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Zimbabweans are enduring power cuts lasting up to 20 hours a day after technical problems hit the country’s main power station, with some areas in the capital going without electricity for more than three days. The state power utility, ZESA, says a fault at Hwange Thermal Power Station – the country’s largest electricity plant – […]

The government has decentralised the deployment of teachers after facing criticism from parents, educationists, activists, and politicians regarding the assignment of non-Ndebele-speaking teachers to Matabeleland. The move aims to address concerns about low pass rates in the region, which some commentators have attributed to the language barrier. In 2022, the Silobela community protested against the […]

Nelson Chamisa, the opposition politician in Zimbabwe, has reignited efforts to address the electoral dispute stemming from the August 2023 polls by engaging with the Southern African Development Community (SADC). NewsDay has learned that discussions are underway between Chamisa and SADC, seeking a resolution to the contentious issue. Chamisa, who lost the election for the […]

HARARE – Four members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) were killed in a road traffic accident near Kwekwe, the Ministry of Defence confirmed on Tuesday. The tragic incident occurred along the Harare-Bulawayo Road, overshadowing the nation’s preparations for its 44th independence anniversary. The accident claimed the lives of Brigadier General Shadreck Vezha, Major Thabani […]

HARARE — In the aftermath of a disputed presidential election, Nelson Chamisa, leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is placing his hopes on Hakainde Hichilema, Zambian President and Chair of the Sadc Organ on Politics, Defence and Security, for support in advocating for new elections in Zimbabwe. Chamisa has refused to accept the […]

In a candid address that underscores the universal complexities of democratic elections, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa recently weighed in on the state of electoral politics—not just in Zimbabwe, but around the globe. Following the recent elections in Zimbabwe, which have attracted international scrutiny, President Ramaphosa said, “The issue of democratic elections… Elections are quite […]

In a recent turn of events, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Promise Mkhwananzi, a well-known figure in the realm of political activism and multiple arrests, has vehemently refuted the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s claims surrounding a 2020 arrest warrant. The warrant purportedly pertains to Mkwananzi’s alleged failure to comply with court procedures. The Zimbabwe Republic […]

As the people of Zimbabwe step into the polling booths on this crucial election day, the atmosphere is charged with both hope and concern. The democratic process that should ideally unite the nation in its collective voice is becoming a battlefield of accusations and unforeseen challenges. The Zimbabwean election, once anticipated as a beacon of […]

Grief is a journey that no one wants to embark on, but sadly, it’s an inevitable part of life. In his latest book, “Closure in Grief: A Mythical Finish Line,” Brill Pongo takes readers on an emotional journey towards healing and closure. As a sequel to his blockbuster book “Grief Sucks But Hope Again,” Brill […]

At least 3,000 people who have benefited from Zimbabwe’s land reform process may be forced to leave their land at a farm in Chegutu to make way for a platinum mining project by a private company called Global Platinum Resources. The Zimbabwe Land and Agrarian Network (ZiLAN) has identified this potential eviction as a violation […]

The price of bread in Zimbabwe doubled over night. Bread has gone up to $2,50 from $1,40 with millers saying the increase is not associated with the cost of flour as the price of the product has remained constant. Retailers have upped their prices to cushion themselves against foreign exchange losses, with consumers bearing the […]

Lesbian‚ gay‚ bisexual‚ and transgender activists in Zimbabwe have commended the bravery of a top private school deputy headmaster for openly declaring his sexual orientation during assembly. Dr Neal Hovelmeier teaches at St John’s College‚ one of the country’s elite schools. He made the announcement to pupils at the school last week. Hovelmeier said in […]
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