Month: January 2025

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African Leaders Gather in Dar es Salaam for Energy Summit Focused on Expanding Access to Power

African Heads of State and Government gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, this Tuesday for an Energy Summit aimed at boosting power generation and attracting investments in the energy sector. The summit, held under the theme “Mission 300,” focused on ensuring that the estimated 300 million people across the continent gain access to electricity by […]

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Life-Threatening Recklessness: Kombi Driver Endangers Lives on Chitungwiza-Harare Route

In a terrifying display of utter recklessness, a commuter kombi traveling from Chitungwiza to Harare last night subjected its passengers to life-threatening speeds and dangerous behavior that could have resulted in tragedy. The kombi, identified by the number plate ADS 6685, was visibly in poor condition but continued to speed down the road as if […]

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ZRP Cracks Down on Illegal Kombis and Lawlessness in Ongoing Operation

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its operation, “No to Mushikashika and Lawlessness on the Roads,” aiming to clamp down on illegal public transport services and road safety violations across the country. In a statement yesterday, the ZRP expressed gratitude for the public’s support of the ongoing operation and emphasized that only registered kombis, […]

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Zimbabwe to Resume Hosting International Football Matches

Zimbabwean football teams, previously forced to play home matches abroad due to the absence of CAF/FIFA-certified stadiums, are set to resume hosting games locally within six months. The newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) President, Nqobile Magwizi, announced the development on X. The ZIFA president intimated that his committee will work round the clock to […]

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SADC Chairperson President Mnangagwa Condemns M23 Rebel Attacks on DRC Peacekeepers

SADC Chairperson President E.D. Mnangagwa has strongly condemned the M23 rebels for their attacks on SADC and United Nations peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The chairperson expressed deep concern over the worsening security and humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo caused by the M23 rebels’ attacks on peacekeepers. The attack […]

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Unity and Vision 2030 Central to National Development – Acting President

Acting President Constantino Chiwenga has assured Zimbabweans that the government is addressing key national challenges, including unreliable public transport, unregulated informal markets, healthcare, and infrastructure development. Speaking at the burial of National Hero Cde Justin Mupamhanga at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, the Acting President emphasized the importance of unity and collective effort in […]

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New Customs Regulations Target Smuggling of Designated Goods

The Zimbabwean government has introduced the Customs and Excise (Designated Deemed Smuggled Goods) Regulations, 2025, under Statutory Instrument 7 of 2025, aiming to combat smuggling and enforce stricter compliance with customs laws. Gazetted on January 27, 2025, and effective retroactively from November 28, 2024, the new regulations designate certain goods as “deemed smuggled” unless proper […]

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AFCON 2025 final draw – Zimbabwe face record winners Egypt

The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final draw was held in Rabat, Morocco this Monday. The 35th edition of the AFCON 2025 is set to be held from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026 in Morocco. The tournament will be hosted by six cities over a four week period. Zimbabwe is […]

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Zimbabwe’s Mineral Sales Surge Despite Global Price Slump

Zimbabwe recorded sales of over four million tonnes of minerals in 2024, excluding gold and silver, as production increased despite global commodity price fluctuations. The newly appointed General Manager of the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), Dr. Nomusa Moyo, confirmed that while sales volumes rose, overall revenue was affected by depressed international prices. However, […]

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Small-Scale Gold Miners Drive Zimbabwe’s Record Gold Output in 2024

Small-scale gold miners have been commended for their pivotal role in Zimbabwe’s gold sector, contributing over 65% of the 36.48 tonnes of gold produced in 2024. This achievement surpassed the government’s annual target of 35 tonnes and marked a 21% increase from the 30.1 tonnes recorded in 2023. Speaking to members of the Zimbabwe Miners […]

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