Zimbabwe’s human rights situation on the mend - Mnangagwa tells creditors, defends controversial PVO Bill 

Zimbabwe’s human rights situation on the mend – Mnangagwa tells creditors, defends controversial PVO Bill 

By Alois Vinga PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa Monday told creditors and finance executives that the human rights situation in Zimbabwe is ...


Zimbabwe

Key stakeholders in corruption fight gather to compile SADC framework assessment report

Key stakeholders in corruption fight gather to compile SADC framework assessment report

/ Zimbabwe
By James Muonwa l Mashonaland West Correspondent KEY stakeholders in the fight against endemic corruption are meeting in Kariba to gauge how Zimbabwe is faring on anti-graft indicators as set out in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) anti-corruption monitoring and evaluation framework. The workshop, which kicked off Monday, comprises of ...

Courts & Crime

Police warn of syndicate circulating counterfeit US$100 notes

Police warn of syndicate circulating counterfeit US$100 notes

/ Courts & Crime
By Staff Reporter THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has cautioned the public to be wary of a syndicate circulating fake United States dollars in $100 denominations. The syndicate, comprising both male and female elements, is reportedly operating in Mashonaland West province, particularly in the administrative capital of Chinhoyi. ZRP provincial ...

In Pictures

UK: In Pictures - Diaspora Insurance hosts reception for Zimbabwe Gems

UK: In Pictures – Diaspora Insurance hosts reception for Zimbabwe Gems

/ In Pictures, News Headlines
By UK Correspondent UK: Global insurance firm, Diaspora Insurance, this week held a reception at the company's new global headquarters in Birmingham for the senior Zimbabwe Netball Team (Gems) which was in the UK for the inaugural Celtic Cup where they finished a creditable third. Diaspora Insurance CEO Jeff Madzingo ...

Business

RTG to acquire Montclair Hotel for US$5 mln

RTG to acquire Montclair Hotel for US$5 mln

/ Business
By Alois Vinga LEADING hospitality concern Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has entered into an agreement to acquire Montclair Hotel for US$5 million. The latest details on the transaction were revealed by the RTG company secretary, Tapiwa Mari Monday in a giant step which is set to see RTG scaling up ...

Diaspora

Zimbabwean accountant in R17m theft from Joburg non-profit entity

Zimbabwean accountant in R17m theft from Joburg non-profit entity

/ Crime
By IOL A ZIMBABWEAN accountant is in trouble for the theft of over R17 million from his former employer, Johannesburg-based non-profit company Education and Training Unit (ETU), over a period of six years. Details of the misappropriation emerged during the ETU’s North Gauteng High Court application for the sequestration of ...

Showbiz, Arts & Culture

Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

Drake alleges Universal falsely inflated popularity of Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

/ Showbiz, Arts & Culture
AP Drake alleged in a court filing Monday that Universal Music Group falsely pumped up the popularity on Spotify and other streaming services of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” a song that viciously attacked Drake amid a bitter feud between the two hip-hop superstars. The petition in a New York court by the rapper’s company ...

Sports

Chipezeze explains how he has improved his time-wasting tactics

Chipezeze explains how he has improved his time-wasting tactics

/ Sport
FarPost Magesi FC goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has shared insights into how he has refined his time-wasting tactics in recent seasons. The Zimbabwean shot-stopper was speaking after his side won the Carling Knockout Cup trophy, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 2-1 in the final at the Free State Stadium on Saturday evening. The 34-year-old ...

Trending

Zimbabwe Power Company says nationwide blackout caused by system disturbance

Zimbabwe Power Company says nationwide blackout caused by system disturbance

/ News Headlines, Trending
By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) responsible for operating the nation’s power facilities has said the nationwide blackout experienced Sunday night was a result of a “system disturbance”. A major power outage affected the whole country with power restored Monday morning in some areas. Zimbabweans are enduring 18-hour ...

Health & Community

Japan pledges over US$5 million to support climate-resilient agriculture in Zimbabwe

Japan pledges over US$5 million to support climate-resilient agriculture in Zimbabwe

/ Health & Community
By Thandiwe Garusa THE Japanese government through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)  Wednesday pledged a US$ 5.1 million grant to support 37,000  climate-affected smallholder farmers across five districts in Zimbabwe. This at a time Zimbabwe continues to grapple with climate challenges and food shortages caused by the El Nino induced drought. The ...

Africa & World

Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party

Namibia to vote in toughest election yet for ruling party

/ Africa
Reuters Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election yet for the ruling SWAPO party, which has governed the southern African nation for 34 years. If SWAPO candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wins, she will become the country's first female president. A SWAPO loss would mean the ...

Opinion