“Support informal traders to revive economy,” Tsvangirai urges
By Staff Reporter Harare – Opposition Norton MP Richard Tsvangirai has called for urgent government measures to support Zimbabwe’s informal sector, emphasizing its pivotal role in employment creation and income generation amid the nation’s ongoing economic challenges. Zimbabwe continues to grapple with high inflation, unemployment, public debt, and governance issues, which have hampered the country’s […]
Zanu PF Health Services Director arrested for Fraud
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Stanford Chigumira, the Director for Health Services in Zanu PF, on allegations of fraud. In a weekend statement ZACC said Chigumira was arrested for soliciting a US$500 bribe from Mirriam Mverechena. The payment was allegedly meant to secure a place for Mverechena’s […]
Churches to pay anointing oil, merchandise tax
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has issued a public notice reminding churches that certain income streams, including proceeds from the sale of anointing oil and other merchandise, are taxable. The notice, which also announced an upcoming stakeholder engagement for churches, outlined tax compliance guidelines aimed at fostering transparency and […]
Tsvangirai slams 2025 budget brands it a “betrayal to the vulnerable”
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Norton Member of Parliament Richard Tsvangirai has condemned the government’s proposed 2025 national budget, describing it as a document that stifles economic growth, deepens inequality, and neglects the aspirations of Zimbabwe’s youth. Last month, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube presented the national budget, introducing a series of new taxes, including […]
Parliament defiance of High Court order amidst CCC power struggle sparks public outcry
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – The Zimbabwe parliament has sparked public outcry by enforcing leadership changes within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), despite a High Court challenge against the move. The changes, directed by self-proclaimed Secretary-General Sengezo Tshabangu, have deepened divisions within the opposition party. Tshabangu, acting unilaterally, reshuffled the CCC’s parliamentary hierarchy, replacing […]
ZACC faces backlash over Wadjajena, Matutu shortlist for commissioner role
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare– Former Zanu PF Gokwe-Nembudziya MP Justice Mayor Wadyajena and ex-MDC-T Masvingo Urban MP-turned-Zanu PF activist Tongai Matutu have been shortlisted for a commissioner role at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). The inclusion of Wadyajena and Matutu on the shortlist has sparked concerns over potential political influence in ZACC’s appointments, with some […]
Mpofu slams Machakaire’s “unconstitutional” reshuffle
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – Factional brawls within Zanu PF continue to escalate with the party’s Secretary Obert Mpofu also accusing Secretary for Youth Affairs, Tino Machakaire, of acting unconstitutionally and undermining democratic principles in the party. In a letter dated December 11, Mpofu outlined that the reshuffle instigated by Machakaire was implemented “without […]
Mwaruwaru, Magaya file for Zifa presidency
By Tafadzwa Chigandiwa Harare – Zimbabwean football legend Benjani Mwaruwari has thrown his hat into the ring, confirming his candidacy for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency. The iconic former national team captain, affectionately known as ‘The Undertaker,’ officially submitted his nomination papers at the ZIFA headquarters in Harare, ahead of Wednesday’s deadline. Mwaruwari’s […]
Zanu PF leaders Machakaire, Paradza clash over youth league reshuffles
By Takudzwa Changadeya Harare – A power struggle within Zimbabwe’s ruling party Zanu PF has emerged, with key figures in the Youth League clashing over an alleged unconstitutional leadership reshuffle. Youth Affairs Minister Tino Machakaire and Deputy Tourism Minister John Paradza are at the center of the dispute, with Paradza accusing Machakaire of dividing the […]
Lesotho partners with Geo Pomona Waste for sustainable waste solutions
By Staff Reporter Masero, Lesotho – The government of Lesotho has engaged Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd in a landmark initiative to establish an environmentally sustainable waste management system. This partnership marks a pivotal step toward addressing Lesotho’s long standing waste management challenges. Until now, the country has been exporting hazardous waste 500 kilometers […]
