Tinotenda Hove- Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC) President Michael Makaza has announced that the newly formed political party will officially launch on September 13, 2025, in Harare, pledging to usher in what he described as "a new era" for Zimbabwe. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Makaza called on Zimbabweans…
Opposition Party Slams Government Over Harassment Of Vendors
Tinotenda Hove - Opposition party Freedom Fighters for Change has strongly condemned the ZANU PF-led government over what it describes as the gross harassment and economic suffocation of vendors and informal traders across Zimbabwe. In a strongly worded statement issued on Tuesday, the party criticised recent government crackdowns on informal…
Boy (9) Mauled to Death by Dogs in Darwendale: ZRP Arrests Owner, Dismisses Cover-Up Claims
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the tragic death of a nine-year-old boy, Shelton Panganai, who was attacked and killed by four suspected Boer dogs while playing with friends in Darwendale last month. In a statement released on August 4, ZRP said the incident occurred at…
Govt Unveils Tourism Policy But Questions Linger Over Implementation
Tinotenda Hove – The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled a new Tourism and Hospitality Industry Policy aimed at promoting sustainable tourism development—but not without raising concerns over feasibility and follow-through. Information Ministry Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana announced the policy on Monday through a post on X (formerly Twitter), calling it…
ZBC Brings Back Sugar Chagonda as New CEO in Strategic Leadership Shift
Tinotenda Hove -The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has named media and corporate communications veteran Sugar Chagonda as its new Chief Executive Officer, with his appointment taking effect from August 1. The announcement was made on Monday by ZBC Board Chairperson Helliate Rushwaya during a press briefing at the broadcaster’s Pockets…
ZANU PF Tries to Mask Systemic Failures with Token Shoe Donation
Tinotenda Hove - A weekend shoe donation by ZANU PF’s Mashonaland West Youth Chairman Tapiwa Masenda has drawn sharp criticism from concerned citizens and observers who say the ruling party is masking decades of systemic failure with token charity gestures. Masenda donated 100 pairs of school shoes to Chihwiti Primary…
ZRP, Stakeholders Launch Road Safety Blitz on Seke Road
Tinotenda Hove -The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Harare Central Province, under the leadership of Officer Commanding Police Commissioner Chikunguru, rolled out a road safety awareness campaign along Seke Road in Chitungwiza on 31 July 2025. The campaign brought together key stakeholders including public transport operators, the Traffic Safety Council of…
Government Moots New Measures to Tax Informal Sector…
Tinotenda Hove - Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has hinted at new taxation measures targeting Zimbabwe’s vast informal sector, as the government seeks to widen its revenue base amid economic challenges. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Term Budget Review Statement in Parliament on Thursday, Ncube said Treasury was exploring mechanisms to tap into…
Advocate Chamisa To Supporters : “The Best Is Yet To Come”
Tinotenda Hove - HARARE – Citizens leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has sparked renewed speculation about his next political move after issuing a cryptic but hopeful message to his supporters on Wednesday, assuring them that big developments are on the horizon. In a brief statement posted online, Chamisa said: "It has…
Illegal Gold Panners Wreak Havoc in Mutare, Council Warns of Environmental and Health Crisis
Tinotenda Hove - Mutare is under siege from illegal gold panners, whose uncontrolled activities are now threatening the city's environment, public health, and security, according to a Mutare City Council source. The gold panners, commonly referred to as makorokoza, have invaded several areas around the city, leaving trails of destruction…

