July 10
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council to Spend U.S.$2.6 Million On Software System
New Zimbabwe
HARARE City Council (HCC) has tabled plans to gobble US$2,6 million in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems which is in line with meeting government set deadlines. Read more »
Zimbabwe: The Gender Impact of Harare's Forgotten Recreational Spaces
263Chat
Nyasha Mareke stands at the edge of what was once a vibrant park, now reduced to a barren field scattered with remnants of broken swings and rusted slides. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Double Tragedy - the Zimbabwe Farmers Affected By Illegal Mining and Climate Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Smallholder farmers in rural Gwanda, a region in Zimbabwe that borders South Africa, have been affected by a double shock - a combination of heat, droughts and floods caused by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fatal Kombi Crash Claims Four Lives On Harare-Mutare Road
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of four individuals and left ten others injured earlier today. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Dismisses NPA Appeal, Upholds Release of Wadyajena's Seized Vehicles
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The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has upheld the lower court's ruling to return a fleet of vehicles seized from Justice Mayor Wadyajena, dealing a significant blow to the National… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nadia Nakai, Tammy Moyo, Master H Headline Shoko Festival
New Zimbabwe
SHOKO Festival, the country's urban culture extravaganza, has unveiled its star-studded lineup for this year. Read more »
July 09
Zimbabwe: Bringing Healthcare to Artisanal Miners in Zimbabwe
MSF
In Zimbabwe, limited access to basic health services in artisanal and small-scale mining characterises the harsh realities of excessive exposure to silica-containing dust,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Cracks Down On Disruptive Bottle Stores
The Herald
The City of Harare is taking action to address concerns over the growing number of bottle stores in the city centre. The bottle stores have been linked to chaos and unsanitary… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Machete-Wielding Gang Steals 85g of Gold, U.S.$6k in Chiweshe
The Herald
Three masked men armed with machetes stormed a house in Kanengoni Village, Chiweshe, and made off with US$6 500 and 85 gramms of gold. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Serious Infighting Rocks Harare City Council
The Herald
Serious infighting and divisions have rocked Harare City Council amid allegations that some rogue councillors and managers are reshuffling key personnel in the legal and housing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mai Rwizi's Burial Set for Friday
The Herald
Veteran actress Susan "Mai Rwizi" Chenjerai's burial is likely to be on Friday, a close relative has said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Thieves Use Explosives to Blow Up Safe, Steal U.S.$35k From Church
New Zimbabwe
DARING thieves allegedly gained access into a church office where they blew up a holding safe and stole US$35 000 cash. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fraud-Accused Chimombe, Mpofu Bail Ruling Set for July 9
New Zimbabwe
CONTROVERSIAL business partners, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu facing fraud charges will know their fate on July 9 when Magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa is expected to hand down her… Read more »
Zimbabwe: When Nature Calls, Harare Hangs Up
263Chat
Harare, the city that dreams of world-class status by 2025, faces a unique throne crisis. And no, we're not talking about a political one. We're talking about the humble, yet… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mixed Fortunes for Mines in 2024
The Herald
MINING, a key driver of Zimbabwe's economy, faces a challenging outlook in 2024 following projected revenue declines due to depressed global commodity prices and persistent power… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$238 000 Robbery Suspect in Court
The Herald
A SUSPECTED armed robber yesterday appeared in court on allegations of teaming up with two accomplices, who are already on remand, to rob the complainant of US$238 000 at gunpoint. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Crackdown On Illegal Miners in Mazowe
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to illegal miners operating in Mazowe Mine Lease 35, ordering them to leave the premises by July 13. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Are Starving - NSSA Pensioners Petition Parliament Over Measly Pay-Outs
New Zimbabwe
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (NSSA) Pensioners Advocacy have demanded an immediate upward review of their monthly pay-outs saying they have been denied their right to life. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Financial Markets Indaba, CBZ to Woo Diaspora Investments
New Zimbabwe
FINANCIAL Markets Indaba and leading financial services provider, CBZ Holdings are set to attract investment inflows from the United Kingdom diaspora community. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Acting Is Not an Extramural Activity to Me - It's a Profession - Dumisani Mbebe
The Herald
Dumisani Mbebe brings "dzaddy" energy to every role he plays and he doesn't mind such a label as long as his craft is also appreciated. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabs Praised for Supporting Businesses
The Herald
The Government says CABS, the banking arm of the Old Mutual Group in Zimbabwe, has over the years played a pivotal role in supporting businesses, creating jobs, and fostering… Read more »
Zimbabwe: FIFA Fines Magaya's Yadah Stars U.S.$82k for Breaching Players' Contracts
New Zimbabwe
FIFA has ordered Walter Magaya's Yadah Stars to pay US$82 000 to the club's former Brazilian players Joao Pedro, Juan Luciano Farias and Pereira De Brito. Read more »
July 08
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe - SADC Should Respond to Intensified Crackdown On Opponents
HRW
Respect Freedoms of Assembly and Association, End Repression of Critics Read more »
Zimbabwe: Business Community Mourns 'Flawless Leader' Sternford Moyo
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's business community has described the late lawyer and iconic business leader as a rare breed whose departure has left a huge void in several companies and the economy at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 200 Chiredzi Families Benefit From Wildlife Project
The Herald
Over 200 families in Chiredzi West are benefitting from wildlife conservancy operations at Nyangambe where proceeds from safari hunting operations are powering development in their… Read more »