Tinotenda Hove - Michael Makaza, leader of the political movement Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC), delivered a forceful call for change on Monday, urging Zimbabweans to unite and demand better conditions for their families and communities. Sharing his personal motivation for launching the movement, Makaza said: “Struggling to provide for…
Victoria High Mourns Death of Veteran Teacher
Tinotenda Hove - Victoria High School in Masvingo has been plunged into mourning following the death of long-serving educator, Mercy Matutu. Matutu, remembered for shaping generations of learners including the school’s current head, Lovemore Chabaya, was discovered dead in her apartment at the institution’s staff quarters, family sources confirmed. Her…
Shock As ZIMRA Introduces Monthly Tax For Kombis
Tinotenda Hove - Outrage has erupted across Zimbabwe after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) announced a crushing new tax targeting kombis, taxis, and trucks. Struggling operators say the move is nothing short of a government “cash grab” designed to bleed them dry while commuters are left to foot the bill.…
Freedom Fighters for Change Leader Demands Fair Salaries for Civil Servants
By A Correspondent The leader of the newly formed political movement, Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC), Michael Makaza, has called for urgent action to address the low wages earned by Zimbabwe’s civil servants, describing their pay as an insult to the nation’s workforce. In a statement released on Monday, Makaza…
A Stablecoin With a Purpose: Green Dollar Coin Backs Inclusion and Sustainability
By A Correspondent Green Dollar Coin (GDC), a next-generation stablecoin, is emerging as a major player in the cryptocurrency world by combining financial stability with social and environmental responsibility. The project envisions a global financial ecosystem that removes traditional barriers, empowering individuals and communities—particularly in underserved regions such as Africa—through…
Zimbabweans Marvel at Rare ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse
Tinotenda Hove - A breathtaking total lunar eclipse, popularly known as a “blood moon,” lit up skies across Zimbabwe, leaving stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts in awe. The phenomenon saw the Moon darken before taking on a deep reddish glow, a sight clearly visible to the naked eye in most parts…
Masvingo Police Arrest Seven for Drug Possession …
Tinotenda Hove - Police in Masvingo have arrested seven suspects in separate incidents for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. On Saturday, six men — Courage Mahachi (32), Christopher Takunda Magumise (25), Cogence Chimombe (27), Motion Rutsvara (38), Maxwell Mukaro (53), and Theni James (39) — were apprehended at Mupandawana Growth…
Opposition Party Bemoans Shocking Unemployment Level In Zimbabwe
Tinotenda Hove - The Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC) party has raised alarm over the rising levels of unemployment in Zimbabwe, saying the crisis is robbing the nation’s youth of their future. In a statement issued on Saturday, the opposition movement called for urgent action, warning that the current situation…
Teachers Brace for Third Term Without Salary Increase as Government Digs In….
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabwean teachers will resume classes for the third term on Tuesday, September 9, with no pay hike in sight, prolonging months of financial strain for the profession. Despite persistent appeals from educators, salaries remain stagnant at roughly US$270 plus a local currency component, far short of the…
Mnangagwa MP’s “Empowerment” Tournament Draws Criticism Amid Misplaced Priorities
Tinotenda Hove - Chikomba West Zanu PF MP and ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera has come under scrutiny for launching a soccer and netball tournament in her constituency today, raising questions about misplaced priorities. Despite describing the event as a platform for “empowerment,” Mavetera took to Facebook to announce the launch…