They Lost Everything but Their Courage: Zimbabwe’s Connection to the Human Toll of War in Palestine
By Marshall Bwanya Harare— As Gaza braces for yet another cycle of devastation, its echoes are increasingly felt in Harare’s diplomatic circles, civic spaces, and faith-based organisations. The war has become not just a distant tragedy but a moral test for humanity — and Zimbabweans are refusing to stay silent. In May 2025, civic groups, […]
Zim’s mid term struggles on health, education — report
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE – Zimbabwe’s 2025 mid-term budget has come under scrutiny after a review revealed glaring gaps in funding and execution for the country’s health and education sectors, raising questions about the government’s commitment to human capital development. A report compiled by Citizens In Action Southern Africa (CIASA), highlights that while the education sector […]
Delta Beverages manager in corruption storm as black farmers cry foul
Delta Beverages manager in corruption storm as black farmers cry foul By Staff Reporter HARARE – Concerns are mounting among sections of Harare’s cattle farming community over allegations of unfair distribution of brewers’ spent grain from Delta Corporation Ltd’s Willowvale plant, with small-scale black farmers claiming they are being sidelined while one commercial farmer allegedly […]
Chiwenga confronts Mnangagwa over Tagwirei’s party capture
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF is gripped by turmoil after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga reportedly accused fuel tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei of diverting billions of dollars to entrench influence and capture the party. The dramatic confrontation unfolded at a stormy politburo meeting on Wednesday, the last before the party’s annual conference next month. […]
Outcry over Mufakose sewage floods
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Residents of Mufakose suburb in Harare are facing dire living conditions as raw sewage continues to flood their yards, forcing some families to vacate their homes while others remain trapped indoors. The sewer pipe burst over a week ago and has yet to be fully repaired, raising fears of waterborne […]
Hub Unconference calls for digital decolonization
Hub Unconference calls for digital decolonization By Marshall Bwanya Harare – Africa’s digital minds are converging in Zimbabwe this September for the 11th edition of the Hub Unconference, the country’s leading gathering on digital media, civic tech, and the creative economy. Under the bold theme “Decolonize the Internet,” the two-day event runs from 24–25 September […]
ZIMURA calls for copyright licences on church music
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has clarified that churches must obtain copyright licences for the music performed during worship services, underscoring that the law requires all organisations to pay royalties when using another person’s intellectual property. The announcement came during an interview on Burning Issues with Oscar Pambuka, where […]
Calls grow for DNA proof in child support cases amid shocking paternity statistics
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Parliament has been petitioned to introduce mandatory DNA testing in child maintenance cases, a move campaigners say is crucial to protecting men from wrongful imprisonment and financial exploitation. Kadoma-based entrepreneur and litigation expert, Believe Guta, on Tuesday told the Justice and Legal Parliamentary Portfolio Committee that Zimbabwe’s Maintenance Act must […]
ZPC duo in dock over US$3.8m heist
By Victor Fanuel HWANGE – Two Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) officials in Hwange have been arrested over the theft of equipment worth US$3.8 million. Tawanda Mhaka and Ruth Chiyani were hauled before the courts and remanded to September 26. A third suspect, Hardlife Zimwenje, remains on the run. The pair allegedly siphoned off 15 electric […]
US weighs ZDERA repeal under new demands
By Victor Fanuel HARARE– A Bill before the United States Congress could repeal the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA), a law that for more than two decades has restricted Zimbabwe’s access to international credit. The proposal, tabled by Republican Congressman Brian Mast, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is contained in the “Department […]