Tinotenda Hove - ZANU PF Chief Whip Pupurai Togarepi has come under criticism after defending the ruling party’s refusal to allow a secret ballot in Parliament on the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), a move critics say is meant to pressure MPs into following the party line. Speaking…
Harare – Zimbabwe is moving beyond isolated digitisation efforts toward building robust ecosystem infrastructure anchored on reliable power and sovereign data centres, ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera said Sunday. She said this following a high-level delegation’s return from the 11th Digital Industry of Industrial Russia (CIPR) Conference in Nizhny Novgorod. The…
Harare – Parliament of Zimbabwe has officially recognised and celebrated one of its own, Paidamwoyo Ndati, who emerged as a Super Platinum Winner at the Zimbabwe Chief Executive Officer's Network Awards. In a statement released Wednesday, the legislative body hailed Ndati’s accomplishment as a “remarkable achievement” and a “true inspiration…
Harare — Zimbabwe's Youth Minister Tino Machakaire has issued a veiled rebuke to powerful people who take advantage of their proximity and influence to intimidate women and other citizens. The comments come soon after controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex wife Sonja Madzikanda and her mother Tabitha spent days behind bars…
Beitbridge — Police have arrested a 41-year-old man and seized 48 boxes of smuggled drugs worth US$12,000 at the Beitbridge Border Post, after the illicit consignment was found concealed in washing powder cartons. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest of Venancio Muchazondida on Saturday, following a routine inspection…
Harare — Zimbabwe has formally reserved its small-scale and medium-scale gold mining sector for indigenous citizens only, with Mines Minister Polite Kambamura issuing a sweeping policy statement that bars foreign individuals and foreign-controlled entities from holding any mining title, operating, or entering into partnership arrangements in the sector. In a…
Hurungwe — Hurungwe East legislator Chenjerai Kangausaru has donated Starlink satellite internet kits to five primary schools in his constituency, in a move aimed at bridging the digital divide and aligning with the government’s nationwide drive to connect rural learning institutions. The kits were handed over to Aldonyo Primary School…
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a tragic road accident that claimed the lives of eight Roman Catholic congregants in Hwange on Saturday morning. Police said the victims were travelling in a commuter omnibus after attending an overnight prayer gathering when the vehicle veered off Deka…
By A Correspondent - Masvingo is in mourning following the death of Sir Tabe, the father of Mayor Aleck Tabe. Human rights defender Prosper Tiringindi confirmed the passing in a statement, saying it was a heavy blow to the family and the wider community. "It is with profound sadness and…
By A Correspondent - The New Zimbabwe Democratic Change has paid tribute to its president and leader, Bernard Mutemasango, as he marked his birthday on Thursday. In a celebratory message, the party praised Mutemasango’s leadership, vision, and commitment to democracy, justice, and national development. "Today we celebrate the life, vision,…
