81 m. 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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8 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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12 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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50 h. ago Detective Kedha’s Private Firm Hits Back At ZRP In Stolen Land Cruiser Row

Matrix Private Investigations and Security, led by private investigator Tafadzwa “Detective Kedha” Chidawa, has said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) does not speak on behalf Interpol, amid growing controversy surrounding the recovery of a stolen Toyota Land Cruiser.

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3 d. ago Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa

By Xinhua ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday that the country’s economy continues to register positive strides. In a post on X, the president said that economic growth is being driven by strong performance in mining and tourism, reduced inflation and the stabilization of the local currency. Mnangagwa’s comments followed a recent statement by The post Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 d. ago Growing obesity a major concern. . .women, adolescents particularly prone to being overweight

HEALTH experts are concerned about Zimbabwe’s growing obesity problem, which they say is caused in the main by dietary changes, reduced physical... 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 Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal

By Mary Taruvinga A HARARE woman has been dragged to court accused of fraud after she allegedly conned a miner of US$50 000 in a botched mining equipment supply deal. Chipo Madosi of Brookville, Borrowdale, Harare, was arraigned before a local magistrate Thursday to answer to the allegations. The complainant is Passmore Mapako of Hatfield, The post Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago When a Child President wears the “Mnangagwa scarf”, we must all be concerned

Train up a child in the way you want them to grow, they say—but when this guidance is rooted in manipulation and politics, it risks ruining their lives before they’ve even begun.

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4 d. ago Why do African leaders flee to foreign hospitals instead of fixing theirs at home?

Charity begins at home, they say—but when leaders abandon their own for comfort abroad, it becomes betrayal.

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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 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 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 Wicknell Chivayo’s arrogance is an insult to millions of suffering Zimbabweans

There’s a saying: “A soft answer turneth away wrath”—but what happens when arrogance and contempt are the response to a nation’s cry for accountability?

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6 d. ago From death row to the pulpit Double murderer Rodney Jindu turns to God

BULAWAYO - Notorious convicted murderer Rodney Tongai Jindu, who was sentenced to death for the brutal killings of two of his close friends, has reportedly turned his life over to God behind bars. The post From death row to the pulpit Double murderer Rodney Jindu turns to God appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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 Mnangagwa’s Parirenyatwa visit raises more questions than it answers

In Zimbabwe, nothing is ever quite what it seems—beneath every public gesture lies a deeper, often troubling story.

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8 d. ago Harare Mayor Mafume fears temporary ban on Rufaro Stadium as facility deteriorates 

By Darlington Gatsi RUFARO STADIUM could be on the brink of condemnation as the iconic venue continues to show visible signs of deterioration just one year after reopening to host top-flight matches. The imposing Mbare facility is struggling to withstand the demands of hosting elite fixtures, with the pitch visibly damaged, posing a danger to players. The post Harare Mayor Mafume fears temporary ban on Rufaro Stadium as facility deteriorates  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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