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: 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 »
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 »
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 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: 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 »
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 »
January 06
Zimbabwe: Anthrax Outbreak Hits Zimbabwe, Zambia - Disease Traced to Hippos
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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 »
January 05
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Spokesperson Warns Against Sikhala Solidarity Demos
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has issued a chilling warning to the opposition over a planned demonstration against the comtinued incarcerat of incarcerated former… 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 »
Zimbabwe: Winky D Faces Vicious Attacks From Zanu-PF Supporters Over Ghettocracy Score Performance
Ruling Zanu PF supporters are in overdrive, spewing vitriol against musician Winky D after he sampled a song over the weekend in which he delivered powerful social commentary. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Freeman Clears Air On Alleged Association With Armed Robbers, Maintains Innocence
Zimdancehall musician Emegy Chizanga known as Freeman appeared before the CID homicide division Tuesday to clarify his association with a killed armed robber, his lawyer has said. Read more »
January 02
Zimbabwe: 'Robbery' Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals
Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP's Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Zimbabwe: Harare Mayor Calls On Residents in Low-Lying Areas to Evacuate Due to Incessant Rains
CITY of Harare (CoH) and the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) have established two evacuation centres following an alert on potential floods in the capital due to continuous rains. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Warns Schools Against 'Illegally' Demanding Usd Payments Only, Forcing Parents to Buy Uniforms Directly From Them
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Torerayi Moyo has warned schools administrations against demanding USD payments only while forcing parents and guardians to buy… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sugar Industry Suffers 14 Percent Sales Decline
THE local sugar industry suffered a 14% sales decline due to the influx of cheaper imports necessitated by the government's policy initiatives. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Backtracks on Free Education Roll-Out
GOVERNMENT has backtracked on its promise to provide free education, saying the move requires resources and serious mobilisation strategies. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim's Third-Quarter Gold Output Up 0,4 Percent
GOLD output for the third quarter of 2023 rose by 0,4% with Artisanal- Small-Scale -Gold-Miners dominating the list as the largest producers, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)… Read more »