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The mayor of Harare told everyone that his city lost a lot of money—more than 250 million dollars over six years—because it didn't have a special computer system to keep track of everything. The mayor, Jacob Mafume, thinks some city employees made it hard to set up this computer system because...

Parliament starts working again today after taking a break in December. During their break, they only met to approve Zimbabwe's money plans for 2025. Small groups of parliament members have already started meeting quietly to study new laws. They want to improve them before everyone votes on...

The government leaders from Southern Africa and East Africa met on Saturday. They talked about fixing the problems in eastern Congo. They agreed to help people instead of blaming each other. The first thing they want is to stop all the fighting. They want everyone to put down their weapons...

The government will ensure that everyone who lost their things in the big fire at Mbare Market last year has a fair chance to sell again. Some bad people tried to take money from traders, asking for $10 to write their names on lists. But Minister Daniel Garwe visited the new market yesterday and...

Banks in Zimbabwe want to help make the country grow. They give most of their money to people working in farming, mining, places where visitors come, and places that make things. Last year, banks gave these important workers more than seven out of every ten dollars they had. Zimbabwe needs...

A man named Blessed Geza, who fought in Zimbabwe's war for freedom, has done some bad things. He promised to pay money for land in Harare but didn't keep his promise. He scared people who were trying to make sure he followed the law. Many police helpers and law workers stopped working on his...

Many people came to say goodbye to Mr. Chigudu at a special place called the National Heroes Acre in Harare. People started arriving very early in the morning, around 7 o'clock. The place became full of happy singing and dancing. Some young women sang about President Mnangagwa. They believed he...

Vice President Chiwenga shared kind words about his friend Tinaye Chigudu, who passed away recently. He told everyone that Mr. Chigudu helped Zimbabwe become free and improved the country. Mr. Chigudu was very brave and smart. In 1964, he went to North Korea to learn special skills. When he...

President Mnangagwa told everyone that nothing can stop Zimbabwe from becoming better and more modern. He shared this message at a special place called the National Heroes Acre, where they were saying goodbye to a brave man named Tinaye Chigudu. The President wants all people in Zimbabwe to...

The people in charge of voting kept a big list of everyone who could vote. In 2021, this list had more than 18 million people on it. They needed to make the list bigger because many new people wanted to join. The special team called the Electoral Commission added more names when they checked...

A large group of people walked through the streets on Monday to support General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. They wanted to tell everyone they didn't like how some people were being mean to their leader. These supporters belong to a team called the Patriotic League of Uganda. They planned to walk all...

A famous singer named Jah Prayzah sent a strong message to another artist called Oriyano about copying music. Many people saw this message online and started talking about it. Jah Prayzah made a video in which he talked about being inspired by other singers. He said it's fine to learn from...

Next week, people will learn who might win special art prizes in Zimbabwe. Everyone can watch the big announcement on Facebook and YouTube when it happens on Wednesday morning. The special art prizes are called the National Arts Merit Awards. Artists in Zimbabwe work really hard all year to...

The Zimbabwe government made it easier for people to own their land properly. They opened a special office where farmers could receive important papers called title deeds, which prove the land belonged to them. The government also helps farmers who cannot pay all the money at once. Two...

The leader of Harare city, Jacob Mafume, talked to people about writing down the wrong address. He said it happened because of a simple mistake. He wants everyone to know he tells the truth. Mr. Mafume explained that he had written the wrong address by accident. He did not try to trick anyone...

Zimbabwe has many great schools where students learn after high school. People come from different countries to study at these special schools. The University of Zimbabwe stands as the best school in the country. It opened its doors in 1955, and today, more than 18,000 students learn there...

A husband and wife named Drikus and Chantal live in Empangeni. They both have jobs—he teaches children at school, and she helps people as an occupational therapist. They have found clever ways to share their money and enjoy life. They split their bills. Drikus pays the house rent, and Chantal...

A big phone company in Zimbabwe called NetOne wants to help people see doctors through computers. They built a special health room in Chirumhanzu South. People can talk to doctors through screens without going far away. This new health room joins many others around Zimbabwe. There are 22 places...

A famous TV presenter named Smriti Vidyarthi said goodbye to NTV after working there for more than 16 years. She shared the news with everyone and said her last show would be Monday night at 9 o'clock. Smriti didn't tell people where she would go next. Many TV presenters have been moving to...

Someone stole 200 electricity meters from important places in Machakos County. These meters helped run schools, hospitals, and other buildings that people need. Mr. Simon Kirima, who works for the energy office, went around checking meters after many people said they were missing. During his...