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BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe – Residents of Bulawayo and the wider Matabeleland region now have significantly easier access to United Kingdom visa services, following the official opening of a new application centre in the City of Kings. The UK government has launched this premium facility at the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel, establishing it as the second official UK […]
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced revised fuel and LPG prices for July 2025, effective from today until 4 August. Motorists will now pay a maximum of ZWG 41.63 per litre or US$1.55 for Diesel 50, while petrol blend E20 is priced at ZWG 42.04 per litre or US$1.56. ZERA has reminded all […]
A 42-year-old Bulawayo man, identified as Gary Bell, has been sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for possession of cocaine and ecstasy. The operation leading to Bell’s arrest followed a tip-off, prompting CID Drugs officers in Harare to work in coordination with Bulawayo detectives. Surveillance was conducted at a food outlet in Hillside, Bulawayo, where Bell […]
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – Getting a UK visa is now significantly more convenient for Zimbabweans in the southern region with the official opening of a new Premium Application Centre (PAC) in Bulawayo. The centre, operated by the UK Government’s commercial partner VFS Global, is poised to meet the increasing demand for travel to the United Kingdom. […]
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to inclusion, the Ministry of Justice and parliamentary affairs is taking center stage at the ongoing National Disability Expo in Victoria Falls, showcasing groundbreaking efforts to make essential legal services and the Constitution accessible to all citizens, particularly those with disabilities. The Ministry’s exhibition […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has reassured the public about the safety of Zimbabweans living and working in the Middle East, amidst recent tensions in the region. In a statement, the Ministry’s Spokesperson Philisiwe Chidawanyika confirmed that all Zimbabwean citizens who had reached out to the country’s embassies in the affected countries […]
Zimbabwe will host the CIMAM Annual Conference in November 2026, marking the first time the prestigious global art event is held in Africa. The announcement was made on June 24 in Barcelona by the International Committee for Museums and Collections of Modern Art (CIMAM). The conference will take place at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has issued a warning about a job recruitment scam targeting unsuspecting job seekers. A fake Facebook page, claiming to be the Zimbabwe Embassy in Kenya, is advertising job offers and demanding a payment of US$375 for an “Africa Regional Labour Accreditation Certificate” as part of the recruitment […]
The government has dissolved the board of the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) with immediate effect to align the pension fund with a newly adopted strategic direction, a source has confirmed. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo has since appointed a new board, although details of its composition were not immediately released. […]
The Gwanda Magistrates’ Court has handed down stiff sentences to two individuals convicted on charges related to dangerous drugs. In the first case, 27-year-old Obvious Ngwenya from Bulawayo was sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully dealing in dangerous drugs. Ngwenya was intercepted at a roadblock along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road while attempting to transport […]
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