30 h. ago Striking UZ lecturers make fresh demands as students sit for exams 

By Darlington Gatsi STRIKING lecturers have revised their demands, issuing an ultimatum to the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) to provide incentives to end their 70-day industrial action. The lecturers have been on strike for three months, demanding an increase in their salaries. They are seeking wages of US$2,250, up from their current US$230. The lecturers have The post Striking UZ lecturers make fresh demands as students sit for exams  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Mai Jeremaya’s testimony in rape case comes under scrutiny from defence lawyers

HARARE - Lawyers representing Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie, the two men accused of raping socialite Ashley Masendeke (Mai Jeremani) have questioned her testimony, claiming that her story contained inconsistencies that made it hard to believe her. The post Mai Jeremaya’s testimony in rape case comes under scrutiny from defence lawyers appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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 There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages

By Alois Vinga The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says adequate stocks of ZWG notes are available to meet the current trade demands across the key economic sectors. The announcements come at a time when the majority of citizens outside the capital of Harare have never felt the texture of the ZWG notes. In provinces The post There is enough ZWG supply – RBZ says as traders flag banknotes shortages appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago “I demanded that he use condoms” – Mai Jeremaya testifies in rape case

HARARE - Social media personality Ashley Masendeke, popularly known as Mai Jeremaya, gave a harrowing account of her alleged sexual assault at the hands of two men, stating that she pleaded for them to use protection before they forced themselves on her. The post “I demanded that he use condoms” – Mai Jeremaya testifies in rape case appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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8 d. ago We are sick and tired of earning peanuts – teachers stage protest over poor salaries

By Staff Reporter DOZENS of teachers under the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) in Manicaland, Monday, staged a protest over paltry salaries and poor working conditions. Since 2018, the teachers have been demanding at least US$1,260 monthly salary from the government. They currently earn around US$300, and many struggle to afford basic necessities The post We are sick and tired of earning peanuts – teachers stage protest over poor salaries appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Orlando Pirates to pay R15 million for Zimbabwean football sensation as European club shows interest 

By James Muonwa  HIGHLANDERS Football Club could soon be pocketing hefty transfer fees for its prodigy Prince Ndlovu after South African premiership side Orlando Pirates expressed interest in the player. According to recent media reports coming from across the Limpopo, Pirates are racing against European interest to sign Ndlovu, with his club demanding a record-breaking The post Orlando Pirates to pay R15 million for Zimbabwean football sensation as European club shows interest  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Lungu Family Dangles Corpse To Negotiate Dropping Police Charges

Tricky Demands Stall Lungu Repatriation Negotiations By A Correspondent- Tricky demands have stalled negotiations between the Zambian government and the … Continue reading "Lungu Family Dangles Corpse To Negotiate Dropping Police Charges"

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1 week ago Senator demands justice over police assault on Mahetshe learners

Matabeleland South Senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa has strongly condemned the brutal assault of pupils at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa by police officers during a so-called crime awareness campaign, calling for the Minister of Home Affairs to take urgent action, be accountable and bring justice to the affected families.

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1 week ago “You can’t use my life to make money” Mai TT vows to go after malicious content creators

HARARE - Outspoken social media personality Mai TT has said she is ready to use copyright laws to target content creators who are using her images to promote videos that contain negative views about her. The post “You can’t use my life to make money” Mai TT vows to go after malicious content creators appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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1 week ago Serial rapist who preyed on female job seekers jailed 80 years

By Staff Reporter A rapist who targeted female job seekers has been convicted and sentenced to 80 years imprisonment on four counts of rape. Aaron Sanyamahwe (36) of Unit N, Seke, Chitungwiza appeared at Chitungwiza Regional Magistrates Court this week. In passing sentence, the court imposed a severe penalty of 20 years per count, with the The post Serial rapist who preyed on female job seekers jailed 80 years appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago University of Zimbabwe withholds salaries of striking lecturers

By Darlington Gatsi  THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has withheld the salaries of striking lecturers as turmoil continues at the institution. The lecturers have now reached 58 days of industrial action, demanding a salary increase that aligns with Zimbabwe’s soaring cost of living. While UZ has remained silent on the strike, it has retaliated by The post University of Zimbabwe withholds salaries of striking lecturers appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago UZ lecturers’ job action reaches day 56, state universities to join 

By Thandiwe Garusa ALL state universities across Zimbabwe are set to join the ongoing University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturers’ industrial action if salary demands are not met.  The indefinite strike by UZ academic staff, which began on April 16, reached its 56th day on Monday.  The striking lecturers held their fifth demonstration on campus, vowing The post UZ lecturers’ job action reaches day 56, state universities to join  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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 Three inmates exploit power blackout to rape inmate, face two decades in prison

BULAWAYO - Three inmates at Bulawayo Prison, popularly known as Grey Prison, have been sentenced to 20 years imprisonment each for aggravated indecent assault, following an incident that occurred during a power outage on December 29, 2024. The post Three inmates exploit power blackout to rape inmate, face two decades in prison appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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3 w. ago Pitbull owner was bullheaded – neighbours say as Harare family demands justice following fatal dog attack on relative

By Staff Reporter A Harare family is demanding justice after the death of Samuel Machara, who was fatally attacked by a pitbull over the weekend. Machara was killed in Bluffhill, becoming the latest victim of the vicious dog in recent months. The Machara family came face to face with the dog’s owner, Mike Mupinga, who The post Pitbull owner was bullheaded – neighbours say as Harare family demands justice following fatal dog attack on relative appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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