Teachers at the University of Zimbabwe walked off their jobs asking for fair pay. They want their old wages back from before October 2018, when junior lecturers earned about $2,500 monthly. University officials cut salaries down to around $300 per month, an 87 percent decrease. The striking staff say they can't afford basic needs like housing, food, or healthcare in the tough economy.
Through their union, teachers claim university leaders gave themselves luxury cars with fat dollar benefits. The teachers wrote over 27 letters asking for better pay but received almost no response in seven years. This problem affects all state universities across Zimbabwe. The education ministry did nothing to help fix the situation during this time...
A British lord spoke against Zimbabwe for its poor press freedom record. Lord Jonny Oates told Parliament that Zimbabwe silences journalists through fear, jail time, and sometimes murder. He mentioned reporter Blessed Mhlanga, who sits behind bars after two months because his TV station aired a war veteran's press talk. The veteran opposed plans to keep President Mnangagwa in power longer and pointed out government corruption.
Oates asked Britain to pressure Zimbabwe until it stops locking up reporters and starts following democratic rules. He noted the First Lady plans to visit London soon for a summit. He urged British officials to question her about the jailed journalist and her husband's harsh leadership style. Mhlanga faces court...
A Masvingo High Court ordered Peter Machingura's mistress to pay $25,000 in adultery damages to his wife of 41 years. Eugenia Juvoringo Machaya must pay the record sum after missing her court date. The judge struck out her defense plea when she failed to attend the pre-trial conference. Her later request to reverse this decision was considered abandoned on April 23.
Viola Dhudhla Machingura had asked for $50,000 initially. Justice Joel Mambara granted the unopposed claim. Court papers say Machaya caused Viola emotional trauma, public shame, and loss of family position. Viola, who teaches at Great Zimbabwe University and serves as a church elder, needs medical care for diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression from the affair.
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Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa named two freedom fighters as national heroes for their service before and after independence. Retired Brigadier-General Victor Rungani and former intelligence leader Walter Basopo both died Tuesday. Security Minister Lovemore Matuke delivered the news to their families.
Matuke announced Rungani's status at the family home in Goromonzi. He later declared Basopo's honor at his Harare residence. Both men will rest at National Heroes Acre on dates still pending. The President recognized their important roles during the liberation struggle and their continued service afterward.
Professor Ellen Rungani thanked the government for honoring her father's contributions. She promised her family would follow his...
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo stated at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair that Mozambique and Zimbabwe share more than borders. He spoke in Portuguese through an interpreter about their deep political, economic, and cultural ties dating back to pre-independence times. Both nations want better trade and investment flows between them.
Chapo called the fair a chance to boost trade with Zimbabwe and attract foreign investment in agriculture, industry, transport, and other sectors. He noted that despite close ties, trade between the countries remains small and mostly involves low-value products. Zimbabwe has invested about $120 million in Mozambique over the past decade, creating around 1,649 jobs through 37 projects.
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Zimbabwe asks world leaders to end the ivory trade ban. Officials want to sell stored ivory for money that helps protect elephants. Environment Minister Evelyn Ndlovu spoke at a wildlife meeting in Bulawayo about this plan. She said strict rules hurt countries that take good care of their animals. Most ivory sales stopped in 1989 through an international agreement.
Only two special sales have occurred since the ban started. Zimbabwe claims its membership in wildlife treaties supports both animal protection and local development. Three other African countries—Botswana, Namibia, and Zambia—agree with Zimbabwe on this issue. They believe ivory sales could fund ranger patrols and help people living near wildlife areas.
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Former Mozambican leader Joachim Chissano helps Zimbabwe handle its debt problems. He works as the main person for Zimbabwe's plan to clear the money owed. President Mnangagwa asked Dr. Adesina almost three years ago to lead these efforts. Adesina believed they would succeed despite difficulties. Chissano stepped in at an important time for the country.
Zimbabwe's heavy debts prevent it from raising the money needed for growth. A recent meeting during the IMF talks showed some progress with reforms. The country stopped certain bank practices and moved toward market exchange rates. It also started paying former farm owners and created new 99-year lease agreements. Chissano says these changes help build Zimbabwe's recovery through talks...
Zimbabwe's Mutapa Investment Fund defended its $1.9 billion deal for a 35% stake in Kuvimba Mining House. MIF head John Mangudya said Treasury Bills with 10-year terms backed the purchase, not cash. These bills serve as government loans with a three-year grace period. MIF says independent firms valued KMH at $3.2 billion, making the 35% stake worth $1.1 billion. The government raised its total KMH ownership to 100% through various state entities.
MIF plans to pay off the loan early through mining joint ventures, hoping high gold prices will help. Critics question how MIF handles state assets without proper public disclosure. Reports show MIF bought the rest of KMH for another $1.6 billion, also using Treasury Bills. These deals total...
Scottland FC faces trouble in its first Premier Soccer League season. The Mabvuku team attracted fans with star players Khama Billiat and Walter Musona. Internal problems threaten to ruin their chances on the field. Club owner Pedzai Sakupwanya pressures coach Tonderai Ndiraya about player choices. Team spirit fell after Sakupwanya criticized players following a loss to Ngezi Platinum.
The owner made things worse when he compared the team poorly to his lower-league club. He said he might have named the wrong team, Scottland. Players felt hurt instead of motivated. Contract issues add to the problems at the club. Goalkeeper Tymon Mvula waits for his loan move to Yadah to finish. Some people claim contracts were faked to pay higher...
