Tinotenda Hove - Three men have been taken into custody following the assault of a police officer attached to the Victim Friendly Unit (VFU) at Budiriro Police Station on Tuesday.The victim, Constable Blessing Mutoko (33), sustained injuries during the incident and was forced to seek medical treatment. Police identified the…
Tungwarara’s Meeting With Mnangagwa Sparks Skepticism
Tinotenda Hove - Presidential Special Investment Advisor Dr. Paul Tungwarara on Wednesday paid what officials described as a “courtesy visit” to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a meeting that critics say reflects more symbolism than substance amid Zimbabwe’s deepening economic challenges. According to an official brief, Tungwarara extended New Year wishes to…
ZHRC Slams Forced Radio Licences as Unconstitutional and Costly Burden on Citizens
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has strongly condemned the compulsory collection of radio listeners’ licence fees, arguing that it forces citizens to fund a State broadcaster perceived as biased. In its 2025 Human Rights Situation Report, the commission raised serious concerns about the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s…
Too Little, Too Late: Zimbabwe’s ‘High-Tech’ Disaster Plan Exposed as People Suffer
Tinotenda Hove - Zimbabwe’s latest push to adopt a technology-driven disaster management system has drawn scepticism, with critics arguing that the initiative comes far too late and offers little comfort to communities already battered by recurring floods, droughts and mining-related tragedies. The National Disaster Management Centre, working with the Centre…
Ostallos Siziba Slams Digital Services Tax, Labels Zimbabwe a “Vampire State”
Tinotenda Hove – Nelson Chamisa’s aide, Gift Ostallos Siziba, has launched a scathing attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration over the introduction of a new digital services tax, accusing the government of further burdening already struggling citizens. Speaking on Tuesday, Siziba said the tax would deepen hardship for ordinary Zimbabweans…
ZRP Cop Caught With Marijuana, Attempts To Bribe Officers On Duty…
Tinotenda Hove - A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer has been arrested after he was allegedly caught transporting large quantities of illegal drugs at a roadblock near the Bubi River. The officer, identified only as Mushava, a detective constable, was intercepted while driving through the checkpoint. A search of his…
Beyond Politics- Why a Shared Public Health Understanding is Key for Zim’s National Development Agenda
As Zimbabwe advances its long-term development vision through successive national strategies and a renewed commitment to sustainable growth, the country is presented with an opportunity that extends beyond policy implementation. NDS2 It is an opportunity to shape how citizens, professionals, and institutions understand and engage with national priorities. At the…
AMH Proposes Voluntary Exit Packages to Staff
Harare – One of Zimbabwe's leading media group Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) has invited its employees to consider voluntary separation packages, citing a mutual opportunity for staff to pursue “other career opportunities elsewhere.” The offer was communicated to marketing employees in an internal email from Punish Murumbi, the company’s Communications…
Freedom Fighters for Change Unity Day Statement
UNITY DAY STATEMENT - 22 DECEMBER Good morning, fellow Zimbabweans! Today, we mark Unity Day, a day when ZAPU united with ZANU to form ZANU PF. But as we stand here, are we truly united? The truth is, despite celebrating this day as a national holiday, our country remains divided.…
“Met With Silence”: Nurse Aides Escalate to Ultimatum Over Unpaid Uniform Allowances
After years of ignored requests, the frontline workers set a final deadline, threatening new unrest in the underfunded public health sector. Harare– The Nurse Aides Association of Zimbabwe Trust (NAAZT) has delivered a final, time-bound ultimatum to the Health Service Commission, demanding the payment of long-overdue uniform allowances and threatening…

