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The head of Zimbabwe's central bank says holiday bonuses won't shake up prices or exchange rates. Dr. John Mushayavanhu runs the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, and he feels good about how things are going. The money markets have settled down since they made some changes to control extra cash floating...

The government has told two Bulawayo city leaders to stop working while they face court charges. Edwin Ndlovu, the Deputy Mayor, and Mpumelelo Moyo, who runs the Finance Committee, are accused of taking bribes. They got into trouble over $20,000 that was supposed to go to city council members...

The Zimbabwe Peace Project reports that corrupt practices plague food aid distribution in Zimbabwe, with many deliveries happening at night to hide wrongdoing. The group's October 2024 monitoring report reveals these actions hurt poor and elderly citizens who need help the most. The report...

A legal battle has erupted in Masvingo, Zimbabwe, between Provincial Affairs Minister Ezra Chadzamira and widow Farai Mazenge Mutsetse. The dispute centers on an 8-hectare plot where Chadzamira started building a school after taking control of the land. The case became more complex when...

Local authorities in Zimbabwe spent around US$1 million on a meeting with President Mnangagwa, even though many cannot afford to pay their workers. The gathering brought 2,595 council members to Harare from 92 different towns and rural areas. The council members arrived on Monday and stayed in...

The illegal fuel trade has returned to Bulawayo's streets. Dealers sell smuggled petrol and diesel from South Africa and Botswana. These sellers claim their fuel works better than legal blended fuel. The Zimbabwe government made a rule in August. All fuel must mix with ethanol before anyone can...

A Zimbabwean court has granted bail to two Bulawayo city officials accused of bribery. The High Court set bail at US$100 for Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo. Justice Ngoni Nduna set strict bail terms. The officials must stay at their listed homes and give up their...

The government plans to build a new railway line connecting Nyazura in Manicaland Province to Mvuma in Midlands Province. This rail link aims to help transport steel products from the Manhize Steel Plant to Beira Port in Mozambique for export. At the same time, work speeds up to improve Forbes...

Senator Sengezo Tshabangu from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) went back to work at the Senate. He had good things to say about Zimbabwe's leaders after they helped him during his recent stay in a hospital in Switzerland. The senator became very sick in October. This happened when he...

The Harare City Council faces serious claims about cattle theft. Reports say thieves take about 100 cattle each month from the city's farm areas. These details emerged at a public hearing where the city's suspended town clerk, Engineer Hosiah Chisango, gave testimony. The person leading the...

The High Court of Zimbabwe found Patrick Cheza, a senior opposition politician from Midlands Province and close ally of Nelson Chamisa, not guilty on Tuesday. Three other people were also cleared of charges. Cheza faced charges along with Magmaster Chidyawuye, Delight Zinyemba, and Courage...

The mayor of Kwekwe City, Albert Zinhanga from CCC, got into a public argument with former MP Vongaiishe Mupereri from Zanu PF. This happened at the opening of a new revenue hall in Mbizo 15. The State Minister Owen Ncube came as a special guest. Mayor Zinhanga asked Minister Ncube to help stop...

The most common way to ask "What is your name?" in Shona is: "Zita rako ndiani?" Here's a breakdown: Zita: means "name" rako: means "yours" ndiani: means "who" Examples sentences: "Zita rako ndiani, shamwari?" (What is your name, friend?) "Ndafara kukuziva. Unonzi ani?" (I'm pleased to meet...

In Shona, to say "How are you doing?" you use "Uri sei?" for informal situations. In more formal contexts or when addressing multiple people, "Makadii?" or "Makadini" is appropriate. Both phrases are standard greetings for inquiring about someone's well-being. Examples: "Uri sei nhasi?" - "How...

Money Boss Ncube Gets Ready for Big Budget Show! The finance minister plans to shake things up this afternoon with his 2025 money plans. People can't wait to hear how he'll make Zimbabwe's economy boom again and keep it strong against bad times ahead. The big-shot minister dropped some juicy...

Heads turned at the Harare court when Magistrate Collet Ncube let 35 political activists walk free! The bunch, including big-shot Senator Jameson Timba, got suspended sentences after a wild ride through the justice system. These folks landed in hot water after throwing a shindig at Senator...

OMG, can you believe what these government people just did? They totally ghosted the teachers on their November paychecks and holiday bonuses - like, didn't even bother explaining why! eye roll The teachers are SO done with this nonsense. They straight-up dropped a statement yesterday that was...

The big boss Emmerson Mnangagwa threw a huge party at his farm last weekend! He rounded up over 120 fan clubs that love him, all talking about keeping him in charge past 2028. Behind the scenes, word on the street says Mnangagwa turned to these special groups because folks in his own party and...

The city bosses in Bulawayo dropped a bombshell - they're planning to tear down 17 houses! These homes sit right in the flood-prone Hlalani Kuhle area of Cowdray Park, where water keeps causing chaos. But wait - the homeowners are fuming mad! They say nobody told them about their houses getting...

A shocking scene unfolded in Chivhu when the famous Eat n Lick restaurant got booted from its spot! The Deputy Sheriff stormed in last Tuesday, kicking out both the popular fast-food joint and The King's Bar from their comfy home. The drama gets even juicier - Chief Musarurwa (real name Ernos...