Zimbabwean Speaker Jacob Mudenda urges Malawi’s Parliament to strengthen committee oversight, uphold impartial leadership and embrace Ubuntu to enhance accountability, governance and democratic effectiveness ( image source ) BLANTYRE — Speaker of Zimbabwe’s Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda has urged Malawi’s newly elected parliamentary leadership to prioritise strong institutional oversight, impartiality and democratic accountability, describing parliamentary committees as t

Zimbabwe launches parametric livestock insurance in Mwenezi to protect communal farmers from drought and disease, boost financial inclusion and strengthen climate resilience in the Lowveld ( image source ) The government, in partnership with the Insurance Council of Zimbabwe and the Insurance Company of Zimbabwe, has launched a parametric livestock insurance scheme in Mwenezi District aimed at protecting smallholder farmers from climate-induced losses such as drought and dise

Zimbabwe commissions new rehabilitation centres in Harare as government intensifies arrests of drug peddlers, expanding testing, treatment and overdose response under a multi-sectoral anti-drug strategy ( image source ) HARARE — Three new rehabilitation centres were commissioned in Harare on Thursday as government, working with partner organisations, intensified efforts to confront Zimbabwe’s escalating drug and substance abuse crisis. The development is being matched by a re

Business intelligence often draws its most enduring lessons from nature. One of the most powerful metaphors is the eagle, an animal associated with strength, vision and longevity. At around 30 to 40 years of age, the eagle faces a critical turning point. Its beak becomes blunt, its claws lose their sharpness, its feathers wear out, and even its legendary eyesight begins to fail. At this stage, the eagle has two choices: succumb to decline or endure a painful process of self-r

Environmental activists warn Zimbabwe faces an ecological and public health crisis as unregulated mining destroys land, pollutes water and threatens lives ( image source ) HARARE — Environmental activists have issued a stark warning that Zimbabwe is sliding toward an environmental armageddon as unregulated mining continues to ravage landscapes, contaminate water sources and threaten public health. The alarm was sounded during a discussion on This Morning on Asakhe, where expe

ZESA Holdings says Zimbabwe will experience a stable power supply with minimal load shedding during the 2025 festive season, citing improved generation and imports ( image source ) HARARE — Power utility ZESA Holdings has assured consumers of a stable electricity supply during the 2025 festive season, citing improved domestic generation, additional imports and reduced demand as key factors supporting the outlook. The assurance comes as households and businesses prepare for on

OK Zimbabwe chairman Herbert Nkala has stepped down after 13 years as the retailer restructures its board amid mounting debt, declining revenues and turnaround efforts ( image source ) HARARE — After more than a decade of service, Herbert Nkala has stepped down as chairman of OK Zimbabwe Limited, with the retailer’s board announcing that the appointment of his successor will be deferred to a later date. Nkala’s retirement, effective December 11, 2025, comes at a critical time

Ten people died in a Nyamapanda road crash involving an overloaded Honda Fit, renewing calls to clamp down on pirate taxis and strengthen road safety enforcement in Zimbabwe ( image source ) MUDZI — The Muzira community in Mudzi West Constituency is mourning after a head-on collision along the Nyamapanda road on Wednesday claimed the lives of 10 people, intensifying national concern over road safety and the continued operation of illegal passenger services known as mushika-sh

Speculation over Dynamos FC ownership has intensified amid reports that Paul Tungwarara may seek majority control, sparking debate over governance, transparency and the club’s future ( image source ) HARARE — Speculation over a potential ownership shift at Dynamos FC has intensified after social media reports and fan forums suggested that a change in majority control could be imminent at Zimbabwe’s most decorated football club. Unconfirmed claims circulating on platforms such

Nelson Chamisa urges Zimbabweans to embrace prayer as a path to national liberation, while pledging commitment to the people and warning against environmental damage from mining ( image source ) HARARE — Former Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has called on Zimbabweans to embrace persistent prayer as a central pillar of the country’s liberation struggle, arguing that activism and armed resistance alone cannot deliver lasting freedom. Speaking at the

