5 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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5 d. ago POSB introduces instant payday loan to boost financial inclusion

The People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has announced the launch of its newest financial product — the POSB Payday Loan — a fast, flexible, and fully automated loan facility designed to give customers the freedom to manage their finances with ease and confidence. With the POSB Payday Loan, customers no longer need to wait for payday to The post POSB introduces instant payday loan to boost financial inclusion appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago No wonder the president did not tour hospitals with you – opposition MP taunts Health Minister, chucked out of National Assembly

By Staff Reporter CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Charlton Hwende was on Wednesday removed from the National Assembly for taunting Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora over his exclusion from President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s visits to Harare’s public referral hospitals. Manicaland CCC legislator Prosper Mutseyami had brought a policy question on access to health services in public The post No wonder the president did not tour hospitals with you – opposition MP taunts Health Minister, chucked out of National Assembly appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 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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6 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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6 d. ago US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting

BBC The US State Department says it will resume scheduling appointments for international student visas, but will ask all applicants to make their social media accounts public for enhanced screening. Officials have been instructed to expand social media vetting of applicants and search for “any indications of hostility toward the citizens, culture, government, institutions, or The post US resumes student visas but orders enhanced social media vetting appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Too many areas requiring urgent attention – presidential spokesperson says following Mnangagwa’s visit to public referral hospitals

By Thandiwe Garusa PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson George Charamba, has acknowledged the dire state of Zimbabwe’s public hospitals, highlighting infrastructure decay, policy gaps and systematic overload. Charamba was speaking following Mnangagwa’s visit to Zimbabwe’s main referral hospitals, Parirenyatwa and Sally Mugabe, on Monday. The visits follow public outcry over the dysfunctional state of public hospitals. The post Too many areas requiring urgent attention – presidential spokesperson says following Mnangagwa’s visit to public referral hospitals appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Explosion at fireworks factory in central China kills nine and injures 26

AFP An explosion at a fireworks factory in central China killed nine people. It injured 26 others, state media said on Tuesday, as challenging on-site rescue work continued a day after the incident. The blast occurred shortly before 8:30 am Monday at a factory in a village outside Changde, a city in Hunan province, state-run The post Explosion at fireworks factory in central China kills nine and injures 26 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago OPINION: Iran, Israel and the Spectre of Retaliation: Is Tehran Going for Broke?

The early morning of 13 June 2025 marked a dramatic escalation in the Middle East's enduring power struggle. In an unprecedented offensive, Israel launched strikes across Iran, targeting nuclear facilities in Natanz and Fordow, and killing high-profile figures within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including Major Generals Hossein Salami and Mohammad Bagheri. The post OPINION: Iran, Israel and the Spectre of Retaliation: Is Tehran Going for Broke? appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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 Byo Cllrs call for urgent action on neglected recreational centres

The Bulawayo Councillors have lamented the deteriorating state of recreational centres across the city, urging urgent policy reforms and partnerships to revive these vital community spaces.

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9 d. ago Government cranks up its war on trolls as authorities contemplate fortifying cyber laws

AUTHORITIES are stepping up their campaign against all those who abuse social media by inciting anarchy in the country and recklessly soiling... 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 Oprah Winfrey reveals how Barbara Walters played a role in her decision to never have kids

By Page Six  OPRAH Winfrey candidly revealed how Barbara Walters’ relationship with her daughter, Jacqueline Dena Guber, ultimately helped her decide she didn’t want to have children of her own. “I remember her telling me once, ‘There’s nothing more fulfilling than having children,’ and ‘You should really think about it,’” the media mogul recalled in The post Oprah Winfrey reveals how Barbara Walters played a role in her decision to never have kids 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 Freeman, Killer T, Master H lead City to City Tour takeover at HICC in Harare

HARARE - Gateway Stream Media, a subsidiary of Rainbow Tourism Group, is set to host the Harare leg of the City To City Tour on June 28, 2025, at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC). The post Freeman, Killer T, Master H lead City to City Tour takeover at HICC in Harare appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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 “If it’s that easy, go ahead and do it” Madam Boss’ glamorous BET visit defended

HARARE - Renowned cultural curator, creative director, and media entrepreneur Plot Mhako, has come out in defense of social media personality Madam Boss, after she came under fierce criticism for her appearance at this year’s edition of the BET awards. The post “If it’s that easy, go ahead and do it” Madam Boss’ glamorous BET visit defended appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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1 week ago 2027 is too late – CNRG urges govt to immediately ban export of lithium concentrates

By Costa Nkomo The Centre for Natural Resources Governance (CNRG) has implored the government to take immediate action and ban the exportation of lithium concentrate, rather than waiting until 2027 to implement the proposed policy. This follows the government’s announcement yesterday that lithium concentrate exports will be banned from January 2027. In a statement issued The post 2027 is too late – CNRG urges govt to immediately ban export of lithium concentrates 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 Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre’s romance confirmed with a sweet birthday kiss!

IOL Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre seal it with a kiss! The 34-year-old singer and actor have officially confirmed their relationship after months of speculation. A video of the two sharing a romantic kiss has been making the rounds on social media, putting an end to the rumours surrounding their romance. Their relationship hard launch was The post Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre’s romance confirmed with a sweet birthday kiss! appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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