June 06, 2023
Zimbabwe: Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Condemns Zim's Patriotic Bill - Says It Undermines Democracy
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has castigated the Zimbabwean Parliament for passing the Patriotic Bill in what he described as 'another chapter of persecution' of dissenting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZMC Pleads for Journalists' Safety Ahead of August Elections
The Zimbabwe Media Commission ((ZMC) has called on political parties and other stakeholders to ensure a safe environment for media practitioners as they conduct their duties in the… Read more »
June 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Has Neglected Us, War Veterans Say
Disgruntled veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle are clamouring for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to improve their measly monthly allowances and pay-outs to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Music Awards Fail to Light Up
Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) has once again failed to extricate itself from the quagmire that it is trapped in. Read more »
June 04, 2023
Zimbabwe: PSL Wrap - Highlanders Edge Chiefs to Reclaim to Spot, Dynamos Finally Win
HIGHLANDERS returned to the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table after defeating cross-town rivals Bulawayo Chiefs 1-0 at Babourfields Stadium on Sunday. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Zimbabwe: Very Sad Day Says #ThisFlag Pastor As Patriotic Bill Sails Through Parliament
Zimbabwean activist and #ThisFlag movement founder Evan Mawarire has condemned the Criminal Law Code Amendment Bill (Patriot Bill) describing it as 'draconian' after it sailed… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Incarcerated Opposition MP Sikhala's Incitement Trial to Resume On June 12
THE trial in which opposition lawmaker Job Sikhala is accused of inciting public violence in Nyatsime area to avenge Moreblessing Ali's death will continue on June 12. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Human Rights Defenders Appeal for Bail of 4 Zinasu Members
Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum has raised red flags over delays in the determination of bail for four Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) members arrested on May 17. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Econet Bemoans Eroded Tariffs - Injects U.S.$66 Million for Network Modernisation
Eonet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL) has bemoaned the negative impact of inflation eroded tariffs on operating costs amid a move to inject US$66 million for a network… Read more »
Zimbabwe: National Housing Ministry Employees Quit Jobs Due to Poor Salaries - Over 290 Posts Vacant
The Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities has revealed that it is reeling with staff shortage amid high employee turnover in the technical departments as a result of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: National Housing Ministry Employees Quit Jobs Due to Poor Salaries - Over 290 Posts Left Vacant
THE Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities has revealed that it is reeling with staff shortage amid high employee turnover in the technical departments as a result of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition CCC Masvingo Councillor Acquitted on Incitement Charge
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor for Masvingo ward 7, Richard Musekiwa has been acquitted on charges of inciting public violence and convening a ward feedback meeting… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Zimbabwe: Govt Summons U.S. Chargé d'Affaires - Warns Against Urging Zimbabweans to Register, Vote
Government has, through the Foreign Affairs Ministry, warned US Embassy's Chargé D'Affaires Elaine French against encouraging Zimbabweans to register or vote. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Masvingo Records First Cholera Case
MASVINGO residents have been thrown into panic after the city recorded its first cholera case on Monday amid a health hazard posed by constant sewer bursts and poor public health… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Voters Roll Inspection Exercise Requires a Redo Not Deadline Extension, Says Former Minister Moyo
Exiled former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has urged the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to redo the voters roll inspection exercise. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Ncube's Measures Breach Law, Expose RBZ-Treasury Fall Out - Says Biti
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has said the latest series of economic measures announced by Mthuli Ncube expose the rift between Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Moots Migration Policy As Zimbabweans Battle for Tickets to Diaspora
Government has approved the National Migration Policy for Zimbabwe, a move said to ensure involvement of those in foreign lands in local development. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Only Known for Massacres - Says MP Mliswa
Norton legislator Temba Mliswa was on Tuesday ejected from Parliament after accusing Zanu PF of killing thousands of people in Midlands and Matebeleland provinces in the 1980s… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shut Down Auction System, U.S.$5 Million Allocation Too Little - Top Economist
Economic analyst Gift Mugano has called for shutting down of the Central Bank's foreign currency auction system after Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube in his fresh measures said it… Read more »
Zimbabwe: WHO Donates Cholera Supplies to Enhance Zimbabwe's Outbreak Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) donated cholera kits and medical supplies to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe as part of ongoing efforts to combat the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah to Give OK Grand Challenge 'Chiremerera'
Riding on a crest of a wave, award winning contemporary musician Jah Prayzah, will add an oomph to this year's edition OK Grand Challenge held at the Borrowdale Race Course on June… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Proclaims Election Date
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has proclaimed that this year's general elections will be held on August 23. Read more »
Zimbabwe: NEC Food Top Management Mired in U.S.$1,2 Million Property Sales 'Heist'
The National Employment Council for Food and Allied Industries allegedly approved the sale of two upmarket properties worth an estimated US$1,2 million without following due… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim$ Depreciates By Further 36, 4% On RBZ Auction - Black Market Rate Reaches $4,000
The Zim$ depreciated by a further 36,4% on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Foreign Exchange Auction Tuesday in a development market watchers believe will effectively close the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe Produces 30,000 Lithium Tonnes
Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ), a member of Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Company Limited, a global battery maker, says it has extracted 30 000 tonnes of lithium with their plant still… Read more »