Month: December 2025
Budget 2026 Anchors Housing, Roads and Digital Shift
Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget has marked a decisive turn toward tangible development delivery, with housing, road infrastructure, and digital education emerging as three major pillars shaping the next phase of the Second Republic’s transformation agenda under President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Beyond the headline figures, the allocations reflect a broader economic and social strategy aimed at restoring […]
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Twelve Dams One Narrative as Budget Drives Water Security
Zimbabwe’s 2026 National Budget has unexpectedly transformed economist Professor Gift Mugano and media platform ZFN Friday Drinks into the symbolic face of the Government’s ambitious 12 high-impact dam construction programme, not by formal appointment, but through public accountability, scrutiny, and national curiosity around the now-visible US$700 million infrastructure investment. The spotlight follows Prof Mugano’s now-famous […]
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FC Platinum Appoints Luphahla as Head Coach, Nikisi as General Manager
FC Platinum, the “Pure Platinum Play”, has appointed Joel Luphahla as their new head coach, replacing Norman Mapeza. Luphahla, a certified coach with national team experience, led Simba Bhora to a third-place finish in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) last season. Luphahla aims to instill a competitive and disciplined footballing culture, leveraging his […]
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BAT Zimbabwe Shakes Up Leadership: New MD and FD Appointed
British American Tobacco Zimbabwe (Holdings) Limited has announced executive changes, effective January 1, 2026, as part of its strategic transformation. Rumbidzai Hondora has been appointed Managing Director, and Tumisang Lebogang has been appointed Finance Director, replacing Kenneth Gitonga and Lucy Irungu, who are leaving their positions on December 31, 2025. Hondora brings leadership and commercial […]
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Time to implement life changing projects, ZANU PF Harare Province declares
Godfrey M Bonda President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s “walk the talk” mantra was echoed at the ZANU PF Harare Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting. Provincial Chairman, Cde Godwills Masimirembwa, reported that the President’s initiatives are being implemented, and it’s time to move forward. He condemned false narratives in some media outlets, assuring they would be addressed. Masimirembwa […]
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Reza Charts Bold Path As Anti Corruption Strategy Enters New Phase
The National Anti Corruption Strategy Two has entered a defining moment as the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission Chairperson Mr Michael Reza delivered a firm and reflective message on the future of Zimbabwe’s integrity systems during the validation workshop held in Harare. His remarks were not ceremonial. They carried a strong undertone signalling that the country’s […]
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Mashatile Calls Region To Bold Climate Action As SADC Unites
The opening of the Fifty Eighth SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly in Durban unfolded with an unmistakable sense of urgency as Acting President of South Africa, Hon Paul Mashatile, delivered a striking regional challenge on climate realities that can no longer be postponed or treated as distant projections. His call resonated through the Durban International […]
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ZIFA Clarifies status of players nursing Injuries in Warriors camp
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has updated the status of injured players in the Warriors camp: – Walter Musona (hamstring injury): Awaiting MRI scan results to rejoin the squad – Emmanuel Jalai (thigh contusion): Under physiotherapy, returning to camp Thursday for assessment – Tymone Machope and Junior Makunike: Released from camp due to injuries, won’t […]
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Zim introduces parole system to decongest prisons
Zimbabwe is set to introduce a modern, structured parole and rehabilitation system next year, aimed at decongesting prison facilities and promoting humane prison integration into society. Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga announced this initiative at the inaugural African Parole Conference in Harare, highlighting the government’s commitment to comprehensive correctional reform. The new parole system will […]
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Highlanders Speaks on Mwaruwari
Highlanders FC has issued a statement following Sir Wicknell Chivayo’s offer to support Benjani Mwaruwari if he is appointed head coach of the club. The club appreciated the gesture by their benefactor but emphasized that they follow established procedures for hiring staff and the club is nearing a decision on a new coach to replace […]
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