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Masvingo Mirror journalists injured in horrific road accident
A serious road accident involving 16 journalists and support staff from The Masvingo Mirror has left several injured, including three senior bureau chiefs, following a devastating crash near Mutimuref...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:23hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo cracks down against gold panners
In a bid to curb the increasing menace of illegal gold panning and sand poaching in Matabeleland South province, the Bulawayo City Council is planning to establish a permanent base for its rangers and...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:13hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
EU withdraws funding after Zimbabwe signs PVO Bill into law
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to sign the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill into law has sparked widespread condemnation, most notably from the European Unio...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:48hrs | 1685 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo to be held in third quarter
ZIMBABWE will hold the first Zimbabwe-China tobacco expo in the third quarter of this year to promote the country's tobacco, the country's industry regulatory body, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:35hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts Prophet Ian Ndlovu 2 luxury vehicles and US$150,000
Prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has made a grand philanthropic gesture, donating two brand-new vehicles and a substantial cash package to Prophet Ian Ndlovu of Divine Kingdom Baptist Ministries...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:11hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Man forges mother's will to seize US$181,000 estate
A 50-year-old Kariba man, Gregory Graham Hall, has appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court facing serious allegations of forging his late mother's will in a scheme to illegally acquire her entire es...Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:00hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
New book on Zimbabwe coup highlights gender factor
A new book by Professor Blessing-Miles Tendi, a leading academic in Politics at the University of Oxford, sheds light on a crucial but often overlooked aspect of Zimbabwe's 2017 military coup - the ro...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 12:03hrs | 2026 | by Staff reporter
US dollar suffocates the ZiG
A liquidity crunch in Zimbabwe is deepening the economy's embrace of the US dollar and undermining the bullion-backed currency introduced by the government almost a year ago.The ZiG, short for...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:38hrs | 3602 | by Staff reporter
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2070 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Who is winning, Mnangagwa or Chiwenga?
The fired commander of Zimbabwe's National Army (ground forces), Lieutenant-General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, has taken an oath of office as Zimbabwe's new Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister....Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:56hrs | 3773 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Zimbabweans reduced to a placid, apathetic lot with no agency
During the past week, I was driving along Emmerson Mnangagwa (neé Enterprise Road) in Harare towards the central business district.If you know Harare, you will know that it gets congested in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:54hrs | 273 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Mohadi honoured with Induna Matshe Leadership Excellence Award
Vice President Kembo Mohadi was yesterday honoured with the prestigious Induna Matshe Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his steadfast loyalty to Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, exceptional...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 07:39hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter
Rwanda expels Belgium diplomats
Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, its former colonial ruler, following European Union sanctions on senior Rwandan officials. The move comes amid accusations that Kigali is backing the M...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 12:04hrs | 1186 | by Staff reporter
The rise of female maskandi artists in Zimbabwe: A call to action
Maskandi music, a genre deeply ingrained in the rich cultural heritage of the Matebele people of Zimbabwe, has long been dominated by male artists from the Matebeleland region. The likes of Zinjaziyam...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 17:12hrs | 543 | by Mcasiseli Brandon Gwaza
Book Review | Odyssey of Liberation: A Memoir of a Rebel Advocate
Chinua Achebe, the Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic, famously argued that "until the lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter". In his recently minted book, Od...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 14:08hrs | 240 | by Professor Sipho Seepe
4 foreign nationals arrested in gold robbery plot in Zimbabwe
Four foreign nationals from China, Singapore, and Sierra Leone appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with conspiracy to commit robbery after allegedly targeting a Chinese smuggler transporting 4kg of ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 17:09hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's central bank confident of gold-backed ZiG currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) remains optimistic about the strength of the gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, positioning it as a viable alternative to the United States dollar in the loca...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:36hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
BCC struggles with water bursts
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is facing significant challenges in addressing water bursts and leaks across the city, largely attributed to a severe shortage of resources. As a result, many residents...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:15hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Cashier in court for diverting funeral policy funds
A 21-year-old man from Kandava Village under Chief Seke has appeared before the court for allegedly misappropriating funeral policy funds amounting to US$22,385 for personal use.Cuthbert Munya...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:53hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Rugeje says minister blocking CEO appointment
Former Zanu-PF political commissar and board member of the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), Lieutenant General (retired) Engelbert Rugeje, has accused the Minister of Agriculture, Anxious ...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:26hrs | 1666 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo drug lord arrested with 1.9 kg of crystal meth
Police have successfully arrested a 39-year-old drug dealer, Tigors Tyron Seigfried, after he was found in possession of 1.9 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine at his home on Chemford Road in the Ma...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:26hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa going out of his way to piss off Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a state visit to South Africa, with hopes that the visit will take place soon, his office confirmed ...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 16:01hrs | 1688 | by Staff reporter
World Bank implores Zimbabwe to maintain tight money supply
The World Bank has urged Zimbabwe to maintain its tight monetary policy stance and resist spending pressures to control inflation and ensure lasting exchange rate stability.Inflation in Zimbab...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 09:00hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
'Security apparatus' ploy to shutdown Manhize foils,' Mutsvangwa claims
ZANU-PF spokesman, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has this Thursday sensationally claimed that a major security institution's ploy to shutdown Manhize ...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 2608 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Tendai Biti of plotting against Zimbabwe, says Mutsvangwa
Zanu-PF spokesman Christopher Mutsvangwa has accused former Finance Minister Tendai Biti of conspiring with American diplomats in South Africa to "whip up emotions about title deeds and land in Zimbab...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 16:41hrs | 2103 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo maid killed, body dissolved in acid
