The army runs Zimbabwe, not the people. War veteran Admore Ncube believes only fair elections can bring real change to the country. On Monday, police filled the streets of Harare and other towns, stopping planned protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Many shops closed as police patrolled the capital city. By Tuesday, Harare stayed quiet, with zero protests. Earlier this year, the ruling party Zanu-PF announced plans to add two more years to Mnangagwa's time as president, extending it until 2030. He took control back in 2017 when the military forced out Robert Mugabe.
War veterans once backed Mnangagwa but have turned against him. Their leader, Blessed Geza, accuses him of trying to keep power past his final term. Ncube has...
OK Zimbabwe needs $30 million fast to pay off its debts and fill its empty store shelves. It plans to ask current shareholders for money, bring in new investors, and borrow some cash from lenders. Its company secretary, Margaret Munyuru, says problems with money exchange rates and rising prices have hurt its business badly.
These issues prevented products from reaching stores when suppliers refused to send more goods because of unpaid bills. Many shelves stand empty across their locations, which means fewer sales and less money coming in. The last six months hit them hard—they couldn't even make enough to cover basic costs.
The retail chain expects to lose a lot of money when its business year ends on March 31, 2025. That's why its...
Chris Mutsvangwa from Zanu-PF says nobody should use the army for their grab for power. The party faces growing fights between teams that back President Emmerson Mnangagwa or Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. War veterans led a national stay-home protest Monday against Mnangagwa's reported plans to stay longer than his term allows.
Mnangagwa took charge after the military helped him in 2017, and then he won elections that many people questioned. He battles Chiwenga for control as the VP sees his power shrink because Mnangagwa makes smart moves to run the security forces. Some fear Chiwenga might ask soldiers to help kick Mnangagwa out, just as Blessed Geza and other war veterans want.
Mutsvangwa shot down these ideas firmly. He...
Cops in South Africa grabbed a Toyota Fortuner VX headed for Zimbabwe on Tuesday. The luxury vehicle worth R800,000 came up in their system as stolen. Police teams worked together at N1 North by Peter Mokaba Stadium after they learned about the car moving north from Gauteng Province toward Beitbridge.
Officers from several groups joined forces to catch the thief. The Anti-Smuggling Unit teamed up with Polokwane LCRC and private help from Tshimollo Security. They spotted the Fortuner going north and flagged it down for a check. Their records showed someone had reported it missing from Pretoria Central just days before.
The driver turned out to be a 43-year-old South African man. Police arrested him right away after finding proof the...
Zimbabwe spends much less on healthcare than it promised back in 2001. African countries agreed to give at least 15% of their yearly money to hospitals and clinics, but Zimbabwe never reached this goal. The Community Working Group on Health points out that funding rose from 10.6% in 2022 to just 11.2% in 2023. This falls way short of what leaders promised when they signed the Abuja Declaration over twenty years ago.
Public hospitals struggle because they lack basic supplies and medicines. Most patients can't access complete care unless they have HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, or pregnancy-related needs. These specific health issues receive special funding, but everything else suffers. Healthcare workers feel frustrated when they can't help...
Zimbabweans are mad about ZESA's new fees for checking home wiring and generators. The power company started charging $25 each time it looked at electrical work. They also make people with generators pay extra cash based on their machine size.
ZESA says these checks prevent fires and protect families. Many citizens think this looks like a money grab instead of real help. Small generator users must pay $5 for basic checks. Large machines over 100KW cost much more at $50 per visit.
Extra costs pile up for better safety tests. Small generators need $20 more, big ones require $100, and test models under 100KW also cost $100. ZESA asks everyone to work with inspectors and pay through official channels, never directly to workers who come to...
A court just put Bigboy Nampungo in prison for attacking a farm where businessman Wicknell Chivayo has family ties. The 27-year-old criminal admitted he helped rob six places with weapons. His sentence reads 60 years on paper, but he'll actually serve 30 years if he behaves well. The rest of his gang claims they did nothing wrong.
The attack happened at Alpha and Omega Farm in Marondera last month. Twenty armed men struck the property early morning like they had military training. They grabbed guards, tied them up, and forced their way inside the main house. These thieves stole $75,000 cash, which many believe came from money Chivayo paid as bride price for his wife Lulu Muteke.
A guard explained how robbers had tied his hands with...
Police in Zimbabwe just locked up 107 people linked to protests set up by Blessed Geza, who used to sit on the Zanu PF Central Committee. Geza has gone into hiding after he asked people to march against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He wants the president to step down and claims Mnangagwa plans to run for a third term, which goes against current rules.
Paul Nyathi from the Zimbabwe Republic Police thanked local citizens for staying peaceful when some tried to stir up trouble. He said everything across the country stayed calm on March 31, 2025. Police have spread out their officers at key spots to keep things running smoothly. They want everyone to keep doing their normal daily activities without fear.
Most of the arrests happened at...
ZETDC has started charging new fees to check electrical setups and generators. They made these checks required after many homes caught fire and people had accidents with electricity. Everyone must pay $25 when ZETDC comes to look at their electrical systems. The company says these inspections help keep people safe.
If you have a generator, you'll need to pay different amounts based on the kind you use. Basic safety checks for small generators up to 100KW cost $5. Bigger ones over 100KW cost $50. Extra safety tests cost more—$20 for smaller generators and $100 for larger ones. New prototype generators under 100KW also need a $100 inspection.
These inspections prevent many dangers, such as fires, electric shocks, and bad wiring, that...
