Month: April 2025
Kazungula Tragedy Highlights Growing Human-Wildlife Conflict Near Victoria Falls
A fatal collision between a vehicle and an elephant along the Kazungula Road, approximately 40 kilometres from Victoria Falls, has once again drawn attention to the intensifying human-wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe’s tourism corridor. The tragic incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, claimed the life of one person and left five others injured after a Toyota […]
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Holiday Road Carnage Exposes Gaps in Zimbabwe’s Transport Safety Culture and Policy Enforcement
The 2025 Easter and Independence Holiday traffic statistics released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have exposed a growing concern over the country’s road safety culture and enforcement mechanisms. While there was a slight decrease in the number of deaths and fatal accidents compared to 2024, the overall increase in road traffic collisions paints a […]
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Rural Industrialisation Takes Centre Stage as Second Republic Drives Vision 2030
Zimbabwe’s economic transformation agenda took a decisive turn with the inaugural Rural Industrialisation Indaba, which placed rural communities at the heart of national development under the Second Republic. The gathering brought together key government officials, development practitioners, and local and international stakeholders to affirm what is increasingly becoming a consensus: rural industrialisation is not a […]
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Nationwide Calm Prevails Despite Shutdown Calls
As the day winds down, calm has prevailed across the capital and much of the country despite shutdown calls led by Geza and widely circulated on social media platforms. In Harare, business continued uninterrupted throughout the day, with activity in the Central Business District (CBD) and surrounding areas flowing as usual. Similar scenes were observed […]
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In Zimbabwe’s Scorching Heat, Pown Engineering Emerges as the Go-To Name in AC Repair
As Zimbabwe enters the peak of its summer season, the unrelenting heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be debilitating. With temperatures often soaring beyond comfort levels, a functioning air conditioning system is no longer a luxury; it’s a vital part of maintaining a healthy, productive environment. Recognizing this urgent need, Pown Engineering has positioned itself as […]
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Kwekwe United No-Show Raises Serious Questions as PSL Investigates Fixture Breach
What was supposed to be a competitive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) fixture between Kwekwe United FC and Herentals FC at Bata Stadium on 21 April 2025 turned into a logistical and reputational blunder after the match failed to take place. The Premier Soccer League has confirmed the fixture breach and awaits official match […]
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Celebrating Independence: The Struggle for Residential Stands
As Zimbabwe marks another year of independence, many citizens still find themselves unable to fully enjoy the fruits of freedom due to lingering issues surrounding residential stands. During the First Republic, some ZANU PF members took advantage of opportunities to acquire land, converting it into residential stands and selling them at affordable prices to anyone, […]
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Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, marking the end of a historic papacy that reshaped the Catholic Church and touched lives across the world. His death was announced on Monday morning by Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican camerlengo, who delivered the solemn news: “Dear brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must […]
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Zimbabwe-Belarus Cooperation Anchored on Sovereignty and Shared Development
Zimbabwe and Belarus have moved a step further in strengthening their bilateral cooperation following a successful Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the First Session of the Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC). The meeting, held in Harare from April 14 to 16, brought together top-level officials and experts from both countries to assess progress and refine […]
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Japan’s $7M Development Package in Zimbabwe: A Strategic Shift Toward Resilience, Innovation, and Sustainable Partnerships
Japan’s recent allocation of nearly US$7 million to Zimbabwe through partnerships with UNICEF, UNDP, WFP, and UNOPS marks a critical evolution in development cooperation—from conventional donor aid to a more strategic, resilience-driven and innovation-focused model of engagement. Far from being a short-term humanitarian gesture, this initiative—delivered under the 2024 Supplementary Budget and the Tokyo International […]
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