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First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa honored 247 nursing graduates at Parirenyatwa Nursing School in Harare on Friday, calling them the foundation of Zimbabwe's healthcare system. The ceremony recognized nurses who completed training in general nursing, midwifery, ophthalmic care, community health...

Information Minister Jenfan Muswere urged Zimbabweans to tell their country's story from local perspectives to strengthen national identity and revive the film industry. He addressed graduates at the Zimbabwe Film and Television School of Southern Africa ceremony in Harare on Friday, emphasizing...

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa praised Zimbabwe's healthcare workers as essential to fighting cancer at a breast cancer training conference in Harare on Friday. Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi delivered the speech at the event organized by Cancer Care Network Zimbabwe for medical professionals...

About 20 people claiming ties to ZANU PF and war veteran groups occupied land belonging to Rainham Primary School in Zvimba East constituency and blocked road access. The primary school serves roughly 700 pupils with 25 teachers, while neighboring Rainham Secondary School educates 350 students...

Zimbabwe's government acknowledged rural women as essential contributors to national progress despite facing barriers to education, finance and technology. Women's Affairs Minister Monica Mutsvangwa made the statement on Thursday at Seke District celebrations for the International Day of Rural...

A police detective from Plumtree faces extortion charges after demanding $1,000 from a robbery suspect to drop prosecution. Detective Constable Collen Mwoyo appeared in a Bulawayo court this week and was granted $200 bail, with orders to report daily to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission...

Harare authorities ordered the immediate removal of all abandoned vehicles from parking facilities, shopping areas, and streets after three children were discovered dead inside a derelict car at a guarded parking lot in Kuwadzana Extension. Acting town clerk Phakamile Moyo gave car park...

A 31-year-old woman from Epworth faces attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing her husband with a kitchen knife, causing severe abdominal injuries. Tafadzwa Mandaza attacked Abraham Chirivhayo at their residence after arguing about selling property to pay off debt, prosecutor Rufaro...

Zimbabwe will conduct three by-elections on Saturday for local council seats in Chimanimani, Gutu, and Mangwe districts, with more than 6,300 registered voters expected to cast ballots. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission printed 6,700 ballots to prevent shortages, deputy chairperson Rodney Kiwa...

Zimbabwe raised concerns about illegal gambling operations at an international regulatory conference in Canada. Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe told member states that unlicensed operators and offshore markets threaten government revenue and enable money laundering. The International...

President Mnangagwa awarded degrees to 3,477 students at Great Zimbabwe University's graduation ceremony on Friday. Women comprised 61 percent of graduates while 187 students came from five African nations and 11 had disabilities. The university awarded 7 doctoral degrees and conferred 56...

Zimbabwe secured over $1 billion for housing projects under its first national development plan, far exceeding the $233.75 million target set by authorities. Housing Minister Zhemu Soda said on Friday that the achievement shows growing investor confidence in the nation's property and...

Harare City Council began fitting prepaid water meters at 50 apartment buildings on Friday through contractor Halcraw Electrical. The installations started in the central business district at Birdcage Walk Flats and Calder Gardens as the first phase of a citywide program. Managing director...

Great Zimbabwe University awarded Vice President Kembo Mohadi an honorary doctorate in social sciences leadership on Friday at its 19th graduation ceremony, where 3,447 students received degrees. President Mnangagwa attended the event as the chancellor of state universities. The recognition...

Parents in Marange have kept 460 students home from Mabvengwa Primary School for five days to protest a headmaster accused of practicing witchcraft at two previous schools. The education official, identified as Mrs Gowora, faced similar rejections from families at Nyamauru Primary and Zamba...

Zimbabwe's vice president wants officials and business partners to strengthen training programs for fruit and vegetable producers to boost their economic output. Constantino Chiwenga visited agricultural operations in Beitbridge on Thursday that featured a $30 million citrus facility at...

Zimbabwe plans to raise pay for government media workers as part of efforts to strengthen their employment terms, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere announced on Friday night at the National Journalism and Media Awards in Harare. The official said authorities recognize journalists as essential...

Female artists can attract large audiences and deserve greater support from concert organizers, according to singer Gemma Griffith. Women performers will test their commercial appeal at the Nubian Notes concert set for November 8 at the Harare International Conference Centre. Griffith joins Feli...

A Catholic secondary school in Matabeleland South recognized students who excelled academically and in activities at its annual awards ceremony, held under a heritage education theme. Minda High School in Matobo District achieved 95 percent pass rates at the advanced level and 94 percent at the...

A Bulawayo High Court judge sentenced a Lupane man to 18 years behind bars after he killed his former wife with an axe when he found her with another man. Justice Bongani Ndlovu convicted Prudence Nyoni, 32, of murder at the Hwange circuit for the April 15 death of Silethemba Moyo, 20, in...