In a chilling case that has shocked the Bulawayo community, a man from Matsheumhlope suburb has appeared in court accused of aiding his friend in concealing a murder by dissolving the victim's body in...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:30hrs | 2030 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF converts offices, police station into Kindergarten
People in Mhondoro are up in arms with their ward six councillor Sword Dandara (ZANU-PF) who allegedly connived with the former Chegutu mayor's son (opposition) and some village heads to convert ZANU-...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 11:40hrs | 1329 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Mhondoro
Woman arrested for snooping on husband's whatsapp
In a landmark legal case, Dumsile Dludlu has been arrested and charged for allegedly accessing her husband's WhatsApp messages without his consent, in violation of the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Ac...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:37hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter
NGO in ED2030 pushback
A coalition of civil society organisations in Zimbabwe is reportedly coming together to form a massive movement aimed at challenging the push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF supporters to ex...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:58hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
China's meddling in Zimbabwe's internal politics unwelcome and against international law
China's actions in Zimbabwe are becoming increasingly disturbing, with its flagrant interference in the country's internal political affairs going beyond what is acceptable under international law. ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:11hrs | 591 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
IsiJahunda: Death of a language, people
THERE are more than 7 000 living languages in the world, but Unesco predicts more than half will be extinct by the end of the century.IsiJahunda might be one of the tongues as the language is ...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1151 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabweans keep watching their money go up in smoke
It was 10 p.m. when a frantic pounding on Modester Nyangoni's door dragged her out of a deep sleep.That hot October day, she had been on her feet manning her stall at the largest market in Zim...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:24hrs | 3082 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU to establish Gukurahundi genocide museum, expose ZANU-PF
Preparations are at an advanced stage for the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) to establish a Gukurahundi Genocide Museum in Bulawayo and all people should [instead] wear black in remembrance of...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 11:15hrs | 981 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe's narrative: A view from the outside!
In the case of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe's government was democratic, economically savvy and politically astute, until one day, overnight, it became oppressive and intolerable.The sudden change ...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 12:04hrs | 714 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Drought halts operations at mopane worm processing plant
Operations at the Mbvelelo Mopani Worm Processing Plant in Matshiloni, Beitbridge District, have come to a standstill due to a significant shortage of mopane worms, a vital raw material for the facili...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:07hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko laid to rest
Scores of mourners gathered in Bulawayo yesterday to bid an emotional farewell to national hero and former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who was laid to rest at his family plot in Douglasdale. Th...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's banking sector sees surge in US dollar deposits
Zimbabwe's banking sector has experienced a remarkable increase in confidence, with foreign currency deposits rising by 13% to US$2.64 billion in October 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Thi...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 2157 | by Staff reporter
Sexual harassment in Parliament of Zimbabwe
BUDIRIRO North legislator Susan Matsunga has called for a more robust fight against sexual harassment, emphasizing that the battle must begin within the very walls of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, where...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:42hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe, SA facing migration challenges'
Human trafficking and undocumented migration present significant challenges in managing migration and protecting the rights of migrants, according to United Nations (UN) Resident and Humanitarian Coor...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:41hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
RBZ deputy governor says Zimbabwe banking sector is resilient, stable
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Deputy Governor, Innocent Matshe, has highlighted the continued resilience and stability of the country's banking sector, despite facing challenges such as liquidity iss...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:36hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Man accused of robbing elderly woman
A 55-year-old man from New Lobengula suburb in Bulawayo appeared in court facing charges of robbery after allegedly stealing over US$2,000 and a significant amount of South African rand from a 65-year...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:35hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Trip money 'disappears' at Banket Primary School
Parents and guardians of Banket Primary School are demanding accountability from school authorities after allegations surfaced that part of the funds raised for a school trip to Victoria Falls in Octo...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:06hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours nephew Tongai and others
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended individuals and organizations for their pivotal roles in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and ongoing national development efforts. These individuals included ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Moses Chunga says supporting Zanu-PF is not a sin
Former Dynamos footballer Moses "Bambo" Chunga has firmly dismissed criticism surrounding his decision to accept a car gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, a figure with close ties to...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 10:56hrs | 6566 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts cars to Moses Chunga and Charles Mabika
Controversial tenderprenuer Wicknell Chivayo has extended his largesse to two iconic figures in Zimbabwean football, gifting football legend Moses "Bambo" Chunga and veteran ZBC presenter Charles "CNN...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:47hrs | 5114 | by Staff reporter
Councilors gobble US$1m to meet Mnangagwa
In a controversial move that has sparked public outcry, Zimbabwe's cash-strapped local authorities spent an estimated US$1 million to fund the travel and allowances of nearly 2,600 councilors who atte...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:35hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean shot at Botswana illegal gold mining site
A 22-year-old Zimbabwean man, Mbongeni Mkandla, is in Botswana police custody after allegedly being shot by Botswana soldiers during his arrest for illegal gold panning activities in the Matsiloje are...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:00hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Shingi Munyeza loses US$4,930 in chrome deal scam
Businessman Shingi Munyeza is counting his losses after falling victim to a con artist who posed as an agent for ZimAlloys in a fraudulent chrome deal. Munyeza lost a total of US$4,930 in the scam, wh...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1388 | by Staff reporter
Delma Lupepe faces eviction by Obert Mpofu
Once a flamboyant businessman in Bulawayo, Delma Lupepe is now embroiled in a legal battle after allegedly refusing to vacate a rented residential property in Burnside despite owing US$20,000 in unpai...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 13:12hrs | 3026 | by Staff reporter
Matsika's bid for Croco Motors hits final legal roadblock
Businessman Farai Matsika's prolonged legal battle to claim shareholding in Croco Motors has reached a conclusive end, with the High Court striking his latest case off the roll. This marks the latest ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:46hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
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