Tinotenda Hove - President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday praised what he called the “remarkable success” of the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), but for many Zimbabweans struggling with high prices, unemployment and failing public services, the celebration rings hollow. Addressing the 389th Politburo session in Harare, Mnangagwa painted a picture…
Chimombe, Mpofu Await Sentencing After Conviction in US$7m Government Loss
Tinotenda Hove - The High Court is set to deliver sentencing on Monday in the high-profile fraud case involving businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who were convicted of using falsified documents to secure a tender under the Presidential Goat Pass-on Scheme. The pair was found guilty of misrepresenting their…
Mnangagwa Acknowledges Internal Chaos, Calls for Discipline in Zanu PF
Tinotenda Hove-– Zanu PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday publicly appealed for unity within his party, a move widely seen as an acknowledgment of deepening divisions, factionalism, and growing resistance among senior members. Addressing the 388th Ordinary Session of the Zanu PF Politburo at the party’s headquarters in Harare, Mnangagwa…
Gertnel Primary Celebrates Growth With ECD Groundbreaking & Graduation Ceremony
By A Correspondent - Gertnel Government Primary School successfully held its ECD block groundbreaking ceremony alongside the ECD graduation on 2 December 2025. The event was graced by Gutu District Acting District Schools Inspector Mr Nzuwa, Ward 32 Councillor Mr. Maphosa, ZANU PF provincial member Mr Chagweda and his wife,…
Stanbic Bank Opens Branch In Masvingo
Tinotenda Hove - Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has officially opened its 17th branch in Masvingo as the financial institution continues expanding its footprint across the country. The launch of the Masvingo branch comes shortly after the opening of the Chiredzi branch in September, marking another milestone in Stanbic’s nationwide growth. Stanbic…
Stop Echoing Politicians—Action Democratic Movement Challenges Church Leaders
Tinotenda Hove - The Action Democratic Movement (ADM) has delivered one of its strongest messages yet to Zimbabwe’s churches, warning religious leaders against becoming mouthpieces for political power while ordinary citizens continue to suffer. In a statement issued on Wednesday, ADM said the Church was never meant to serve as…
Minister Chitando Releases Safety Guidelines as Mining Disasters Mount Each Rainy Season
Tinotenda Hove - The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has urged miners across Zimbabwe to exercise extreme caution as the rainy season heightens life-threatening risks in mining areas—a warning that comes amid recurring seasonal tragedies. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Minister Winston Chitando acknowledged that the rains…
No Freedom For Walter Mzembi
Tinotenda Hove –Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi will remain behind bars after the High Court rejected his application for bail. On Monday, Justice Dembure ruled that Mzembi’s history of absconding and the seriousness of the allegations against him made his release too risky. The judge noted that Mzembi previously fled…
Highlanders Block Chivayo Move to Hand Mwaruwari the Coaching Job
Tinotenda Hove – Highlanders F.C have firmly pushed back against attempts by businessman and Zanu PF benefactor Wicknell Chivayo to influence the club’s coaching appointment, stressing that they have not yet finalised their choice for the next head coach. This comes after Chivayo publicly proposed that Benjani Mwaruwari be handed…
Women’s Rights Group Launches 2025 16 Days Campaign, Calls for Urgent Action to End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
: Tinotenda Hove - The Masvingo Women Rights Advocacy Group (MWRAG) has launched its 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign with a call for stronger national efforts to confront the growing crisis of digital violence targeting women and girls. Aligning with the global theme “UNiTE to End…

