Zimbabwe will host an Extraordinary Summit of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government in Harare next week. The summit, scheduled for November 16-20, 2024, will be …
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Government Deploys Army and Presidential Department to Assist Police in Evicting Illegal Settlers
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe government has mobilized the army and the President’s Department to assist the police in removing illegal settlers from commercial farms, according to a report by NewsDay. This development was …
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President Mnangagwa Calls for Repatriation of Zimbabwe’s War Heroes’ Remains
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaPresident Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the British government to return the remains of Zimbabwe’s Chimurenga war heroes for a proper and dignified burial. The remains of several prominent figures …
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Zimbabwe Republic Police Compensates Victim of Brutality with ZWG140,000 Settlement
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has paid ZWG143,368 to Amos Siska, a Gweru resident who was subjected to police brutality during the national lockdown in April 2020. According to the …
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Truck Driver Faces Charges After Impersonating VP Chiwenga’s Office to Threaten ZCDC CEO
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaA truck driver, Cosmas Kazuzu, faces legal trouble after allegedly impersonating an official from Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga’s office and using the false identity to intimidate Douglas Zimbango, the CEO of …
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Lawmakers Call for Improved Teacher Support to Foster Innovation and Development
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaParliament has emphasized the importance of enhancing the welfare of teachers as a critical step in revitalizing the nation’s education system, which is seen as essential for fostering innovation and …
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Media Sensitization Workshop Addresses Misrepresentation of Key Population Issues
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaSteadfast Pesanai NAFJ’s recent workshop in Harare revealed alarming trends in the media’s portrayal of LGBTI individuals. In a country where homosexuality is criminalized, the LGBTI community often finds it …
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Energy Minister Warns of Blackouts Amid Rainy Season Challenges
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaZimbabweans should brace for increased load shedding as the festive season nears, largely due to frequent equipment failures in units one to six at Hwange Thermal Power Station. The situation …
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Family Leaves Coffin at Ecosure Branch After Funeral Coverage Denied Over $4 Missed Payment
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaA grieving family, overwhelmed by frustration and grief, left their relative’s coffin at an Ecosure branch after the funeral provider refused to cover the funeral expenses. The refusal stemmed from …
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Heartland Coaches Bus “Bhuru Remusha” Destroyed by Fire En Route to Zimbabwe
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaA Heartland Coaches bus, known as “Bhuru Remusha,” was completely destroyed by fire last night while en route from Cape Town to Zimbabwe. The incident occurred on the South African …