2 h. ago Govt increases surveillance at border posts to curb drug trafficking 

By Mary Taruvinga Zimbabwean government has upped surveillance by introducing drones at border posts to reduce drug trafficking. As the fight against drug use continues, during the period from March to June 2 2025, a cumulative 206 raids were conducted nationwide, leading to the dismantling of 39 illicit drug bases and 1,445 suspects. Speaking at The post Govt increases surveillance at border posts to curb drug trafficking  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 h. ago Never side with oppressors whose hands drip blood –  MMA star shreds Mnangagwa, blames ‘scarf’ for 28 seconds defeat 

By Staff Reporter MIXED Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Themba “The Answer” Gorimbo has taken aim at President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of overseeing an oppressive government. In a recent outburst, Gorimbo launched into a tirade against President Mnangagwa, whom he met in 2021 when he was the Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) heavyweight champion. Gorimbo accused The post Never side with oppressors whose hands drip blood –  MMA star shreds Mnangagwa, blames ‘scarf’ for 28 seconds defeat  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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22 h. ago Iran hit by deadly strikes as Israel claims victory: ‘We removed the threat’

AFP Israel said on Tuesday it had agreed to a “bilateral ceasefire” with Iran proposed by US President Donald Trump, following 12 days of war with its arch-foe. “Last night, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened the cabinet… to announce that Israel had achieved all the objectives of Operation ‘Rising Lion’ and much more,” the government The post Iran hit by deadly strikes as Israel claims victory: ‘We removed the threat’ appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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47 h. ago Even the government’s own excuses prove it’s to blame for drug shortages in hospitals

When incompetence runs deep, even your excuses end up exposing you. 

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65 h. ago Minister Garwe Turns Up the Heat on Mayor Coltart “Amid Corruption Storm”

By A Correspondent Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has intensified his spotlight on Bulawayo City Council, … Continue reading "Minister Garwe Turns Up the Heat on Mayor Coltart “Amid Corruption Storm”"

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4 d. ago ‘Take full advantage of opportunities to improve your living standards’— Mnangagwa tells youths

By Anna Chibamu PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged Zimbabwean youths to grab opportunities created by his government aimed at improving their standards of living. Officially opening the 33rd Session of the Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe at the New Parliament Building in Mt Hampden this Friday, President Mnangagwa said through the government’s transformational and inclusive developmental The post ‘Take full advantage of opportunities to improve your living standards’— Mnangagwa tells youths appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Beekeepers in Rural Zimbabwe Embrace Technology to Unlock Progress

A project from our Zimbabwe Chapter is helping local beekeepers overcome challenges and monitor their beehives remotely.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe records refugee influx, DRC constitutes larger population 

By Staff Reporter The population of refugees in Zimbabwe is expected to shoot up to 18,000 by the end of this year due to a prevailing peaceful environment, the government has said. Addressing the media on the state and welfare of refugees in Zimbabwe ahead of the World Refugee Day commemoration to be held this The post Zimbabwe records refugee influx, DRC constitutes larger population  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe crafts National Development Strategy 2 as economic outlook remains blea

By Staff Reporter The government has laid the foundation for the second phase of its economic recovery and growth roadmap under the banner of the National Development Strategy (NDS 2), a successor of the first phase of the ambitious plan. This Wednesday, the government presented the NDS 2 Roadmap and National Priorities at the Manna The post Zimbabwe crafts National Development Strategy 2 as economic outlook remains blea appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe crafts National Development Strategy 2 as economic outlook remains bleak

By Staff Reporter The government has laid the foundation for the second phase of its economic recovery and growth roadmap under the banner of the National Development Strategy (NDS 2), a successor of the first phase of the ambitious plan. This Wednesday, the government presented the NDS 2 Roadmap and National Priorities at the Manna The post Zimbabwe crafts National Development Strategy 2 as economic outlook remains bleak appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting

BBC The US State Department says it will resume scheduling appointments for international student visas, but will ask all applicants to make their social media accounts public for enhanced screening. Officials have been instructed to expand social media vetting of applicants and search for “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or The post US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Mafume Faces Prison as Harare Commission of Inquiry Concludes

By Municipal Reporter-Sengezo Tshabangu close ally and Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume could face jail time after Local Government Minister Daniel … Continue reading "Mafume Faces Prison as Harare Commission of Inquiry Concludes"

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6 d. ago Don’t your stomachs get full? – Chamisa berates Chivayo’s cancer machines tender 

By Darlington Gatsi FORMER opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has criticised the government for awarding a tender to ZANU PF member and businessman Wicknell Chivayo for the procurement of cancer machines, a move widely viewed as a conduit for corruption. A South African company, TTM Global Medical Exports, owned by Chivayo, was awarded the tender to The post Don’t your stomachs get full? – Chamisa berates Chivayo’s cancer machines tender  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas

By Farai D Hove | London, 18 June 2025 — South African opposition leader Julius Malema has once again been … Continue reading "UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas"

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6 d. ago Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong

By Staff Reporter The government appears to be giving the nod to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s bid to supply over US$400 million worth of medical drugs and cancer treatment equipment. The Information Ministry Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, has seemingly confirmed that Chivayo’s firm, TTM Global Medical Exports (Pvt), submitted an official proposal to supply cancer The post Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Yesteryear propaganda musician Tambaoga begs Wicknell Chivayo for a car

HARARE - Once a prominent voice in pro-government music campaigns, mbira musician Tambaoga has publicly appealed to controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo, pleading for assistance in the form of a car to ease what he described as a difficult life. The post Yesteryear propaganda musician Tambaoga begs Wicknell Chivayo for a car appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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7 d. ago After Harare City Council probe, government hints at Commission of Inquiry into Bulawayo’s operations

By Darlington Gatsi AS the Commission of Inquiry probing the operations of the Harare City Council wrapped up and submitted its findings, the government has hinted that a similar approach could be replicated for other local authorities, with Bulawayo identified as being riddled with maladministration. The Commission, which was chaired by retired judge Justice Maphios The post After Harare City Council probe, government hints at Commission of Inquiry into Bulawayo’s operations appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Zimbabwe embraces smart city technology to tame traffic offences

By Darlington Gatsi THE government has approved the implementation of the Smart City concept, which aims to curb traffic offences and reduce road accidents. The Smart City initiative will be rolled out by telecommunications company TelOne. The system will incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI), including components such as cameras with automatic number plate and facial recognition The post Zimbabwe embraces smart city technology to tame traffic offences appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Explosion at fireworks factory in central China kills nine and injures 26

AFP An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed nine people. It injured 26 others, state media said on Tuesday, as challenging on-site rescue work continued a day after the incident. The blast occurred shortly before 8:30 am Monday at a factory in a village outside Changde, a city in Hunan province, state-run The post Explosion at fireworks factory in central China kills nine and injures 26 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago “I demanded that he use condoms” – Mai Jeremaya testifies in rape case

HARARE - Social media personality Ashley Masendeke, popularly known as Mai Jeremaya, gave a harrowing account of her alleged sexual assault at the hands of two men, stating that she pleaded for them to use protection before they forced themselves on her. The post “I demanded that he use condoms” – Mai Jeremaya testifies in rape case appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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