Zimbabwe's senior men's sevens team called the Cheetahs selected their traveling players for the 2025 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens Cup. The tournament takes place June 21-22 across Mauritius next week. Head coach Ricky Paul Chirengende chose experienced players mixed with young talent from domestic competitions. The team returns to competitive action after a long break from international rugby.
Pool C features the Cheetahs against host nation Mauritius, Tunisia and Madagascar. The group does not contain powerhouse teams like South Africa or Uganda. Every opponent can create surprising results during the weekend competition. Chirengende believes his squad will compete strongly against all three rivals.
The 12-player roster features Vuyani...
President Mnangagwa changed Tomlinson Depot's name to Chimoio Camp during a ceremony today. He also opened new police housing at the same location. Government ministers and Police Commissioner-General Steven Mutamba attended the event. The president said the changes help remove colonial names from Zimbabwe. The new name honors people who fought for independence.
Mnangagwa explained that reclaiming heritage matters more than symbolic gestures. Chimoio connects directly to Zimbabwe's liberation struggle history. The facility should tell the nation's true story rather than colonial versions. Four new apartment blocks received the name Chimoio Police Camp Flats. These buildings will house police officers and their families.
The president...
Harare City Council demands all businesses pay outstanding debts and secure proper operating permits. Acting town clerk Engineer Phakamile Moyo announced the new enforcement campaign against illegal operations. Officials will shut down water supplies for commercial and industrial properties with unpaid bills. Companies without valid business permits face immediate disconnection from municipal services. The council targets lawless operations throughout the capital city area.
Health department inspectors will examine business premises during regular compliance checks. Properties operating without running water violate Public Health Act regulations and local bylaws. Authorities will close facilities that fail water supply requirements for...
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission officials finished preparing for tomorrow's voting across four different areas. Citizens will cast ballots for two National Assembly seats and two council positions during the special elections. Gutu East and Insiza North constituencies will choose new parliamentary representatives. Ward 5 Chipinge RDC and Binga RDC residents will select council members. Ambassador Rodney Kiwa serves as ZEC deputy chairperson and spoke about final arrangements.
Kiwa announced that election workers printed 62,260 ballot papers for all voting locations. The commission established 135 polling stations throughout the four electoral districts. Staff members will operate these stations and assist voters during the democratic...
Four by-elections will take place tomorrow across Zimbabwe as voters head to polling stations. The elections cover Gutu East and Insiza North constituencies along with Ward 5 Chipinge RDC and Binga RDC. ZEC deputy chairperson Ambassador Rodney Kiwa announced the final preparations during a press conference. Officials have printed 62,260 ballot papers for all four voting areas. The commission has set up 135 polling stations to serve voters during the elections.
ZEC encourages all candidates and political parties to follow proper conduct rules. Ambassador Kiwa stressed the importance of maintaining peace throughout the election process. Supporters must avoid violence before voting begins and after results come out. The electoral...
TN CyberTech Bank Limited plans to become Zimbabwe's first neobank after changing from Steward Bank. EcoCash Holdings revealed the transformation plans during their annual report covering February 28, 2025. The digital banking strategy aims to cut costs through staff reductions and branch changes. Traditional bank locations will turn into technology service centers for customers. Former branch employees will work as banking agents across different areas.
Tawanda Nyambirai leads EcoCash Holdings as group chief executive and explained the vision for modern banking. The company wants to reduce staff costs to less than 10 percent of total revenue during the coming years. Workers will focus more on customer service rather than traditional...
Zimbabwe displays its mineral wealth at the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo happening in Changsha. The country wants Chinese companies to invest in more than 60 valuable minerals like gold, platinum, diamonds and lithium. Officials hope to build a 40 billion dollar mining industry through these partnerships. Zimbabwe Miners Federation President Henrietta Rushwaya says the nation ranks among Africa's most mineral-rich countries. Government leaders actively seek Chinese firms to help develop these natural resources.
Chinese businesses already operate major lithium projects at Arcadia Lithium Mine and Bikita Minerals. Zimbabwe produces about 30 percent of Africa's lithium supply for global electric vehicle and battery markets...
Zimbabwe Football Association asked FIFA for help bringing Video Assistant Referee technology to local matches. ZIFA wants technical and financial support to start using VAR during Premier Soccer League games. Soccer24 reported the news about the football organization's request to international officials. The proposal has created widespread laughter among Zimbabwean sports fans across social media platforms. People mock the idea because local football faces serious infrastructure problems.
Citizens question how VAR could work without basic broadcasting equipment during matches. Many games lack proper camera coverage and reliable electricity supply for television production. VAR technology needs multiple high-quality cameras and...
Police arrested four people for having sex outside during nighttime hours at Southlea Park. Three women and one man faced charges after officers caught them engaged in sexual activity near public areas. The arrests happened on June 9 around 9 PM when Constable Precious Manyimbiri received information about the incident. Officers Sergeant Dohwe and Constables Mutume and Shoko joined the operation to investigate the report. They found the individuals performing sexual acts and took them into custody immediately.
Mellisa Mapanga aged 23, Rutendo Joseph aged 27, and Elsie Mupesa aged 22 work as sex workers according to court records. Their client Takura Pedzisai is 35 years old and married with a pregnant wife at home. All four defendants...
