Mnangagwa Sparks Controversy With Remarks On King Lobengula

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent remarks about the legendary Ndebele king, Lobengula, have ignited a tribal debate. During a speech at Makumimavi Primary School in Chivhu while inaugurating 17 schools, Mnangagwa made comments that stirred controversy. Addressing the audience, Mnangagwa recounted a historical anecdote about King Lobengula’s encounter with a mirror, …

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ZERA Announces Diesel & Petrol Prices For June 2024

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced fuel prices effective 04 June to 04 July 2024. In a notice, ZERA said diesel now costs US$1.61 per litre, down from US$1.66 per litre that was set on 05 May 2024. However, the price of petrol has been raised slightly, from …

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Govt Begins Urban Cash Transfer Registration

The registration process for urban residents eligible to receive monthly government cash allowances for purchasing mealie meal has commenced, announced Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo. The initiative is guided by the findings of the Zimbabwe Livelihood Assessment Committee (ZimLAC). Urban households facing food shortages due to …

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High Court Grants Bail To Neville Mutsvangwa & Co-Accused

By Judith Matanire High Court judge Justice Rodgers Manyangadze has granted bail to Neville Mutsvangwa and his co-accused, following three weeks of incarceration in remand prison. They were released on 1000 bail each. Mutsvangwa, facing multiple charges, including illegal foreign currency dealings and possession of an unlicensed Starlink router, has …

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Political Observers Urge Chamisa To Rethink Sadc Intervention

Political observers are advising opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to shift his focus away from expecting Southern African Development Community (Sadc) intervention in the disputed August 2023 election and instead explore alternative avenues for addressing his grievances. Chamisa recently acknowledged Sadc’s disregard for his appeals to address Zimbabwe’s situation, emphasizing that …

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Warriors Squad Unveiled For FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

By Judith Matanire In preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa, Head Coach Jairos Tapera has finalized the Warriors squad. The players are set to convene in Johannesburg on Sunday June 2, as they gear up for the crucial matches ahead. Under the #Bayawabaya🇿🇼 …

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Govt Initiates Food Aid Distribution Due To El Nino-induced Drought

In response to the dire effects of the El Nino-induced drought, the government has launched the distribution of food aid to severely affected regions, as announced by a Cabinet minister. The decision to commence distribution came after the completion of comprehensive assessments, including the Household-based Village-co-ordinated Rapid Vulnerability Assessment and …

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Faith-Based Initiative Combats Drug Abuse in Mabvuku

By Judith Matanire In a concerted effort to combat the scourge of drug abuse, Grace Harvest Ministries, in conjunction with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), spearheaded a drug awareness campaign on Sunday, April 26, 2024. With the resounding theme, “Say No to Drugs, Be Addicted to Improving Yourself” based on …

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