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2 months ago • 2 min read

Mat-North Shines at the Inaugural National MSMEs and Cooperatives Indaba

The recently concluded Inaugural National Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Cooperatives Indaba marked a historic milestone for Zimbabwe’s economic landscape. Held at the Harare International Conference Centre under the theme “Towards Vision 2030: Building an Enabling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives Ecosystem.” President Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa officially opened the event, reaffirming […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Thomas Coulter Primary School Receives 3.5kVA Solar Package to End Power Cuts and Boost Climate Action

By Staff Writer Thomas Coulter Primary School in Hwange district has received a 3.5kVA solar-powered package donated through a partnership between Vostal Creatives Trust and Climate Action Network (CAN) Zimbabwe, in a move set to end years of disruption caused by power outages and introduce clean, renewable energy to the school. The handover was held […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Malunku Primary School Projects Commissioned in Lupane

Learners at Malunku Primary School in Lupane now have better learning conditions following the official commissioning of a new classroom block and a piped water system ealier this week. The projects were officially commissioned by Hon. R. Moyo and were made possible through a partnership between the Government of Zimbabwe, World Vision and the Mabhikwa […]

3 months ago • 5 min read

Ndlovu Says Ward 11 Needs a Councillor Who Answers to Residents, Not a Party

Ahead of the August 1 by-election, Mqondisi Ndlovu is asking the residents of Ward 11 in Victoria Falls to elect him as an independent councillor, without the backing of any political party. Asked what inspired him to enter the race at this particular moment, Ndlovu explained that the decision grew out of years spent close […]

3 months ago • 3 min read

Ministry of Energy and Power Development Endorses SAEIS 2026 as Victoria Falls Prepares for Landmark Infrastructure Summit

VICTORIA FALLS, ZIMBABWE — In a major boost for regional developmental initiatives, Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Energy and Power Development has officially endorsed the upcoming Southern Africa Eco-Infrastructure Summit (SAEIS) 2026. The prestigious three-day regional event is set to take place in the resort city of Victoria Falls from 15–17 July 2026. The summit arrives at […]

3 months ago • 3 min read

Matabeleland North Investment Indaba Unlocks New Growth Opportunities

The Matabeleland North Investment Indaba 2026, held from 9 to 10 July at Bhenasvilla in Umguza District, brought together government leaders, local and international investors, business executives and tourism operators to discuss investment opportunities in the province. Held under the theme “Unlocking Opportunities, Driving Growth, Building Prosperity,” the conference focused on attracting investment, creating jobs […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

President Signs Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 Into Law

BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO President has officially signed Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 into law, completing the legislative process after it was passed by both Parliament and the Senate. The Act has now been published in the Government Gazette and is officially in force. The signing follows the Senate’s approval of the bill on 24 June, […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Zimbabweans Flee South Africa Amid fear of Attacks

(AI generated image) BY LOMQHELE NXUMALO Thousands of Zimbabweans are returning home from South Africa as protests against foreign nationals create fear and uncertainty. For weeks, social media has been flooded with messages calling for non-South Africans to leave the country by 30 June. Although this deadline was not announced by the South African government, […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Senate Approves CAB3

By Lomqhele Nxumalo The Senate has passed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) with a large majority, clearing the way for major changes to the country’s governance and voting laws. During the legislative session on Wednesday the 24th of June, 75 senators voted in favor of the bill, while four voted against it. The final […]

3 months ago • 2 min read

Police Hunt For Killer Driver

By Lomqhele Nxumalo Police in Matabeleland North are searching for a motorist who struck and killed a pedestrian before fleeing the scene on the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway. The fatal accident occurred at the 420-kilometre peg, near the Chisuma turn-off just outside Victoria Falls. According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), a 37-year-old man was walking […]