A Zanu PF youth leader drives around Masvingo without proper vehicle documents. Emmanuel Mahachi owns a Toyota Fortuner that lacks number plates and insurance coverage. His wife operated the car when cameras captured the violation. Anti-sanctions stickers replaced the required legal plates and documentation. Party officials placed Zanu PF campaign materials where registration numbers should appear.
Traffic laws require all vehicles to display proper plates and current insurance. Mahachi admitted he avoids paying road taxes and insurance fees to government agencies. The politician became upset when reporters questioned him about the illegal activity. He claimed the vehicle belonged to someone else during the confrontation. Police and...
A wildlife ranger died from injuries after a black rhino attacked him at Save Valley Conservancy. Knowledge Mudzimureka worked for the anti-poaching team and passed away Sunday at age 37. The man fought for his life during two weeks of hospital treatment. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority confirmed the death.
The attack happened May 26 during a routine patrol mission. Mudzimureka and another ranger tracked a different rhino through the conservancy. The pair surprised a mother rhino with her baby calf. The angry animal charged at both men without warning.
The rhino injured Mudzimureka across his stomach and left lung. The animal also hurt his head, shoulder and knee during the attack. Medical crews flew him to a Harare...
Zimbabwe boosts ferrochrome production to strengthen its steel industry position. The country wants more factories that process chrome instead of selling raw materials overseas. Officials banned chrome ore exports and require mining companies to build smelters. Ten producers currently make between 3,000 and 84,000 tons each year. All facilities combined produce about 270,000 tons annually.
The Palm River Project started operations and makes 100,000 tons per year. Workers plan to expand the Beitbridge facility to one million tons capacity. This would make Palm River the biggest ferrochrome producer across Zimbabwe. Chrome helps manufacturers create stainless steel for kitchen appliances and buildings.
Government ministers announced...
Bulawayo City Council decided to keep business property taxes at 2024 levels for another year. The council gave up more than 14 million dollars in potential revenue from the decision. City leaders chose not to raise commercial rates after talking with local business groups and residents. The government had approved a budget that would have increased business taxes by 127 percent. Business organizations asked for lower taxes instead of higher ones.
Finance Director Tennyson Mpunzi said the new rates would have hurt local companies. Representatives from business groups met with council members to discuss the problem. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries and Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce helped lead these talks. Council...
PPC Zimbabwe finished March 2025 with no debt and cash reserves of R118 million. The cement company held nearly three times more money than the previous year when cash totaled R40 million. Most of the company funds stay stored as hard currencies rather than local money. The business paid shareholders US$13 million compared to US$11 million the year before.
Cement sales dropped 5.5 percent during the twelve-month period. Revenue fell to R3.122 billion from R3.346 billion the previous year. Company leaders cut costs across all departments to maintain profits. Production costs decreased R392 million and administrative expenses dropped R46 million. The factory made more cement locally instead of buying materials from other countries...
Zimbabwean businesses can make better plans after the country's economy stabilized and officials introduced ZiG currency. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said companies feel more confident about expanding operations. The improved economic conditions help businesses increase production and invest money for future growth. Companies around the nation added more production lines and used their factories more efficiently. The government kept tight control over spending and money policies to reduce inflation and steady exchange rates.
ZiG inflation stayed under one percent for three straight months which shows the new stability works. Companies visited by Ncube welcomed the predictable environment that lets them plan ahead and make...
Zimbabwe's Zambezi Eagles netball team travels to South Africa for competition. The squad competes at Sun City from Friday through June 17. Coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki chose most players from the first tournament. Two new athletes joined the traveling group for these matches. The team prepares for the 2027 World Cup taking place in Australia.
Takadanaishe Zimusi and Androlla Munkuli earned spots on the roster. The Eagles face three opponents during their stay. Crinums, Flames and Fireballs provide competition for the visiting team. These games serve as practice before major tournaments. The squad competed at Power Week One from April 26 through May 4.
Sharon Bwanali captains the thirteen-player squad. Nicole Muzanenamo serves as her...
Prosecutors abandoned charges against Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe on Wednesday. The two business partners faced accusations of stealing $260,000 from Harare City Council. Officials claimed the men took advance money for a streetlight project worth $9 million. The contract contained many problems according to investigators. Justice Benjamin Chikowero told both defendants about the State's decision.
Court sessions started Tuesday but lawyers needed more time for discussions. Prosecutor Wisper Mabhaudi asked for delays before the trial could begin. The case returned to court Wednesday morning for final resolution. Neither defendant entered guilty or innocent pleas before prosecutors withdrew all accusations. The streetlight deal sparked...
Government released money for community projects across Zimbabwe. Officials gave 93 million ZiG to 71 areas for local development work. Members of Parliament use these funds to build schools and clinics.
Mazowe Central received supplies for a health center construction project. The lawmaker handed over pipes, paint and water heaters to finish Chelvy Clinic. Community leaders praised the government's commitment to help rural areas grow.
Dr Maxmore Njanji said President Mnangagwa wants everyone to earn better wages. The politician delivered materials for bridge repairs and classroom construction. Local officials say people need better access to medical care.
Ward 19 Councillor Tonderai Masango supports the health facility project...
