Month: June 2025
Page: 6
A 32-year-old police officer from Beitbridge, Ziggie Khonzani, has been sentenced to nine months in prison after assaulting a shopkeeper with an empty beer bottle during a dispute over change at a local butchery on May 5, 2025. The altercation began after Khonzani became agitated when the shopkeeper allegedly delayed giving him his change. In […]
Zimbabwe national football team coach Michael Nees has declared an end to his period of squad experimentation, signaling a shift in focus towards a more settled lineup as crucial qualification campaigns approach. This comes after the coach used the recent ended International break to assess new talent and build depth within the Warriors squad, by […]
The State has withdrawn fraud charges against businessman Moses Mpofu and ZANU-PF Central Committee member Mike Chimombe, who were accused of unlawfully obtaining a lighting tender from the Harare City Council. The charges were dropped just as trial proceedings were set to begin. Mpofu and Chimombe had been in remand prison for over 11 months. […]
The Gwanda Magistrates’ Court has sentenced Evelyn Nkomo, 34, and Rasper Nkomo, 26, to two years in prison for illegal gold prospecting along the Njeni River in Lupane. They were arrested on June 4, 2025, during a routine police patrol while using makeshift mining equipment without a valid prospecting license. The pair failed to produce […]
In partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID), the government has launched the Horticulture Enterprise Enhancement Project (HEEP), a $65.5 million initiative aimed at empowering 50,000 smallholder farmers nationwide. Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Hon. Vangelis Haritatos, said HEEP will […]
The Minister of Energy and Power Development, Hon. July Moyo, has announced plans to build a pipeline to transport refined petroleum from Zimbabwe to Zambia. The project aims to utilize Zimbabwe’s existing oil and gas storage facilities while reducing the number of fuel tankers on the roads. Hon. Moyo explained that the pipeline will protect […]
Harare, Zimbabwe – Lord Collins, Minister for Africa, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, today marked a significant step in UK-Zimbabwe relations during his first official visit to the country in seven years. Speaking at a King’s Birthday Party, Lord Collins emphasized a renewed partnership rooted in equality, respect, and mutual benefit, moving past “deep historical […]
This morning, State House in Harare played host to an important diplomatic engagement as the UK Minister for Africa, the Lord Collins of Highbury, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa. This visit marks a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, underscoring the importance of collaborative […]
ZIFA President Nqobile Magwizi has addressed the recent suspension of football referees due to poor officiating, emphasizing the association’s commitment to transparency and a phased approach to improving standards. Speaking on the matter, Magwizi stated that transparency in all ZIFA’s dealings is crucial for building a strong institution and fostering confidence among all stakeholders. ZIFA […]
The government has announced plans to ban the export of lithium concentrates beginning January 2027, a strategic move aimed at promoting local beneficiation and unlocking greater value within Zimbabwe’s lithium mining sector. The announcement was made by the Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon. Winston Chitando, who said the policy shift is part of […]
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