11 h. ago Zimbabwe ‘amped’ to test themselves against world champion Proteas

SABC Sport Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons says his team is looking forward to testing themselves against world champions South Africa in the two-match Test series thats gets underway in Bulawayo on Saturday. The Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe having beaten Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s earlier this month, breaking an ICC The post Zimbabwe ‘amped’ to test themselves against world champion Proteas appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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 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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32 h. ago Kirsty Coventry Takes Over As International Olympic Committee President

Africa’s most decorated female Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, officially assumed the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the IOC General Assembly in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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3 d. ago Zimbabweans are citizens, not subjects—blind loyalty to the president has no place in a democracy

I recently came across a comment posted by a supporter of President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his official Facebook page.  It read: “It’s a great taboo to disclose your parent’s nakedness to neighbours. I reckon as bad to ever undermine your leadership. As long you are in office, you are our great leader, sir, your excellence.

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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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5 d. ago US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

A training camp for the Senegalese women’s basketball team in the US has been scrapped, with the West African nation’s prime minister...

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6 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 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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7 d. ago Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; judge says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe

By Staff Reporter Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, will languish in jail after Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei revoked his bail on the grounds that he willfully skipped court for the past seven years. The magistrate dismissed his application seeking cancellation of his three arrest warrants and remanded him in custody until July 1. Ndirowei, The post Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; judge says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; magistrate says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe

By Staff Reporter Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, will languish in jail after Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei revoked his bail on the grounds that he willfully skipped court for the past seven years. The magistrate dismissed his application seeking cancellation of his three arrest warrants and remanded him in custody until July 1. Ndirowei, The post Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; magistrate says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Former cabinet minister Mzembi requests court to cancel arrest warrants, says he was grounded by poor health

By Mary Taruvinga FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, has urged the court to cancel his arrest warrant, adding that he was not in wilful default over the past seven years he has been out of the country. Mzembi was arrested when he touched down at Robert Mugabe International Airport over the weekend, accused of The post Former cabinet minister Mzembi requests court to cancel arrest warrants, says he was grounded by poor health appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago A year later, Information minister belatedly appoints ZBC board

By Staff Reporter   INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere has finally officially appointed the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board, a year after some of its members started work. The 13-member board, chaired by Helliate Rushwaya, was curiously endorsed through a Government Gazette notice issued on Friday, June 13, 2025, more than a year The post A year later, Information minister belatedly appoints ZBC board appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Mnangagwa Renames ZRP Tomlinson to Chimoio Depot — But Will This Improve Officers’ Welfare?

By A Correspondent President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday officially renamed the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Tomlinson Depot in Harare to Chimoio … Continue reading "Mnangagwa Renames ZRP Tomlinson to Chimoio Depot — But Will This Improve Officers’ Welfare?"

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1 week ago Israel warns its attacks on nuclear and military sites in Iran could last two weeks

TEHRAN - Iranian military commanders and top officials were blown up in their headquarters and homes after Israel launched a coordinated attack on Iran last night (Thursday) using over 200 fighter jets and explosive-laden drones. The post Israel warns its attacks on nuclear and military sites in Iran could last two weeks appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago Teen sentenced to life for killing aunt in cold blood before violating her corpse

By Mary Taruvinga HIGH Court judge, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has expressed concern over some cases judges preside over further noting that crimes that are being committed around Zimbabwe may suggest that the world is coming to an end. The judge also said court officials would require psychological support for them to cope with things they The post Teen sentenced to life for killing aunt in cold blood before violating her corpse appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Zivhu Sparks Storm by Claiming Tagwirei Is Zimbabwe’s ‘Next President’ After Mnangagwa

By A Correspondent Outspoken and controversial ZANU PF official Killer Zivhu has ignited political speculation after publicly suggesting that businessman … Continue reading "Zivhu Sparks Storm by Claiming Tagwirei Is Zimbabwe’s ‘Next President’ After Mnangagwa"

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1 week ago IMF’s push for ZiG as sole legal tender met with skepticism in Zimbabwe

HARARE - A recommendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to make Zimbabwe's ZiG currency the exclusive legal tender is being met with widespread public skepticism, primarily due to the nation's turbulent economic history and deeply entrenched distrust in official financial policies. The post IMF’s push for ZiG as sole legal tender met with skepticism in Zimbabwe appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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 Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre’s romance confirmed with a sweet birthday kiss!

IOL Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre seal it with a kiss! The 34-year-old singer and actor have officially confirmed their relationship after months of speculation. A video of the two sharing a romantic kiss has been making the rounds on social media, putting an end to the rumours surrounding their romance. Their relationship hard launch was The post Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre’s romance confirmed with a sweet birthday kiss! appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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