September 09
Zimbabwe: Manica Diamonds Finally Remember How to Win, As Dembare Draw Against Tel One
MANICA Diamonds coach, Jairos Tapera was a relieved man Sunday afternoon after his side finally ended a 10 match league winless run with a 2-1 win over Arenel Movers at Sakubva… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Telecoms Companies Offering Clients Shoddy Services Face U.S.$5k Penalties As Starlink Launches in Zimbabwe
IN a long overdue development, government has moved to protect users of telecommunications and Internet services, who were traditionally subjected to raw deals by firms offering… Read more »
September 06
Zimbabwe: We Will Continue the Fight for a Better Democratic Zimbabwe - Human Rights Defenders Say After Release From Pretrial Detention
PRO-DEMOCRACY activists, Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi, cut distraught but relieved figures as they walked through the corrugated gates of Chikurubi Prison,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Despite Crackdown, Zimbabwe's Gold-Backed Currency Is Crumbling Too, Just Four Months Later
A 35-year-old security guard in Zimbabwe, Ezekiel Chiradza, was arrested on Monday on allegations that he insulted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermined the Zimbabwe Gold… Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: It's a Difficult Job - Says Warriors Coach Ahead of Kenya Clash
For new Warriors coach Michael Nees, Friday's clash against Kenya in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers is more than just a game. Read more »
September 05
Botswana: Zimbabwe, Botswana Renew Partnership to Enhance Medical Products Regulation
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA), strengthening their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Teachers Union Slams Conviction of School Heads Who Abused Beam Funds - Says Govt Should Be Held Accountable
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has strongly condemned the conviction and sentencing of a school head and deputy from Chiredzi district who abused the Basic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Mexico City Proclaims Tapiwanashe Makarawu Day in Honour of Zim Olympian
After a good showing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Zimbabwean sprinter Tapiwanashe Makarawu has been honoured by a New Mexico City, Hobbs. Read more »
September 04
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Defenders Granted Bail By High Court
Rights activists Robson Chere, Namatai Kwekweza and Samuel Gwenzi have been granted bail by the High Court. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Timba, 77 Party Activists Acquitted of Disorderly Conduct
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and 77 party activists arrested on June 16 have been acquitted of disorderly conduct. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Extends New Firearms Amnesty Amid Escalation in Gun Crimes
AN escalation in criminality involving guns has prompted the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to issue a fresh firearms amnesty to all illegal holders of weapons and ammunition. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Timba, Party Activists Acquitted of Disorderly Conduct - 66 Remain in Jail Awaiting Trial for Unlawful Gathering
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader and former senator Jameson Timba and 65 other party activists will remain in jail after Magistrate Collet Ncube ruled that they… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Commuter Omnibuses Restricted to 60km Radius to Curb Road Carnage
WITH immediate effect, commuter omnibuses have been restricted to operate within a 60 kilometre radius of route permits. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Leader Timba's Teen Son Acquitted
Opposition CCC leader Jameson Timba's 16-year-old son, Sean (accused 51) has been found not guilty and acquitted on charges of participating in an unlawful gathering and disorderly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF's Mazowe North MP Up for Raping Ex-Wife At Gunpoint
Zanu PF Mazowe North legislator, Tsungai Makumbe has appeared in court for allegedly raping his ex-wife, impregnating and infecting her with HIV. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Postpones Opposition Leader Timba, Party Activists' Judgement Again
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Jameson Timba and 77 activists currently detained in jail will now know their fate Wednesday after the court postponed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mudenda Calls for Climate Change Laws, Ai-Powered Solutions
PARLIAMENT speaker Jacob Mudenda has sounded the alarm on the devastating impacts of climate change, calling for swift action in enacting climate change laws and adopting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Activist Freed On Bail After Arrest for Alleged Participation in 2019 Anti-Govt Protests
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) political activist, Tineyi Munetsi, who was recently arrested for his alleged involvement in a 2019 anti-government protest, has been freed on… Read more »
September 03
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Insists He Won't Run for a Third Presidential Term
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed that he will leave office upon the end of his second and final presidential term despite a heightened campaign for him to cling to… Read more »
September 02
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Regime Told to End State Sponsored Abductions, Arbitrary Arrests, Detention and Torture
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been called on to halt all State-sponsored abductions, arbitrary arrests, detention and torture of known and perceived opposition… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Elections Boss Chigumba Cheats Death in Road Accident
CHAIRPERSON of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), Priscilla Chigumba, is lucky to be alive after her official vehicle was involved in a road traffic accident Sunday… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Brendan Galloway Ruled Out of Warriors' Ties Against Kenya, Cameroon
ZIMBABWEAN footballer Brendan Galloway, who plies his trade in Europe, has been ruled out of the senior men's soccer team, The Warriors, fixtures against Kenya and Cameroon. Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ Puts Two More Pillars to Stabilise ZiG Currency
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has erected two more structures, which will work towards stabilising the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. Read more »
September 01
Zimbabwe: Gray Homes Owners Attempted to Flee the Country After Defrauding Chiwenga - Court Told
A HARARE couple accused of defrauding Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife Miniyothabo in a botched construction deal attempted to flee the country ostensibly on a business… Read more »
August 30
Zimbabwe: Zimplats Records Five Percent Increase in Mined Volumes At Replacement Units
PLATINUM conglomerate, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats)'s mined volumes increased by 5% to 7.9 million tonnes (Mt) as compared to 7.6 Mt recorded in FY2023, benefitting from… Read more »