Local News

3 weeks ago • 1 min read

Controversial 100MW Gwanda Solar Project Reboots After Years of Court Battles and Cost Scandals

Zimbabwe’s push for energy independence has taken a major step forward, with a key 100-megawatt solar farm in Gwanda officially clearing its final hurdles to begin construction. The developer, Intratrek Zimbabwe, alongside its global partner CHiNT Electric, received formal clearance from the government through the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) to start work on the project. […]

3 weeks ago • 1 min read

Government Assesses Infrastructure Needs at Mat North Schools

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo is touring schools in Matabeleland North to assess learning infrastructure and challenges affecting disadvantaged schools in the province. Moyo toured schools in the province on Wednesday, including Coalfields primary school in Hwange District. The Minister said the tour was mainly focused on disadvantaged schools, particularly in Binga, where […]

3 weeks ago • 2 min read

Zimbabwe Delisted From World Bank’s Fragile States List

Zimbabwe’s removal from the World Bank’s list of fragile and conflict-affected situations has highlighted the economic and institutional progress made by the country, but significant challenges remain, particularly its longstanding debt arrears. The World Bank removed Zimbabwe from the list effective July 1, 2026, a move that could strengthen the country’s international standing and improve […]

3 weeks ago • 1 min read

YSSA Writes History

Double Qualification in the Munhumutapa Cup ⚽👑 Deep in rural Hwange, where the dust meets the edge of Zimbabwe’s biggest national park, a community known for living in harmony with wildlife is now roaring for a different reason. YSSA is writing its own history. Against all odds, both our U14 and U16 girls have qualified […]

3 weeks ago • 3 min read

UN Endorses New World Map That Gives Africa a More Accurate Size

The world could soon be looking at maps differently after the United Nations General Assembly endorsed a new map projection designed to show the size of continents more accurately. The resolution was passed on Friday, September 4, 2026, with 164 countries voting in favour. The United States voted against, while Serbia, Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova […]

3 weeks ago • 3 min read

Hwange Comes Alive in Full Colour

SeMi sports and Skillful Fitness Centre Partner for Landmark 5KM Colour Run & Aerobics HWANGE, ZIMBABWE — The streets of Hwange were transformed into a vibrant canvas of energy, wellness, and community spirit as SeMi Sports, in partnership with Skillful fitness Centre, hosted their highly successful 5KM Colour Run & Aerobics event at Megawatt Primary […]

3 weeks ago • 3 min read

Malaika Mushandu Takes Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe Dethronement to High Court

Former Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe Malaika Mushandu has gone to the High Court of Zimbabwe to overturn the decision that stripped her of her title just weeks after she was crowned in Harare. Mushandu was crowned on June 6, 2026, but her reign was cut short when the Miss Cosmo Zimbabwe organization announced her dethronement, citing […]

3 weeks ago • 2 min read

The Hwange Power Station Wellness Walk

Officially initiated on 22 August 2026 by the General Manager, Eng. S. Mukundu, through the Risk Section, as part of the Station’s ongoing commitment to promoting employee health, wellbeing, and a positive safety culture. The initiative is founded on the principle of “Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds”, recognising that physical fitness and mental wellbeing are essential […]

4 weeks ago • 2 min read

Brunette Makanyiso Takes Zimbabwe to Miss World Top 12

Zimbabwean beauty queen Brunette Makanyiso has given the country a moment to celebrate after making it into the Top 12 at the 73rd Miss World competition held in Vietnam. The 26-year-old represented Zimbabwe against contestants from 111 countries, carrying the country’s hopes onto one of the world’s biggest beauty stages. Makanyiso’s Miss World journey began […]

4 weeks ago • 1 min read

Zimbabwe Warned of Strong Winds and Thunderstorms This Weekend

Zimbabwe is expected to experience strong winds, thunderstorms and lightning in some areas from Friday evening to Monday, September 7, 2026. The Meteorological Services Department (MSD), working with the Department of Civil Protection, issued the advisory on Friday, warning of a high chance of strong winds across the country. The warning covers Matabeleland North, Matabeleland […]