Harare, Borrowdale residents clash

With the ink barely dry on the Cheda Commission report, more skeletons are tumbling out of Harare City Council's closet, this time centred on Borrowdale, one of the capital's most affluent suburbs now facing rapid and questionable densification....

Zimbabwean man brutally murdered in Limpopo

Police in Limpopo have launched an investigation into a suspected mob justice incident after the body of a man, believed to be a Zimbabwean national, was discovered in Mooihoek, Driekop. The victim, who is thought to be in his 30s, was found with...

Zimbabwe’s fee cuts are welcome — but the country cannot tax its way to prosperity

Tendai Ruben Mbofana Zimbabwe’s recent announcement of sweeping reductions to transport‐related fees and levies — halving parking, clamping and towing fines, slashing the cost of vehicle number plates from US$500 to US$50, and repealing a...

60% of Zimbabweans visit sangomas

Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora has revealed that more than 60% of Zimbabweans are turning to traditional healers for medical assistance, a trend he said underscores the urgent need to restore confidence in the country's ailing...

Sexual assault case in Musina exposes gaps in child safety at shelters

This project is funded by: The recent sexual assault of a 13-year-old boy at a church shelter in the Limpopo border town of Musina is a stark reminder of the systemic vulnerabilities that place children at risk. Police arrested a 24-year-old woman...

Health Check: Truscreen’s diagnosis is for revenue growth and cash flow break even

Truscreen is rolling out its instant, lab-free cervical cancer test across 14 countries. Pic via Getty. Cervical cancer detection play Truscreen says its year is off to a good start PYC Therapeutics enters “transformational period” … as does...

Middlemen Disease is a Misdiagnosis

A five-year-old ‘winning’ a N$1.3-billion government medicine supply tender is not the fault of the child’s Zimbabwean father, Cosmas Mukaratiwa. The problem is also not that Shapwa Kanyama’s company, with three employees, secured a N$111-million...

Zimbabwe’s UNSC bid is nothing more than an ego trip disguised as diplomacy

Tendai Ruben Mbofana President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched Zimbabwe’s campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2027-2028. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana,...

Bienvenido a Ecuador—home of the incredible Galapagos Islands

Aklog Birara (Dr) September 2025 One of the books I read in high school that captured my imagination and stimulated my interest in visiting Ecuador again was Charles Darwin’s famous work, On the Origin of Species. published on November 24, 1859....

No excuses will end Zimbabwe’s electricity shortages without accountability, investment, and reform

Tendai Ruben Mbofana ZESA Holdings recently issued a statement announcing the shutdown of Hwange Power Station’s Unit 3 for statutory maintenance, scheduled to last forty-four days. To directly receive articles from Tendai Ruben Mbofana, please...

Zimbabwe ranked among 10 best countries to visit in 2025

Gabine Maguruza VicFalls PIC: @garbimuguruza/InstagramZimbabwe has been listed among the best countries to visit in Africa, according to global travel platform Kayak. Zimbabwe sits at the top of that list in a ranking that also considers elements...

Zimbabwe announces Ease of Doing Business reforms in the livestock, dairy & stockfeed sectors

The Zimbabwe Government has announced a slew of Ease of Doing Business and Regulatory Fees Reforms. They are targeted at simplifying compliance, reducing costs, and enhancing the country’s investment climate, with the initial phase focusing on the...

Zimbabwe targets Asian beef markets, scales up foot and mouth disease surveillance

By Alois Vinga Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to expand beef exports to Asian markets, with authorities intensifying surveillance of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) to safeguard herd health and meet international standards. Once a major beef...

Zimbabwe ranked among world’s best countries to visit in 2025, according to travel experts

Business Insider Africa If 2025 is the year you’re finally planning that big trip, travel experts say Zimbabwe and Morocco should be high on your list. Global travel platform Kayak has named both countries among the world’s best places to visit in...

Zimbabwe’s HIV response under threat from funding cuts

BY MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES The United States administration funding cuts threaten to reverse decades of hard-earned progress in Zimbabwe, where an estimated 1.3 million people are living with HIV. The ambitious UNAIDS targets of 95-95-95 face...

China will work hand in hand with Zimbabwe”

China will work hand in hand with Zimbabwe” It is my profound honor to welcome all of you here as we gather to celebrate two remarkable milestones: the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, and the 45th anniversary of...

Where to see these 19 top events and all you need to know about this year's Culture Night celebration

It has become one of the biggest event nights in the Irish calendar. Culture Night is back this Friday 19th September for its 20th year with a bigger-than ever programme featuring 1,700 free events all across the nation. It’s One Night For All to...

‘Countless reminders’ remain: UVU students resume classes a week after Charlie Kirk’s shooting

Classes have restarted at Utah Valley University (UVU) just one week after conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on campus, as per a report by New York Post. Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at an...

Middle East electricity demand triples and the strain is just beginning, says IEA

Electricity demand in the Middle East and North Africa has tripled since 2000, and it is set to increase by 50 per cent by 2035, as rapid population growth, urbanisation and industrial expansion drive up consumption. This amount is equal to the...

Parliament petitioned against water privatisation

The Economic Justice for Women Project (EJWP) has petitioned Parliament, raising concerns over the privatisation of water in Zimbabwe's local authorities and urging lawmakers to introduce a Water Justice Bill to safeguard equitable access. The...