Author: Aldridge
High Court Overturns Chillmaster’s Lenient Driving Ruling
ZIM-dancehall artist Kudakwashe Gift Hombarume, known as Chillmaster, has been slapped with a nine-month driving ban after the High Court ordered a review of his earlier sentence. Initially, Mbare Magistrate Tatenda Mukurunge had fined Chillmaster US$200 for driving without a licence and sentenced him to 210 hours of community service for culpable homicide. The sentence […]
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Zimbabwe-China Ties: From Liberation to Strategic Partnership
Sixty years of history. A friendship forged in struggle. Today, Zimbabwe and China are redefining that bond for a new era of development and strategic cooperation. President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently hailed China’s “all-weather” support, recalling his 1965 visit when he led Zanla fighters to China for military training. That historic solidarity, he noted, laid the […]
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Gwayi-Shangani Dam at 72%: Matabeleland’s Water Future Nears
Seventy-two percent. A figure that now carries the weight of a century’s worth of promises, struggles, and deferred hope. The Gwayi-Shangani Dam, once a distant dream and often dismissed as impossible, is finally shifting into the realm of reality, bringing with it the prospect of rewriting the socio-economic story of Matabeleland. For decades, Bulawayo’s water […]
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Zimbabwe’s Steady March Toward Eliminating Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission: A Model for Africa
Zimbabwe’s fight against HIV has long been a story of resilience, innovation, and collective determination. Today, that journey is entering a decisive phase, with the country standing just a step away from eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B—an achievement that would place Zimbabwe among a handful of nations globally to reach such […]
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$600m Rail Overhaul, AI Push to Transform Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s engagement with executives from China Railways Group and Huawei Technologies marks a turning point in Zimbabwe’s pursuit of modern infrastructure and digital advancement. The discussions, which culminated in investment commitments, highlight how strategic partnerships can unlock long-term growth across multiple sectors of the economy. A US$600 million package earmarked for the revival […]
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Today’s Woman Conference Set Ablaze as Sinach Lands in Harare
Harare has shifted into excitement and anticipation as globally celebrated gospel minister Sinach touched down in the capital this morning, ushered with a warm welcome by the director of the Today’s Woman Conference, Dr. Larvene Simukai. Her arrival is more than a star presence; it signals the ignition of a life-changing experience designed to empower, […]
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Zimbabwe Export Week 2025 to Spotlight Growth, Global Competitiveness
ZimTrade will host the second edition of the Zimbabwe Export Week in Bulawayo from 13 to 17 October 2025, bringing together exporters, international buyers, and policymakers under the theme “Rooted Locally, Growing Globally.” The programme is designed to strengthen the country’s export capacity by leveraging local strengths while deepening competitiveness in international markets. The event […]
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Finance Ministry, ZIMRA Drive Tax Education to Strengthen Compliance
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), has rolled out a tax education programme aimed at strengthening compliance and supporting national development goals. The outreach, which gathered stakeholders in Mashonaland West, comes at a time when the government is pushing for greater reliance on domestic […]
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Dr Tungwarara’s UAE Golden Visa Signals Zimbabwe’s Rising Global Investment Appeal
When Special Presidential Investment Advisor, Dr Paul Tungwarara, received the prestigious Golden Visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it was not merely a personal milestone. It was a moment that reflected Zimbabwe’s evolving story under President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa’s vision, one of resilience, renewal, and repositioning on the global economic stage. The UAE Golden […]
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Zimbabwe, China Talks Shift Focus to Trade and Growth
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s arrival in Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese leadership is more than a ceremonial visit; it marks a deliberate turn in Zimbabwe’s foreign policy towards deeper economic diplomacy, anchored on tangible projects and trade flows. The President’s trip, which coincides with China’s 80th Victory Day commemorations, underscores how symbolic milestones are being […]
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