The State has scheduled July 29 as the start date for the trial of Jameson Timba, a prominent member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and 76 other party activists. The group, currently in remand prison for over five weeks, has been awaiting trial after their bail applications were …
Read More »Harare Town Clerk Arrested Over US$9m Tender Fraud
Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango has been arrested on charges related to the illegal awarding of a US$9.2 million street lights tender to businessman Moses Mpofu, who is currently imprisoned over a failed Presidential Goat Scheme. The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) confirmed Chisango’s arrest and stated that he will appear …
Read More »Sikhala Returns Home After Medical Leave, Faces Uncertain Future
Opposition politician Job Sikhala returned to Zimbabwe on Friday after spending over four months abroad for medical treatment. Sikhala’s trip followed a grueling 595-day pre-trial detention, during which he was accused of inciting public violence related to the murder of opposition activist Moreblessing Ali in May 2022. Sikhala was released …
Read More »Zimbabwe Gazettes Health Services Amendment Bill
The government has gazetted a significant amendment to the Health Services Act aimed at overhauling hospital services and patient rights across the nation. The Health Services Amendment Bill, released on Friday and set to be introduced in Parliament soon, seeks to align the Act with constitutional guarantees related to health …
Read More »Juveniles Who Assaulted, Insterted 3 Sticks Into Victim’s Private Parts Have Been Arrested and Released: ZRP
By Judith Matanire The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have swiftly responded to a disturbing viral video circulating on social media platforms, depicting a group of female suspects assaulting a helpless female victim. In an update posted on the ZRP’s official X handle on 10th July 2024, the authorities confirmed the …
Read More »Zimbabwe Moves Toward De-dollarisation With ZiG Currency Introduction
President Mnangagwa declared Zimbabwe’s commitment to a phased de-dollarisation strategy, emphasizing the necessity of transitioning away from foreign currencies amid geopolitical tensions. Speaking at the commissioning of a fruit juice and water processing plant, he underscored the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency earlier this year as pivotal to …
Read More »Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Says He Will Not Seek a 3rd Term
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who many believe to be planning an unconstitutional third term in office – has once more clarified the issue. His spokesperson George Charamba, using one of his many X handles, Dhonzamisoro007, wrote: “THE PRESIDENT CLARIFIES THE ISSUE OF TERM LIMITS: Speaking in Shona, the President, Dr ED …
Read More »Advocate Thabani Mpofu Demands Retraction From Army Commander Over Partisan Statements
By Judith Matanire Advocate Thabani Mpofu, known for his legal representation of Nelson Chamisa during the 2018 election dispute, has penned a stern letter to Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, condemning recent partisan remarks made at a ZANU PF rally in Nyanga. In the letter …
Read More »Stability Marks Basic Commodities Market With ZiG Currency Adoption
In a recent post-Cabinet briefing, Information Minister Jenfan Muswere revealed that Zimbabwe’s retail landscape remains stable with affordable prices for essential household goods, despite initial concerns surrounding the introduction of the ZiG currency. Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu presented the Second Quarter Update of 2024 to Cabinet, highlighting that …
Read More »Health Sector Progresses: Life Expectancy Improves, Health Services Expand
During a recent post-Cabinet briefing, Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere highlighted significant advancements in Zimbabwe’s health sector as detailed in the National Health Strategy Performance Report (2021-2024). Minister Muswere announced that life expectancy at birth for women had risen from 66.5 to 68 years, while men’s …
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