Zimbabwe commemorates Independence Day with colourful parades, speeches and festivities meant to honour the sacrifices of those who fought in the liberation struggle.
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THE tragic explosion of a commuter omnibus that claimed 18 lives on Thursday has left Zimbabweans shaken and searching for answers.
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Apr. 18, 2026
Ultimately, leadership is not just about making tough economic calls; it is also about communicating them in a way that reflects the realities people face.
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Apr. 17, 2026
In theory, this should increase the availability of public transport, reduce waiting times and possibly stabilise fares.
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Apr. 16, 2026
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) deserves a firm nod of approval for securing a spot in the upcoming Unity Cup in London.
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Apr. 15, 2026
The April 2026 report by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts has sounded a worrying alarm: southern Africa faces a high probability of severe weather disruption in 2027
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Apr. 14, 2026
THE admission by Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe in Parliament last week that the country has 14 000 officers serving in the Zimbabwe Republic Police
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Apr. 13, 2026
THE government’s directive compelling local authorities to purchase President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s biography
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Apr. 11, 2026
If citizens must speak under fear of reprisal, then the process ceases to be genuine consultation and becomes little more than a managed exercise in conformity.
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Apr. 10, 2026
What is at stake in Zimbabwe today is not merely a Bill before Parliament, but the very meaning of democracy itself.
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Apr. 9, 2026
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday rolled out upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes on the second anniversary of the gold-backed currency
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Apr. 8, 2026
When President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power on the back of a November 2017 military coup, he promised a new era of responsiveness and accountability.
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Apr. 3, 2026
Public hearings are supposed to be spaces where Zimbabweans freely express their views on proposed changes to the supreme law.
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Apr. 2, 2026
According to the study, the country is rapidly emerging as a critical transit corridor in a sprawling migrant smuggling network stretching from the Horn of Africa to South Africa.
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Apr. 1, 2026
Public hearings on the Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill (CAB3) began yesterday across the country to gather citizens’ views on proposed changes to the supreme law.
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Mar. 31, 2026
ZANU PF lawmaker Nomsa Chaimvura has spotlighted a troubling culture of arrogance and self-interest in Zimbabwe’s Parliament.
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Mar. 30, 2026
THE response by Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza to the Constitutional Court challenge against Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill is not just dismissive — it is revealing.
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Mar. 28, 2026
At the beginning of the year, government introduced a 15,5% Vat on previously zero-rated tourism services such as transfers, safaris and adventure activities.
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Mar. 27, 2026
Border and airport security must be strengthened. Anti-corruption measures must be rigorously enforced.
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Mar. 26, 2026
THE recurrent absence of Marshall Munetsi from the Zimbabwe Warriors squad is no longer a mere selection headache
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Mar. 25, 2026
The latest fuel price hike, announced last week, pushed petrol to US$2,17 and diesel to US$2,05 per litre.
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Mar. 24, 2026
Authorities report a disturbing surge in deceptive recruitment practices that have escalated into human trafficking.
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Mar. 23, 2026
The biggest driver of high fuel prices in Zimbabwe is not the global market, but the heavy burden of taxes, levies and regulatory costs layered onto every litre.
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Mar. 20, 2026
On March 9, 2015, Itai Dzamara was abducted by five unidentified men, widely suspected to be State agents, while sitting in a barber shop in Glen View.
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Mar. 19, 2026
His remarks leave little doubt that dissent within Zanu PF is being treated not as democratic debate, but as rebellion.
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Mar. 18, 2026
Standard pricing guidelines for commonly procured items will help ministries and agencies to purchase at reasonable and comparable rates, reducing opportunities for abuse.
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Mar. 17, 2026
THE world yesterday commemorated World Consumer Rights Day, amid renewed calls to ensure that every product in the marketplace — from food and medicine to electronics and digital goods — is safe
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Mar. 16, 2026
REPORTS indicate that only 1,2km of the 66km Gwanda–Maphisa Road project has been completed, even as government prepares to host this year’s Zimbabwe Independence Day
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Mar. 14, 2026
ZIMBABWE’S health system stands at a crossroads.
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By Johannes Marisa
Mar. 13, 2026
ZIMBABWEANS have a duty — not tomorrow, not next year, but now.
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Mar. 13, 2026
But if this operation is to be taken seriously, it must start where the problem is most visible — vehicles belonging to the ruling Zanu PF party.
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Mar. 12, 2026
At Ascot Stadium in Gweru, the much-anticipated clash between giants Dynamos and TelOne turned into a logistical farce.
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Mar. 11, 2026
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s decision to embark on nationwide roadshows ahead of the launch of new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes next month is both necessary and overdue.
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Mar. 10, 2026
The challenge, therefore, is not the absence of laws — it is the failure to enforce them consistently and fearlessly.
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Mar. 9, 2026
For a leadership born out of that extraordinary political moment, bending legal and institutional boundaries has often appeared less daunting than respecting them.
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Mar. 7, 2026
Citizens have every right to meet, debate and criticise proposed changes to the supreme law.
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Mar. 6, 2026
ZIMBABWEANS are fully capable of debating constitutional amendments without resorting to violence.
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Mar. 5, 2026
THE recent performance of the Mighty Warriors at the Cosafa Women's Championship in South Africa is a poignant reminder of the grit and potential embedded in Zimbabwean women’s football.
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Mar. 4, 2026
Armed men allegedly stormed the meeting and assaulted attendees. If true, such conduct sends a chilling message to all who dare to question, debate or organise around constitutional reform.
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Mar. 3, 2026
Any disruption to critical funding is a life-and-death issue that could reverse years of hard-won public health gains.
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Mar. 2, 2026
THE Constitution is explicit on one critical safeguard: any amendment affecting presidential terms must not benefit the incumbent. That clause was not inserted as decoration.
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Feb. 28, 2026
For years, Zimbabwe’s healthcare system has leaned heavily on foreign assistance — particularly in programmes targeting HIV and Aids, tuberculosis, malaria, and maternal health.
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Feb. 25, 2026
THE ongoing T20 World Cup has witnessed many narratives, but none as stirring as the meteoric rise of the Zimbabwe national cricket team.
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Feb. 25, 2026
THE push by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to register 50 000 new taxpayers this year could mark a decisive turning point in the country’s fiscal trajectory — if it is pursued fairly
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Feb. 24, 2026
In a statement, ZTA said a nationwide inspection blitz targeting unregistered operators would begin on March 1 in conjunction with law enforcement agencies.
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Feb. 23, 2026
Other estimates place the number of Africans in Russia’s ranks at between 3 000 and 4 000, part of a broader contingent of 18 000 to 20 000 foreign fighters.
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Feb. 21, 2026
The 2013 Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, freedom of association and protection from inhuman or degrading treatment.
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Feb. 20, 2026
A FEW days ago, a disturbing video surfaced showing commuter omnibuses driving along the pavements of First Street in Harare’s central business district.
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Feb. 19, 2026
Mafume’s concerns show that the real battle is not on the streets with vendors and pirate taxis, but inside the corridors of power.
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Feb. 18, 2026
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu stands at a critical policy crossroads as he prepares to present his Monetary Policy Statement this month.
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Feb. 17, 2026