72 m. ago Gambling Without Guardrails in Zimbabwe’s Collapsing Economy 

In the shadows of Zimbabwe’s collapsing economy, a new form of desperation is thriving — online gambling without limits. With regulatory systems stretched thin and staff shortages plaguing the nation’s gambling authority, unlicensed operators have seized the moment. For many Zimbabweans, the appeal is painfully clear: platforms promising players the chance to win real money The post Gambling Without Guardrails in Zimbabwe’s Collapsing Economy  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 h. ago More ZiG In Circulation Won’t Harm Economy, Says Central Bank

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu said that increasing the availability of ZiG [...]

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3 h. ago Zambian Regime Files Urgent Court Bid To Stop Lungu Burial In South Africa

The Zambian government has filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, [...]

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10 h. ago Do more to fuel ZiG: IMF to Gvt urges authorities to raise their use of domestic unit

NEWS EDITOR tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is continuing to stump for the wider and accelerated use of the ZiG in... 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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17 h. ago Rising criticism over Gukurahundi hearings amid fears of intimidation and exclusion

As the ‘long-delayed’ Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme prepares to officially commence on Thursday, June 26, 2025, critics continue raising renewed concerns over the structure and credibility of the process, warning that the exercise risks retraumatising victims and falling short of delivering genuine justice.

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17 h. ago CSOs urge inclusive development and swift passage of key bills

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the ongoing barriers that continue to hinder the full participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities (PWD) in national development and decision-making processes in Zimbabwe.

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17 h. ago Officials urge review of gender bill to address men’s representation

Zimbabwe’s Gender Equality Bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at promoting equal rights and representation across genders, has been delayed amid growing concerns that the draft law risks marginalising men while advancing women’s empowerment.

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34 h. ago ‘Do not panic over flu wave’ authorities implore the public amid Covid concerns

AUTHORITIES say members of the public should not panic over the current outbreak of a highly contagious influenza strain that is sweeping... 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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68 h. ago Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment

By A Correspondent Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has issued a stern warning to schools that are refusing … Continue reading "Mnangagwa Minister Threatens Schools Refusing to Accept ZiG as Fees Payment"

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3 d. ago Chinese brutally attacks employee for seeking NSSA recourse over occupational injury

By Alois Vinga AN employee at Chinese-run Huaman Investments (Private) Limited alleged that he was brutally attacked for involving the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to ascertain injuries incurred at work. Circumstances around the matter are that the employee (name withheld) recently sustained injuries at work and approached National Engineering Workers Union (NEWU) led by The post Chinese brutally attacks employee for seeking NSSA recourse over occupational injury appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 d. ago From darkness to light: Embracing hope and healing in the face of despair

SUNDAY MORNING TABLET DEAR beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather in a spirit of urgency and compassion to confront a grave issue that is tearing at the very fabric of our community here in Zimbabwe, particularly in Bulawayo. The spirit of suicide has become an alarming reality, sweeping across our nation and The post From darkness to light: Embracing hope and healing in the face of despair appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Zimbabwe Central Bank reserves backing the ZiG currency doubles up ahead of shift to monocurrency

HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday conducted an inspection of the Reserve Bank of [...]

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5 d. ago Psychiatric patient kills two following release from jail for murder

By Mary Taruvinga A psychiatric patient who had previously served jail time for murder has killed two more victims following his release. The accused is Jealous Tomasi, a documented psychiatric patient, who was released into the public domain after a 12-year imprisonment at Chikurubi’s psychiatric unit. He had been committed to the psychiatric ward after a special verdict The post Psychiatric patient kills two following release from jail for murder appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults

By Alois Vinga Zimbabwe’s gold reserves have grown to 3.4 metric tons to back the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April 2024. President Emmerson Mnangagwa inspected the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) gold vaults on Thursday, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to strengthening the currency’s fundamentals through mineral-backed reserves. The RBZ aims to increase its The post Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe records slight rise in HIV/AIDS deaths amidst funding concerns

HARARE - Zimbabwe has reported a marginal increase in HIV/AIDS-related deaths during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, raising questions about the sustainability of the country's HIV response in the face of shifting donor funding. The post Zimbabwe records slight rise in HIV/AIDS deaths amidst funding concerns appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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5 d. ago It will take more than Mnangagwa’s gold vault tour to restore public trust in the ZiG

There’s a saying: trust is built over time—but can be destroyed in an instant, and once broken, confidence is not only shattered, but painfully difficult to rebuild.

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6 d. ago Economic woes burn up workers as companies collapse, thousands lose their jobs

Brandon JosphatCHIEF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw STRESSED businesses and workers are pleading with authorities to put in place stimulus and rescue packages to mitigate 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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6 d. ago Rights doctors push for Commission of Inquiry into Zimbabwe’s collapsing public health sector

By Mary Taruvinga The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to institute a Commission of Inquiry on the state of the health sector. This follows Mnangagwa’s visits to Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe Hospitals on Monday. There has been an uproar over the dilapidated state of public hospitals where there is a lack of The post Rights doctors push for Commission of Inquiry into Zimbabwe’s collapsing public health sector 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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7 d. ago IMF cheers Zim’s economic upturn urges authorities to do even more to lift the country

muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE has made significant progress in addressing some of the critical issues that were negatively affecting the country’s economy, the International... 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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