4 h. ago Parliament: Opposition demands ministerial statement on usage of US$38 million sugar tax funds

By Anna Chibamu Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator, Thokozani Khupe has demanded a ministerial statement from the Ministry of Finance on the disbursement of the US$38 million collected through the sugar tax for the procurement of cancer treatment equipment. On a point of national interest, Khupe who was diagnosed with cancer in 2011, told The post Parliament: Opposition demands ministerial statement on usage of US$38 million sugar tax funds appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 h. 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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7 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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11 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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16 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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16 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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16 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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17 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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19 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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22 h. ago CSOs urge inclusive development and swift passage of key bills

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the ongoing barriers that continue to hinder the full participation of women, youth and persons with disabilities (PWD) in national development and decision-making processes in Zimbabwe.

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22 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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22 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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23 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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23 h. ago Zimbabwe launches digital livestock tracking system to boost transparency and national food security

Each livestock owner will receive a physical card embedded with a unique identification code linked to a digital database

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28 h. ago Surely, what lessons in business success can Tagwirei teach our youth?

Our youth are the greatest asset to our nation’s future, and we cannot afford to lead them astray.

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40 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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63 h. ago Legal Discussions with Vengai Madzima: Labour and Employment Law in Zimbabwe

NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal), to discuss with us legal issues that affect Zimbabweans living in the diaspora. The discussions are of a general nature and those seeking specific legal advice should contact their lawyer.  Reporter: Welcome back Mr. Madzima. This week, we The post Legal Discussions with Vengai Madzima: Labour and Employment Law in Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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64 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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68 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 Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa

By Xinhua ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday that the country’s economy continues to register positive strides. In a post on X, the president said that economic growth is being driven by strong performance in mining and tourism, reduced inflation and the stabilization of the local currency. Mnangagwa’s comments followed a recent statement by The post Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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