By Judith Matanire President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe has granted full remission of sentences to various categories of prisoners. In a presidential decree published in a recent government gazette, President Mnangagwa announced a significant amnesty for certain categories of prisoners. The proclamation, made under section 112(1)(a) and (d) of the …
Read More »Govt Introduces New Currency ‘ZiG’ In Economic Overhaul
By Judith Matanire In a significant move aimed at stabilizing the economy, the government has announced the launch of a new currency, “ZiG,” backed by reserves and royalties. This development comes as part of the Monetary Policy Highlights released by the authorities, outlining key strategies to address economic challenges. Under …
Read More »Mnangagwa Declares ‘State of Disaster’ As El Niño-Induced Drought Ravages Zimbabwe
By Judith Matanire President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially declared a state of national disaster in Zimbabwe as the country grapples with a severe drought exacerbated by the El Niño weather phenomenon. The declaration comes amid growing concerns over food security and water scarcity across the nation. Zambia in late February …
Read More »Education Ministry Halts Vacation School For April Holidays
by Judith Matanire The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Zimbabwe has announced the decision to withhold authorization for Vacation School during the upcoming April holiday period. This decision impacts Grade 7, ‘O’ level, and ‘A’ level candidates, as well as students in non-exam classes across the country. In …
Read More »Zimbabwe’s Marriage Certificates Under Scrutiny: Potential Invalidity Looms
HUNDREDS of marriage certificates that were issued after September 2022 may be “null and void” because they cite a no longer valid law, it has emerged. On May 27, 2022, President Emmerson Mnangagwa passed into law a new marriage law, the Marriages Act (Chapter 5:17) which brought radical changes to …
Read More »Fozeu Declares Nationwide Teacher Strike Over Salary Dispute
THE Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Unions, (Fozeu), has called for an immediate job action starting from tomorrow after teachers declared incapacitation amid rising inflation and cost of living. For years, the teachers and their employer have been locked in an endless salary battle, with the educators lobbying for the restoration …
Read More »Cimas Medical Aid Donates Over US$13k To Cancer Association Of Zimbabwe
by Judith Matanire Cimas Medical Aid, the leading medical aid provider in the country, has made a generous donation of US$13,753.00 to the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe. The donation was made through their wellness brand iGO and marks a significant contribution to the fight against cancer in the country. The …
Read More »ZINARA Reviews Vehicle Licensing Fees
by Judith Matanire Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) has reviewed vehicle licensing fees with effect from today 12 March 2024. According to a statement seen by Nhau/Indaba, ZINARA said the adjustment follows the regulations outlined in Statutory Instrument 156 of 2022. The new fees announced in a statement on its …
Read More »Econet Faces Third Day of Technical Woes, Disrupting Airtime, Ecocash & Banking Services
by Judith Matanire Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications and technology company, is in the midst of a third consecutive day of technical difficulties, causing widespread disruptions to essential services such as airtime purchases, Ecocash transactions, and banking services. Customers across the nation have been left frustrated and inconvenienced …
Read More »Power Crisis Hits Zim Again As ZRA Implements Power Generation Cutback
by Judith Matanire The Zambezi River Authority of Zimbabwe has recently made the decision to curtail power generation at the Kariba Dam due to lower water levels in the Zambezi River. This decision comes as a response to the ongoing drought conditions in the region, which have significantly reduced the …
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