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16 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Under-19s were left disappointed after their opening Group C match of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup against Scotland was abandoned without a ball being bowled in Harare. Persistent rain throughout the week left the pitch at Takashinga Cricket Club unplayable, and after several inspections, officials called […]
16 January 2026 By Colleta Bell Economists are warning that consumers should brace for higher prices following the introduction of eight new taxes by government at the start of this year. Speaking to SkyzMetro FM, economic analyst Reginald Shoko said, the new measures, which include an increase in Value Added Tax, are expected to push […]
16 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe’s health sector remains under serious strain, with civil society organizations and residents questioning whether public budget consultations are genuinely shaping government spending priorities. The issue came under scrutiny at a stakeholder engagement hosted by the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), in partnership with the Bulawayo […]
16 January 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane The Content Creators Network of Zimbabwe has welcomed the government’s announcement of a US$10 million fund dedicated to local content creation. The initiative is seen as recognition of the sector’s role in preserving and promoting Zimbabwean culture, though the network remains cautiously optimistic. Speaking to Skyzmetro FM, Kudzayi Zvinavashe, […]
15 January 2026 By Emelda Jinya South Africa’s Border Management Authority has called for urgent engagement with the Zimbabwean government following the interception of another group of undocumented children at the Beitbridge border. On the 13th of January, officials stopped 33 Zimbabwean children, aged between four and 15, who were attempting to cross from South […]
15 January 2026 Nokusa Masuku The City of Bulawayo has announced planned improvement works on Jason Moyo Street between 4th and 5th Avenue, set to begin on Monday, 19 January 2026. The project, covering a 160-metre stretch, is expected to take two to three weeks to complete, depending on weather conditions. In a public notice […]
15 January 2026 By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) is set to release the 2025 Ordinary Level examination results this Friday, January 16, at exactly midday. The examination body confirmed the release on Thursday, a week after publishing the 2025 Advanced Level results. With A-Level outcomes already known, attention has now turned to […]
15 January 2026 By SFM News A 25-year-old man from Inyathi has appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Magistrates’ Court facing charges of attempted rape involving his juvenile relative. The accused, whose identity is being withheld to protect the identity of the minor, stands accused of attacking his 15-year-old cousin earlier this month. According to the […]
15 January 2026 SFM News The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concern that sugary drinks and alcohol are becoming more affordable around the world, slowing down efforts to curb lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. In two new reports, WHO said prices dropped in dozens of countries between 2022 and 2024. Sugary […]
15 January 2026 By Monalisa Ntibane The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says this year’s International Day of Education will focus on highlighting progress made in delivering quality education across the country. Ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro says key achievements include the rollout of the Competence-Based Curriculum and continued investment in expanding school infrastructure, in […]
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