7 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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12 h. ago Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025

Business Insider Africa While not all African currencies are strengthening, those that are showing indications of strength may profit in numerous ways. One of the most immediate advantages of a stronger currency is lower inflation. Many African nations rely significantly on imports of basic products, including petroleum, food, and industrial inputs. When a country’s currency The post Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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63 h. ago Ramaphosa: Lungu Should Be Buried In His Own Country | FULL TEXT

It really is our persistent view that the former President Lungu should be laid to rest in his own country … Continue reading "Ramaphosa: Lungu Should Be Buried In His Own Country | FULL TEXT"

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe sets historic tobacco production record, eyes value

MedAfrica Zimbabwe has reached an unprecedented milestone in its tobacco industry, surpassing its previous national production record with over 300 million kilogrammes of leaf tobacco sold since the marketing season began in March 2025. According to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), this achievement exceeds the 296 million kg record set in 2023 and The post Zimbabwe sets historic tobacco production record, eyes value-driven growth appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago POSB introduces instant payday loan to boost financial inclusion

The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has announced the launch of its newest financial product — the POSB Payday Loan — a fast, flexible, and fully automated loan facility designed to give customers the freedom to manage their finances with ease and confidence. With the POSB Payday Loan, customers no longer need to wait for payday to The post POSB introduces instant payday loan to boost financial inclusion appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago UZ using conciliation hearings to buy time – striking lecturers say as job action clocks day 66

By Staff Reporter The Association of University Teachers (AUT) has accused the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) of stalling negotiations while profiting from the labour of adjunct staff filling the roles of striking lecturers. With the UZ lecturers’ wage strike now entering its third month, lecturers remain resolute in their demand for salaries to be raised The post UZ using conciliation hearings to buy time – striking lecturers say as job action clocks day 66 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe

By Hoitsimolimo Mutlokwa, Mail & Guardian The rise in demand for lithium to meet the production of batteries for electric cars and batteries for household solar use has come with a myriad problems. A number of lithium mines are located in Zimbabwe’s communal areas. The Mandihongola mine in Gwanda, the Sandawana lithium mine in Mberengwa district The post Mining of critical minerals tramples grazing and water rights in Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Nqobizitha Masuku scores as Jwaneng Galaxy clinch Orange FA Cup in Botswana

BOTSWANA - Former FC Platinum and Highlanders holding midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku was on target as Jwaneng Galaxy secured the Orange FA Cup title, along with P800,000 cash prize, in Botswana over the weekend. The post Nqobizitha Masuku scores as Jwaneng Galaxy clinch Orange FA Cup in Botswana appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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1 week ago MPs demand urgent action as UZ lecturers strike enters day 58

HARARE – MPs demanded a ministerial statement from higher and tertiary education minister Frederick Shava [...]

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2 w. ago Zimbabwe deploys drones along Mozambique border to curb smuggling – report

The Zimbabwean government has intensified efforts to clamp down on smuggling along the country’s porous eastern border with Mozambique through the full-scale deployment of drone surveillance technology – a move officials say is already yielding tangible results.

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2 w. ago Botswana’s Debswana curbs diamond production as weak demand persists

GABORONE, Botswana – Botswana’s Debswana Diamond Company is temporarily pausing production at some of its [...]

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2 w. ago ‘Zimbabwe’s elephants are not surplus biomass to be disposed of for convenience’— says CNRG, condemns planned culling

By Thandiwe Garusa THE Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has blasted the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) for issuing permits to Save Valley Conservancy to kill 50 elephants, describing the move as misleading and unethical. ZimParks earlier this week said the culling of 50 jumbos was to curb overpopulation, which exceeds the The post ‘Zimbabwe’s elephants are not surplus biomass to be disposed of for convenience’— says CNRG, condemns planned culling appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Chipinge Villagers Demand Justice Over Brutal Assault of Schoolgirls By Green Fuel Security

By A Correspondent – Chipinge villagers are challenging Greenfuel to apologise following viral videos of security guards beating helpless female pupils … Continue reading "Chipinge Villagers Demand Justice Over Brutal Assault of Schoolgirls By Green Fuel Security"

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2 w. ago ‘Curb corruption to lift Zimbabwe’ US Ambassador Tremont earnestly implores authorities

NEWS EDITORtafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zwIT IS crucial that the government acts decisively against pervasive corruption in the country, the United States of America ambassador to... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

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2 w. ago Zimbabwe has $9billion plan to join African electricity drive

Bloomberg The plan, which falls under the World Bank and African Development Bank’s Mission 300 program, envisages a more than doubling of the country’s power production from hydro, wind, solar and biomass plants. Zimbabwe laid out plans to raise more than $9 billion to boost energy access at a conference in London on Wednesday, an The post Zimbabwe has $9billion plan to join African electricity drive appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Zimbabwe Targets 60% Local Drug Production by 2025 to Slash Import Bill

HARARE – Zimbabwe is ramping up efforts to boost domestic pharmaceutical production, with the government [...]

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3 w. ago Cardi B Explodes Over Offset’s Spousal Support Filing: “I Hope Your Weak Ass Dies Slow!”

LOS ANGELES – Rap superstar Cardi B unleashed a scathing tirade against estranged husband Offset [...]

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3 w. ago Ecobank, Care Zimbabwe to extend sanitary ware to 450 school girls

By Alois Vinga PAN African financial services institution, Ecobank’s partnership with Care International in Zimbabwe is set to see 450 schoolgirls receiving reusable menstrual hygiene kits as part of efforts to curb the tide of period poverty. More than three million women and girls in the Southern Africa nation menstruate and the majority of them The post Ecobank, Care Zimbabwe to extend sanitary ware to 450 school girls appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 w. ago ‘Morgan’s shoes are too big to fill’ Moyo says current opposition leaders are weak populists

THE bitter truth is that the current crop of opposition leaders in the country just don’t have the capacity to give the... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

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