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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

Zimbabwe

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

Zimbabwe

CCC Interim Leader and 76 Activists Denied Bail

The High Court has denied bail to CCC interim leader Jameson Timba and 76 party activists. They have been in jail since June 16, accused of holding an unsanctioned gathering and disorderly conduct. Magistrate Ruth Moyo initially denied them bail, fearing they

July 17, 2024

Zimbabwe

Mutapa Investment Fund Gains US$2.2 Million Dividend from NOIC

Harare, Zimbabwe – The Mutapa Investment Fund has received a 2023 dividend of ZiG31 million (US$2.2 million) from the National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC). This follows a US$1 million dividend declared by NOIC for 2022. NOIC is responsible for the

July 11, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Exemption Permit Deadlines Extended: What You Need to Know

The South African government has extended the deadline for Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders. Over a million Zimbabweans residing in South Africa will be affected by these new timelines. Extended Deadlines and Validity Periods For current holders of the original ZEPs, the

July 8, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Government Warns Against Attempts to Instigate Anarchy

The Zimbabwean government has issued a stern warning to opposition groups and certain civil society organisations (CSOs), accusing them of attempting to sow discord and instability in the country. In a press statement released on 28 June 2024, Dr. J. Muswere, the

June 28, 2024

Sports

Football Star Norman Maroto Passes Away at 40

Norman Maroto, the former striker for Dynamos F.C. and the Zimbabwe national football team, has passed away at the age of 40. Maroto, celebrated for his goal-scoring prowess, died in a private hospital in Harare following a short illness. His sudden demise

June 28, 2024

West Indies Shai Hope hits a six as the United States Andries Gous looks on during their ICC men s T20 World Cup match Picture Randy Brooks AFP

Sports

Hope’s Heroics Lead West Indies to Crushing Victory Over USA

Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten 82 from 39 balls as West Indies crushed the USA on Friday, winning their T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter by nine wickets and with 9.1 overs to spare. The Caribbean side bowled out the USA

June 22, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Denies Allegations of Misconduct in Election Material Procurement

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has vehemently denied allegations circulating on social media about irregularities in the procurement of materials for the 2023 Harmonised Elections. In a recent press statement, the ZEC addressed the rumors that have sparked public concern, labeling them

June 21, 2024

Zimbabwe·Zimbabwe Politics

Zanu-PF Turmoil: Mutsvangwa Sparks Factional Dispute

Factionalism rattles Zanu-PF, with Mutsvangwa facing backlash. The Chinhoyi University of Technology’s gym hall hosted a provincial coordinating committee (PCC) meeting where ZANU-PF politburo member Ziyambi Ziyambi exited amid reports of factional disputes in Mashonaland West province. The rift emerged from discord

June 6, 2024

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