March 01
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF's Move to Offer Mnangagwa Third Presidential Term Worries Opposition
Moves within ruling Zanu PF to ensure President Emmerson Mnangagwa a third term in office, against dictates of the Zimbabwean constitution, have worried MDC leader Douglas… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Annual Inflation Surges to 47,6 Percent
ANNUAL inflation in Zimbabwe surged to 47,6% on the back of receding month-on-month inflation, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) reported Thursday. Read more »
February 29
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Gives Traditional Leaders New Vehicles, Funeral Assistance Packages
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday gave chiefs hundred new Isuzu Double Cab vehicles. Read more »
Southern Africa: Mhona Rubbishes Reports Road Rehabilitation Meant to Impress Guests
The government is focusing on the resuscitation of the country's road infrastructure to achieve its goals of attaining development to match world standards, Transport Minister… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mahere Acquitted of Publishing Falsehoods After Conviction, Sentencing in 'Dead Baby Tweet' Case
Former Citizens Coalition for Change lawmaker, Fadzayi Mahere has been acquitted of publishing falsehoods by the High Court following her appeal against both her conviction and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tahle We Dzinza Responds to Backlash Over 'Undeserved' NAMA
LOCAL artist Tahle We Dzinza has responded to the backlash she has received after her "unpublished" music video won the Outstanding Video of the Year award at the recently held… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Well-Meaning Zimbabwean Would Do That - Minister Says As Health Workers Announce Job Action
The Minister of Health Douglas Mombeshore has dismissed the impending health workers' two-day strike which starts Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Haarore' Model Denied Bail, to Remain in Custody Until Trial Begins
Model M'diwa Mliswa Chanetsa arrested on drug charges will remain behind bars after a Harare magistrate denied her bail. Read more »
February 28
Zimbabwe: ZBC Suspends Embattled CEO Chikunguru
State broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has suspended its underfire Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Chikunguru. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's External Creditors Slammed for 55% Interest On Principal Debt
A huge chunk of the country's external debt has been worsened by exorbitant Principal Arrears (PRA) and Interest Rates (IRA) which in turn subdues the country's repayment efforts,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Issues Chilling Warning Over Sugar Tax-Linked Price Hikes
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube has issued a stern warning to all traders effecting errant price hikes on sugary beverages arguing the gazetted tax thresholds do not justify such… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Healthcare Workers Announce Two-Day Strike Over Low Salaries
HEALTHCARE workers, including nurses and doctors, have announced a two-day strike over poor wages starting Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: I Was Really Hurt - Says Mutarisi After Saintfloew Failed to Win At NAMA
LOCAL businessman and arts promoter Tinashe Mutarisi has expressed his disappointment after Zim hip hop sensation Saintfloew real name Tawanda Mambo failed to win any award at the… Read more »
February 27
Zimbabwe: Cholera-Causing Bacteria Found in Harare Boreholes
Upper Manyame Sub-Catchment Council (UMSCC) has detected Escherichia coli (E.coli), a cholera-causing bacteria in boreholes that were tested in 14 residential areas of Harare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former MP Biti Given a Wholly Suspended Jail Term, Fined U.S.$300 for Assaulting Russian Businesswoman
FORMER Harare East MP Tendai Biti has escaped jail after he was given a wholly suspended six months jail term. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Minister Biti Apologises for Assaulting Foreign Investor, Awaits Sentencing
Former Finance minister, Tendai Biti, convicted for verbally assaulting a Russian investor Tatiana Aleshina on Monday has apologised. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Villagers Walk 40km to the Nearest Clinic - Outcry As Govt Stops Carbon Credits Project Set to Provide Relief
THOUSANDS of villagers in the Nyamakate area of Hurungwe North constituency are risking life and limb walking 40 kilometres or more, passing through wildlife-infested forests, to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Haarore' Model Arrested Over Possession of Dangerous Drugs
Model M'diwa Mliswa Chanetsa has been arrested alongside a male friend for possession of a dangerous drug. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Moreblessing Ali to Be Buried Saturday in Chitungwiza - Sikhala
SLAIN Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali will be buried Saturday, two years after her gruesome murder by Zanu PF member Pias Jamba. Read more »
February 26
Zimbabwe: Former Finance Minister Biti Convicted for Assaulting Foreign Investor
Opposition politician Tendai Biti has been convicted for assaulting a Russian national and investor Tatiana Aleshina in 2020. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Another Miss for Dembare As Kuda Mahachi Joins Manica Diamond
After failing to secure Khama Billiat's signature last week, Dynamos failed to win Kudakwashe Mahachi who officially joined Manica Diamonds on Sunday. Read more »
February 25
Zimbabwe: Opposition Turmoil Fuels Fears of Increased Repression in Zimbabwe
Turmoil in the opposition which was triggered by the resignation of Nelson Chamisa from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) will create a space for the government to escalate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: MP Sucked in Arrest of Mines Ministry Deputy Director, Surveyor for Extortion
Mazowe North legislator, Tsungi Makumbe, and his business partner recently reported two 'extortionists' to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) leading to their arrest… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Decommissions Aging Thermal Power Stations Due to Rising Costs
Zimbabwe is decommissioning three old thermal power stations, which the government says have become costly to run, according to media reports Friday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ok Zimbabwe Moves to Adapt to Changing Environment
Top retailer OK Zimbabwe has tabled plans to adapt to the changing economic environment after suffering setbacks on the back of rapid dynamism. Read more »