2 h. ago Divorce among Zimbabwean women up by nearly 100,000 in 10 years

Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant increase in the number of divorced or separated women over [...]

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7 h. ago Director duped: US$20,000 lost in dodgy scheme promising US$3 million return

HARARE - Terence Mwahowa, a director at Terraworld Investments (Pvt) Ltd, was allegedly defrauded of US$20,000 in a dubious investment scheme that promised a massive US$3 million return. The post Director duped: US$20,000 lost in dodgy scheme promising US$3 million return appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Economics

47 h. ago Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry to face unpredictable Trump: Olympic Chief’s steeliness shaped by hard knocks

By AFP FIRST impressions can be deceptive, but Kirsty Coventry showed that behind a sunny disposition she will have the mettle to deal with the trickiest of people and situations when she succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday. Looming large on the horizon of the 41-year-old Zimbabwean — The post Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry to face unpredictable Trump: Olympic Chief’s steeliness shaped by hard knocks appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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52 h. ago Three Zimbabwean Nationals Arrested For Cyber Crimes In India After Multi

Three Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in India after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cyber fraud that defrauded a senior pharmaceutical executive of over ₹1.1 crore (approximately US$127,000).

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3 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

3 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 Guard escapes jail time for community service after accidental fatal shooting

By Mary Taruvinga A 21-year-old security guard from Kadoma has avoided jail time following an accidental discharge of a firearm, which resulted in the death of a miner at Sengy Mine. The state was insisting on a murder charge, but the High Court found Anthony Mutefara guilty of culpable homicide before sentencing him to three The post Guard escapes jail time for community service after accidental fatal shooting appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Zimbabwe records refugee influx, DRC constitutes larger population 

By Staff Reporter The population of refugees in Zimbabwe is expected to shoot up to 18,000 by the end of this year due to a prevailing peaceful environment, the government has said. Addressing the media on the state and welfare of refugees in Zimbabwe ahead of the World Refugee Day commemoration to be held this The post Zimbabwe records refugee influx, DRC constitutes larger population  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 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 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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6 d. ago Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong

By Staff Reporter The government appears to be giving the nod to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s bid to supply over US$400 million worth of medical drugs and cancer treatment equipment. The Information Ministry Permanent Secretary, Nick Mangwana, has seemingly confirmed that Chivayo’s firm, TTM Global Medical Exports (Pvt), submitted an official proposal to supply cancer The post Chivayo’s US$400 million medical bid: government sees no wrong appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Former Warriors team manager Rafik Adam loses US$500K to robbers in Harare

HARARE - Former Zimbabwe Warriors team manager and Dynamos chairman Rafik Adam was reportedly robbed of US$500,000 in Harare's CBD on Monday morning. The post Former Warriors team manager Rafik Adam loses US$500K to robbers in Harare appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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6 d. ago Prophet Magaya faces estate liquidation over outstanding debt of US$420 000

HARARE - GetBucks Microfinance Bank Limited has initiated legal proceedings in the High Court of Zimbabwe, seeking to liquidate the personal estates of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya and his wife, Tendai, over an outstanding debt of US$420,140.72. The post Prophet Magaya faces estate liquidation over outstanding debt of US$420 000 appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Economics

6 d. ago Nqobizitha Masuku scores as Jwaneng Galaxy clinch Orange FA Cup in Botswana

BOTSWANA - Former FC Platinum and Highlanders holding midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku was on target as Jwaneng Galaxy secured the Orange FA Cup title, along with P800,000 cash prize, in Botswana over the weekend. The post Nqobizitha Masuku scores as Jwaneng Galaxy clinch Orange FA Cup in Botswana appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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6 d. ago Mawarire Accuses ED Of “Monetizing Problems” With Untendered US$437 Million Contract

President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent visit to Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe Hospitals, along with the NatPharm warehouse, on Monday, June 16, has ignited a fresh controversy, with Jealousy Mawarire accusing the tour of being a “poor window dressing gimmick” to justify a massive, untendered cancer treatment equipment contract.

Economics

6 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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7 d. ago Mnangagwa accused as ally, Billy Rautenbach gains 1,000 hectares ‘illegally’

GOROMONZI - Accusations of corruption and scrutiny are mounting against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, as his ally, Muller Conrad 'Billy' Rautenbach, is set to receive over 1,000 hectares of farmland, displacing local farmers, as compensation for a property he allegedly never owned." The post Mnangagwa accused as ally, Billy Rautenbach gains 1,000 hectares ‘illegally’ appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Events

7 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 View from the Paddock: the threats and challenges of farming in Zimbabwe

The African-esque clashes between "centre pivot guards" and miners.

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9 d. ago Exclusive: Charges against Mzembi will be dropped and former minister released from jail

HARARE – Former foreign affairs minister Walter Mzembi will be released on Monday and all charges against him dropped under a secret deal he negotiated with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Nehanda Radio can exclusively report. The post Exclusive: Charges against Mzembi will be dropped and former minister released from jail appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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