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A teacher from Harare must pay US$200 after beating a 12-year-old student who needed medical care. Brian Muza, aged 35, received a five-month jail sentence but won't serve time if he behaves well. The attack happened at ZRP Support Unit College in Chikurubi on March morning around 8 am. The...

African countries plan trade talks with America during June or July about keeping duty-free access to US markets. South African Trade Minister Parks Tau believes saving the African Growth Opportunity Act will prove challenging. The trade agreement expires this September. African trade ministers...

China wants its yuan to weaken against major world currencies to help its struggling economy during the US trade battle. The yuan fell to financial crisis levels against the dollar Thursday before recovering slightly as Chinese leaders prepare to discuss stimulus plans. Their currency also hit a...

According to ZACC figures, Harare has the most corruption among all provinces. The anti-corruption body received 158 complaints from the capital during 2025's first quarter—that's 86% of all nationwide reports. Gweru came second with just 11 complaints, and Mutare third with nine. ZACC recorded...

Private companies across Zimbabwe keep pumping money into power projects, mostly renewable energy, to meet their needs. ZERA data shows 29 projects will add 1,688 megawatts to the country's supply. Companies really love solar—they've planned 25 solar projects that'll produce 403 megawatts of...

Progress Chipfumo from Sounds of Motherland is healing in the UK after knee surgery. He suspects someone bewitched him before leaving Zimbabwe during last year's holiday season. His band faces uncertainty during his absence, which started as a short trip. He recently told Zimpapers Arts that his...

Presidential Advisor Dr Paul Tungwarara announced a US$200,000 revolving fund for Glen View South residents yesterday. Anyone with good business ideas, including vendors, can access this money. He made this announcement at a rally with top Zanu PF officials present, highlighting President...

Zimbabwe's government wants nuclear power from small modular reactors as part of its energy plans. Vice President Chiwenga shared this news at the International Renewable Energy Conference happening in Victoria Falls. The country aims to add value to minerals like manganese, nickel, copper...

VP Mohadi wants drug makers to help fix Zimbabwe's health system. He visited ZimPharm yesterday at the Belmont Industrial Area and called for more support. Local companies need help growing since Zimbabwe buys 70 percent of its medicines from foreign countries. These imports come mainly from...

The President gave back 480 hectares near the airport to PPC Zimbabwe yesterday. This Arlington property belonged to Portland Holdings before the government took it for airport expansion plans in 2010. PPC's legal head, Tawanda Chiurayi, expressed thanks after receiving title deeds at State...

Locals agree that Zimbabwe has made big strides in giving people economic power as the country reaches its 45th birthday next Friday. Regular citizens grabbed chances to join mining, farming, transport, and retail businesses after the government created these opportunities. Mining and...

Bosso coach Kaindu is upset about his team's letting in easy goals. He thinks their defense must improve before facing CAPS United this Sunday at Barbourfields Stadium. The team wants to win its first championship since 2006, when club legend Methembe Ndlovu led them. They score well but keep...

Africa must step up for itself instead of waiting for others. The continent holds almost every mineral, grows all crops, and has four huge rivers plus massive energy resources. Countries across Africa keep improving their education systems as people eagerly seek better skills. Everything needed...

Zimbabwe teamed up with UAE officials yesterday for a major digital skills program kickoff. Both countries created this plan through their government exchange partnership. Information Minister Mavetera attended alongside UAE Deputy Minister Lutah, plus other high-ranking people from each nation...

VP Chiwenga lit up the Independence Flame yesterday at Mtapa Hall in Gweru. The flame will tour the Midlands districts before reaching Nembudziya Open Grounds for April 18 celebrations. He called the flame a lasting symbol of Zimbabwe's struggle. This major event marks the 45th independence...

According to UN Deputy Secretary General Amina Mohammed, Africa needs action instead of just talk. She spoke at the Africa Regional Forum meeting about opportunities facing the continent. With only five years left to reach UN development goals, African countries must step up. The UN leader...

MPs from recent parliaments started getting residential land under a government plan created for their welfare. These legislators must pay for the stands but at reduced prices. The benefit happens only once as part of their service package. This program began back in 2013 through teamwork...

President Mnangagwa told accountants they must guard national resources. He spoke at the Chartered Accountants Conference in Harare yesterday. The President said these number crunchers help businesses grow through accurate record-keeping. He wants them to support digital changes across Zimbabwe...

Samsung wants to make super tiny 1nm chips starting in 2029. They're skipping ahead despite problems with their current 3nm and 2nm tech. A special team will handle this next-gen technology when production begins six years from today. Their recent GAA processes haven't worked as well as...

ASUS has a fancy new monitor called the ProArt PA27UCGE. This 4K screen packs a 160Hz refresh rate, perfect for professionals who need accurate colors. It comes with a built-in colorimeter that pops out automatically when needed. No extra software is required—everything happens right inside the...