37 h. ago What does ‘success’ look like in Zimbabwe’s communal areas, and how does this compare with land reform areas?

The previous blog series explored ‘success’ in A1 areas across our sites in Mazowe, Gutu, Masvingo and Matobo districts. How does this compare with local perceptions of success in communal areas? This is an important question as most people in A1 areas came originally from communal areas. The land reform was supposed to provide a positive alternative to the land scarcity and poverty so prevalent in the former ‘reserves’. The question after 25 years is, has this been the case?

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51 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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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 Beekeepers in Rural Zimbabwe Embrace Technology to Unlock Progress

A project from our Zimbabwe Chapter is helping local beekeepers overcome challenges and monitor their beehives remotely.

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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 It will take more than Mnangagwa’s gold vault tour to restore public trust in the ZiG

There’s a saying: trust is built over time—but can be destroyed in an instant, and once broken, confidence is not only shattered, but painfully difficult to rebuild.

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7 d. ago IMF cheers Zim’s economic upturn urges authorities to do even more to lift the country

muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE has made significant progress in addressing some of the critical issues that were negatively affecting the country’s economy, the International... 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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8 d. ago Fake ‘son’ fleeces Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant founder Mazibuko of US$5,600

BULAWAYO - Sipho Mazibuko, the founder of the Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant, claims she was swindled out of US$5,600 by a young man she had taken in and treated like a son. The post Fake ‘son’ fleeces Miss Rural Zimbabwe pageant founder Mazibuko of US$5,600 appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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8 d. ago How Temba Bavuma’s brave team took a giant leap for South African Test cricket

South Africa comprehensively beat Australia to finally land their first cricket trophy in an International Cricket Council event. The post How Temba Bavuma’s brave team took a giant leap for South African Test cricket appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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9 d. ago Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests

By UK Correspondent Labour MP Dawn Butler has withdrawn from an international summit in London after learning she was advertised as a speaker alongside Auxillia Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s First Lady, who is under US sanctions for alleged corruption and gold smuggling. The decision follows fierce backlash from Zimbabwean activists, who accuse Mnangagwa of hypocrisy and have pledged to The post Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships

Kentucky Kernel On March 15, Tapiwanashe “Carlie” Makarawu ran a blistering 20.13 seconds in the 200m dash at the 2025 Indoor NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, winning the gold and tying the Zimbabwean record in the event. Three months later, the Kentucky Wildcat lined up for the event once again in the NCAA Outdoor The post Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil

By A Correspondent | 15 June 2025 As public frustration grows over the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) cash, the … Continue reading "ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil"

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1 week ago Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability

By Staff Reporter  ZIMBABWE’s apex bank has pacified the public stating that the elusive Zimbabwe Gold currency, popularly known as ZiG, is more readily available amid reports some banks will soon dispense it at automated teller machines (ATMs). The announcement made Friday by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was meant to calm widespread concerns The post Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago ‘Teach patriotism in all Zim schools’ MPs say, cite example of China, Singapore, Rwanda, South Korea

IN A development that is set to ignite significant debate in the country, lawmakers are pushing for the mandatory introduction of patriotism... 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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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 Father first, miner Second: Why a Gwanda artisanal miner puts family before all.

The now 44-year-old Zibusiso Ndlovu was only 19 when he came to Tshebetshebe, Gwanda in 2001 to explore the ‘golden’ opportunities offered in the gold mining sector in Zimbabwe. He was full of hope at a time when Zimbabwe was experiencing serious economic challenges that led to high inflation and job losses.

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1 week ago Zim & UK’s ties keep improving as London backs Harare’s Commonwealth return quest

Mugove Tafirenyika NEWS EDITOR tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE has made significant progress in addressing some of the issues that had strained its relations with... 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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1 week ago Harare councillors fight undervaluing land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings

By Darlington Gatsi HARARE City Council risks losing thousands of dollars in land value if the municipality complies with the government directive to compensate Pinnacle Holdings with tracts of stands. The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, recently wrote a directive to Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume instructing the City Council to allocate The post Harare councillors fight undervaluing land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Harare councillors fight undervaluation of land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings

By Darlington Gatsi HARARE City Council risks losing thousands of dollars in land value if the municipality complies with the government directive to compensate Pinnacle Holdings with tracts of stands. The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, recently wrote a directive to Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume instructing the City Council to allocate The post Harare councillors fight undervaluation of land compensated to Chiyangwa’s Pinnacle Holdings appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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