Key developments affecting Zimbabwe’s political, economic, and cultural landscape.
By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 26 November 2025 – Amnesty International Zimbabwe yesterday launched a nationwide campaign aimed at strengthening the protection and recognition of women informal cross-border traders, a sector long exposed to harassment, extortion and lack of social protection. The campaign, titled “Decent Work as a Human Right for Women Informal Cross-Border Traders in…
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE, 26 November 2025 – The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) and the United Mutare Residents and Ratepayers Trust (UMRRT) on Monday held a joint engagement meeting in Mutare, strengthening collaboration on access to documentation, improved health service delivery, and community participation in local governance. The meeting also followed…
By Fanuel Chinowaita HONDE VALLEY – The NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon roared to life on Saturday, 22 November 2025, attracting more than 1 800 athletes in an exhilarating showcase of endurance, national pride and the growing power of sports tourism in Zimbabwe. NetOne Chief Executive Officer Engineer Raphael Mushanawani hailed the marathon as a…
Government, City Leadership Pledge Stronger Support for Women Entrepreneurs By Fanuel Chinowaita Mutare, 19 November 2025 – The Fifth Edition of the City of Mutare Women Empowerment Expo ended on a high note on Monday, with national and local leaders pledging stronger support for women entrepreneurs and the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)….
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…
