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Zimbabwe Plans Better Pay for University Staff. Zimbabwe aims to boost salaries and benefits for college teachers as many leave for better jobs. Higher Education Minister Fredrick Shava shared these plans Tuesday in Harare. "Our universities face staff losses because of low pay," Shava told...

Zimbabwe Leaders Push to Save Vital Wetlands. President Mnangagwa called for stronger wetland protection as Zimbabwe prepares to host a major conservation conference. The country faces growing pressure to preserve these natural water systems. Over the past 25 years, Harare City Council has...

Harare Officials Under Fire for Luxury Vehicle Purchases. A city probe revealed Harare council leaders bought 13 luxury vehicles, including top-end Toyota SUVs, as basic services lag. The city's procurement chief faced tough questions Tuesday about these purchases. The fleet includes 12 Toyota...

US Clashes with South Africa Over Land Reform Plans. South Africa is facing U.S. criticism over its new land reform law, and President Trump threatens to cut funding. The dispute echoes earlier conflicts over Zimbabwe's land reforms. Trump called South Africa's land expropriation law "a...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Zambian Banker Launches Bid for Top African Development Bank Post. Samuel Maimbo of Zambia has announced his candidacy for president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), pledging to help transform the continent into a middle-income region. Maimbo enters the race with backing from two major...

Zimbabwe VP Joins Catholic Guild with Family. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his sons joined the Roman Catholic guild at Harare's Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception on Sunday. The ceremony marked a key point in his faith journey. "I was baptized after birth on July 2, 1956...

Zimbabwe Agency Promotes New Low-Interest Loan Program. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency urges businesses to seek bank funding under a new export support plan. The program aims to make local products more competitive. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe launched its Targeted Finance...

Dynamos Chairman Plans Team Revival After Legal Victory. Bernard Marriot, chairman of Dynamos Football Club, visited team training this weekend after his acquittal on fraud charges. The court case had centered on allegations about his 51 percent shareholding in the club. Harare magistrate...

Zimbabwe Set to Begin Gukurahundi Hearings by March. Traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe have started preparing their communities for public hearings on the Gukurahundi conflict. The hearings aim to address a post-independence period of unrest that affected Matabeleland and parts of the Midlands...

Zimbabwe's President Calls for Wetlands Protection Ahead of Global Summit. President Mnangagwa urged action to protect wetlands, highlighting their importance for biodiversity, climate stability, and water resources. His statement came during World Wetlands Day celebrations on Friday...

Zimbabwe's Ruling Party Moves to Extend President's Term Through 2030. ZANU PF leaders have begun steps to extend President Mnangagwa's presidency until 2030, bypassing a public referendum through parliamentary action. The party will amend Zimbabwe's Constitution to postpone the 2028 elections...