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The City of Bulawayo has adopted a US$440.6 million budget for 2027, featuring a 50% general tariff increase and new monthly levies on property owners and businesses to finance road rehabilitation, public lighting and disaster preparedness. The increases are e
Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi has defended schools’ use of debt collectors to recover outstanding fees, saying parents have a responsibility to meet their financial obligations but learners should not be penalised for the
Three women linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s family have been fined a combined US$750 after being convicted of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. Regional magistrate Mark Dzira fined Amina Jassinta Jessub Arab (47) US$200, Noreen Jessub (51) US$25
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe has acknowledged that the recently introduced Smart Traffic Management System has made mistakes in some cases, but insists authorities are working urgently to correct the problems while maintaining co
Zimbabwe, Epworth-Every morning, 24-year-old Rudo begins her day long before sunrise in Epworth, one of Harare’s most densely populated urban settlements. Like many mothers in the community, she balances caring for her young children with finding ways to earn
The Government has gazetted minimum wages for employees in the broadcasting and media sector, with the lowest-paid workers set to earn a combined monthly salary of US$261.40 and ZiG3,332.85. The salary structure is contained in Statutory Instrument 176 of 2026
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has urged Zimbabweans to take precautions against extreme heat, warning that prolonged exposure to high temperatures could lead to serious illness and even death. In a public advisory issued on Thursday, 5 November, the mi
The Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) has warned the public against fake academic certificates, saying its qualifications can only be obtained through official study programmes and the university’s graduation process. In a notice, ZOU said it does not sell, distr
The City of Bulawayo is considering reducing commercial property rates for businesses operating in high-density suburbs following complaints over sharp increases triggered by the implementation of the 2024 general valuation roll. The proposed tariff review com
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has given motorists with outstanding special excise duty liabilities arising from the transfer of second-hand vehicles until 31 December 2026 to regularise their accounts, warning that enforcement measures will be institu
Great Zimbabwe’s residents stored rain and groundwater in big hollows called dhaka pits. Those reservoirs could have held at least 4.9 million gallons (18,400 cubic meters), according to a team led by archaeologist Innocent Pikirayi of the University of Pretor
It has been over 40 years since households were settled in the post-Independence Model A resettlement of Chavarove in Gutu district. Much has happened in the intervening years, and our research has aimed at finding out how different households have fared over
Russia is stepping up the number of Africans it recruits to counter a personnel shortage in its military and is targeting some of the continent’s most dysfunctional states for manpower, a presentation obtained from people familiar with Ukraine’s intelligence s
So why did ZanuPF do all this in the first place . Could they have simply sat down with the EU then and discuss the issue well before just taken over someone's property and livelihoods. Because of their senseless takeover of other folks properties including fa
Well I certainly hope that Zimbzbwe's new leader is a lot fairer-minded than Robert Mugabe was!
Fungi Kwaramba in Moscow, Russia PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Russia yesterday for the third Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum, where Zimbabwe will push for concrete economic gains to accelerate diversification, boost trade and create jobs for the yout
Nyore Madzianike, Senior Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe’s destiny and future lie in the hands of its citizens, with the country’s aspirations of attaining a upper middle income society by 2030 shaped and delivered through a shared national deve
Peter Matika, peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw GOVERNMENT has urged farmers to resist panic planting or abandoning their fields over fears of an El Niño-induced drought, saying preparedness, crop diversification and informed decisions will be critical to the succe
Nyasha Simbisai-Agriculture Correspondent FARMERS have prepared nearly 9.5 million Pfumvudza/Intwasa plots ahead of the 2026/27 summer cropping season, as the Government steps up measures to safeguard food security against an anticipated El Niño-induced drough
Nqobile Bhebhem, Zimpapers Business Hub NAMIB Minerals’ plans to develop Redwing Mine into a larger-scale gold operation have received a boost after its subsidiary, Bulawayo Mining Company, signed a non-binding term sheet with Ecobank Zimbabwe for a US$30 mill
Sikhulekelani Moyo, sikhu.moyo@chronicle.co.zw THE National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) has extended financial support to 15 companies across the country as the Government moves to address the lack of patient and cheap capital to re-tool indust
Africa Moyo-Deputy National Editor THE Netherlands has commended Zimbabwe for progress in compensating farmers protected under Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements, with Dutch Ambassador Matthijs van Eeuwen, describing the process as critic
Not to spoil MR EDs parade in Russia but what really is the purpose of him and his African mates attending this meeting. Firstly is Zimbabwe still paying back its liberation war commitments to Russia? Secondly how are we benefiting from these meetings when on
How can anyone build "diplomatic trust " when dealing with a despotic totalitarian Govt.in the form of ZANU ???
What nonsense is this. People have being paid electricity charges via your scam systems and now a survey . Mmmm I smell a con coming up again. Your erratic service has been nothing short of complete rubbish. Honestly get proper Engineers and people to run ZESA
A kangaroo court is what our country is . Clowns running the show and making it a joke to the whole world. Zimbabwe is a laughing case to all and sundry. Trying to act democratic and yet completely undemocratic. If Chiwenga has called it out he is right to do
In reply to Jonsina. Bla, bla and more bla...
WHAT ???
Are you giving them food jobs and a little money to survive ? Thats the question. During the unity talks with ZAPU in 1987 this Zanu said then you either join Zanu or die. Well you know the rest. By the way they were then in good books with countries who were
I've followed with great interest the speeches by keystone people at the Chinhoyi Conference. Extremely great speeches by VP Chiwenga and H.E President ED. VP talked the "heart" of the Povo. The president gave a rallying call for party to unite and come up wit