January 31
Zimbabwe: Lake Mutirikwi Hydro Power Project 75% Complete
Construction of the US$14,5 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo by Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Company is now in the home stretch with the 5-megawatt… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Saving Zimbabwe From Cholera, One Vaccine at a Time
This week, the country launched a massive oral cholera vaccination campaign during which at least 2,3 million Zimbabweans will receive a single dose. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Suspended Sentence for Sikhala
CCC official Job Sikhala and his accomplice, Chitungwiza North Member of Parliament Godfrey Sithole were yesterday sentenced to two years in jail, wholly suspended for five years,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Revs Up Harare's Clean-Up Drive With 52 Tractors
A Government facilitated arrangement aimed at spurring the clean-up operation dubbed "Operation Chenesa Harare", will see a batch of 52 tractors being loaned to the city council by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prevailing Dry Spell Triggers Fresh Worries for Farmers
COMING hot on the heels of the recent heavy downpours that reignited farmers' hopes for a decent season, the current dry spell has triggered fresh concerns among farmers, as they… Read more »
January 30
Ethiopia: South Africa Intercepts 23 Ethiopians Smuggled Via Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe: Simbisa Expands Footprint in Fast Foods Industry
THE Zimbabwean fast food industry is experiencing a major boom as more food outlets are being opened by Simbisa Brands as part of their expansion drive to cater to all citizens. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thuli Petroleum Compensate Customers Affected By Contaminated Fuel
Thuli Petroleum has managed to recover and fix all affected motor vehicles that were affected after its underground tank used for storing blend petroleum in Kambuzuma was affected… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Holds Bilateral Meetings in Rome
President Mnangagwa has held bilateral meetings here with different leaders including heads of international organisations as he continued with his engagement and reengagement… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Intensifies Campaign for Ward 16 By-Elections in Harare West Constituency
Zanu PF has intensified its campaign trail to win back Ward 16 in the Harare West constituency, ahead of the impending by-elections set for Saturday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Construction of ED Mnangagwa High School Commences
The construction of the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa High School in Mutoko has commenced, with the material required now at the site. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sikhala, Sithole Sentencing Today
CCC senior member Job Sikhala and his accomplice, former Chitungwiza North Member of Parliament Godfrey Sithole, will be sentenced today on a charge of inciting the public violence… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Calls for Team Work to Fight Cholera
SADC Governments have been urged to adopt a collaborative approach in implementing measures to deal with the current cholera outbreak affecting the region. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Welcomes National Cholera Vaccination Launch
Zimbabweans have welcomed the deployment of the oral cholera vaccine which began yesterday in various districts in Harare, Manicaland and Masvingo provinces. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Survivors Lead Fight Against TB
TUBERCULOSIS survivors have taken an active role in the identification of cases in their communities as part of efforts to improve the national response to the disease. Read more »
January 29
Zimbabwe: Cholera Vaccination Begins Today
ALL is set for the start of the Oral Cholera Vaccination (OVC) rollout today, with a target of reaching over 800 000 people in hotspots countrywide. Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Fraud in Perrance Shiri Estate Row
ONE of the daughters of the late national hero, Air Chief Marshal Perrance Shiri (Rtd), has been cleared of fraud and forging a birth certificate in order to be listed among the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Import Permits for Key Products Scrapped
THE Government has scrapped import permits and licenses for fertiliser and other key products, including confectioneries and construction materials. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Vandalism, Power Outages Hit Manicaland Tourism
TOURISM operators in Vumba, a prime tourist destination in the Eastern Highlands, have been badly affected by a major power outage that has lasted since December 1 last year, after… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Central Bank Auction Boosts Industrial Production
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says most businesses that benefited from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) auction system have seen improved capacity, product… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Huge Fire Consumes Harare Shopping Mall
A devastating fire broke out last night at a shopping mall located at the corner of Julius Nyerere and Speke Avenue, opposite Joina City, leaving many people counting losses after… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Magistrates to Ease Backlog
The 23 new magistrates sworn-in last Friday, will help reduce the backlog of cases as the country seeks to dispense justice speedily, Chief Magistrate Mrs Faith Mushure said after… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unregistered Schools Face Closure
A blitz to shut down all unregistered private schools will be launched soon as the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education moves to bring order within the education sector. Read more »
January 26
Zimbabwe: President Meets Chiefs on Gukurahundi
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today expected to meet chiefs from the Matabeleland region and the Midlands Province to finalise the process that will ultimately mark the beginning of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Mobilising U.S.$16 Million for Harare, Bulawayo Water
The Government is mobilising US$13 million to improve the water situation in Harare in addition to the US$1,6 million that has already been disbursed to the local authority for the… Read more »