Floods killed at least 78 people across South Africa's Eastern Cape province during the past three days. Heavy rains caused a river to burst early Tuesday morning and sweep through sleeping communities. Water reached 3 to 4 meters high and destroyed homes and cars around Mthatha town. Oscar Mabuyane leads the province and called the disaster terrible timing. Rescue teams continue searching for missing people among the debris.
The poor region struggled to respond effectively because of limited resources. Eastern Cape province has only one rescue helicopter that traveled over 500 kilometers from Gqeberha city. Authorities had to bring specialist divers and search dogs from other areas. Mabuyane said the province always lacks proper...
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe officials promise citizens that enough ZiG currency exists for daily business needs. People outside Harare complained about limited access to the local money during recent months. Banks hold over 207 million ZiG dollars as cash reserves across the country. Total ZiG deposits reached 16 billion dollars during June 2025 measurements. RBZ Governor John Mushayavanhu says these amounts support regular transactions.
Local currency usage jumped from 26 percent to 43 percent between April 2024 and May 2025. The central bank distributes cash to financial institutions based on customer demand patterns. Some banks already offer ZiG money through ATM machines across urban areas. Other banking institutions prepare their...
Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency created a new system to handle investor complaints quickly. The Investor Grievance Response Mechanism helps solve problems before they become serious disputes. Government departments can cause issues for businesses through policy changes or regulatory actions. The formal process gives investors a direct way to address these concerns. ZIDA wants to resolve grievances promptly and prevent small problems from growing larger.
The agency launched this mechanism through regulations passed during December 2023. These rules simplified licensing procedures and established investor protections across the country. Similar systems work well across other nations to keep businesses from leaving. Early...
Southern African Development Community leaders work to launch the SADC Regional Development Fund after years of planning. The fund aims to reduce dependence on foreign money and bridge financing gaps across member countries. Finance ministers met at Victoria Falls to discuss progress toward making the fund operational. Zimbabwe Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube urged other nations to ratify the 2016 agreement quickly. SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi reported advances since December 2024 meetings.
The African Development Bank agreed to support the fund during its first phase of operations. Bank officials submitted a proposal to access 6.5 million dollars through their Transition Support Facility program. Another request for 10 million...
Government officials warn farmers against selling grain to dishonest buyers offering quick cash at low prices. Private buyers exploit desperate farmers who cannot transport harvests to distant Grain Marketing Board depots. These unscrupulous dealers target farmers with small grain volumes who need immediate money. Dr Anxious Masuka serves as Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development. He told Parliament members that farmers should check prices before selling crops.
GMB pays 376 dollars per tonne for maize, millet, sorghum and other small grains. The board gives 70 percent payment through US dollars and 30 percent through local currency. Some buyers across Mashonaland West offer just 300 dollars per tonne for...
Hwange coach Rodwell Dhlakama knows his team faces tough competition during the ZIFA Southern Region Division 1 League season. Strong teams create intense battles for promotion spots across the regional competition. Four clubs previously played at Premier League level before joining the division. Three teams suffered relegation during the same campaign and returned with experience. The competition level has increased significantly because of these quality additions.
Dhlakama praised regional opponents like Casymn, Nkayi and Plumtree for bringing valuable expertise to league matches. These experienced clubs understand what promotion requires and fight hard for every point. Each team wants to return to the top flight through strong...
Dynamos pulled out of the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup because of money problems. The struggling Zimbabwe team cannot afford to compete during the continental tournament. Board chairman Bernard Marriot approved the executive committee's decision to withdraw from the competition. Castle Lager Premier Soccer League winners Simba Bhora and Dynamos both earned spots to represent the country. Dynamos won the Chibuku Super Cup under coach Lloyd Chigowe after beating Ngezi Platinum Stars twice.
Zimbabwe lacks a CAF certified home stadium for international matches. The National Sports Stadium received a ban from CAF officials for poor standards. Hosting matches outside the country costs huge amounts of money that Dynamos cannot pay. The club...
Zambezi Eagles start action at Telkom Netball League Power Week Two today against Free State Crinums. The match begins at 5pm during competition taking place at Sun City across South Africa. Zimbabwe's select team hopes to build on their previous success against the same opponents. The Eagles defeated Crinums during their first meeting at Power Week One. Gems coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki leads the select side with assistant Stembile Banda.
TNL Power Week Two games began earlier during the morning session at the venue. Teams from different regions compete for valuable points during the tournament. The Eagles want another victory to improve their standing among participating squads. Strong performances could boost confidence for upcoming...
Central Region Soccer League team Hardrock gave defender Munyaradzi Diro Nyenye a car worth 6,000 dollars. Club President Shepherd Magodora Chahwanda presented the Nissan Note to recognize excellent first quarter performance. The team shared news about the gift through their social media accounts. Hardrock officials praised Nyenye for earning the special reward through strong play. The defender received congratulations from teammates and supporters.
Hardrock leads promotion chances from their regional division during the current season. Team management works hard to motivate players through various incentive programs. The club plans to sign experienced players during the mid-season transfer window. Officials believe new additions will...
