National News
Page: 33
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially released the 2024 Ordinary Level examination results. Candidates can access their results online through the ZIMSEC portal from 14:30 pm today. A total of 29,041 school candidates sat for the 2024 examinations, a slight decrease from 29,910 in 2023. Of the 28,900 candidates who wrote two or […]
Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Commissioner General, Dr. Moses Cyril Chihobvu, has revealed plans to transform former killing sites into museums. The initiative follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s abolition of the death penalty, marking a shift toward a more humane justice system. President Mnangagwa signed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill into law on 31 December […]
Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry recorded an all-time high of US$1.3 billion in export earnings for 2024, marking the second consecutive year surpassing the US$1 billion milestone. The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) reported that by December 27, 243.3 million kilograms of tobacco had been exported, generating US$1.39 billion. This reflects an increase from 2023, where […]
Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion Mthuli Ncube has projected that the Zimbabwean economy will achieve close to 6% growth this year, despite facing challenges from late rains and dry spells that impacted agricultural production in 2024. In an interview, Minister Ncube emphasized that recent rainfall has provided a much-needed boost to the agricultural sector, […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released its 2024-2025 festive season road traffic statistics, reporting a decrease in overall accidents but an increase in fatal incidents. Total accidents dropped from 3,607 in 2023-2024 to 2,936 this season, yet fatal accidents rose from 118 to 133. The number of fatalities decreased slightly, from 162 to 155, […]
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has suspended operations on its South East line after heavy rains washed away over 480 meters of rail. The Rutenga-Mbizi section lost 360 meters, while 120 meters were destroyed on the Rutenga-Beitbridge line due to overloaded drainage structures. NRZ noted the affected areas’ vulnerability to such incidents due to […]
The Zimbabwe Passengers Association (ZPA) has called on drivers nationwide to adhere to speed limits and road regulations to prevent unnecessary loss of life and ensure passenger safety. This appeal follows a troubling week in Bulawayo, where 77 accidents were recorded, resulting in four deaths. ZPA general secretary, Paul Makiwa, emphasized the importance of responsible […]
Hwange Unit 8 has successfully returned to service, injecting an additional 300 MegaWatts of power into the national grid. As of today, the Hwange Power Station is generating a total of 919MW, while Kariba Hydropower Station continues to produce 185MW. Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are contributing a steady 56MW. This brings Zimbabwe’s total power generation […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has reminded small business importers to comply with importation procedures and provide documents proving lawful entry of goods to avoid seizures. In an interview, ZIMRA officer Zenzele Ndlovu stated that importers must submit letters specifying the quantity and type of goods, as well as pay clearance fees. Siphiwe Moyo from […]
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has urged schools to prioritize banking and improve security following a dramatic heist at Inyathi Primary School in Matabeleland North, where robbers stole US$8,000. In his address, the Director Of Communications and Advocacy at the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education advised schools to avoid keeping large sums […]
Breeze FM