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The burial of Major General (Rtd) Solomon Siziba and former Posts and Telecommunications Minister Cde Chen Chimutengwende will take place on Wednesday, 25 January 2024, at the National Heroes Acre. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Maj Gen Siziba’s body was airlifted yesterday to his home in Gwanda and will return to Bulawayo today […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is urging men to prioritize mental health and seek help for emotional struggles, instead of resorting to suicide. This call follows a recent tragic incident where a married man took his own life due to relationship issues. Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson, highlighted that societal pressures often […]
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and transparency, urging the public to report any forms of corruption. In a statement released, ZIMRA emphasized the importance of civic responsibility in the fight against corruption. The authority assured the public that it is working closely with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission and other […]
The Mayor of Bulawayo has announced that Matobo women artists will design his gown, as the council aims to replace the traditional mayoral gown, which he describes as a “colonial relic.” Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Matobo Goes Fashion exhibition on Friday meant to showcase the designs of Matobo women in art, […]
Zimbabwe’s Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, will lead the country’s delegation to the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, from today upto the 24th of January. The meeting, themed “Collaboration for the Intelligent Age,” will bring together global leaders and heads of state to discuss pressing issues. […]
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, […]
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