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4 weeks ago • 2 min read

Government Sets September 9 Deadline for Street Vendors

Vendors operating from undesignated areas in Harare have been given until September 9, 2026, to leave their trading sites before Government begins a major clean-up operation. The warning was issued yesterday by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, who said illegal vending had become a growing problem in Harare’s Central Business District (CBD) […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

Hwange College of Education graduates 143 students

Hwange College of Education held its fourth graduation ceremony earlier this week, with 143 students receiving their Diplomas in Primary Education. The event carried a significant announcement from the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development. In a speech read on his behalf by Deputy Minister Simelilizwe Sibanda, Minister Dr Fredrick […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

Re-Pegging Signals Progress at Nengasha Stadium

Plans to transform Nengasha Stadium into a modern sporting facility are beginning to take shape, with preparatory work now underway. The Hwange Local Board said on Wednesday that its physical planners were on site carrying out re-pegging work, while architectural plans for the planned redevelopment have already been completed. The development brings renewed attention to […]

1 month ago • 3 min read

Why the Yo Maps Takeover at Hwange Colliery Stadium is Unmissable

Music has a unique power to unite communities, bridge borders, and create unforgettable memories. On this upcoming tour, Hwange is about to witness history as one of Southern Africa’s biggest musical powerhouses, Yo Maps, touches down at the Hwange Colliery Stadium for a live performance that promises nothing short of absolute magic. For fans who […]

1 month ago • 2 min read

Death Toll in Kariba RIDA Boat Disaster Rises to 97

The death toll from the Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat disaster has risen to 97, as search and recovery operations continue on Lake Kariba. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that two more bodies were recovered from the lake on Thursday afternoon, bringing the total number of people who have died in the […]

1 month ago • 3 min read

Hichilema Secures Second Term in Zambia: Electoral Mandate, Opposition Grievances, and Regional Repercussions

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — In a national election that drew intense domestic and international scrutiny, Zambia’s incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term. Official results declared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) confirmed that Hichilema, representing the United Party for National Development (UPND), secured approximately 60% of the vote, crossing the absolute […]

1 month ago • 3 min read

The Invisible Bleed: How Dual-Pricing and Inflated Medical Claims Sabotage Zimbabwe’s Healthcare Ecosystem

By Investigative Desk At first glance, a $10 shortfall on a medical aid claim feels like a minor administrative inconvenience—a nominal co-payment accepted as part of modern healthcare access. But beneath the surface of routine clinic visits lies a systemic, predatory practice bleeding Zimbabwe’s medical aid societies dry, shrinking patient benefits, and ultimately driving up […]

2 months ago • 1 min read

President Mnangagwa Declares State of Disaster as Lake Kariba Death Toll Rises to 44

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following the tragic capsizing of a vessel on Lake Kariba, with the death toll reportedly rising to at least 44 people as search and rescue efforts continue. The disaster occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a boat operated by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) overturned while […]

2 months ago • 3 min read

Fostering Growth, Resilience, and Sustainability

Highlights from the Matabeleland North Business and Farmers Conference 7 August 2026; MNSS Boardroom, Number 2 Show Grounds (Matabeleland North Agricultural Show) Organized by: Matabeleland North Show Society (MNSS) Introduction and Opening Proceedings The Business and Farmers Conference, held on 7 August 2026 at the Matabeleland North Agricultural Show, brought together key stakeholders, government representatives, […]

2 months ago • 2 min read

Old Mutual Joins Victoria Falls Stock Exchange

Financial company Old Mutual Limited has moved its secondary share trading to the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX). The move restarts public share trading for the company in Zimbabwe after trading was suspended on the main local exchange in 2020. Government officials and business leaders attended the ceremony on the 7th of August in Victoria […]