October 17, 2024
Zimbabwe: Mbare Musika Traders Fear for the Worst After Devastating Fire
Traders at Mbare Musika, Harare's largest and most iconic marketplace, are facing an uncertain future after a fire recently gutted the market, destroying goods worth hundreds of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gweru Council Faces Financial Reporting Delays, Backlog Dating From 2014 to 2021
The failure of local government authorities to submit financial accounts to the Auditor General is raising concerns about transparency and accountability in Zimbabwe's public… Read more »
October 16, 2024
Zimbabwe: Legislator Calls for Mineral Beneficiation and Community Benefits, Criticizes Wealth Inequality
Marondera Central Member of Parliament Caston Matewu has called for urgent reforms to ensure the country's natural resources benefit all citizens, rather than a privileged few. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civil Servants to Receive $40 Salary Increase Amidst Ongoing Economic Challenges
Civil servants in Zimbabwe are set to receive a salary increment, raising wages by $40 from the current $324 per month to $364 for the lowest-paid employees, effective… Read more »
October 14, 2024
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Records Two Mpox Cases
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has confirmed two new cases of Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Zimbabwe: European Film Festival Lights Up Mbare Art Space
The European Film Festival, held at Mbare Art Space, is making waves as a unique platform for cultural exchange, blending European, African, and local Zimbabwean films. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Throws NPA Appeal Against Wadyajena Out
Former Gokwe Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena has been acquitted of fraud charges following a ruling by the Supreme Court. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Millions Unaccounted for Amid City of Harare Financial Mess
Harare City Council lost over US$200 million amid a financial mess, grand theft and looting as the City of Harare officials are using personal swipe machines to collect money from… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Mealie Meal Products Cleared of Harmful Glyphosate - SAZ
The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) says recent tests conducted on six popular mealie meal brands have confirmed that Zimbabwe's staple food products are free from harmful… Read more »
October 11, 2024
Zimbabwe: Heal Zimbabwe Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Girls' Rights
Heal Zimbabwe Trust (HZT) has called for immediate and robust action to protect the rights of girls in Zimbabwe as the world marks International Day of the Girl Child. Read more »
October 10, 2024
Zimbabwe: Insurance Payout Brings Critical Relief to El Nino Affected Farmers
In Goromonzi district, the land lies barren, and the once-thriving crops have withered under the harsh sun. For the smallholder farmers who depend on these fields, the past seasons… Read more »
October 09, 2024
Zimbabwe: Hundreds of Livelihoods At Risk After Fire Destroyed Zimbabwe's Largest Market
A massive fire swept through Mbare Musika, the country's largest marketplace, late last night, destroying goods worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and leaving hundreds of… Read more »
October 08, 2024
Zimbabwe: Gweru Education Leaders Laud NBS's Role in Uplifting Schools and Communities
Education leaders in Gweru have expressed profound gratitude for the transformative role played by the National Building Society (NBS) in enhancing both the educational sector and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: USAID Bolsters Community Resilience in Chiredzi With $960,000 Project
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with the Mwenezi Development Training Centre (MDTC) to launch a comprehensive project aimed at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Top NHS Executives Suspended Amid Allegations of Corruption and Mismanagement
Senior executives at the government-owned National Handling Services (NHS) have been placed on forced leave amid serious allegations of corruption, incompetence, and corporate… Read more »
October 04, 2024
Zimbabwe: Mliswa Calls for Starlink Rollout to Rural Zimbabwe for National Development
Former Norton legislator and now village head, Temba Mliswa, has called for the urgent adoption of Elon Musk's Starlink, satellite internet service, to accelerate development and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bridging the Gap - Urgent Need for Integrated Care for People Living With HIV
By 2035, an estimated 71% of the nearly 40 million people living with HIV worldwide will also face the challenge of one or more noncommunicable diseases (NCDs)--conditions like… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Shot in the Arm for Matabeleland Schools As Bridging the Gap Donates 17 Tractors
Bridging the Gap Foundation has donated 17 tractors to the Seventh Day Adventist Zimbabwe West Union Conference, which includes the West and South Conferences, in a move aimed at… Read more »
October 03, 2024
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga Calls for Urgent Climate Action At Development Conference
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has urged Zimbabweans to intensify their efforts in combating climate change, emphasizing the multifaceted threat it poses to the nation's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Seven Killed in Tragic Wedza Road Crash
Seven people have been confirmed dead, and nine others injured in a horrific road accident in Wedza, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said in a statement released on Wednesday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Council Faces Chaos As Accounting System Goes Offline
The City of Harare is once again in the spotlight after its accounting system went offline, forcing officials to process payments manually for the past three days, leading to long… Read more »
October 01, 2024
Zimbabwe: Mafume Suspends Town Clerk Over Tender Scandal and Misconduct Allegations
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has with immediate effect suspended the city's Town Clerk Engineer Hosiah Chisango following allegations of serious misconduct, including the… Read more »
September 30, 2024
Zimbabwe: SMEs Must Strengthen Governance to Unlock Growth Potential, Says CGAIZ President
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often hailed as the backbone of economies worldwide, but many struggle with governance structures that may limit their long-term success,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Documentary Unveils the Marginalization of Justice in Zimbabwe
The Alliance for Community-Based Organisations (ACBOS) premiered its documentary, "Strengthening Community Participation in the Justice System" on Friday to the Parliamentary… Read more »
September 27, 2024
Zimbabwe: Stanbic Bank Posts Strong Results for H1 2024
Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank, has posted a historical cost profit of ZWG27.1 million for the six months ended 30 June 2024 amid changes in functional… Read more »