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Zimbabwe receives food aid from Belarus amid hunger crisis

Zimbabwe has received another round of humanitarian food aid, this time from Belarus, as the country grapples with a severe drought affecting millions of its citizens. The donation comes shortly after similar assistance from China and India, highlighting Zimbabwe’s urgent need for

September 15, 2024

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Disgruntled Employee Burns Employer’s Car in Salary Dispute

A man in Buhera, Zimbabwe, has suffered a significant loss after his former employee set his vehicle ablaze following a disagreement over unpaid wages. The incident came to light in Chipinge Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, where 18-year-old Raymond Chirombo faced charges related

September 7, 2024

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Over 4,500 Zimbabwean Girls Drop Out of School Due to Pregnancy

Thousands of girls in Zimbabwe, predominantly from rural areas, left school in 2023 due to pregnancy, according to the country’s education minister. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo revealed to parliament on Wednesday that 4,557 girls dropped out of school due

September 6, 2024

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Harare City Council Refutes Claims of Excessive Workshop Spending

Harare City Council (HCC) has clarified that it spent only US$2.1 million on workshops this year, disputing allegations that the amount was US$11.2 million, as reflected in its official accounting records. The claims were initially made by incarcerated HCC Town Clerk Hosiah

August 30, 2024

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Julius Malema Urges Zimbabwean Youth to Rise

Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has urged the youth of Zimbabwe to take a stand against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. Malema’s call to action comes amidst reports of escalating tensions and human rights

August 6, 2024

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DA Calls for Relocation of SADC Summit Amid Zimbabwe Crackdown

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has called on Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, to leverage South Africa’s position within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and urgently advocate for the relocation of the 44th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of

August 2, 2024

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Transform Zimbabwe Party President Jacob Ngarivhume Arrested

Jacob Ngarivhume, President of the Transform Zimbabwe party, was reportedly taken from his residence on Friday by unidentified individuals believed to be state security agents. Former Zengeza West Member of Parliament, Job Sikhala, shared on social media that Ngarivhume was picked up

August 2, 2024

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Mnangagwa Reinstates Deputy Minister Sibanda After Public Outburst

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reinstated Simelisizwe Sibanda as Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education. Sibanda was dismissed after a leaked recording showed him reprimanding a Shona-speaking teacher in Matebeleland South for not speaking isiNdebele. The recording, in which Sibanda ordered the

July 31, 2024

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Harare Teens Arrested After Fatal Fight Over Commercial Sex Worker

Two Harare teenagers are facing serious charges after allegedly killing a rival suitor during a violent altercation over a commercial sex worker. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident. “Police in Southlea Park are investigating a case

July 29, 2024

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Mliswa Urges Against Protests During SADC Summit

Temba Mliswa, former ZANU PF Mashonaland West chairman, has advised Zimbabweans not to stage protests during the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit. According to Mliswa, such demonstrations are unlikely to be effective in Zimbabwe. Some activists have been calling for

July 29, 2024

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