Zimbabwe banking has changed a lot since its independence 45 years ago. Before 1980, banks served mainly white people, making it hard for most citizens to access financial services. Today, the sector helps drive economic growth with local banks leading the way. More people have bank accounts, including rural communities, young people, women, and small business owners who were once left out.
Digital banking has made services available everywhere through mobile money, online banking, and card payments. People can bank from remote villages or busy city areas. The financial system became more stable with no banks failing in the past ten years, thanks to better rules and management. Banks also support important areas like farming...
The resurrection is at the heart of Christian faith. Many churches talk about the empty tomb only during Easter, and some Christians mention just Jesus' death when sharing the gospel message. Without resurrection, his work ends sadly. Everything changes because he rose from death as promised.
All four Gospels include the resurrection because it matters most in redemption. If Jesus remained dead, people would only pity him as a misunderstood martyr. With resurrection, everyone must respect him as God's Son who paid for sins, rules from heaven, and will return to fix our world. Paul said faith becomes pointless without resurrection. Life as a Christian makes no sense if Jesus remained dead.
The resurrection proves Jesus is God's...
Ndidzulafhi Moyo helps many children who need homes. This 54-year-old widow from Chiredzi takes care of 22 kids. She sells vegetables at the local market. She sees something special in street children—their pain, but also their hope for better lives. She talks with them to learn their stories before bringing them home.
She understands loss deeply after three of her six biological children died. Her husband passed away last year, leaving her with grandchildren to raise alone. These experiences taught her about maternal love. Her small house buzzes with activity as 22 plates wait on the table each evening.
She received training as a community child care worker through government programs with UNICEF. When babies are abandoned, she...
President Mnangagwa honored the people of Midlands Province during Independence Day celebrations in Gokwe. He talked about how colonial authorities forced many ancestors into this area with tsetse flies. These tough settlers transformed the region into one of Zimbabwe's most successful districts. The President praised local communities for their strength, which helped shape both the liberation struggle and economic growth after independence.
He remembered important heroes from the Midlands, including General Tongogara, Leopold Takawira, Cephas Msipa, and Sibusiso Moyo. Many other patriots rest in district cemeteries or unmarked graves inside and outside the country. Their courage and love for Zimbabwe created lasting freedom and peace...
The government has finished more than 8000 projects across Zimbabwe since President Mnangagwa took leading in 2017. Information Minister Dr Muswere shared this news during Independence Day celebrations at Gokwe North. These projects include fixed roads, new dams, power plants, school computers, internet programs, and land distribution.
Dr Muswere highlighted the Beitbridge-Harare highway and mentioned that 10,600 dams have been built. Chief Chireya thanked the President for bringing the independence event to his area. The celebrations brought development, including supermarkets, better roads, boreholes, clinics, and schools, to the region.
War veterans are happy about their increased recognition under the current government. Their...
People across Zimbabwe celebrated their 45th independence anniversary with joy. The main event happened at Mutora Open Grounds in Gokwe, where President Mnangagwa led everything. Each province showed off its culture through music, speeches, dances, and displays.
Harare held celebrations at Epworth High School with Minister Tavengwa reading the President's speech. Famous residents Freddy Kapfupi and Mai Nga entertained the crowd with music and comedy. Kapfupi praised the government for bringing these events closer to local communities.
Many people in Masvingo braved cold weather to attend festivities at Nemanwa Grounds. Minister Chadzamira inspected the parade before the army band performed. The crowd cheered loudly when the parade...
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa promised to build a future that respects the sacrifices made during the liberation struggle. He believes true independence means creating prosperity for future generations. Speaking to crowds at Gokwe's Independence Day event, he said Zimbabwe continues moving forward despite Western sanctions, climate challenges, economic problems, and attempts to split the country.
The President emphasized technical education, particularly in science and technology, to keep Zimbabwean products competitive. He highlighted worker welfare as a priority and thanked security forces for maintaining peace across the nation. Food security remains essential, with strategies to improve grain production. Despite last season's...
FC Platinum plans to play against Simba Bhora at Nembudziya Growth Point. The teams have not started their match because of field problems. Heavy rain fell on Gokwe until early Friday morning, damaging the playing surface. Some fans keep singing in the stands, hoping the game will happen soon. This event would mark the first time Gokwe has ever hosted Premier Soccer League teams.
NTSA found 19 traffic rule breakers on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway on Thursday night. They caught people driving after drinking alcohol. The authority reminds everyone about safety - if you drink, leave your car behind. They plan more night checks across Kenya until drunk driving crashes stop completely. Their goal remains zero accidents from people who mix alcohol with driving.
Recent reports show 1,139 people died in road crashes between January and March 2025. This number went down a bit from last year, when 1,166 deaths happened. Walking people suffered most, with 420 deaths, followed by motorcycle riders at 301. Passengers came third with 189 deaths, ahead of motorcycle passengers who lost 130 lives. Drivers made up 83 deaths, with...
