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Sadc Condemns Post-Election Violence In Mozambique

TSadc Condemns Post-Election Violence In Mozambiquehe Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has strongly condemned the post-election violence in Mozambique following the October 9 elections, which were won by the ruling party, Frelimo. Sadc’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Elias Magosi, expressed the regional bloc’s concerns yesterday during the Sadc Extraordinary Summit held …

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Harare Proposes Emergency Services & Street Lighting Levies

The City of Harare has proposed a US$1 levy per household to fund its emergency services and another US$1 for street lighting as part of efforts to address its deteriorating infrastructure. This proposal was announced by Councillor Costa Mande, chairperson of the Finance and Development Committee, during the presentation of …

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SADC Extraordinary Summit Begins Today

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Heads of State and Government Summit kicks off today in Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe, with ten member states confirming their participation The four-day event, hosted at the newly constructed Parliament building, aims to address pressing regional political and security issues, including the future of …

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Former MDC Senator Timveos Dies, Gets State Burial

President Mnangagwa has announced a State-assisted funeral for former opposition senator, businesswoman, and Zanu PF politician Cde Lillian Timveos, who passed away at age 51 in a Harare hospital. In his statement, President Mnangagwa expressed sadness over the unexpected loss of Cde Timveos, describing her as a dynamic grassroots politician, …

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Hwange’s Unit 7 Reconnected, Boosting Power Supply Amid Load-Shedding

Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Unit 7 was reconnected to Zimbabwe’s national grid on Friday, providing an additional 300 megawatts (MW) of power following a month of routine maintenance. This boost in power generation capacity is expected to ease the country’s load-shedding challenges, which have worsened recently due to reduced output …

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Government Tightens Firearms Act With Stricter Licensing, Training, Psychological Tests

The Government of Zimbabwe has moved to tighten the Firearms Act, introducing comprehensive amendments aimed at modernizing the 1957 legislation. The changes will see stricter conditions for the issuance of firearms licenses, including mandatory psychological and training tests, age restrictions, firearm profiling for easy tracing, and increased penalties for violations. …

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Surge In Crime & Traffic Accidents Alarm Authorities

The crime rate in Zimbabwe surged by 11% from January to August 2024 compared to the same period last year, a stark revelation presented by Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe during a senior officers’ conference in Harare on October 16, 2024. This alarming increase coincided with a …

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State-Assisted Funeral For Justice Selo Nare

Following the death of retired Labour Court judge, Justice Selo Masole Nare, on Saturday in South Africa, Zimbabwe is preparing to honor his memory with a State-assisted funeral. The 81-year-old, who had been receiving specialized medical care at the time of his passing, left behind a significant legacy in the …

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