Tinotenda Hove - Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC) leader Michael Makaza has called for urgent action on land reform, urging Zimbabweans to unite in the fight for land justice. Speaking on Tuesday, Makaza declared: “Land Redistribution Now! Let’s unite for land justice! We propose downsizing large farms to accommodate more…
Esigodini Paedophile Assaults 15-Year-Old “Wife” With Log
Tinotenda Hove - A 26-year-old man from Shale Village in Esigodini, Matabeleland South, has appeared in court facing charges of physical abuse and having sexual intercourse with a minor. The accused, Tendai Mnkandla, was brought before Esigodini magistrate Ms Menelisi Linda where he pleaded guilty. He was remanded in custody…
Government Bans Tinted Windows on Public and Private Vehicles
Tinotenda Hove - Government has announced a sweeping ban on tinted windows for both public transporters and private vehicles, a move authorities say is aimed at improving security and road safety. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana raised the issue on Tuesday, questioning the motives behind car tinting. "Why do people tint…
Kwekwe Man Jailed for Stealing Laptops, WiFi Device from Younger Brother
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…
Freedom Fighters for Change Demands 90% Slash in Passport Fees
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…
Alarm As Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Declares No Going Back On Removal Of US Dollar
Tinotenda Hove - HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has declared that the country is on an irreversible path towards a mono-currency system, sparking alarm among businesses and ordinary citizens who fear the forced abandonment of the US dollar will trigger economic instability. Unveiling its presentation titled Path…
US$600 Million Deal With China Raises Fears of Debt Trap
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…
All Aboard for Luxury as NRZ Launches Scenic Rail Service
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…
Lavish Mnangagwa Law School Exposes Regime’s Skewed Priorities
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…
From Breadbasket to Begging Bowl: Zimbabwe Reduced to a Joke – Freedom Fighters for Change
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…