Tinotenda Hove A lion that had been terrorizing villagers in Mutsago, Marange, Mutare District, was shot and killed by Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) rangers on Sunday night. The lion, believed to have strayed from the nearby Save Conservancy, had killed four cattle over a three-week period, leaving…
Tinotenda Hove Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has taken decisive action, firing the country’s Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, Mac-Albert Hengari, following serious allegations of bribery and rape. Hengari’s arrest and subsequent dismissal come after accusations that he attempted to bribe a rape victim into not reporting the…
Tinotenda Hove Zanu PF youths and supporters have launched a spirited defence of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as a patriotic investor whose efforts are being unfairly criticised. The defence came via a post shared on a pro-Zanu PF Facebook platform, amid growing public scrutiny over Chivayo’s close ties…
Tinotenda Hove Zimbabwe’s government has introduced tough regulations and high financial barriers for those seeking to cultivate cannabis—commonly known as “mbanje”—for medicinal or scientific purposes. Despite the country's legalization of cannabis production for approved medical use, the substance remains classified as a dangerous drug under the Dangerous Drugs Act. Unlicensed…
Tinotenda Hove The 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair has stirred controversy amid mounting accusations that the annual business exhibition has been transformed into a partisan platform for ZANU PF propaganda. ICT Minister Tatenda Mavetera, who also leads the ZANU PF-linked Young Women 4ED group, ignited the backlash after publicly framing…
Tinotenda Hove Harare is grappling with a severe bed bug infestation, sparking widespread concern among residents and stakeholders. The pests, known as "tsikidzi," have infested numerous households, prompting calls for urgent intervention from city officials and health experts. The outbreak, first reported in Mbare's rundown flats, has spread to other…
By Tinotenda Hove Despite Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic struggles, President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s efforts to forge stronger ties with Mozambique are being met with increasing skepticism. The promise of an economic turnaround through trade and collaboration between the two countries seems overly optimistic to many critics, who remain doubtful that the pact…
Tinotenda Hove The Zimbabwean currency, ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold), now ranks as the second worst-performing currency in the world, according to Professor Steve Hanke’s CurrencyWatchlist. ZiG has experienced a steep depreciation of 37 percent against the U.S. dollar over the past year. This dramatic decline comes amid persistent inflation pressures in…
By Tinotenda Hove A horrific murder has sent shockwaves through the town of Kadoma, leaving residents in fear and outrage. A local businesswoman was brutally killed on Wednesday night, with signs pointing to a possible ritualistic attack. The victim, who ran a shop at Mateketa Complex, was found lifeless in…
By Nicholas Mabhena When we raise issues, you donate us to ZANU (PF). Fine. But here is the thing. The decision to declare a Stay Away without involving the masses will not work. In fact, A Command Stay Away will not work in Zimbabwe. I know you will accuse me…
