Year: 2024
President Mnangagwa Begins Annual Leave, Vice Presidents to Act
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to begin his annual leave on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, with his return to office scheduled for early February 2025. This announcement was made by Acting Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Mr. George Charamba, who confirmed that President Mnangagwa will remain in the country during his leave, […]
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Civil Service Retirement Age Raised to 70
The Government of Zimbabwe has announced that the Civil Service retirement age will be extended from 65 to 70 years, effective 1st January 2025, allowing for the continued contribution of experienced professionals to national development. Previously, the law required Civil Servants to retire at the age of 65. However, with the new amendment, they now […]
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Unity: Africa’s Forgotten Tool for Progress
In the quest for economic improvement, many citizens place undue faith in the idea that changing governments will bring about prosperity. This belief, however, has often proven to be a fallacy in African nations, where political transitions are frequently orchestrated by opposition parties backed by foreign interests. Such external influence undermines the genuine pursuit of […]
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A New Era for ZRP: Stephen Mutamba Takes the Helm Amid High Public Expectations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Deputy Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba as the new Commissioner-General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), effective January 1, 2025. The appointment follows the retirement of Commissioner-General Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, who served in the role since 2018. Commissioner-General Mutamba assumes leadership amid growing public anticipation for reforms in law enforcement, particularly in […]
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Police Nab Alcohol Smuggler in Beitbridge Crackdown
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested a suspected alcohol smuggler, Rumbidzai Ndlela (33), at the Beitbridge Border Post as part of the ongoing operation “No To Cross Border Crimes.” The arrest, which took place on Friday, December 27, underscores the government’s intensified efforts to combat smuggling and protect the country’s revenue streams. Ndlela was […]
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Fatalities Surge as Festive Season Traffic Accidents Take Deadly Turn – ZRP Reports
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has sounded the alarm over the alarming rise in fatalities during the festive season, with new road traffic statistics revealing a worrying trend. While the overall number of accidents dropped by 16.7% from 1,454 in 2023 to 1,211 in 2024, the fatality rate saw a disturbing increase, jumping from 71 […]
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Festive Season Turns Bloody: ZRP Records 47 Murders in One Week
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has raised alarm over a shocking wave of violent deaths recorded during the festive season, with 47 murder cases reported across the country between December 20 and December 26, 2024. The alarming surge has been linked to disputes arising from beer-drinking sprees, family feuds, sporting activities, and even disagreements over […]
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Chimombe, Mpofu bail hearing date set
The bail hearing for fraud-accused duo Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu has been scheduled for January 3, 2025. The duo was arrested last year for fraud involving the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, falsely claiming to have secured 32,500 goats nationwide. However, a verification by the Ministry of Agriculture revealed that the duo only had 4,208 […]
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Kalisto Pasuwa: The Legendary Coach Bids Farewell to Nyasa Big Bullets
FCB Nyasa Big Bullets have officially announced that legendary Head Coach Kalisto Pasuwa will part ways with the club on December 31, 2024, as his contract comes to an end. Pasuwa, who took charge of Nyasa Big Bullets six years ago, departs as one of the most iconic figures in the club’s storied history. Under […]
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African Union Urges Dialogue Amid Mozambique Post-Election Violence
The African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, has called for urgent and peaceful resolution to escalating post-election violence in Mozambique, which has claimed several lives following the Constitutional Council’s confirmation of the October 9 election results. Expressing deep concern, Mahamat extended condolences to the bereaved families and urged calm across the nation. More […]
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