Tinotenda Hove - Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has come under fire for defending steep new import duties on selected textile products, a move critics say exposes policy desperation and risks further damaging an already crippled industry. In the 2026 National Budget, Treasury imposed a punitive 300 percent duty on certain…
By A Correspondent - In Bikita, where lithium mining is central to economic growth, the Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Association (YESDA) is driving a transformative initiative to strengthen governance and uphold community rights. This effort prioritises access to land, clean and safe water, and environmental protection for communities living…
Tinotenda Hove - Members of the Zanu PF Harare Province Women’s League have sparked debate after a video circulated on social media showing them singing slogans praising President Emmerson Mnangagwa shortly after receiving Christmas gifts reportedly distributed on his behalf. In the footage, the women are heard chanting “VaMnangagwa ngavarambe…
A construction worker died on the spot while two of his colleagues were injured after a roof collapsed at a building site in Shamva Town Centre on Tuesday, 16 December. Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe identified the deceased as Brighton Francis, a resident of Overspill, Epworth. The incident…
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its manhunt for a suspect linked to a murder case in Guruve, releasing a photograph and appealing to the public for information that may lead to his arrest. In a press statement dated 15 December 2025, the ZRP confirmed that…
Tinotenda Hove - Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has called on Zimbabweans to adopt a culture of giving, prayer and service, warning that selfish leadership and greed among those in power are worsening the country’s hardships. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Charity Dinner in Harare held…
Tinotenda Hove - At least five people have lost their lives after a mine collapsed at Chegutu-Alisha Mine, near Pickstone Mine in Chegutu, on Monday. Several artisanal miners are reportedly still trapped underground, with rescue teams working tirelessly to reach them. Chegutu District Development Coordinator, Mr Mark Kadaira, confirmed the…
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has implemented wide-ranging measures to curb crime and enhance road safety during the 2025 festive season, a period traditionally marked by increased travel, public gatherings and heightened socio-economic activity. In a statement, Police Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba said the force had intensified its…
Harare- President Emmerson Mnangagwa has framed a major waste management project as a critical driver for employment creation, renewable energy generation, and sustainable urban development. Speaking at the commissioning of new refuse collection equipment for Geo-Pomona Waste Management in Harare, the President said such initiatives are essential to mitigate the…
Tinotenda Hove - Five members of one family from Ona Mapeto Farm in Ward 21, Guruve, lost their lives in a violent attack on Sunday night, sending shockwaves through the local community. The victims were a 66-year-old woman, her 40-year-old son, a 37-year-old daughter, and two young grandchildren aged five…
