13 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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13 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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13 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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13 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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19 h. ago Rising criticism over Gukurahundi hearings amid fears of intimidation and exclusion

As the ‘long-delayed’ Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme prepares to officially commence on Thursday, June 26, 2025, critics continue raising renewed concerns over the structure and credibility of the process, warning that the exercise risks retraumatising victims and falling short of delivering genuine justice.

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37 h. ago IOC is in ‘best of hands’, says Bach as he hands over to Zimbabwe’s Coventry

AFP Kirsty Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover ceremony with her predecessor Thomas Bach. The Zimbabwean is the first woman and African to head the body, and at 41, the youngest since Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who is credited with founding The post IOC is in ‘best of hands’, says Bach as he hands over to Zimbabwe’s Coventry appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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37 h. ago Nadia Nakai not returning for season 4 of Netflix’s Young, Famous and African?

By Tapiwa Svondo RAPPER Nadai Nakai has hinted that she has not been recast and will not be returning for the fourth season of Netflix hit reality series Young, Famous and African. Nadia who has been part of the show since it hit screens in 2022 revealed this in a Tik Tok video. Bragga posted The post Nadia Nakai not returning for season 4 of Netflix’s Young, Famous and African? appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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37 h. ago New Tax Promises a Larger Fleet of Emergency Vehicles in Harare. Residents are Skeptical.

By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa, GPJ This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. Residents doubt city leaders’ new levy will help pay for more critically-needed ambulances HARARE, ZIMBABWE — A few days after giving birth to her youngest daughter in May 2024, Shirley Celebrate Mkono, a 34-year-old mother of four, went to her local clinic The post New Tax Promises a Larger Fleet of Emergency Vehicles in Harare. Residents are Skeptical. appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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61 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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3 d. ago Chinese brutally attacks employee for seeking NSSA recourse over occupational injury

By Alois Vinga AN employee at Chinese-run Huaman Investments (Private) Limited alleged that he was brutally attacked for involving the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to ascertain injuries incurred at work. Circumstances around the matter are that the employee (name withheld) recently sustained injuries at work and approached National Engineering Workers Union (NEWU) led by The post Chinese brutally attacks employee for seeking NSSA recourse over occupational injury appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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 Why do African leaders flee to foreign hospitals instead of fixing theirs at home?

Charity begins at home, they say—but when leaders abandon their own for comfort abroad, it becomes betrayal.

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5 d. ago US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

A training camp for the Senegalese women’s basketball team in the US has been scrapped, with the West African nation’s prime minister...

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5 d. ago Kirsty Coventry outlines Olympic vision ahead of historic IOC presidency

Xinhua Kirsty Coventry, poised to become the first woman and the first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, has laid out her vision for the future of the Olympic Movement, grounded in its core values and potential for global unity. Coventry, elected in March during the 144th IOC Session in Greece, will assume the The post Kirsty Coventry outlines Olympic vision ahead of historic IOC presidency appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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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6 d. ago Don’t your stomachs get full? – Chamisa berates Chivayo’s cancer machines tender 

By Darlington Gatsi FORMER opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has criticised the government for awarding a tender to ZANU PF member and businessman Wicknell Chivayo for the procurement of cancer machines, a move widely viewed as a conduit for corruption. A South African company, TTM Global Medical Exports, owned by Chivayo, was awarded the tender to The post Don’t your stomachs get full? – Chamisa berates Chivayo’s cancer machines tender  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas

By Farai D Hove | London, 18 June 2025 — South African opposition leader Julius Malema has once again been … Continue reading "UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas"

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6 d. ago Kelly Khumalo throws shade at Jub Jub . calls him ‘sperm donor’ in Father’s Day post

JOHANNESBURG - South African singer Kelly Khumalo, who has adamantly shut out Jub Jub from the life of her firstborn child, has chastised fathers who use the obstacles put in their way by bitter mothers as an excuse not to connect with their children. The post Kelly Khumalo throws shade at Jub Jub…. calls him ‘sperm donor’ in Father’s Day post appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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6 d. ago Communique of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition Meeting on Strategies to Defend the Constitution

The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (The Coalition) on June 11, 2025, hosted an online discussion to deliberate on strategies to protect the constitution and promote a culture of constitutionalism in Zimbabwe.

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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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