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By Pronellah Lunga President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has congratulated to Donald Trump following his victory in the U.S. Presidential Elections. In a statement posted on his official X page, President Mnangagwa wrote, “Congratulations to President-elect @realdonaldtrump on your election victory. The world needs more leaders who speak for the people.” President Mnangagwa also expressed Zimbabwe’s […]

By Anisha Hungwe Lupane State University has rescheduled its 19th graduation ceremony to Saturday, 9 November. The event will begin at 8 am at the main campus in Lupane, bringing together students, faculty, and guests for the celebration. This year, 1,708 students will be capped, including 663 postgraduates and 942 undergraduates. In an interview with […]

By Nomathemba Mathe and Pronellah Lunga Donald Trump is currently leading in the U.S. presidential race with 267 electoral votes, while Kamala Harris has 224, according to the latest updates from local and international sources. Trump has secured 51.2% of the popular vote, compared to Harris’s 47.4%. To win the presidency, a candidate must reach […]

By Anisha Hungwe The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced an increase in fuel prices effective 5 November 2024. According to ZERA’s statement, diesel prices have risen by USD 0.01, from USD 1.50 in October to USD 1.52 in November. The price of petrol blend has also gone up by USD 0.02, moving from […]

By Nomathemba Mathe In response to the El Niño-induced drought impacting large parts of Zimbabwe, the John Landa Nkomo Memorial Trust (JLNMT) has donated 16.5 tones of mealie meal to 750 households in Tsholotsho, offering crucial support to struggling families in the region. The donation, distributed at Mtshina Primary School in Ward 10, is part […]

By Makhosethu Ndlovu The latest third-quarter HIV statistics for 2024, presented at the recently held National AIDS Council’s stakeholder meeting in Bulawayo, have highlighted Tsholotsho District as having the highest HIV prevalence rate in Matebeleland North. The district stands at a concerning 21.1%, the highest in the region, while Binga has the lowest rate at […]

Anisha Hungwe The 4th ordinary session of the 6th Pan African Parliament (PAP) commenced yesterday in Midrand, South Africa, focusing on the theme “Educate an Africa Fit for the 21st Century.” The gathering began with the swearing-in of new members from Rwanda and other participating countries. PAP President Chief Fortune Charumbira presided over the opening […]

By Effort Moyo The Bulawayo City Council has revived its Public Transport Policy after a prolonged delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, signing Service Level Agreements today with six licensed public transport operators, according to a statement from the Bulawayo City Council. Initially approved in 2012, the policy aims to establish a safer, more efficient […]

By Anisha Hungwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has called for the urgent repatriation of the remains of Zimbabwean heroes who were captured and killed in Britain during the liberation struggle. His remarks were made during the burial of national hero Cde Jaison William Chirinda at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, where he highlighted the […]

By Pronellah Lunga A family in Emakhandeni suburb is appealing to the public for help in finding their 18-year-old daughter, Chelsea Tigere, who went missing on Friday, 1 November 2024. Chelsea’s sister, Shamiso Tigere, told SkyzMetro FM that she believes Chelsea may have voluntarily left home. “She has disappeared before and that was last year. […]