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The Enigmatic Transformation: A Lightning Strike and a Mysterious Ant Hill

Story By: PenPusher Lawrence Moyo In a small community in Kanjeza, Simangani, a woman has found herself at the center of an unsettling phenomenon following a mysterious lightning strike. The incident, described by the woman, has left neighbors and onlookers both intrigued and alarmed. A Lightning Bolt Strikes One fateful day, a bolt of lightning […]

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Hwange Power Station is set to undergo a US$450 million upgrade, with refurbishment work on Units 1 to 6 expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026.

The units were built in two stages starting in the 1970s, with commissioning taking place in phases throughout the 1980s. In his year-end message to stakeholders and employees, ZESA Holdings Acting Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Cletus Nyachowe, said the repowering project is meant to stabilise the national grid and restore the plant’s original output […]

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A festive weekend outing on the Zambezi River in Binga turned to tragedy on Saturday when Brenda Nyoni was killed in a crocodile attack, highlighting the ever-present dangers of the region’s wildlife-rich waters.

The 28-year-old victim was enjoying a river island excursion with her husband, Taylor Bruce, and two friends when the incident occurred. Inspector Glory Banda, a spokesperson for the Matabeleland North police, stated that the group had arrived around 3:00 PM via speedboat, looking to relax and take photographs along the shoreline. Upon their arrival at […]

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HomeArts & EntertainmentArts & EntertainmentHwange playwright Lawrence Moyo uses drama to preserve local culture

Story by Mhlomuli Ncube HWANGE-based playwright Lawrence Moyo, popularly known as “the Penpusher,” is using theatre and short films to highlight and preserve Zimbabwean cultural values for future generations. Moyo’s work focuses on celebrating local traditions and everyday life, ensuring Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage is captured through storytelling. His productions often involve young people, who […]

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Is the Dominance of Accountants and Lawyers on Boards to Blame for Zimbabwe’s Industrial Collapse?

I write this article not as an academic observer, but as a former, experienced investment analyst and investment banker, and as a minority shareholder in the majority of Zimbabwe’s listed companies. Over the years, I have analysed balance sheets, sat through annual general meetings, reviewed board reports and watched, with growing concern, how governance choices […]

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Hwange’s First Boarding School is Here!

Say hello to a historic first — Blackstone Academy Schools, the only full-time boarding school in Hwange!✨ From Grade 1 to A-Level✨ Modern dorms & safe facilities✨ Holistic, Christian-based education✨ Qualified, passionate teachers🔗 Enrolment now open – Limited slots available!📞 +263 785 547 578🌐 www.blackstoneacademyschools.com BoardingSchool #HwangeSchools #BlackstoneAcademy #ZimEducation #WankeFirst #ChristianSchool #zimbabweschools

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ZimZam 2025 Summit Opens Doors to Regional Energy Investment

A New Era of Regional Energy Cooperation and Investment On November 26, 2025, the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit (ZimZam 2025) officially kicked off at the Radisson Blu Mosi-Oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, marking a pivotal moment for energy cooperation in the Southern African region. This three-day summit focuses on promoting private sector projects, enhancing regional collaboration, and […]

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Insights from Hon. Yeukai Simbanegavi at the 2025 Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit

Vision for Zimbabwe-Zambia Collaboration at the 2025 Summit On November 26, 2025, the picturesque city of Livingstone, Zambia, served as the backdrop for the official opening ceremony of the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit. Honourable Yeukai Simbanegavi, Deputy Minister of Energy and Power Development for Zimbabwe, delivered insightful remarks that underscored the significance of collaboration between […]

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Opening the Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit 2025

On November 26, 2025, the vibrant city of Livingstone, Zambia, hosted the much-anticipated three day Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit, an essential gathering aimed at investing in and developing energy solutions for both nations. The keynote speech was delivered by Hon. Credo Nanjuwa, the Provincial Minister of Southern Province, who emphasized the critical nature of collaboration […]

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