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Charges Dropped Against Women Who Booed Zimbabwe’s Auxillia Mnangagwa on Her Orders

Harare, Zimbabwe – Charges against nine women arrested for allegedly booing Zimbabwe’s First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa at a public event have been dropped on her direct orders, a presidential spokesperson said on Monday. The women faced accusations of disorderly conduct after allegedly

April 15, 2024

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ZRP Officer Fined for Culpable Homicide After Fatal Road Accident

A magistrate in Norton has fined Farai Muchandisiye, a 37-year-old Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) member, US$200 following his conviction for culpable homicide. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 19, 2024, involved Muchandisiye striking 20-year-old Tanaka Danhire with his vehicle

April 13, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Schools Warned Against Conducting Vacation Lessons Over April Holidays

HARARE – School authorities conducting lessons during the April holidays are risking disciplinary measures, warned Taungana Ndoro, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education’s (MoPSE) director of communications and advocacy. In a statement released on social media platform X on Friday, April

April 13, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Central Bank Ensures Adequate Foreign Currency Reserves, Urges Legal Transactions

HARARE – Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor, John Mushyavanhu, assured that the central bank has ample foreign reserves to meet the demands of all legitimate businesses, urging them to steer clear of the black market for their foreign currency needs. During an

April 12, 2024

Zimbabwe

Biti Takes a Break from Politics Amidst Leadership Speculations

Harare – Tendai Biti, the former Member of Parliament for Harare East, has declared a temporary retreat from the political scene, contrary to expectations that he might soon lead the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). This announcement came amidst speculation over the

April 10, 2024

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Zimbabwe’s New Gold-Backed Currency ‘ZiG’ Sees Early Gains Amid Nationwide Transition Challenges

Zimbabwe’s new gold-backed currency the ZiG strengthened a day after its debut, even as it roiled commerce nationwide as banks, retailers and utilities battled to switch to the new unit. It gained 0.2% to 13.53 per US dollar, according to data published

April 9, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Finds Amusement in Opposition Turmoil

Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has openly expressed his amusement over the ongoing internal conflicts within the opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), describing the situation as advantageous to his rule. The president’s remarks come amid escalating tensions and

April 9, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa Addresses Third Term Allegations

In a recent video released by Zimbabwe’s prominent newspaper, The Sunday Mail, President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed rumors circulating about his intention to seek a third term in office, a move that would contravene the nation’s constitution. Amidst growing speculation and the spread

April 8, 2024

Zimbabwe

Harare Robbery Suspect Dies After Police Confrontation

Harare, Zimbabwe – A suspect linked to the robbery at Quest Financial Services in Belgravia, Harare, has died following a confrontation with police, after a shootout that led to his fatal shooting. Blessing Sumbani Sithole, 49, was identified as part of a

April 7, 2024

Zimbabwe

Fastjet Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Pressurisation System Failure

A Fastjet aircraft was compelled to make an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Victoria Falls on Saturday, following a failure in its pressurisation system. The incident, involving flight FN8006 destined for Harare, prompted immediate safety protocols to ensure the well-being

April 7, 2024

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