Police Hunt 20,000 Motorists for Traffic Light Violations
Police have intensified a crackdown on traffic law offenders, targeting 20,000 motorists in Harare and Bulawayo for violating traffic light regulations, following the rollout of an electronic traffic management system. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it will be releasing the names of vehicles linked to these infractions in batches. …
Read More »Government Approves Road Accident Fund Bill to Improve Emergency Healthcare
In a major move aimed at saving lives and strengthening the country’s emergency response systems, the Zimbabwean Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Principles of the Road Accident Fund Bill. The proposed legislation is set to overhaul the current post-crash response framework and ensure that accident victims receive immediate medical care, …
Read More »Kariba Power Generation to Rise to 500MW This Winter
Power generation at Kariba South Hydropower Station is set to rise to around 500 megawatts (MW) this winter, following an improved water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) to Zimbabwe’s power utility, Zesa. The hydropower facility is currently producing approximately 400MW daily, but Energy and Power Development Minister July …
Read More »Judicial Officers’ Retirement Age Extended To 70 Years
TJudicial Officers’ Retirement Age Extended To 70 Yearshe Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has extended the retirement age for judicial officers from 65 to 70 years, following the publication of Statutory Instrument 42 of 2025, titled Judicial Service (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (No. 3), last Friday. The extension was carried out with …
Read More »POTRAZ Pushes for Mandatory Mobile Handset Registration to Curb Cybercrime
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is lobbying government for the mandatory registration of mobile handsets by SIM card holders in a bid to strengthen the security of electronic transactions and curb rising cybercrime cases. Speaking at a recent ICT stakeholder engagement, POTRAZ’s competition and standards manager, …
Read More »Businesses, Individuals Face FIU Blitz Over Cash Hoarding
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced a forthcoming crackdown on businesses and individuals hoarding money in cash deposit boxes at banks, homes, and business premises. Authorities say such practices are depriving the economy of much-needed liquidity, thereby stifling economic growth. During the presentation of his 2025 Monetary Policy …
Read More »ZIMCHE Warns Against Fake Degrees & Titles, Threatens Legal Action
The Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has issued a stern warning against individuals using fraudulent academic qualifications and titles, cautioning them to desist immediately or face legal consequences, including civil and criminal prosecution. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the proliferation of unregistered institutions illegally issuing fake degrees, …
Read More »Escaping Abuse Through Addiction: The Vicious Cycle Of GBV, Drug Use In Zimbabwe
By Daniel Kachere Chipo Kahuni’s hands tremble as she recalls the years of abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-husband. Each beating drove her deeper into silence, until a client at her hair salon offered an unexpected escape: “Take drugs,” the woman advised. “You won’t feel the pain …
Read More »Escaping Abuse Through Addiction: The Vicious Cycle Of GBV, Drug Use In Zimbabwe
By Daniel Kachere Chipo Kahuni’s hands tremble as she recalls the years of abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-husband. Each beating drove her deeper into silence, until a client at her hair salon offered an unexpected escape: “Take drugs,” the woman advised. “You won’t feel the pain …
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