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Parliament Apologizes for Power Outage During Mnangagwa’s Budget Presentation

Staff at the Parliament of Zimbabwe have issued an apology following an embarrassing power outage during the 2025 National Budget presentation on Thursday. The blackout occurred just as President Emmerson Mnangagwa was in attendance, forcing him to leave the Parliament Building in

December 2, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe President Orders Crackdown on Council Corruption

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has demanded swift action against corrupt local government officials as investigations expose widespread graft in Zimbabwe’s city councils. Speaking at the All Councillors Indaba in Harare on Tuesday, Mnangagwa warned that “no one will be spared” as authorities tackle

November 27, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s Economic Stability Boosted by New Currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)

The introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) in April 2024 has brought much-needed stability to Zimbabwe’s economy, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). ZiG has effectively curbed inflationary pressures, with the IMF projecting a modest 7% inflation rate for the remainder of

June 29, 2024

Crime·Zimbabwe

Zanu PF Legislator Allegedly Takes Control of US$1.2 Million Community Funds

Mutare, Zimbabwe | Accusations have emerged against Nyasha Marange, the Zanu PF Mutare West legislator, regarding his purported demand for sole control over US$1.2 million allocated to the Chiadzwa Community Ownership Trust. Traditional leaders in Marange have voiced concerns over Marange’s actions,

March 26, 2024

Africa·Zimbabwe

Drowning in Silence: Kariba’s Call, Zimbabwe’s Leadership Ebb, and the Urgent Plea for Change

In recent years, the lamentations over Zimbabwe’s state of affairs have echoed not only within its borders but across the global community. The country, endowed with abundant resources – rich minerals and a favorable agricultural climate – finds itself ensnared in a

November 24, 2023

Entertainment

Zimbabwean musicians face intimidation and threats for speaking out against corruption and poverty

It is never safe for those wanting to exercise their freedom of expression particularly those who want to expose corruption and abuse of power and national resources in Zimbabwe

January 3, 2023

Politics

Harare’s Mayor Admits Council’s Housing Allocation Mistake

In a recent statement, the mayor of Harare, Jacob Mafume, admitted that the city council had made a mistake in its housing allocation efforts. Despite targeting the allocation of 5,000 housing stands to home seekers in 2022, the council was only able

December 28, 2022

Business

Zimbabwe Ranks Among Africa’s Most Advanced Countries

According to a recent survey by Yahoo Finance, global economic analysts have ranked Zimbabwe as the 11th most advanced country in Africa. This ranking is based on the country’s gross income from the informal sector, which has sustained the country’s economy despite

December 27, 2022

Breaking News·Politics

Jonathan Moyo questions Robert Chapman’s campaign for presidency in Zimbabwe

Exiled Zimbabwean politician Jonathan Moyo has questioned the campaign for presidency in 2023 by new opposition leader Robert Chapman, asking if it is a solo or party effort. In a tweet, Moyo stated: “Politics is associational. It’s not clear if yours is

December 26, 2022

Africa·Zimbabwe

Corruption and poverty increasing drug and alcohol abuse in Zimbabwe

The future is bleak for many youths in Zimbabwe. What with the corruption and poverty making a conducive environment for rampant drug and alcohol abuse in what was one of Africa’s most promising nations.

August 17, 2022

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