6 h. ago Case against ‘abusive’ guardians stalls as victim is transported to Zimbabwe

The Citizen A Grade 5 learner from Skeen Primary School, allegedly abused by her guardians, has been secretly taken to Zimbabwe, and without critical evidence, such as her medical report or statement, the suspects remain free. A child abuse case has stalled after the alleged perpetrators, the guardians of a Grade 5 learner from Skeen The post Case against ‘abusive’ guardians stalls as victim is transported to Zimbabwe 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.

Economics

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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1 week ago City of Harare launches blitz against businesses evading rates payment 

By Staff Reporter CITY of Harare (CoH) has launched an operation to clampdown businesses operating without paying rates. In a statement Friday, CoH warned that it will disconnect water supply to industrial and commercial properties with rates arrears or those without valid business licences. “The City of Harare is clamping down on lawlessness and illegal The post City of Harare launches blitz against businesses evading rates payment  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Mnangagwa reiterates his Law School training claim in Zambia alongside late president Lungu 

By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has claimed a shared history with the late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, asserting they were contemporaries at law school. Speaking at the Zambian Embassy on Thursday, where he signed the Book of Condolences following Lungu’s passing, Mnangagwa insisted on a connection stretching back to his student days. “We The post Mnangagwa reiterates his Law School training claim in Zambia alongside late president Lungu  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Politics

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 Land Rovers and whisky: Gold boom brings riches to rural Zim

Bloomberg In Filabusi, the streets are packed with BMW X5s and Land Rover Defenders, modern houses paid for in cash are springing up and whisky is only sold by the bottle in the small town’s bars. The three-year surge in gold prices, driven to a record this year as US President Donald Trump’s trade war The post Land Rovers and whisky: Gold boom brings riches to rural Zim appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Econet’s Fintech Reintegration Strategy Bears Fruit, Reports Strong Growth

HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest technology company, Econet Wireless, says its bold decision to bring its [...]

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2 w. ago Severe cold front bringing snow in South Africa causes fatal accident, power outages

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A severe cold front sweeping across South Africa since the weekend [...]

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2 w. ago Outrage in Maphisa as police brutalise learners during crime awareness drive

What was supposed to be a crime awareness campaign at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa, Matabeleland South, turned into an episode of brutality after police officers reportedly beat several children over several offences, leaving some injured and traumatised.

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2 w. ago “Presley and I fought a lot” Warren Masemola speaks on alcohol abuse during late Tsotsi star’s funeral

PRETORIA - Veteran South African actor Warren Masemola has been praised for bringing up the issue of alcohol abuse at the funeral of Presley Chweneyagae, as he insinuated that his friend had fallen victim to alcohol abuse. The post “Presley and I fought a lot” Warren Masemola speaks on alcohol abuse during late Tsotsi star’s funeral appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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2 w. ago Outrage over assault on school children guards arrested, sentenced to community service

Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zwPOLICE have confirmed that a Green Fuel guard filmed savagely assaulting a group of school children accused of... 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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2 w. ago ‘Embrace culture of responsible waste disposal and recycling for a clean, safe and healthy environment’— Mnangagwa

By Anna Chibamu HARARE waste collection crisis will soon be over as Geo Pomona Waste Sorting Plant, vehicles and equipment were commissioned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Harare this Thursday. Addressing government officials, investors and Zanu PF supporters at the Geo Pomona waste management dump site in Borrowdale, President Mnangagwa warned Zimbabweans to desist from The post ‘Embrace culture of responsible waste disposal and recycling for a clean, safe and healthy environment’— Mnangagwa appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago As US aid dries up, Zimbabweans find new solutions to store water

Hwange, Zimbabwe – Last year, Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park fed villagers who were starved by [...]

Events

3 w. ago Scotts Maphuma faces backlash for missing major children’s festival in Mozambique

IOL Amapiano artist Scotts Maphuma, real name Mpho Lebajoa, is making headlines once again, and this time it is because he found himself in hot water as he was reportedly arrested over the weekend in Mozambique, where he was scheduled to perform. The “Shayi’Moto” singer was set to perform in the country over the weekend at an The post Scotts Maphuma faces backlash for missing major children’s festival in Mozambique appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Politics

3 w. ago Jordan Zemura Brings Clean Water and Renovations to Murehwa School

Sports Correspondent Zimbabwe international footballer Jordan Zemura has extended a helping hand to his rural roots through a major development … Continue reading "Jordan Zemura Brings Clean Water and Renovations to Murehwa School"

Politics

3 w. ago Nelson Chamisa Bemoans Deteriorating Learning Standards In Zim As 50 000 Drop Out Of School

By Tinashe Sambiri HARARE – Opposition leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has raised alarm over Zimbabwe’s worsening education crisis, expressing deep … Continue reading "Nelson Chamisa Bemoans Deteriorating Learning Standards In Zim As 50 000 Drop Out Of School"

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3 w. ago Ecobank, Care Zimbabwe to extend sanitary ware to 450 school girls

By Alois Vinga PAN African financial services institution, Ecobank’s partnership with Care International in Zimbabwe is set to see 450 schoolgirls receiving reusable menstrual hygiene kits as part of efforts to curb the tide of period poverty. More than three million women and girls in the Southern Africa nation menstruate and the majority of them The post Ecobank, Care Zimbabwe to extend sanitary ware to 450 school girls appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 w. ago The hand that always giveth: Ushendibaba donates sports kits to former school in Gweru

GWERU - The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board member responsible for infrastructural development, Brighton 'Pan Jap' Ushendibaba, last week donated a variety of sports kits to his former school, Matinunura High School in Gweru. The post The hand that always giveth: Ushendibaba donates sports kits to former school in Gweru appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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3 w. ago EU, Germany Back New Renewable Energy Investment Platform in Zimbabwe

(Ecofin Agency) - • EU- and Germany-funded program launched to boost private investment in Zimbabwe’s clean energy

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