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Kadoma appoints new comms manager to boost outreach
Kadoma finally decided to stop ghosting its residents by hiring someone to actually talk since Walter Ndlovu took over the communications manager role this January. The municipality operated without a dedicated spokesperson for ages, explaining why outreach remained terrible. Mayor Nigel Ruzario claims this hiring proves the council wants transparency. Ndlovu must create a strategy to handle media relations while ensuring information reaches the community effectively. Ruzario insists this move leads to responsive governance because the administration needs to involve people in decision-making. The goal involves coordinating departments better to foster stronger relationships with stakeholders who previously felt ignored. This new...
High Court voids ruling that gave farms back to private firm
A judge just trashed a shady default ruling that secretly handed state farms to a company. Justice Nyaradzo Priscilla Munangati-Manongwa ruled in favor of Obert Njazi and Francesco Marconati, stripping Lowveld Leather Products of their claim to Mlanje and Clifton farms. The Marondera firm previously secured a default order declaring the land theirs, basically erasing the state acquisition history while nobody watched. Njazi and Marconati hired Lewis Uriri to argue that constitutional land seizures cannot be reversed through back-door court orders. They insisted their rights exist via state offer letters and leases. The 2020 judgment happened without even citing the President, which the applicants claimed made the whole process legally...
Big Brother Mzansi season 6 set to launch with Bazozwa crew
Big Brother Mzansi returns with twenty hopefuls desperate for clout under the new Bazozwa theme. The production kicked off recently with a chaotic mix of personalities carrying Lottostar sponsorship. Lawredo claims he possesses unmatched charm, while Kokii plans to serve fashion looks and arguments. Thandeka brings Italian flair mixed with KZN roots. Ofentse promises pure determination, while Tumi the Barber essentially admitted he craves attention. Didi and King Wanda are selling themselves as complex characters, though Dene Jones insists she hates drama. Nelisa just wants people to listen. Mashel enters with radio experience, unlike Ramona, who holds zero patience for lazy housemates. Cia already declared herself the prettiest...
Rhinos retain T20 title as rain cancels final
Rain handed Rhinos the trophy without a ball being bowled in a complete anti-climax. The weather totally destroyed the Zimbabwe Domestic T20 finale at Kwekwe Sports Club, forcing organizers to rely on the rulebook. Since the play never started, the title automatically reverted to the team sitting highest on the group stage ladder. That regulation meant Rhinos retained their championship status simply for finishing two points above Eagles. The guidelines mandate that whenever a decider or super over gets canceled, the club with the superior preliminary record claims the victory by default. Eagles fans probably feel cheated considering how many unplayable fixtures impacted their season. That squad suffered through three abandoned...
NetOne launches reverse calling for broke callers
NetOne finally lets you force your friends to pay for your phone calls as the operator launches a feature allowing receivers to foot the bill. Zero airtime stops being an excuse since this update lets users connect regardless of wallet balance. This aggressive play targets Econet's dominance using a strategy successfully deployed across Africa. Making it work requires adding the prefix 164 before dialing or simply attempting a connection with zero funds. The system interrupts the receiver with a prompt to accept charges. Declining costs nothing, but saying yes means paying standard rates directly from their main credit. Do not expect this to function when ringing Econet lines because the service stays exclusive to the NetOne network...
eSIMs are now available in Zimbabwe
TikTok rumors are confusing everyone regarding eSIMs, but the reality is actually incredibly boring. Econet and NetOne require customers to visit physical stores for activation, similar to replacing a standard card. Users must present identification to receive a QR code that finalizes the setup process. Econet technically offers an online method, but visiting a shop ensures proper assistance. Checking compatibility is simple since dialing *#06# reveals an EID number if the hardware supports the technology. The biggest misconception involves storage limits versus active lines. An iPhone 14 can hold eight profiles, yet hardware restrictions usually allow only two active numbers simultaneously. Carriers do not impose arbitrary caps on how...
Zimbabwe eyes smart cities push under new urban policy
The administration swears it can fix our crumbling cities with a fresh five-year urban masterplan. Authorities claim the National Development Strategy 2 will turn chaotic settlements into sustainable hubs between 2026 and 2030. This initiative supposedly prioritizes health while aligning with United Nations standards for modern living and smart technology integration. President Mnangagwa previously hyped this framework as the path toward orderly growth and better living conditions. The official document suggests that bureaucrats intend to overhaul every urban center using innovation and environmental safeguards. Universal access to water, transport, energy, and sanitation apparently forms the backbone of this ambitious agenda...
Mberengwa skills hub set to open early next year
Mberengwa locals might finally get some skills training if this new center actually opens. The facility at Muketi Business Center sits at eighty percent completion and promises to teach youth and women how to survive the economy. Legislator Tinashe Shumba claims the project aligns with the national self-sufficiency philosophy while pushing rural industrialization. Shumba insists the spot will offer practical courses suited to modern work demands. He argues that this initiative fits the presidential agenda of ensuring nobody gets left behind. The goal involves equipping people with tools to start businesses or find jobs rather than sitting idle. Women specifically stand to gain since the program targets their financial independence...
Manicaland villages share $75K empowerment cash
Free cash rained down on Manicaland villagers who ignored the bad weather to get paid. Crowds swarmed Marange High School in Zimunya as Mutare North, West, and South each pocketed twenty-five grand from the Presidential Constituency Empowerment Fund. That brings the total disbursed amount to seventy-five thousand dollars for the region. Presidential advisor Paul Tungwarara claims this scheme dodges bureaucratic hurdles to put resources straight into local hands. He announced plans to take this nationwide after finishing up in the province. The goal involves hitting thirty-five thousand villages within six months through a new village-level fund to push devolution. Tungwarara lectured the youth on maintaining stability while respecting...
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