Wanted: Suspect Sought in US$300,000 Fraud Case
By Wilis Moyo The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued an urgent appeal for information leading to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with a US$300,000 fraud case in Bulawayo. The suspect, whose picture has been…
El Nino-Induced Drought Exacerbates Gender-Based Violence in Chipinge District
By Leonard Mhlanga Chipinge, Zimbabwe – The El Nino-induced drought has brought a surge in gender-based violence cases in Chipinge district, leaving women and girls vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. The drought has created a perfect storm for GBV to…
Cattle Rustling Syndicate Terrorizes Chipinge District, Smuggles Livestock into Mozambique
By Owen Dhliwayo A highly organized cattle rustling syndicate is plaguing Chipinge district, stealing prized livestock and smuggling them into neighboring Mozambique. The syndicate, believed to be well-connected, has been targeting communities in Chipinge, making off with cattle worth thousands…
Women push for women’s rights and economic empowerment in mineral rich communities
By Gracious Masendu A total of 20 young women between 18 and 35 years from the 15 wards of Wedza district actively participated in a Mashonaland East provincial interface meeting with Parliament in Harare. This platform, involving the Parliamentary Portfolio…
El Nino Induced Droughts Aggravate Gender Based Violence in Chipinge District
By Leonard Mhlanga, Chipinge The El Nino- induced droughts being experienced across the globe has brought a surge in gender- based violence cases in Chipinge district. Women and girls are left vulnerable to exploitation, physical, and sexual abuse. The El…
Cattle Rustling Syndicate Plagues Chipinge District, Mozambique Border
By Owen Dhliwayo Cattle rustling syndicates in Chipinge district are terrorizing villagers, stealing cattle and smuggling them into neighbouring Mozambique. The rustlers, believed to be highly organised and well connected, have been targeting communities in Chipinge, making off with prized…
Zimbabwe’s public debt is situation alarming – ZIMCODD
By Owen Dhliwayo/Michelle Chifamba Zimbabwe’s public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) debt situation has been deteriorating, with the total PPG debt increasing by 1.7% to USD18 billion from USD17.7 billion. This deterioration highlights the country’s persistent fiscal challenges and raises concerns…
Zimbabwe High Court Acquits Job Sikhala of False Convictions
By Wilis Moyo Harare – The High Court on Monday acquitted opposition leader Job Sikhala of two convictions, including inciting public violence and publishing falsehoods. Sikhala, who spent 595 days in solitary confinement, welcomed the verdict, stating: “I told all…
Lead from the front, Chamisa told
Michelle Chifamba and Chantay Ruswa Harare – Timothy Mubhawu, a founding member of the Movement for Democratic Change and former Member of Parliament, has called on Nelson Chamisa, leader of a faction of the Citizens Coalition for Change, to come…
Report exposes hidden health crisis
By Owen Dhliwayo A recent report by ZIMLAC Rural Livelihoods Assessment has shed light on a debilitating issue plaguing rural Zimbabwean communities: open defecation. The report reveals that a staggering 74% of households in Binga, 64% in Kariba, 63% in…