Zimbabwe has approved a PPP between ZESA Enterprises and Shanghai Jingdao to manufacture switchgears, smart meters and EV chargers, positioning the country as a regional power equipment hub ( image source ) HARARE — Zimbabwe is set to strengthen its energy sector and industrial base after Cabinet approved a landmark public-private partnership (PPP) between ZESA Enterprises and Chinese firm Shanghai Jingdao Electric Company. The agreement will see the establishment of a local

NetOne has appointed Richard Mahomva as Head of Public Relations from January 2026 ( image source ) Mobile network operator NetOne has appointed Richard Mahomva as its new Head of Public Relations, effective 1 January 2026, as the company moves to strengthen strategic communications and public engagement amid intensifying competition in the telecommunications sector. Mahomva joins NetOne from the Ministry of Information, where he currently serves as Director for International

Zimbabwean academic Dr Caroline Makoni earns global recognition after graduating with dual doctorates, both Summa Cum Laude ( image source ) A Zimbabwean academic has earned rare global distinction after graduating with two doctoral degrees simultaneously, both awarded with the highest academic honour, Summa Cum Laude, placing Zimbabwe firmly on the international intellectual stage. Dr Caroline Makoni completed a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Strategic Leadership

Zimbabwean filmmaker Promise Ncube’s new drama series No Woman Is Single explores love, loyalty and betrayal through the story of two brothers whose bond collapses after they fall in love with the same woman ( image source ) A new drama series, No Woman Is Single, written by Zimbabwe-born filmmaker Promise Ncube, is attracting attention for its stark portrayal of love, loyalty and the far-reaching consequences of betrayal within families. Shot across the urban landscapes of S

Zimbabwe Rugby Union has appointed former Sables international Takunda Chifokoyo as general manager ( image source ) The Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has appointed former Sables international Takunda Chifokoyo as its new general manager, a move that signals a significant step in the union’s ongoing governance and administrative reform process. The appointment takes effect this month and was announced by the Interim Management Committee (IMC) appointed by the Sport and Recreatio

The US has expanded travel bans under President Donald Trump’s second administration, reviving a controversial policy that has sparked legal challenges, diplomatic concern and renewed debate over national security and humanitarian obligations ( image source ) The United States, under President Donald Trump’s second administration, has sharply expanded and tightened travel restrictions in 2025, reviving one of the most controversial policy tools of his earlier presidency and t

Makedenge told Regional Magistrate Noel Mupeiwa she was innocent of the allegations ( image source ) Harare — A United States-based woman, Zvikomborero Maria Makedenge, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a charge of aggravated indecent assault at the Harare regional magistrate’s court, where defence and prosecution presented sharply divergent versions of events that allegedly unfolded in August. Represented by lawyer Lenon Rwizi, Makedenge told Regional Magistrate Noel Mupeiwa

The China Hunan Association in Zimbabwe has donated groceries to families of children with disabilities in Epworth and pledged US$50 000 to build an inclusive classroom block at Chinamano Council Primary School ( image source ) Harare — The China Hunan Association in Zimbabwe, working with the China Medical Team, has donated groceries worth more than US$4 000 to 100 parents of children with disabilities in Epworth’s Spillway suburb and pledged to build an inclusive classroom

CCC senator Jameson Timba has warned that postponing elections or extending presidential terms threatens Zimbabwe’s constitutional order ( image source ) Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) senator Jameson Timba has strongly criticised Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi’s suggestion that postponing elections or extending presidential tenure could bring political stability, warning that such proposals undermine constitutional order and risk deepening national polarisation. Timba

CCC MP Chalton Hwende warns Parliament that low pay and underfunded training for Zimbabwe’s security forces pose a serious risk to public safety and national security ( image source ) HARARE – Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Chalton Hwende has warned that poor remuneration for Zimbabwe’s security forces is not merely a welfare concern but a direct threat to public safety and national security. Speaking during parliamentary debate on budgetary allocations to the