Zimbabwe Reports Major School Construction Progress in 2024.
Zimbabwe built 90 new schools and 380 classroom blocks last year as part of a national push to improve education access. Education Minister Torerayi Moyo announced these figures during his visit to Matarutse Primary School.
The project aims to cut travel distances for students and create stronger buildings that can handle tough weather. Many rural schools face problems with old, damaged structures that put students at risk.
"We plan to build more schools where children must walk over 5 kilometers to learn," Moyo said. The work supports President Mnangagwa's Vision 2030 plan for better education across Zimbabwe.
Parents in the Mhondoro-Mubaira area have worried about unsafe...
Zimbabwe Launches Road Maintenance Program, Adds New Equipment.
Zimbabwe's government unveiled new tractors and equipment on Tuesday to restart road maintenance units across the country. Transport Minister Felix Mhona led the launch in Harare alongside other officials.
The program aims to maintain roads built under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase 2. The Ministry of Transport plans to set up 180 maintenance units nationwide.
"We started this project to rehabilitate and maintain our roads," Mhona said at the launch. "Cabinet directed us to revive all Road Maintenance Units."
ZINARA, the national roads agency, secured two million liters of fuel to help local authorities with road projects. The government also bought...
ZANU PF Moves to Expel Senior Member Over Leadership Criticism.
The ruling ZANU PF party's Mashonaland West province has called for the expulsion of war veteran Blessed Geza from its ranks. Party officials made this decision at a meeting in Zvimba East Constituency, citing Geza's public criticism of President Mnangagwa.
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said Geza violated party rules by attacking leadership. "Members can share concerns, but using party positions to challenge leaders breaks our constitution," he stated. He added that any leadership challenges should wait for the 2027 party Congress.
Provincial chairman Mary Mliswa-Chikoka labeled Geza's statements "treasonous." She emphasized that he does not speak for ZANU PF in...
Russia Backs Zimbabwe's UN Security Council Bid.
Russia announced its support for Zimbabwe's campaign to secure a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council. Russian Ambassador Nikolai Krasilnikov met with President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare to deliver the news, along with a message from President Vladimir Putin.
Zimbabwe seeks the seat for 2027-2028, with backing from Cuba, India, and several African regional bodies, including SADC. Ambassador Krasilnikov expressed confidence in future collaboration with Zimbabwe at the UN Security Council.
"We look forward to having Zimbabwe as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Together, we can build a more just and democratic multipolar world," Krasilnikov...
A new Chinese AI firm called DeepSeek shook markets last week. Yet, according to a Bloomberg survey, most investors believe it poses little threat to America's top tech giants.
The survey of 260 people found that 88% expect minimal impact on major U.S. tech stocks in the coming weeks. This comes after DeepSeek's debut sparked a $784 billion drop in the S&P 500 last Monday.
Investors aren't rushing to sell their S&P 500 holdings. Instead, they point to Donald Trump's policies as the main source of market swings this year, with 59% of survey participants highlighting this concern.
The market's reliance on a few large tech firms has reached its highest point in 20 years. This concentration sparked warnings about how shifts in these...
Eight Accused of Major Copper Cable Theft in Zimbabwe.
A group of eight men appeared in court in Bulawayo on Thursday after allegedly stealing copper cables worth $283,000 from a power station.
The suspects broke into the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company substation in Richmond on January 25, prosecutors said. They used a ladder, hacksaw, and bolt cutter to remove 60 meters of heavy-duty copper cable.
Police arrested two members of the group, Prince Ntonga and Simon Chamhudze, after finding them with 92kg of copper. Officers later discovered burnt cables in their Toyota Hilux truck.
The other suspects are Ronald Moyo, Qhubekani Nyathi, Kudakwashe Ndlovu, Eddie Mishiri Dube, Tafadzwa Ncube, and Sydney Moyo...
Police, Prosecutors Strengthen Partnership in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe's top police official met with the nation's chief prosecutor last Thursday to improve their joint work on criminal cases.
Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba visited Prosecutor General Justice Loyce Matanda-Moyo. The two leaders discussed ways to speed up case processing and enhance staff training.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said both agencies plan to advance their forensic investigation methods. Matanda-Moyo has helped secure new equipment for the police forensic lab, earning praise from Commissioner Mutamba.
The meeting covered several key areas, including mental health cases and better handling of criminal investigations through teamwork. The...
Zimbabwe Deploys 3,000 Tractors to Combat Livestock Crisis.
The Zimbabwean government has purchased 3,000 hay baling tractors for four livestock-focused provinces, aiming to protect and rebuild the national herd following widespread animal deaths from poverty and disease.
The initiative addresses feed and water challenges in drought-affected regions. Zimbabwe lost over 50,000 cattle in 2024 due to El Niño-induced drought conditions, though the 2024/2025 rainy season has brought relief to farmers.
From a previous total of 6 million cattle, the country suffered significant losses from poverty and disease. January disease (Theileriosis) emerged as the leading cause of disease-related deaths. The government has launched a nationwide...
Lucky Mumiriki Remembers System Tazvida, 26 Years After His Death.
February marks a poignant anniversary for Zimbabwe's music community. System Tazvida, the renowned musician, died on February 4, 1999, at age 30. This year, he would have turned 57.
His former bandmate, Lucky Mumiriki, shared memories of their musical journey. The pair met in 1990 at Sungura Boys, led by Ephraim Joe. Three years later, they left to form Chazezesa Challengers.
"System Tazvida became our leader, but I helped establish the band," said Mumiriki. "We recorded two singles - 'Vaforomani' and 'Bhuku Rerudo.' These songs changed everything."
Their debut album, "Rudo, Tsika Nemagariro," was an immediate success. Mumiriki played both rhythm and lead guitar...
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