December 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Warns Ministers Against 'Retrogressive' Tendencies
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned ministers against missing deadlines for the Cabinet Memoranda saying the tendency is retrogressive to administration and transparency. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ivy Kombo Tells Court She Cannot Be Blamed for Graft At Complainant's Council
Musician Ivy Kombo Tuesday told the court that she is a victim of corruption at the Council for Legal Education but was instead being treated like an offender. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition Politician Ngarivhume Acquitted After Spending 8 Months in Prison
The High Court has acquitted opposition Transform Zimbabwe party leader, Jacob Ngarivhume on charges of inciting public violence after calling for nationwide anti-government… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Close to Achieving Two-Thirds Parliamentary Majority
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is close to getting a two-thirds majority in Parliament, with fears Zanu PF will possibly amend Zimbabwe's constitution and ensure he stays in office… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: Central Bank Fails to Pay Equatorial Guinea Debt for 40MW Solar Project
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reportedly failed to pay part of its debt to Equatorial Guinea for local investment in a 40MW solar project in Bwoni Village in Seke… Read more »
Zimbabwe: A Boiling Political Pot - the Brutal Reality of By-Election Campaigns in Mabvuku-Tafara Constituency
It is November 29, temperatures are rising in the sprawling township of Mabvuku and so are cases of politically motivated violence. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sakupwanya Treats Supporters As Second Election Showdown Nears
ZANU PF supporters who attended party candidate for Mabvuku-Tafara constituency Pedzai Sakupwanya's Thursday rally were treated to a 10kg bag of maize meal, 2kg packet of flour and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chinamasa Urges Mabvuku-Tafara Residents to Vote Sakupwanya Into Parliament
ZANU PF Treasurer Patrick Chinamasa has urged residents of Mabvuku-Tafara constituency to take advantage of an ongoing crisis within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to vote… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AfDB Approves U.S.$15 Million Facility for NMB Bank Zimbabwe
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$15 million facility for NMB Bank Zimbabwe which will enable the local financier to support SMEs and local businesses. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, Botswana Consider Scrapping Passports for Cross-Border Travel
Zimbabwe and Botswana have initiated discussions for passport-free travel to facilitate smooth travel and trade between the two countries, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thousands of Desperate, Unemployed Graduates Brave Heat, Stampede to Submit CVs at Jobs Fair
THOUSANDS of job seekers, desperate for employment braved Wednesday's heat to attend government's job fair at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Bars Recalled Opposition MPs From Contesting in Saturday's By-Election
The High Court has barred recalled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs from contesting in Saturday's by-election, ruling acceptance of their candidature by the Nomination Court… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Leader Ngarivhume's Appeal Postponed Again As Prosecutor Falls Sick
The High Court was on Thursday once again forced to postpone the case in which opposition activist, Jacob Ngarivhume is appealing against his conviction and sentencing for inciting… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Border Management Authority Holds Ground As Zimbabwe Accuses It of Inflating Number of 'Trafficked' Children
South Africa's Border Management Authority (BMA) is sticking to its earlier stance that it intercepted 443 children who were entering the neighbouring country illegally despite… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gold Deliveries Down to 550kg From Usual Two Tonnes
FIDELITY Gold Refineries (FGR) has reported a 75% decline in monthly gold deliveries from artisanal miners at 552kg as compared to 2,643kg in October. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fear and Intimidation Cloud Mabvuku-Tafara By-Election Campaign - Opposition Candidate Goes Into Hiding
POLITICAL fever has reached a higher pitch in the Mabvuku-Tafara constituency ahead of Saturday's by-elections with opposition candidate Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi going into hiding. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Records 53 Cholera Deaths As Confirmed Cases Rise
ZIMBABWE has recorded a cumulative 9 895 suspected cases of cholera, 9 466 recoveries and 53 confirmed deaths, the cabinet has announced. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Passport Demand in Zimbabwe Surges Following Mthuli Ncube's Proposed Price Hike
Below are some images from the Civil Registry Department where hundreds were seeking passports to avoid forking out more money come January 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Joins Court Proceedings in Case MPs Are Challenging Removal From Ballot
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has joined court proceedings in a case Sengezo Tshabangu is demanding the removal of its legislators from contesting in Saturday's by-elections… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: Big Blow! New UK Immigration Regulations Deny Right to Bring in Dependants for Foreigners in Health Care
United Kingdom (UK) will soon bar dependents of foreign health workers from being granted entry via the Health and Care visa, in a move that could potentially be a blow to tens of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Us Tightens Screws On Zimbabwe - Announces Regulations Targeted At Those Responsible for 'Rigging' Elections, Targeting NGOs, Capturing Courts
AMERICAN Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced a round of new regulations targeted at individuals undermining Zimbabwe's democracy by either playing a role in rigging… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: Harare Announces Extremely Tight Water Rationing Schedule As Prince Edward Station Doubles Down On Production
Harare City Council has released a tight water rationing schedule that will see areas such as Mabvuku, Epworth, and Borrowdale getting it once a week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jamba Convicted of CCC Activist Moreblessing Ali's Murder
Pius Jamba, who was arrested in June last year on allegations of murdering CCC activist, Moreblessing Ali has been found guilty by the High Court. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa's CCC Loses Chinhoyi Ward 2 By-Election as Infighting Escalates
FRACTURED Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) paid the heavy price of factionalism after its Chinhoyi Ward 2 candidate lost in a by-election held Saturday. Read more »
December 03, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangangwa Orders New Elections in Six Constituencies Affected By Tshabangu's Recalls
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered new elections after the recalling of six Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) national assembly members by the "party secretary general"… Read more »