Local News

4 weeks ago • 4 min read

“Sport is Not Charity, It’s Strategic Investment”: PROSDC Chairperson Urges Matabeleland North Business Leaders to Fund Grassroots Infrastructure

VICTORIA FALLS – In a direct, business-minded appeal to corporate leaders and local authorities, the Chairperson of the Provincial Sports and Recreation Development Committee (PROSDC), Mr. W. Gambiza, has declared that sports financing must shift away from the realm of philanthropy and be embraced as a critical driver of provincial economic growth. Speaking at the […]

4 weeks ago • 5 min read

Securing a Sustainable Future for Hwange

The Critical Role of the Kamativi IRMA Audit Environmental & Developmental Affairs Contributor A new chapter is opening in Zimbabwe’s mining history, and it is being written with an unprecedented emphasis on sustainability, transparency, and social justice. Today marks the commencement of a landmark independent audit at the Kamativi Mine in Hwange District, a significant […]

4 weeks ago • 1 min read

Legends Roar to Glory in Thrilling Kamativi Community Tournament

 The Final Showdown: Kamativi Legends emerged victorious with a hard-fought 2–1 win against Pirates FC at the Kamativi community ground, while the Kamativi Lithium Boys took third place.    Participating Clubs: Sponsored by Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) and running from 4 September to 2 October 2026, the tournament featured eight local teams including Atlanta, Manzasya FC, […]

4 weeks ago • 3 min read

Powering the Future

Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit Returns to Livingstone for Third Edition The energy landscape in Southern Africa is entering a transformative phase. The Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit (Zim-Zam) is heading back to the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya in Livingstone from 3–5 November 2026 for its third annual event. Organized by EnergyNet, this year’s summit carries the theme: […]

4 weeks ago • 1 min read

Police Give Zimbabweans Until November 12 to Surrender Illegal Firearms

Police Urge Zimbabweans to Surrender Illegal FirearmsThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged people and institutions holding illegal firearms to surrender them during the presidential firearm amnesty running from 12 October to 12 November 2026. In a press statement issued on 19 October, the police said the amnesty allows people to voluntarily surrender unlicensed, smuggled […]

4 weeks ago • 3 min read

Anti-Domestic Violence Council Calls for Collective Action to Prevent Domestic Violence Deaths

Domestic violence continues to raise concern in Zimbabwe following a series of reported cases involving deaths and serious injuries, prompting renewed calls for early intervention, public awareness and stronger community action to prevent further loss of life. Recent incidents reported by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in September involved family disputes that resulted in deaths, […]

4 weeks ago • 3 min read

Zimbabwean Writer Kundizeza Defends ‘The Blue Fighter’ Amid AI Allegations

Simbarashe Kundizeza Zimbabwean author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has firmly denied allegations that he used artificial intelligence (AI) to write his award-winning short story, “The Blue Fighter”, sparking a wider debate about originality, literary creativity and the future of African storytelling in an increasingly AI-driven world. Kundizeza won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing on […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

ICT Minister Mavetera Confirms Probe into WhatsApp Account Hijackings

A large cyber-attack has hit Zimbabwe, locking thousands of citizens and business owners out of their WhatsApp accounts. The digital blackout has caused widespread panic and disrupted daily business across the country. The attack has mostly targeted people using Econet Wireless numbers. Hackers are focusing heavily on WhatsApp Business accounts, which many shop owners and […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

Kamativi Mining Company 3Q 2026 Newsletter: Highlights & Overview

The 3Q 2026 Volume 3 edition of the Kamativi Mining Company (KMC) Newsletter is officially out, packed with major industrial milestones, renewable energy developments, and impactful community initiatives.   Check out the summary of the key highlights below, and read the full publication to dive deeper into the stories shaping KMC and the Hwange community.    Lithium […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

Econet raises alarm over WhatsApp scams

ECONET Wireless has urged customers to strengthen the security of their WhatsApp accounts amid concerns over account takeovers affecting some users, especially business account holders. Some WhatsApp users in Zimbabwe, particularly those using Econet numbers, have taken to social media to report being locked out of their accounts. Some users claim they lost access to […]