Key developments affecting Zimbabwe’s political, economic, and cultural landscape.
Kandishaya dismisses abduction claims as false, accuses union of misinformation By Fanuel Chinowaita Harare | 11 November 2025 – THE Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) has demanded the immediate release of two Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) student leaders, Lindon and Malvin, who were allegedly abducted while campaigning in a Students Representative Council (SRC) election….
Staff Writer The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers’ Union (ZDAMWU) has lost touch with its core membership and is pursuing a selfish agenda through its incessant push for a Corporate Rescue Programme for the diversified mining company, RioZim, workers have said. ZDAMWU represents only about 12 percent of the entire RioZim workforce. RioZim employees…
Staff Writer The Solidarity Mine Workers Union of Zimbabwe (Somwuz) says RioZim Limited’s recovery and internal restructuring plan has begun bearing fruit, as the giant mining firm has made notable progress in clearing salary arrears for both current and former employees. RioZim, which is implementing a robust turnaround strategy, is showing signs of operational recovery…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE, 7 November 2025— RioZim Limited has reopened Renco Mine in Masvingo Province after securing critical funding to revive operations, settle debts and stabilise employee salaries, marking a significant step in the company’s recovery and restructuring drive. The reopening, which took place in September, has already yielded tangible results, with the mine…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE – The Government of Zimbabwe has acquired the Monomotapa Hotel in Harare to provide permanent accommodation for Members of Parliament (MPs), bringing relief to legislators who have for years endured humiliation, evictions, and sleepless nights in cars due to unpaid hotel bills. Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE | 28 October 2025— The SAPES Trust Seminar Room, a well-known venue for public discussions and civic dialogues, was completely gutted by fire early Tuesday morning in what authorities believe to be a case of arson. According to SAPES Trust Director Professor Ibbo Mandaza, the attack occurred around 12:40 a.m., when…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Bulilima, 27 October 2025 – In a bold step toward addressing drug and substance abuse while strengthening rural healthcare, a Telemedicine Booth and Virtual Hospital were officially launched in Ntunungwe, Bulilima District, on Sunday — marking a milestone in Zimbabwe’s digital health revolution. The event attended by over 1,000 people, combined the…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Zimbabwe Insurance Brokers Limited (ZIB) has introduced a new education protection plan, The School Care Fees Protector, designed to ensure the continuity of a child’s education in the unfortunate event of a parent’s or guardian’s death or permanent disability — whether due to illness or accident. The innovative policy provides peace of…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HARARE – The Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Sleiman Timios Kwidini, has admitted that most hospitals are struggling to provide essential drugs for pregnant women undergoing Caesarean section deliveries due to inadequate budget allocations. Responding to a question from Chikanga legislator Hon. Lynnet Karenyi during a parliamentary session this…
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 22 October 2025 – The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has joined a swelling wave of resistance against ZANU PF’s controversial resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term of office from 2028 to 2030, warning that tampering with the national Constitution for political gain would plunge the country into chaos….
