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…
Tinotenda Hove — Opposition political party Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC) has demanded a massive reduction in passport fees, saying current charges are preventing ordinary Zimbabweans from accessing a basic right to travel and explore opportunities abroad. In a statement issued Monday, the party said the cost of obtaining a…
Tinotenda Hove – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has entered into talks with Chinese giants China Railways Group and Huawei, but the multi-million-dollar agreements are already drawing sharp criticism, with many warning that Zimbabwe could be sliding deeper into a debt trap. Finance and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube described the…
Harare- In a landmark initiative to revitalize domestic tourism and promote luxury rail travel, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has unveiled a special Rail Leisure train service connecting the capital, Harare, to the eastern city of Mutare. The launch is strategically timed to coincide with the 18th edition of…
Tinotenda Hove — As Zimbabweans continue to grapple with crumbling hospitals, underfunded schools, and widespread poverty, the government is celebrating the near completion of the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School in Kwekwe District, Midlands Province. The extravagant facility, loaded with “modern amenities and cutting-edge technology,” has been hailed by ruling…
Tinotenda Hove – Opposition party Freedom Fighters for Change has delivered a scathing rebuke of Zimbabwe’s current state, accusing the ruling elite of destroying the country’s once-thriving agricultural base and turning the nation into “a begging bowl.” In a strongly worded statement issued Sunday, the party declared that the collapse…
Tinotenda Hove – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of victims who died in three separate fatal road traffic accidents that occurred in Mutare, Juru, and Masvingo between 28 and 30 August 2025. In a statement, police said: "The Zimbabwe Republic Police releases the names of victims…
