its Citizens Criminals Again
Zimbabwe started 2024 with the news that we have the highest inflation rate in the world. Johns Hopkins economist Steve Hanke said that on 4 January our annual inflation was 1… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers Scoff At U.S.$300 Salary - 'A Product of One-Armed Banditry' Says Union
The Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has scoffed at the US$300 Covid-19 allowance conversion into a salary describing the move as a mere 'tissue of misrepresentation'. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 700 Houses Collapse Due to Heavy Rains in Epworth, Thousands At Further Risk
OVER 700 houses have collapsed in Epworth since the commencement of the rainy season, with December's incessant showers leaving hundreds more homeless and desperate for aid. Read more »
Africa: Pan African Parliament Announces President Charumbira, VP to be Replaced
ZANU PF aligned Chief Fortune Charumbira has lost his position at the helm of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) where he was elected President in 2022. Read more »
January 12
Zimbabwe: Met Department Warns of Heavy Rains, Potential Floods From January 11 to 17
THE Meteorological Services Department has warned the public of heavy rains and potential flash floods countrywide from 11 to 17 January. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Judge Saves Mine From Closure As Major Road Faces Collapse
High Court judge, Justice Amy Tsanga has saved a local mining company, Korzim Strategic Minerals (Pvt) Ltd whose operations risked being halted for causing serious environmental… Read more »
January 11
Zimbabwe: Teachers' Union Condemns 'Reckless' School Openings During Cholera Outbreak
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned the government's decision to reopen schools amid a widespread cholera outbreak, calling the move "reckless"… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Stadium Conundrum Nears Solution as Rufaro Eyes Return in Time for 2024 Season
HARARE City Council (HCC) hopes for the return of football at Rufaro Stadium with indications that the ceremonial home of football will be ready to host Castle Lager Premier Soccer… Read more »
January 10
Zimbabwe: ZBC Shame - New Board Named As Embattled Executive Blocks Lobengula Insult Apology
Management at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) reportedly blocked a public apology over offensive King Lobengula remarks made by presenters during last Tuesday's edition… Read more »
January 11
Zimbabwe: Expert Says 2024 National Budget to Worsen Workers' Plight in the New Year
RENOWNED academic, Dr Godfrey Kanyenze says the just commenced year will be one of the toughest for workers owing to a cocktail of ensuing hardships. Read more »
January 10
Zimbabwe: Teachers Stage Sit in As Schools Open for 2024, Demand U.S.$1,2k Salary
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) claims its members across the country staged a sit-in on the first day of the 2024 school calendar in protest over poor… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Recalled Pelandaba MP Ostallos Is Wasting Time, Resources Running As CCC Candidate - Says Tshabangu
SELF-proclaimed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu says deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos Siziba who is seeking to bounce back into parliament… Read more »
January 09
Zimbabwe: His Passing Leaves a Void That Cannot Be Filled - Yoja Says, As Media Fraternity Mourns Late Journalist Clayton Shereni
MEDIA practitioners from different publications have mourned the passing of journalist Clayton Shereni (26). Read more »
January 10
Zimbabwe: ZBC Presenter Blames Colonial Era Abuse On Ndebele King Lobengula 'Who Loved Sugar' Live On TV
A ZBC Presenter, Victoria Manase, last week blamed colonial-era abuses on black people by whites on 1800s Ndebele King Lobengula, further stating he had been enticed by sugar. Read more »
January 07
Zimbabwe: Redwing Mine Tragedy - Government Orders Suspension of Operations, Rescue Efforts Ongoing
GOVERNMENT has ordered the suspension of mining operations at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga following the collapse of a shaft Thursday due to suspected earth tremors. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jailed Sikhala Remains Resolute 600 Days After Being Locked Up at Chikurubi Maximum Prison
JAILED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Job Sikhala still stands resolute and determined to get his freedom, a year and a half after being put in pretrial detention by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Heightens Garbage Collection as Cholera Cases Spike
The government has embarked on an operation code-named "Chenesa Harare" that will see garbage collected from the city while the treasury will provide funds to procure chemicals for… Read more »
January 06
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints Health Service Commission
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has, in terms of the Health Service Act, approved the appointment of the Health Service Commission members. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Anthrax Outbreak Hits Zimbabwe, Zambia - Disease Traced to Hippos
By James Muonwa l Mashonaland West Correspondent Read more »
January 05
Zimbabwe: 15 Miners Feared Dead At Scott Sakupwanya's Redwing Mine After Shaft Collapse
AT least 15 gold miners are feared dead at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland province, after a shaft collapsed Thursday trapping some workmen, who were operating underground. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Disaster! Harare Council Warns of Third Flooding in Budiriro, Kuwadzana Areas
Harare City Council has warned of a third round of flooding in hard-hit Budiriro and Kuwadzana areas. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Abahambe!' South African Opposition Turns Away Over 700 Zimbabweans Attempting to Cross Limpopo River
South African opposition party Patriotic Alliance has laid siege along the Limpopo River to stem illegal immigration of Zimbabweans into the neighbouring country. Read more »
January 04
Zimbabwe: Govt Reveals Plans to Evict Illegal Settlers on Agricultural Land
AGRICULTURE Minister Anxious Masuka has revealed plans to evict all those living illegally on state land that includes areas reserved for agriculture. Read more »
January 03
Zimbabwe: Haulage Truck Wheel Dislodges, Knocks Dead Medical Doctor Walking On Roadside
A young medical doctor stationed at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital was this Wednesday knocked dead by a wheel that came off a passing haulage truck. Read more »
January 04
Zimbabwe: Passport Fees Hiked Despite Uproar
HUNDREDS of those who slept at Harare's Passport office and an equal number who trekked to the busy premises at the break of dawn in December will be glad they did after government… Read more »