Since 2020, South Africa has granted 4,913 critical skills visas to nationals from over 100 countries. Notably, over half (55%) of these permits were issued to citizens of Zimbabwe and …
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Bulawayo Fire Brigade Battles Blaze at NRZ Technical Workshops
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaA fierce fire has erupted at the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) technical workshops in Bulawayo, with the city’s fire brigade working tirelessly to bring the situation under control. The …
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CAG Bus Fire Sparks Panic in Hurungwe: Dozens Narrowly Escape Harm
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaOn Wednesday afternoon, a CAG bus traveling from Harare to Kariba was engulfed in flames in Hurungwe, creating a perilous and dramatic situation for dozens of passengers onboard. Fortunately, despite …
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Tungwarara to roll out presidential internet concurrent with presidential solar scheme
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved two additional groundbreaking presidential initiatives aimed at empowering Zimbabwe’s economically marginalized population. These initiatives, the Presidential Internet Scheme (PIS) and the Presidential Home Industry Development …
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Zimbabwe Cricketer Tarisai Musakanda Arrested Following Domestic Dispute
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaA cricket player was arrested yesterday in Kwekwe for stabbing his wife. Tarisai Musakanda, 29, is facing attempted murder charges after a dispute with his wife, Tinodiwanashe Makunike, also known …
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Businessman Francesco Marconati Returns to Court for Sentencing After Fraud Conviction
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaConvicted businessman Francesco Marconati is scheduled to return to court today for sentencing following his pre-sentence hearing last Friday. Marconati, who had a warrant of arrest issued against him last …
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Neighbor Conflict Intensifies As Harare Woman Faces Accusations of Witchcraft and Murder
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaA resident of Harare appeared in court accusing her neighbor of killing her husband. Magistrate Meenal Naratom issued a peace order in favor of Chipo Kumbula, who has alleged that …
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BUSINESS NEWS
China Imposes Six-Month Ban and $56.4 Million Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaChinese authorities have imposed a six-month ban on PwC and levied fines totaling over 400 million yuan ($56.4 million) due to its role in auditing the failed property developer Evergrande. …
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Ugandan Government in Legal Battle Over Land Disputes Along EACOP Pipeline Route
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaUganda’s government is embroiled in a legal battle with 112 landowners set to be displaced by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, as issues such as undervalued compensation, …
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Zambia’s Mines Turn to South Africa’s Eskom for Power Amid Worst Energy Crisis
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaZambia’s largest mining companies are turning to an unexpected energy source amid the country’s severe power crisis: South Africa’s Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Zambia, which typically depends on hydropower for …