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9 months ago • 1 min read

Dr. Lims Voices Concerns Over Nejambezi Secondary School’s Neglect

Breaking News: Dr. Lims has raised alarming issues regarding the current state of Nejambezi Secondary School, expressing shock at the level of abandonment and neglect the institution has faced. During a recent address to the community, Dr. Lims highlighted that the facility, which plays a critical role in the education of local youth, is in […]

9 months ago • 1 min read

Zambia Becomes the First African Nation to Accept Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan

Zambia has made history by becoming the first African country to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties. The move, confirmed by the Bank of Zambia, allows mining companies, especially those owned or financed by Chinese firms, to pay part of their tax obligations in yuan rather than exclusively in U.S. dollars. This […]

9 months ago • 2 min read

The Enigmatic Transformation: A Lightning Strike and a Mysterious Ant Hill

Story By: PenPusher Lawrence Moyo In a small community in Kanjeza, Simangani, a woman has found herself at the center of an unsettling phenomenon following a mysterious lightning strike. The incident, described by the woman, has left neighbors and onlookers both intrigued and alarmed. A Lightning Bolt Strikes One fateful day, a bolt of lightning […]

9 months ago • 1 min read

Hwange Power Station is set to undergo a US$450 million upgrade, with refurbishment work on Units 1 to 6 expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

The units were built in two stages starting in the 1970s, with commissioning taking place in phases throughout the 1980s. In his year-end message to stakeholders and employees, ZESA Holdings Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Cletus Nyachowe, said the repowering project is meant to stabilise the national grid and restore the plant’s original output […]

9 months ago • 2 min read

A festive weekend outing on the Zambezi River in Binga turned to tragedy on Saturday when Brenda Nyoni was killed in a crocodile attack, highlighting the ever-present dangers of the region’s wildlife-rich waters.

The 28-year-old victim was enjoying a river island excursion with her husband, Taylor Bruce, and two friends when the incident occurred. Inspector Glory Banda, a spokesperson for the Matabeleland North police, stated that the group had arrived around 3:00 PM via speedboat, looking to relax and take photographs along the shoreline. Upon their arrival at […]

10 months ago • 1 min read

HomeArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHwange playwright Lawrence Moyo uses drama to preserve local culture

Story by Mhlomuli Ncube HWANGE-based playwright Lawrence Moyo, popularly known as “the Penpusher,” is using theatre and short films to highlight and preserve Zimbabwean cultural values for future generations. Moyo’s work focuses on celebrating local traditions and everyday life, ensuring Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage is captured through storytelling. His productions often involve young people, who […]

10 months ago • 3 min read

Is the Dominance of Accountants and Lawyers on Boards to Blame for Zimbabwe’s Industrial Collapse?

I write this article not as an academic observer, but as a former, experienced investment analyst and investment banker, and as a minority shareholder in the majority of Zimbabwe’s listed companies. Over the years, I have analysed balance sheets, sat through annual general meetings, reviewed board reports and watched, with growing concern, how governance choices […]

10 months ago • 1 min read

Where is Blackstone Academy Located in Hwange

From Bulawayo – Victoria Falls road you turn into Hwange Light Industry turnoff then go straight and turn left after GMB facing Sinamatela road. After railway crossing you turn right and immediately turn left into the new Blackstone Academy Road. Follow the new road right into Blackstone Hills

10 months ago • 1 min read

Hwange’s First Boarding School is Here!

Say hello to a historic first — Blackstone Academy Schools, the only full-time boarding school in Hwange!✨ From Grade 1 to A-Level✨ Modern dorms & safe facilities✨ Holistic, Christian-based education✨ Qualified, passionate teachers🔗 Enrolment now open – Limited slots available!📞 +263 785 547 578🌐 www.blackstoneacademyschools.com BoardingSchool #HwangeSchools #BlackstoneAcademy #ZimEducation #WankeFirst #ChristianSchool #zimbabweschools

10 months ago • 3 min read

ZimZam 2025 Summit Opens Doors to Regional Energy Investment

A New Era of Regional Energy Cooperation and Investment On November 26, 2025, the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) officially kicked off at the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, marking a pivotal moment for energy cooperation in the Southern African region. This three-day summit focuses on promoting private sector projects, enhancing regional collaboration, and […]