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Tensions grow in Zimbabwe as war hero Blessed Geza asks people across the country to join street protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. He wants the leader to step down from power. Geza used to support the ruling ZANU-PF party as a member of their Central Committee. He also belonged to...

Zimbabwe plans to welcome leaders from across Southern Africa next year at a major conservation meeting. The Southern African Development Community will gather experts for their Transfrontier Conservation Areas event from May 18 through May 21, 2025. Everyone will meet at the Harare...

According to Kutsaga Research, tobacco farmers face a serious threat from Fusarium wilt and root rot disease. Their experts noticed this soil fungus causing problems across many farms recently. The disease damages plants and significantly reduces harvests. Around the world, farmers lose about 20...

Zimbabwe plans to create a safety net called the Policyholder Protection Fund. This fund will pay people their benefits when insurance companies shut down or face problems. The government started working on this plan last December through a new law. They hope this move will increase people's...

Zimbabwe can gain a lot from letting free markets work in farming, says Dr. Anxious Masuka, who runs agriculture. He talked at a trade meeting in Victoria Falls yesterday about their plan called structured market liberalization. They started testing this approach with crops like maize and wheat...

Police caught Luke Zinyengere again after his daring escape. The 29-year-old prisoner faced charges of armed robbery and having illegal guns before he ran away. He broke free last Friday when court ended for the day. His family members helped by sneaking him a pistol as guards walked him to the...

Zimbabwe looks set to beat last year's milk production of 114 million liters. The government is pushing hard to improve dairy farms. They want farmers to produce 150 million liters each year, even though people need about 131 million. Farmers keep making more milk because of all the help...

The Zimbabwe government wants to strengthen local communities. Dr. Martin Rushwaya, who leads the president's office as chief secretary, discussed this at a meeting yesterday in Harare. Many important officials attended this yearly meeting about working with the UN from 2022 through 2026. Deputy...

Dr. Jenfan Muswere spoke to the Senate yesterday about the Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill. He explained that the bill aims to align the law with the Constitution and the Public Entities and Corporate Governance Act. The Senate heard this speech after the National Assembly had passed the...

There's something magical about watching seeds sprout into plants that provide food or beauty. Gardening connects us to nature and gives us a chance to grow things with our own hands. Many people think gardening requires special skills or knowledge, but anyone can learn to garden with some basic...

President Ruto picked Geoffrey Ruku, the Mbeere North MP, for his Cabinet team on Wednesday. Ruku learned about his new job as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development when he traveled with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to check on the Kanyuambora irrigation water...

Noctua plans to release a liquid cooling system in 2026 that uses the thermosiphon effect instead of a pump. The cooling happens by itself - the CPU heats liquid in a special block, which then changes to vapor and travels upward through pipes to a radiator with two 120 mm fans. Once the vapor...

President Mnangagwa faces heavy pressure as protests near on March 31. His leadership is attacked for corruption and helping friends. The ruling ZANU-PF party shows cracks from inside. War veterans are pushing the hardest for the President to quit his job. Blessed Geza, thrown out of ZANU-PF's...

Tawanda Chirewa saved the day for Zimbabwe against Nigeria during Tuesday's World Cup qualifier match in Uyo. He joined the game with just ten minutes left but managed to score right at the end, tying things up for his team. Nigeria had taken the lead earlier when Victor Osimhen put the ball...

CBZ Holdings wants to grow beyond Zimbabwe into other African countries. The bank's boss, Lawrence Nyazema, told customers and business friends yesterday about these big plans. He said they need to follow their business partners who already work across borders. Its Zimbabwe customers often do...

The Zimbabwe police banned weapons in downtown Harare ahead of planned protests. Police Chief M. Masvivi signed a new rule stopping people from carrying dangerous items through central city areas. The ban covers many neighborhoods, including Mbare, Braeside, and areas near Sally Mugabe Hospital...

Zimbabwe health officials asked the Treasury Department for extra money after America cut health funding. Dr. Aspect Maunganidze said the country struggles to buy HIV medicines and prevention supplies since President Trump ended the emergency AIDS relief program. The Health Secretary explained...

President Mnangagwa slammed party troublemakers yesterday at Zanu PF headquarters in Harare. He threatened serious punishment for anyone who broke away from party rules. During the 382nd Politburo meeting, he praised citizens who rejected those trying to cause problems. He declared that Zimbabwe...

Arsenal made an amazing comeback at Emirates Stadium against Real Madrid to reach the Women's Champions League semi-finals. They turned things around with three quick goals after halftime, winning 3-2 overall after both games. Alessia Russo led the charge by scoring twice, helping Arsenal...

Some people in Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF want to hold protests because they need answers about whether President Emmerson Mnangagwa plans to stay longer than allowed. This has created major problems within the party. A team connected to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and military leaders...