Zimbabwe Marks 1st Anniversary of Contested General Elections
By Wilis Moyo Today marks a significant milestone in Zimbabwe’s political history, as the country commemorates the first anniversary of its highly contested general elections. Held on 23 August last year, the polls saw a fierce battle between President Emmerson…
Musk’s X Poll Reveals Stark Divide in US Voter Preference
Story by Wilis Moyo A recent poll conducted on Elon Musk’s X platform, which garnered an impressive 5,846,891 responses, has shed light on the voting intentions of users ahead of the forthcoming American elections. The survey, which simply asked “Who…
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…
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…
Calls for enacting Whistleblower Protection Act intensify
By Michelle Chifamba / Chantay Ruswa Harare – Stakeholders at the National Anti-Corruption Indaba organized by Transparency International Zimbabwe, yesterday called for the immediate enactment of the Whistleblowers Act to protect whistleblowers and informers in the fight against corruption. “We…
Audit Report Slams Chipinge Rural District Council’s Financial Management
By Leonard Mhlanga Chipinge, Manicaland – A scathing report by the Auditor General’s office has raised serious concerns over the financial management practices of Chipinge Rural District Council. The report, released recently, highlights a plethora of financial irregularities and poor…