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Government authorities will transport 2,000 tonnes of maize to Matabeleland following grain shortages affecting Bulawayo and nearby areas. The intervention aims to stabilize rising mealie-meal costs after retail outlets increased prices from five to seven US dollars per 10-kilogram bag. Grain...

Victoria Falls achieved official recognition as an accredited Wetland City through the Ramsar Convention during Thursday ceremonies at COP15. Mayor Prince Moyo accepted the prestigious certificate on behalf of the municipality. The designation places Victoria Falls among 74 cities worldwide that...

Rhodesian prisons and detention centers served as battlegrounds during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. Political detainees transformed confinement into continued resistance against colonial rule. Vice-President Kembo Mohadi recently returned to Khami Prison where he spent time as prisoner 73/75...

Veteran musician Jeys Marabini collaborates with young artists for his tenth studio album Umjolo, scheduled for release on July 31. Producer Nathaniel Chipunza, known as Oktopus, leads the team of emerging musicians who persuaded Marabini to explore unfamiliar musical territory. The...

Government officials completed recruitment efforts that placed new leadership at eighteen Bulawayo educational institutions. The Public Service Commission had earlier advertised positions for school administrators and inspectors across Zimbabwe. Officials confirmed appointments for eighteen...

President Mnangagwa will lead the National Youth Empowerment Symposium at Harare Agricultural Show Grounds this week. The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training organizes the two-day event starting July 31. Officials schedule the formal opening for August 1 when the...

Zimbabwe's rugby team secured qualification for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after defeating Namibia 30-28 at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. The Sables ended a 36-year absence from the global tournament, having last competed in 1991. South African referee Paul Mente...

Zimbabwe's Competition and Tariff Commission proposes a 40 percent import duty on toothpaste to shield domestic manufacturers from unfair competition. Merken Investments Private Limited filed the complaint that prompted this protective measure. The commission plans to reduce the duty gradually...

Mounted police officers deployed to Vubachikwe Mine and immediately dispersed hundreds of illegal miners operating in the area. The deployment occurred after crime levels escalated at the gold mining facility, with lawlessness spreading to nearby Blanket Mine. Blanket Mine maintains a contracted...

Bulawayo City Council advances plans for a massive development project on the former Ascot Racecourse site. The 68-hectare Ascot Precinct Plan will feature luxury residential units, commercial spaces, and hospitality facilities. Officials designed the project to transform the city's urban...

Domboshava will host the sixth Phenomenal Lighting Masterclass and Festival this August. UK-based educator Mildred Moyo brings together lighting designers, sound engineers, performers, and producers from Zimbabwe and neighboring Southern African countries. International experts from the United...

Matabeleland South Province police initiated community outreach programs targeting criminal behavior reduction across multiple districts. Officers collaborate with traditional leaders to address widespread issues like substance abuse, violent crimes, and property theft. Inspector Chiratidzo Dube...

Zimbabwe's highest court rejected former Victoria Falls Mayor Somveli Dlamini's final appeal against fraud charges. The Supreme Court confirmed his 36-month prison sentence for stealing US$15,000 from Victoria Falls City Council. Justices Samuel Kudya, Tendai Uchena and Susan Mavangira ruled...

Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company launches the standalone Scholastica Expo 2025 after more than ten years. The three-day event runs from July 30 to August 1 at Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City in Bulawayo. Officials expect 5,000 participants and approximately...

Old Mutual Zimbabwe delivered blanket donations to healthcare facilities throughout the Matabeleland region during their nationwide #WinterWarmer Campaign. The insurance company distributed 2,000 blankets across Zimbabwe's ten provinces to support vulnerable populations during cold weather...

Zimbabwe's digital payments landscape gained a comprehensive solution with the establishment of Paynow. Managing director Vusi Ndebele explained the platform emerged to address fragmented financial ecosystem challenges. The system bridges mobile money services, banking institutions, card...

Jerry Chidawa transformed from a liberation war fighter into Zimbabwe's most accomplished ex-combatant footballer. The former soldier returned from Mozambique battlefields to achieve remarkable success on football pitches during the 1980s. Black Rhinos recruited Chidawa among 40 players when...

Pastor Bothwell Phiri faces fraud charges after authorities arrested the River of Life International Church leader on July 14. Police detained the 57-year-old religious figure alongside Peter Brian Juma for allegedly selling inherited properties worth US$40,000 without proper authorization...

Former students from six primary schools in Lupane East's Lupanda region have launched a collaborative effort to transform educational outcomes. Francis Nkomazana leads the Lupanda Primary Schools Cluster, which brings together local residents and graduates living overseas. The initiative...

A supporters' bus carrying FC Platinum fans crashed head-on with a Toyota Hilux vehicle 25 kilometers from Chiredzi while returning from an away match. The collision killed the Hilux driver instantly and injured several supporters who received treatment at nearby medical facilities. FC Platinum...