1 hour 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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9 h. ago Industry report shows strong Q1 growth for Econet amid surge in data traffic

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe recorded a significant 20.68% increase in mobile internet and data traffic during [...]

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13 h. ago Zimbabwe launches digital livestock tracking system to boost transparency and national food security

Each livestock owner will receive a physical card embedded with a unique identification code linked to a digital database

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14 h. ago Air Ambulances: Govt Battles Operational Costs, Lack of Pilots

Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has revealed that Zimbabwe’s air ambulance service has already saved hundreds of … Continue reading "Air Ambulances: Govt Battles Operational Costs, Lack of Pilots"

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49 h. ago Touted Chamisa party is doomed his former political allies say, point to past failures

THE plans by former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to establish a new political movement will likely not succeed unless he changes his... 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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4 d. ago ‘Professional beggars, go back to Mnangagwa’— say South African xenophobes taunting Zim woman, vow to flush illegal immigrants 

By Staff Reporter A ZIMBABWEAN woman begging at a traffic light in South Africa was publicly humiliated and forced to leave by a group of locals telling her to “go back to Zimbabwe” and accusing her of tarnishing South Africa’s image. In a viral video, which was posted online by one of the women leading The post ‘Professional beggars, go back to Mnangagwa’— say South African xenophobes taunting Zim woman, vow to flush illegal immigrants  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago New private deal to fund Bulawayo dam may relieve water crisis — But it would leave thirsty ratepayers drowning in bills

By newZWire A US$126 million plan to build a new dam for Bulawayo could finally ease the city’s long-running water crisis, but the private financing model may leave residents paying up to three times more for water. The proposed Glass Block Dam, to be built in the Umzingwane catchment area, is being promoted by a The post New private deal to fund Bulawayo dam may relieve water crisis — But it would leave thirsty ratepayers drowning in bills appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Former Deputy Finance Minister David Chapfika dies after vehicle drives off bridge

HARARE - David Chapfika, a former Deputy Minister of Finance and a long-serving Zanu-PF politician, died on Thursday in a tragic road accident that occurred near Chabwino, at the Stondon Bridge, when his vehicle reportedly drove off the bridge and landed on its roof in the river. The post Former Deputy Finance Minister David Chapfika dies after vehicle drives off bridge appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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4 d. ago French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers

Conditions for grape-pickers in France’s champagne business lie at the heart of a human trafficking trial that has opened in the eastern...

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5 d. ago Karoi council orders safety harnesses but gets bond paper instead, audit finds

‘This is not just an accounting error but this is theft, and let us name it as such‘

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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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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 If we don’t stand up for ourselves, the looting will only get worse

It’s all too easy to grow comfortable with complaining about a situation—while doing nothing to change it.

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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 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 Overloaded Honda Fit, Ford Ranger collision kills four on Karoi

By Costa Nkomo A road accident on the Karoi-Binga Road has claimed the lives of four members of the same family after a Honda Fit, overloaded with twelve passengers, collided head-on with a Ford Ranger carrying seven people. The accident occurred on Sunday at the 25-kilometre peg of the road. National Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul The post Overloaded Honda Fit, Ford Ranger collision kills four on Karoi-Binga road appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago OPINION: Iran, Israel and the Spectre of Retaliation: Is Tehran Going for Broke?

The early morning of 13 June 2025 marked a dramatic escalation in the Middle East's enduring power struggle. In an unprecedented offensive, Israel launched strikes across Iran, targeting nuclear facilities in Natanz and Fordow, and killing high-profile figures within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Major Generals Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri. The post OPINION: Iran, Israel and the Spectre of Retaliation: Is Tehran Going for Broke? appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago Human rights violations ease in May; Zanu PF still tops perpetrators’ list— Report

By Costa Nkomo THE Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reports a slight improvement in the country’s human rights situation, with violations dropping by 10 percent in May 2025 compared to April 2025. In a report released Saturday, the human rights watchdog documented 83 human rights violations across various areas, including during government-led food aid distribution, instances The post Human rights violations ease in May; Zanu PF still tops perpetrators’ list— Report appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago ‘Traffic saved me’: Student missed Air India crash by just 10 minutes

By BBC News BHOOMI Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport – so much so that she missed her Air India flight to London Gatwick by just 10 minutes. Ms Chauhan, a business administration student who lives in Bristol with her husband, had been visiting western The post ‘Traffic saved me’: Student missed Air India crash by just 10 minutes appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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