October 07
Zimbabwe: Barbourfields Boycott a Success As Highlanders Fans Raise U.S.$ 6,000 for Hooliganism Fine
Highlanders supporters have managed to raise the required US$6 000 to pay the club's fine imposed by the Premier Soccer League. Read more »
October 06
Zimbabwe: Zim Dancehall Chanter Silent Killer Roughed-Up for Pitching Up Late for Beitbridge Gig
CONTROVERSIAL Zim dancehall progeny, Jimmy "Silent Killer" Mudereri was this Sunday morning heckled and prevented from leaving Beitbridge's Pagomba Cafe by staffers and angry fans… Read more »
October 05
Zimbabwe: U.S.$4 Million Heist - Security Firm Says Quantum of Stolen Cash 'Exceeds Contracted Limits'
The security firm contracted by Ecobank, which lost US$4 million in a day-light robbery, claims it was unaware of the quantum of cash-in-transit. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Harare Is No Place for Anarchy, Hooliganism and Lawlessness'
A HEATED exchange has erupted following threats by Zanu-PF Central Committee member, Dexter Nduna to take over management of parking services in central Harare alleging the… Read more »
October 04
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF in Turmoil As Mnangagwa, Chiwenga Fight Intensifies - Party Commissar Moves to Douse Flames
THE ongoing factional fights within Zanu PF have reached a crescendo with party functionaries positioning themselves to either consolidate their power or oust incumbent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Workers Slam Reserve Bank for Devaluing 'Meaningless' Local Currency
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has castigated the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for initiating a unilateral 43% ZWG devaluation in a development which has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rural Councils Performing Better Than Us - Harare Mayor Mafume Berates Fellow Councillors Over Failed Solar 'Project'
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume this week berated his fellow councillors for failing to come up with a green energy plan, which would have brought the capital one step closer to its… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Chimombe, Mpofu Trial Moved to October 22
Jailed business partners, Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe Thursday successfully sought postponement of their trial to October 22 after telling the court that they want to put their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Simbisa Brands Decries Zim's Inflation, Tough Tax Measures
LEADING fast foods outlet company, Simbisa Brands has bemoaned the impact of inflation and tough tax measures impact on operating margins in the just-ended financial year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Just U.S.$1,200!! Teachers Reiterate Salary Increment Demands - Say Govt Is Focusing More On Torturing Them Than Their Welfare
TEACHERS have reiterated their demands for a salary increment that will get them at least US$1,200 per month. Read more »
South Africa: SA - Zim Truck Driver Dies in Fatal Accident
A Durban-based driver Leon Munhukwaye has tragically died after the truck he was driving was involved in an accident 30km to Colensburg, N1 road from Capetown. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Zambia: Young Warriors Lose to Zambia in Cosafa Cup Semi-Final
Two second-half goals from behind were not enough to save the Young Warriors from losing to Zambia in a COSAFA Cup semi-final match played on Thursday afternoon at ABB stadium in… Read more »
October 03
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Promises Overhaul of Healthcare System
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised to revamp the deteriorating health sector through the provision of essential drugs and equipment. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bring Sanity to Zimabwe's Economic Situation - Opposition Reacts to Mnangagwa's State of the Nation Address
DISTURBED by the constant loss of income through devaluation of the local currency over the years, opposition MPs say it is high time the government addresses Zimbabwe's economic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Treasury Says It Will Make Adjustments to Civil Servants' Salaries Run Down By Zwg
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube said last week's devaluation of the ZiG currency by almost 44% was a result of a new policy by the Central Bank and measures were being drafted to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Catches a Cold As Suppliers Refuse Zwg Payments
HARARE City Council is struggling to procure necessities for its operations following the devaluation of the ZWG and this has further strained service delivery in the capital. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Indrive Broadens Reach in Zimbabwe With Ride-Hailing, Courier and Intercity Services
Now operating in four cities, inDrive introduces courier services and strengthens intercity offering Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Pins Energy Supply Hopes On Independent Power Producers, Impending Projects
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pinned hopes on Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and other impending projects expected to be commissioned in the near future to deal with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Mpofu, Chimombe Claim Selective Prosecution - Say They Are Being Punished for Chivayo's Leaked Audios
Jailed businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe Wednesday claimed that there are external forces behind their prosecution which has seen them stay in jail for months. Read more »
October 02
Zimbabwe: MPs Demand Explanation From Mthuli Ncube Over Devaluation of Gold-Backed Currency
WEDZA North MP Itai Ndudzo on Tuesday demanded that Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube present a ministerial statement addressing the devaluation of Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Opposition Activist Chibaya Sent Back to Jail While Awaiting Bail Determination
Citizens Coalition For Change activist Amos Chibaya, arrested Monday on allegations of inciting public violence will endure another night in custody after his bail hearing was… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SONA - Mnangagwa Commits 50 Percent of Mining Royalties to Shore Up Devaluing ZWG - Warns Forex Dealers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Wednesday took yet another bold step after committing to set aside 50% mining royalties to shore up the ZWG currency on the back of a chilling warning… Read more »
Zimbabwe: SONA - Parliament Ordered to Finalise Controversial PVO Bill During the Second Session
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered the 10th Parliament to finalise the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Bill in a development that will restrict the operations of NGOs… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's New ZIG's Performance Trapped in RTGs Cycle
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) last week devalued the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) to ZiG24,39 per dollar from ZiG13,99 as monetary authorities gave in to market forces and dumped the… Read more »
Namibia/Zimbabwe: Kadewere, Dzvukamanja Return As Nees Names Warriors Squad to Face Namibia
Warriors coach Michael Nees has named a 23-man squad which will face Namibia in an AFCON Qualifier doubleheader scheduled for next week. Read more »