Zimbabwe faces a growing gap between imports and exports because local factories struggle to make enough products. Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu explained this problem during his recent address in Lupane. Since he couldn't attend personally, Mrs. Mary Chingonzoh from the Ministry's Bulawayo office delivered his speech. The Minister described how this trade imbalance hurts the national economy.
The government created the Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction Growth Plan to fix these problems. This strategy focuses on boosting products made inside the country instead of buying from other nations. Officials want companies to compete better against foreign businesses by cutting red tape and making essential resources cheaper. These changes should...
Zimbabwe escaped the impacts of Cyclone Jude completely. The storm hit northern Mozambique instead, with powerful winds reaching 120km per hour and tons of rain. Mozambique had already dealt with two other cyclones this year before Jude arrived. The storm crashed ashore on March 10, causing major floods and destroying buildings throughout Mossuril in Nampula Province up north.
Weather folks predicted Jude would travel southwest across northern Mozambique. Their maps showed it spinning near where southern Malawi meets Mozambique until early March 12. After that point, the storm would change course and head southeast through the middle parts of Mozambique. The storm kept getting weaker as it moved across land.
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Zimbabwe cops say you shouldn't believe those Facebook posts about Vongai Nadia Mabvirakure going missing. The truth? She sits in a hospital bed with officers watching her day and night. Police Commissioner Paul Nyathi explained how these social media claims mislead everyone who reads them. Mabvirakure faces serious accusations of stealing money from a trust fund.
The person who reported her was Tichabaiwa Gwadu, who works for the Matiza Foundation. In September 2024, Mabvirakure and her business, Green Rebirth Trust, shook hands with the Matiza Foundation. They agreed to build a greenhouse together at Chomupunga Business Centre, located in Murewa. The foundation handed over $15,200 cash directly to Mabvirakure for buying construction...
The court cleared Tsungai Makumbe from all rape allegations yesterday after the judge found major problems with the story told by the young woman. Harare judge Clever Tsikwa dismissed the case against the Mazowe North lawmaker because he believed the 23-year-old woman lied repeatedly during her testimony. The judge specifically mentioned how her statements contained numerous falsehoods and contradicted themselves throughout the trial. Attorney John Ndomene stood beside Makumbe throughout the legal proceedings that ended with complete vindication for his client.
Police arrested a Harare man after he lied to his ex-girlfriend about selling her land for $28,000. Thomas Jemuse went before Harare court facing serious fraud charges, with magistrate Sheunesu Matova handling the case. The judge decided Jemuse should stay behind bars until today when he'll announce if bail remains possible.
The crime dates back to September 2022, when Jemuse dated the woman he later tricked. He falsely claimed he would sell her his 500-square-meter housing spot at Horgerty Hill. She believed him completely and handed over $28,000 without checking any property records. Jemuse promised she would receive official sale documents shortly after paying.
Instead of providing paperwork, he vanished after collecting her money...
Batsirai Matiza faces big legal trouble after trustees from Green Rebirth Trust took him to court. The trustees say he tried to steal their million-dollar tree project. They had earlier made him an ambassador for their organization. Batsirai happens to be the son of Joel Biggie Matiza, who died some time ago.
The trust went straight to the High Court, asking for protection. They need help keeping control of their tree nursery at Chemapango Secondary School in Murewa district. Nadia Vingai Mabvirakure spoke for the trust when filing papers against Batsirai, Tichabaiwa Gwadu, and Familia Muvhunwa. The trust wants permission to keep using and making money from the trees they planted.
Court papers tell us that Mabvirakure and five others...
Justice Gibson Mandaza plans to hear bail requests from Blessed Mhlanga today. Mhlanga runs the news department at Heart & Soul TV. Just yesterday, Mandaza needed extra time to read what both sides wrote about the case. He already rejected attempts by government lawyers to move everything to a special corruption court.
These government attorneys argued the case should go there because earlier hearings happened at a similar court. Chris Mhike, who defends Mhlanga, fought against this plan. He explained that his client faces no charges related to stealing money or bribery. Police grabbed Mhlanga on February 24 after he covered press events held by Blessed Geza.
People call Geza "Bombshell" and he recently lost his position with Zanu...
Many people consider Tofara Chitsveto, who runs Rivendale School, a private college located in Domboshava, possibly the worst headmaster anywhere on earth. He made shocking statements at the Harare Civil Court when he freely admitted to asking several of his students to date him. He claimed that every student he approached turned him down. These admissions left Magistrate Meenal Naratom completely stunned, prompting her to ask if he had been drinking.
Chitsveto came to court seeking protection from Sibongile Mavingire, another teacher who helped start the school with him. He complained that she hit him where students could see. Magistrate Naratom decided to grant his request for protection. Their relationship began as former teachers...
Ghana just changed its money rules to help schools, healthcare, and roads. The finance boss, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, told lawmakers they removed limits on education money. This change brings GH¢4.1 billion extra cash for school programs. The government wants better free high schools plus college access for students with disabilities.
President John Mahama fixed funding problems by removing caps from school trust money. The 2025 plan sets aside GH¢3.5 billion for free high school education across the country. Money limits were also removed from health insurance taxes. These changes make medical care easier to find, especially for people who need help most.
Road repair funds can finally reach their intended targets without being...
