Record keepers mark this period as the worst for Harare Metropolitan water supply. Things should improve from here forward. Progress may start slow but speed up once finances and engineering issues find better footing. Every person must pay for water they actually use rather than arbitrary minimums or strange estimates.
People who skip bills or bypass their meters need to start paying fairly. Money problems created engineering failures because upkeep funds vanished, treatment chemicals ran short, and repairs went undone. Corrupt officials and poor organizations left capable technical staff without support or resources to fix problems.
A management shift has happened. The new group handles treatment, distribution, and billing across...
Nedbank Group sees Zimbabwe as a great place for foreign money. Their local branch plans to keep helping important parts of the economy grow. Dr. Terence Sibiya from Nedbank Group said during an online meeting about 2024 money results that his team wants to match funding with what Zimbabwe needs. They believe Zimbabwe remains ready for business deals.
The bank focuses on areas it does well, like building roads, funding projects, backing energy plans, and lending cash to growth drivers. Dr. Sibiya mentioned that it also wants to help small businesses and medium-sized companies in the future. He strongly believes Zimbabwe offers huge chances in key areas that push economic progress, which Nedbank Zimbabwe will support with help from its...
Zimbabweans worry about who collects their personal information. Many feel concerned when government offices or big tech companies gather their private details. The Cyber and Data Protection Act aims to fix these problems. People want better rules to keep their online activities private and secure.
Yesterday, in Harare, a workshop taught folks about cyber safety. Dr. Beaullar Chirume from the ICT Ministry explained why Parliament created these new laws. She mentioned how government agencies handle a lot of sensitive information daily. Citizens trust these systems because they believe their details stay protected from hackers and misuse.
Bad actors keep finding new ways to steal data, hack accounts, and violate privacy. These attacks...
The head of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission is happy about how the government follows international human rights rules. During a press talk Thursday in Harare, Jessie Majome praised steps taken toward keeping promises made under the Civil and Political Rights agreement. She pointed out several big achievements that show real progress in protecting people across the country.
Zimbabwe signed important papers saying they would respect the rights of disabled folks. They also agreed to protect migrant workers plus their families through another global deal. The nation passed better laws that help keep kids safe from harm. These changes raised the age when someone can legally agree to sex to 18 years, which closed gaps that left...
Zimbabwe teamed up with Russia yesterday against Western sanctions. They signed papers together promising to fight back against these restrictions. Zimbabwe's Foreign Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow for the signing ceremony. Both countries face similar problems, with Western nations blocking their trade.
The West put sanctions on Zimbabwe after 2000 when the country took land from white farmers. Russia has faced punishment since February 2022 because of its actions in Ukraine. The ministers talked about many shared projects during their meetings. They both stressed how much their countries support each other politically.
Professor Murwira described the friendship between...
Flash floods recently damaged parts of Norton, prompting Mashonaland West leader Marian Chombo to visit Ward 13 today. She walked through areas where water destroyed homes and left families struggling. The provincial minister checked firsthand how badly residents suffered during this disaster. Local officials joined her tour to assess damage across the community.
Norton spokesperson Leeroy Kaponda shared details about what happened during the visit. He mentioned that Minister Chombo saw many houses completely ruined by water. She stressed both local town leaders and the national government must help these families right away. The situation requires immediate action because people have nowhere safe to live.
Chombo told officials to...
Zimbabwe continues its monthly clean-up tradition eight years after it started. Today, four major groups—the Anti-Corruption Commission, Media Commission, Gender Commission, and Human Rights Commission—picked up trash together across Harare. The President launched this program on December 5, 2018, making every first Friday clean-up day nationwide.
Michael Reza leads the Anti-Corruption Commission and spoke during the event about cleanliness. He said keeping things clean connects to godliness and urged people to maintain neat workplaces and public spaces. The Media Commission boss, Professor Ruby Magosvongwe, added her thoughts about following the President's call. She hoped everyone had already cleaned their offices and work areas...
Harare leaders ask folks to dump trash at the correct places after spotting illegal garbage near homes. They caught private collectors leaving waste beside houses rather than hauling it to proper sites. Local officials want you to call them when you see anyone dropping garbage where it shouldn't go. They hope you can describe these lawbreakers well enough for police to find and arrest them.
Zimpapers recently handed $27,000 to Island Hospice and Healthcare for cancer support. The cash boosts awareness programs and helps people battling the disease. Gorden Mwerenga spoke instead of acting CEO William Chikoto during the handover ceremony. Mwerenga praised everyone who made the Cancer Power Walk successful year after year.
Ambassador Gertrude Takawira leads the Island Hospice board and expressed thanks to Zimpapers. She talked about how sponsors fund medical staff and social workers who address physical needs alongside emotional struggles. Their partnership against cancer continues strong because of regular contributions like this one. Takawira mentioned how meaningful these donations become for their mission.
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