Gold miners across Zimbabwe drive expensive cars and build modern houses as metal prices reach record highs. BMW X5s and Land Rover Defenders fill streets around Filabusi during the mining boom. Bars sell whisky bottles to customers who flash cash from recent gold sales. Small-scale miners delivered 11 tons of gold to government refineries during the first five months. The country could earn one billion dollars more from gold exports than last year.
Trump trade policies pushed investors toward gold as a safe investment option. Over 700,000 informal miners work claims across the nation and support struggling families. Mxolisi Dube started illegal mining operations back during 2008 but earns steady income today. Mine owners invite...
University of Zimbabwe stopped paying professors who refuse to teach classes for almost two months. Teachers want their salaries raised from 230 dollars to 2,250 dollars per month. The lecturers walked out during April and demand money they earned before 2018. Students cannot take exams or receive help with research projects because classes remain empty. University leaders hired temporary teachers but union officials say these replacements lack proper training.
Association spokesman Obvious Vengeyi said the university tries to force professors back to work through financial pressure. Most striking teachers will continue their protest despite missing paychecks from the administration. The academic calendar faces serious delays as the...
ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera visited Hwedza South and gave certificates to 195 people who learned computer skills. The minister opened a new free internet area at St. Anne's Goto School for students and families. The program connects rural areas to the internet through President Mnangagwa's special project. Young people received training from mobile computer trucks that travel between villages. Rural communities can access education and information through the new WiFi connections.
Kenyan parliament members watched the ceremony after receiving invitations from local officials. The visitors saw how Zimbabwe helps rural areas connect to digital technology. Another 500 people graduated from job training programs during the same event...
Harare celebrated its first Data Controller License Certificate ceremony last week. Officials handed out certificates to more than 570 data controllers from Zimbabwe and nearby nations. The government wants companies to protect customer information better through these new licenses. Workers who earned certificates must teach others about data security at their jobs. Leaders praised the strong response from businesses across the region.
Government officials view certification as more than just following rules. They believe proper training helps protect sensitive customer data from hackers and criminals. The program teaches workers how to handle personal information safely. Companies that ignore data protection face serious risks from...
Susan Mutami wants another baby with former politician Temba Mliswa. She posted on social media asking her ex-partner to have a second child together. Their son Tino keeps asking for a baby sister to play with at home. The young boy feels sad because his daycare friend has a sister but he does not.
Mutami told Mliswa that Tino always gets what he wants around the house. She unblocked her former lover on social media to allow communication with their children. The woman suggested bringing a mediator to help solve their personal problems. She mentioned respected politician Saviour Kasukuwere as someone who could help them talk peacefully.
The mother said their son misses his father very much during their separation. Tino studies world...
Zimbabwe will stop companies from selling lithium concentrates to other countries starting January 2027. The government wants businesses to build factories that turn raw lithium into more valuable products. Africa's biggest lithium producer already stopped ore exports back during 2022. Officials hope mining companies will create jobs and earn more money through local processing.
Bikita Minerals and Arcadia Lithium plan to build processing plants that refine lithium inside Zimbabwe. The country ships most of its lithium to China right away without adding value first. Cabinet members believe local factories will bring higher profits and better wages for workers. Mining companies must invest more money to build the required equipment and...
Thomas Mapfumo announces his final stage performances after decades of global touring. The legendary Zimbabwean musician lives across America and feels age prevents him from continuing live shows. His farewell concerts begin June 24 across Britain with sungura artist Mark Ngwazi joining him. The veteran performer shared news through online video messages to his worldwide fanbase. Music creation will continue but public appearances must end due to physical limitations.
Mapfumo thanked supporters for their loyalty throughout his career journey. He admits financial success remained limited despite years of entertaining audiences globally. Love from fans matters more than money earned from performances according to the artist. Stage shows...
Business leader Kudakwashe Tagwirei wants to become Zimbabwe's next president. He spoke at a church meeting and told people about his rise from poverty to wealth. The businessman started with just seven thousand dollars and built a huge company empire. He defended President Mnangagwa against corruption claims during his speech. Many people think Tagwirei plans to run for office when Mnangagwa steps down.
President Mnangagwa must leave office after 2028 because the constitution limits his time. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga also wants the top job and has military support behind him. Mnangagwa removed some army generals who might help Chiwenga take power. Tagwirei has money and business connections that could help him win the...
UNESCO promised to help Zimbabwe with development projects after meeting with Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu. The talks happened during a United Nations ocean conference taking place across France. Director-General Audrey Azoulay agreed to support wetlands protection programs and educational initiatives for young people. Zimbabwe will host the RAMSA COP15 wetlands conference at Victoria Falls from July 23 through 31. The meeting focused on protecting wetlands for future generations around the world.
UNESCO already recognizes several Zimbabwe sites as world heritage locations. Victoria Falls and Mana Pools received special protection status from the global organization. Chimanimani wetlands also earned recognition for their natural...
