By Givemore Chare - It's not even shocking in Zimbabwe, takajaira zvisingafanire kujairika. When a rich or powerful person dies, suddenly the powerful become available. Convoys move. Suits appear. Cameras arrive. Politicians, businesspeople and the elite rush to be seen paying condolences. But when 97 ordinary Zimbabweans perish in the…
MASVINGO - The Masvingo Women’s Rights Advocacy Group (MWRAG) is mobilising support for women and children affected by the violent hailstorm that struck Masvingo on October 5, leaving homes extensively damaged and some families without adequate shelter. MWRAG is working through its network of community monitors, together with members of…
Harare – Zimbabwe has signed the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, marking what government officials describe as a significant milestone in the protection and advancement of women’s rights. The signing ceremony, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 27, 2026, was reported to Cabinet by…
Harare – Zimbabwe’s diplomatic engagement at the 81st United Nations General Assembly has been declared a resounding success, with Cabinet adopting a report highlighting major breakthroughs in bilateral relations, debt clearance support, and international re-engagement. The report, presented by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Amon Murwira, detailed Zimbabwe’s participation…
Harare- Government has instituted a full investigation following a Bell 430 helicopter crash at Kudenga Farm in Mashonaland East Province which claimed the lives of all five people on board, including prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona briefed Cabinet on…
Harare — The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Industry and Commerce has called for a fundamental shift in Zimbabwe’s fiscal policy, urging Treasury to prioritize economic growth over revenue collection to revitalize the manufacturing sector. Speaking to journalists at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden on Tuesday, Committee Chairperson, Clemence…
Tinotenda Hove- Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) has postponed its 20th graduation ceremony following extensive damage caused by a severe storm that hit Masvingo. The university had been scheduled to hold the graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, but the event has now been moved to Friday, 23 October 2026.…
Tinotenda Hove- Great Zimbabwe University's 20th Graduation Ceremony has been thrown into chaos after a severe hailstorm destroyed the main graduation venue last night. The venue, which was fully set up for tomorrow's milestone ceremony, was extensively damaged as heavy hail and strong winds swept through Masvingo. University officials had…
Tinotenda Hove- A violent hailstorm swept through Masvingo City on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Several houses were damaged, with roofs blown off, windows shattered and vehicles destroyed. The hailstorm has left residents counting their losses as they assess damage to homes, vehicles and property. Even…
Tinotenda Hove- Children of veterans of the liberation struggle were this week rounded up to pledge loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his troubled Vision 2030 agenda, in what critics see as yet another ZANU-PF patronage gathering disguised as empowerment. Thousands were bussed to the Harare International Conference Centre on…
