Tinotenda Hove- The President of National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe, Kurebwa Javangwe Nhomboka on Monday handed over a petition letter to the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda over alleged disregard of labour and environmental laws in the country. In the letter, National Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe called on…
Tinotenda Hove- Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has declared that alluvial gold mining has “largely ceased” across the country, but citizens are questioning whether his claims reflect the situation on the ground. Speaking during a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare on Tuesday, Ncube said enforcement of Statutory Instrument 188 of 2024 was…
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…
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…
Tinotenda Hove - The newly formed political party, Freedom Fighters for Change, has launched a scathing attack on the ruling Zanu PF regime, accusing it of betraying the values of the liberation struggle. In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday, the party said it was time Zimbabweans honored the…
Tinotenda Hove - Michael Makaza, leader of the opposition group Freedom Fighters for Change, has called on Zimbabweans to embrace courage and resilience in the face of adversity. In a statement released on Thursday, Makaza said: “Bravery isn't the absence of fear, it's the decision to move forward despite it.…
Tinotenda Hove - Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana on Thursday announced that Zimbabwe and China had agreed to elevate their diplomatic ties, describing the move as a major milestone in Harare–Beijing relations. According to Mangwana, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, upgraded relations from a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
Tinotenda Hove- Civil servants in Zimbabwe are drowning in debt as loan sharks take advantage of their financial desperation, with some reportedly collaborating with the Salary Service Bureau (SSB) to deduct repayments directly from workers’ salaries. Earning an average of only US$250 a month—down from about US$550 in 2018—many government…
Tinotenda Hove - The opposition party, Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC), has taken a sharp swipe at Zanu PF, accusing the ruling party of failing to translate Zimbabwe’s abundant mineral wealth into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. In a statement released on Thursday, FFC highlighted the stark contrast between the…
Tinotenda Hove - The Kwekwe Magistrates’ Court has convicted and sentenced 27-year-old Kudzai Munjoma to 10 months in prison for stealing from his younger brother, Simbarashe Munjoma. Of the 10-month sentence, three months were suspended for five years on condition of good behavior, while a further two months were suspended…
