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Crime

Woman Jailed for Setting Husband on Fire Amid Marital Dispute

In a shocking incident that has drawn widespread attention, a 35-year-old woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of setting her husband on fire following a domestic dispute. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) disclosed the

March 21, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe’s New Human Rights Chief Asserts Country Not Worst in Global Violations

In a recent press briefing following her inauguration, the new chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, Fungayi Jessie Majome, provided a fresh perspective on the nation’s human rights record. Officially sworn in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Majome embarked on her tenure

March 21, 2024

Zimbabwe

4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Chegutu, Zimbabwe, with Minimal Impact

A a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.1 struck near Chegutu, Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe, causing concern among local and regional communities. The seismic activity was recorded in the late afternoon of Wednesday, March 20, 2024, precisely at 5:27 pm local time,

March 21, 2024

Zimbabwe

Russia Delivers Over 23,000 Tons of Free Fertilizer to Zimbabwe to Combat Food Crisis

In a significant move to combat the global food crisis, Uralchem Group has delivered over 23,000 metric tons of free potash and NPKS fertilizers to Zimbabwe. This donation is part of the Russian fertilizer giant’s ongoing commitment to sustainable agriculture and hunger

March 20, 2024

Zimbabwe

ZESA Holdings Urges Mining Sector to Generate Its Own Electricity Amid Soaring Demand

In a bid to tackle the soaring electricity demand anticipated to nearly double in the coming year, ZESA Holdings, Zimbabwe’s primary electricity distribution company, is calling upon the mining sector to take up the mantle of generating their own power. This push,

March 20, 2024

Zimbabwe

Harare Mayor Orders Investigation into Allegations of Police Brutality

The Mayor of Harare, His Worship, Councillor Jacob Mafume, has taken decisive action following allegations of police brutality that have emerged from a disturbing incident caught on video. The footage, which has rapidly gained attention online, displays a group of men, identified

March 20, 2024

Zimbabwe

Leadership Shake-Up in Zimbabwe’s Key Commissions

Zimbabwe has witnessed a significant reshuffle in its leadership dedicated to the fight against corruption and the advocacy for human rights. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced the appointment of new chairpersons to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the Zimbabwe Human Rights

March 20, 2024

Business

Decline in Lake Kariba’s Water Levels Linked to El Niño, Warns Zambezi River Authority

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has raised concerns over the unusual decline in water levels at Lake Kariba, a vital hydrological asset straddling Zambia and Zimbabwe. This revelation, made on Tuesday, March 19, underscores a worrying deviation from the lake’s expected behavior

March 19, 2024

Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Teachers Announce Strike for Higher Wages Amid Economic Strain

In an escalating labor dispute with the government, the Federation of Zimbabwe Educators Union (FOZEU) has called for a nationwide strike among teachers, set to begin on Wednesday, 20 March 2024. This decision signals a significant escalation in the ongoing wage negotiations,

March 19, 2024

Russia Election observed by a delegation led by ZEC Chairperson Justice Priscilla Makanyara Chigumba.

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Zimbabwe Observers Declare Russian Election “Free, Fair, and Credible”

In a comprehensive statement issued today, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has declared the Russian presidential election as “free, fair, and credible,” despite the international community’s mixed reactions. The endorsement follows a meticulously executed observation mission to Russia, led by the revered

March 19, 2024

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