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2 weeks ago • 2 min read

High-Tech Enforcement Take to the Highways

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has launched a massive nationwide road safety enforcement drive, deploying cutting-edge technology to major highways and urban corridors this weekend. The initiative aims to curb two of the country’s biggest road safety hazards: drunk driving and excessive speeding. The rollout […]

2 weeks ago • 1 min read

Extreme Temperatures Affect Water Supply in Victoria Falls

Residents in some parts of Victoria Falls are experiencing low water pressure and intermittent supplies as extreme heat, increased demand, power cuts and pipe bursts disrupt the city’s water supply. In a notice issued on October 27, 2026, the City of Victoria Falls said temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius had increased water consumption beyond the […]

3 weeks ago • 3 min read

Zimbabwe Rolls Out High-Security Securitised Title Deeds

HWANGE — In a major development aimed at safeguarding land ownership and stamping out property fraud, the Department of Deeds, Companies and Intellectual Property has introduced a modern, high-security Securitised Title Deed.   Backed by the Digital Land Administration Platform (DLAP) and Statutory Instrument 76 of 2025, the new initiative transitions traditional property documentation into an […]

3 weeks ago • 3 min read

Navigating the ZESA Domestic Energy Survey: Why Compliance Matters and How to Stay Vigilant

HARARE / HWANGE — The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA Holdings) has officially launched its nationwide Domestic Energy Survey & Load Profiling Study, running through October and November 2026.   As ZESA Research Enumerators begin visiting selected domestic premises across the country, the exercise presents both a crucial opportunity to improve national power distribution and a […]

3 weeks ago • 2 min read

MSD Warns of Thunderstorms and Hailstorms Across Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is expected to experience scattered thunderstorms and possible hailstorms this week, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warning of potential damage to crops, infrastructure and property. In an advisory issued on Monday, 26 October 2026, the MSD said the thunderstorms were expected in the southern and western parts of the country on Tuesday, 27 […]

3 weeks ago • 2 min read

Construction Resumes on Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road

The Government has stepped up efforts to rehabilitate the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, with eight contractors resuming work and setting a December 2026 target for the next phase of improvements on the key route linking Zimbabwe’s tourism hub to the rest of the country. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick […]

3 weeks ago • 3 min read

Preparing for the Unknown – Navigating Climate Volatility and Extreme Weather in Hwange

Across Africa, recent years have demonstrated how global climate change is disrupting traditional seasonal expectations. Even when long-range forecasts project dry or drought conditions, shifting atmospheric patterns frequently produce intense, sudden, and localized extreme weather events—leaving behind human tragedy, damaged infrastructure, and property loss. According to the latest outlook from the Zimbabwe Meteorological Services Department […]

3 weeks ago • 1 min read

Roseanna Hall Set for Miss Universe 2026 in Puerto Rico

Roseanna Hall Set for Miss Zimbabwe’s Roseanna Hall is set to represent the country at the 75th edition of the Miss Universe pageant, scheduled for November 24 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, as contestants from across the world prepare to compete for the international crown. Hall, who was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe in Harare in […]

4 weeks ago • 3 min read

Understanding Gender-Based Violence with Mrs Hlatswayo

Insights from Recent Community Meeting In a recent session focused on gender-based violence (GBV), Mrs. Hlatshwayo, in partnership with the Community Network for Rebuilding Governance (CNRG), engaged attendees in a vital discussion about the impact of online behavior and cultural practices on women’s lives. This meeting provided a platform for community members to voice their […]

4 weeks ago • 3 min read

Government Pledges “Zero Harm” and Enhanced Social Protection at Workers’ Day 2026

Marking the first of May 2026, the Minister of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare, Honourable E. Moyo (MP), addressed the nation with a powerful commitment to worker safety, fair remuneration, and the total eradication of child labour. Under the strategic framework of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2), the Minister outlined a vision for […]