In a tale of heroism that sounds more like fiction, a 57-year-old woman from Mathula Village in Tsholotsho District fought off a lion attack, managing to grab the big cat …
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Over 300 villagers at Arnold Farm in Mazowe Mashonaland Central on Friday held a demonstration against manoeuvres by one of Vice President Kembo Mohadi’s sons to evict them from the …
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Zimbabwe Media Commission Calls for Responsible Journalism Amid Slanderous Reporting
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has urged media organizations and journalists to refrain from spreading false, harmful, or provocative content, stressing the importance of adhering to standards of journalistic integrity, …
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NetOne Accuses Jeffery Mubaiwa of Pocketing US$133K from Equipment Sale
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaJeffery Mubaiwa, the director of JEFFM Auctions, appeared in court on charges of defrauding NetOne Private Limited of US$133,000 in a failed property deal. Mubaiwa, aged 47, faced charges of …
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ZEP Holders Get Relief as South Africa Grants One-Year Extension
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe South African government has granted an extension for the validity of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEPs) until November 28, 2025. Initially, holders of ZEPs were required to submit applications for …
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Zimbabwe Foreign Currency Inflows Rise by 17.9% in First Nine Months of 2024
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaZimbabwe’s foreign currency inflows increased by 17.9% in the first nine months of 2024, mainly driven by export earnings and remittances from the diaspora. While presenting the 2025 National Budget …
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President Mnangagwa Escorted Out Amid Power Outage During Budget Speech
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaOn Thursday, Parliament experienced a power outage as Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube was concluding his 2025 national budget speech, causing a temporary blackout in the chamber. As the lights went …
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Murder Charges Dropped Against ARTUZ Leaders Obert Masaraure and Robson Chere
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dropped murder charges against two leaders of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), Obert Masaraure (President) and Robson Chere (Secretary-General), who had …
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Police Search for Memory Chisokwe After Theft of US$41,000 in Murewa
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaPolice have launched a search for a woman employed at a money transfer service in Murewa, Mashonaland East, who allegedly stole US$41,000 in cash from her employer on Monday and …
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New Taxes on Fast Food, Betting, and Plastic Bags to Take Effect in 2025
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaFinance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube announced on Thursday a set of new taxes designed to boost government revenue and address growing financial demands, placing additional strain on an …