70 m. ago Gambling Without Guardrails in Zimbabwe’s Collapsing Economy 

In the shadows of Zimbabwe’s collapsing economy, a new form of desperation is thriving — online gambling without limits. With regulatory systems stretched thin and staff shortages plaguing the nation’s gambling authority, unlicensed operators have seized the moment. For many Zimbabweans, the appeal is painfully clear: platforms promising players the chance to win real money The post Gambling Without Guardrails in Zimbabwe’s Collapsing Economy  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 h. ago Why Zimbabweans’ obsession with PhDs has become a national pandemic

This is something that has baffled me for quite some time now.

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3 h. ago Zambian Regime Files Urgent Court Bid To Stop Lungu Burial In South Africa

The Zambian government has filed an urgent application in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, [...]

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4 h. ago Construction Boom in Zimbabwe and South Africa Spurs Growth for PPC

HARARE/JOHANNESBURG – The construction sectors in Zimbabwe and South Africa are poised for continued growth, [...]

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6 h. ago Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe ahead of two Test matches against Chevrons

By Sports Reporter ICC World Test Champions South Africa arrived in Bulawayo Tuesday ahead of their much-anticipated two-Test series against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club. The Test games will see the first one running from Saturday the June 28 to July 2, with the second match scheduled for July 6-10. Proteas walk into the Test The post Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe ahead of two Test matches against Chevrons appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 h. ago Govt increases surveillance at border posts to curb drug trafficking 

By Mary Taruvinga Zimbabwean government has upped surveillance by introducing drones at border posts to reduce drug trafficking. As the fight against drug use continues, during the period from March to June 2 2025, a cumulative 206 raids were conducted nationwide, leading to the dismantling of 39 illicit drug bases and 1,445 suspects. Speaking at The post Govt increases surveillance at border posts to curb drug trafficking  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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11 h. ago More jail time for Bluff Hill resident Mike Mupinga whose pit bulls fatally mauled man

HARARE - Mike Mupinga, the Bluff Hill resident whose dogs fatally mauled a man in a recent attack, is set to remain behind bars after a Harare Magistrate denied him bail on Tuesday. The post More jail time for Bluff Hill resident Mike Mupinga whose pit bulls fatally mauled man appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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11 h. ago Zimbabwe ‘amped’ to test themselves against world champion Proteas

SABC Sport Zimbabwe head coach Justin Sammons says his team is looking forward to testing themselves against world champions South Africa in the two-match Test series thats gets underway in Bulawayo on Saturday. The Proteas arrive in Zimbabwe having beaten Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s earlier this month, breaking an ICC The post Zimbabwe ‘amped’ to test themselves against world champion Proteas appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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11 h. ago South Africans and Zimbabweans pray together after xenophobic attacks in Addo

By Joseph Chirume, GroundUp Hundreds of residents of Valencia, Addo came together to pray for peace and order after recent xenophobic attacks. There have still not been any arrests, almost a month after one South African and four immigrants were murdered. Many of the displaced immigrant families have returned to Valencia. Last month, the killing The post South Africans and Zimbabweans pray together after xenophobic attacks in Addo appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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11 h. ago Nadia Nakai kicked out of Netflix reality TV show Young, Famous and African

SOUTH AFRICA - Rapper Nadia Nakai has strongly hinted that she will not be returning for the fourth season of Young, Famous & African, suggesting that producers of the show had overlooked her because of her “realness”. The post Nadia Nakai kicked out of Netflix reality TV show Young, Famous and African appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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11 h. ago Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025

Business Insider Africa While not all African currencies are strengthening, those that are showing indications of strength may profit in numerous ways. One of the most immediate advantages of a stronger currency is lower inflation. Many African nations rely significantly on imports of basic products, including petroleum, food, and industrial inputs. When a country’s currency The post Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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12 h. ago Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands ventures into boxing, sponsors heavyweight fighter Elvis Moyo

HARARE - Scottland FC owner Scott Sakupwanya has expanded his sporting footprint into the boxing world. Through his company, Betterbrands, Sakupwanya is now sponsoring Zimbabwean boxer and EFC Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion Elvis Moyo, Nehanda Radio has learnt. The post Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands ventures into boxing, sponsors heavyweight fighter Elvis Moyo appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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12 h. ago Seize COSAFA Cup opportunity: Nakamba’s advice resonates as Ngwenya nears move to South Africa

HARARE - Zimbabwe senior national team captain Marvelous Nakamba’s call for young players to "seize the COSAFA Cup opportunity" appears to have struck a chord, particularly with FC Platinum forward Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya. The post Seize COSAFA Cup opportunity: Nakamba’s advice resonates as Ngwenya nears move to South Africa appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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14 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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17 h. ago BREAKING: Attorny General Kabesha moves to stop Lungu burial in SA

President of Zambia Hakainde Hichilema Attorney General launches public interest litigation opposing burial of former President in South Africa Zambia’s … Continue reading "BREAKING: Attorny General Kabesha moves to stop Lungu burial in SA"

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17 h. ago Housing, jobs and freedoms: The rights Zimbabweans are still fighting for

Zimbabwe has made progress in key areas of social and economic rights but continues to lag significantly on civil and political freedoms, according to the latest global assessment by the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI).

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18 h. ago “Zero Fear, 100% Courage,” UFC star Themba Gorimbo praises ‘Big Man’ Winky D

HARARE - In what appears to be a dramatic U-turn from his previous stance, Zimbabwean mixed martial arts star Themba Gorimbo has heaped praise on Zimdancehall star Winky D, describing him as a fearless leader of the youth who boldly speaks truth to power. The post “Zero Fear, 100% Courage,” UFC star Themba Gorimbo praises ‘Big Man’ Winky D appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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18 h. ago Door slammed shut’: Dismay for Africans as UK changes care worker rules

MUTARE, Zimbabwe/LAGOS - When Loveness got a job offer from an English care provider in March, the 32-year-old Zimbabwean thought her dreams of building a new life abroad were finally coming true.

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32 h. ago Kirsty Coventry Takes Over As International Olympic Committee President

Africa’s most decorated female Olympian, Kirsty Coventry, officially assumed the presidency of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday, June 23, 2025, during the IOC General Assembly in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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35 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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