Zimbabwe

Mukuru

Mukuru Launches Secure Mobile Wallet in Zimbabwe

HARARE, ZIMBABWE– Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has officially launched its new mobile wallet in Zimbabwe. The launch follows Mukuru’s recent award of a Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institution (DTMFI) licence by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. This milestone brings enhanced digital
January 13, 2025
Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty In Historic Legal Reform

Zimbabwe Abolishes Death Penalty In Historic Legal Reform

Zimbabwe joins 24 African nations in ending capital punishment as President Mnangagwa signs abolition bill into law. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has abolished the death penalty, transforming sentences for approximately 60 death row inmates and ending a practice dating back to British
January 1, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa touts economic gains in new year message

President Cyril Ramaphosa praised South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) for economic improvements in his new year’s address, while neighboring Mozambique faces political turmoil following Frelimo’s contested election victory. South Africa has achieved its first primary budget surplus in 15 years,
December 31, 2024
mpumalanga accident

Seven killed in N4 Toll Road head-on collision

Two-car crash near Belfast claims multiple lives including toddler, one person hospitalized. Seven people died when two cars collided head-on along the N4 Toll Road between Belfast and Wonderfontein in Mpumalanga on Tuesday afternoon. A two-year-old child was among the victims. The
December 31, 2024
zimra zimra hoouse

ZIMRA Seizes Alcohol from Winning Bidder After Auction

BEITBRIDGE, ZIMBABWE- In a dramatic turn of events at the Beitbridge Border Post, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) recently seized a consignment of alcoholic beverages worth US$84,741.58, just days after they were sold at an auction. The incident has left the successful
December 31, 2024
New Police Chief

Zimbabwe to Introduce First-Ever Parole System

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s government has announced plans to introduce the country’s first parole system, a move that coincides with an unexpected shakeup in top police leadership where President Emmerson Mnangagwa replaced the police commissioner. Mutamba who replaced Matanga, will assume leadership of
December 24, 2024
Tinashe Farawo

Two Poachers Killed in Shootout with ZIMPARKS Rangers

Two suspected poachers died in an armed confrontation with Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZIMPARKS) rangers in DX Marongora Game Park, officials confirmed. The deceased, identified as Tawanda Mapako and Courage Maodza from Hurungwe’s Nyamakate village, were part of a four-man
December 24, 2024
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