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By Pronellah Lunga Bulawayo has been struck by two tragic suicides within the span of a few days, reflecting a growing trend of individuals turning to suicide as a means of coping with their struggles. On 1 November, a 30-year-old man was discovered hanging at a ZESA substation in Richmond. Authorities found a note at […]

By Nomathemba Mathe Celine Ngwenya, an 18-year-old girl from Pumula South, has been arrested for allegedly terminating her pregnancy using abortion pills. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the arrest in a statement released yesterday on their official X page, stating that Ngwenya reportedly buried the fetus in a shallow grave, which has since been […]

By Effort Moyo A 23-year-old man from Beitbridge, Nigel Musona, has been sentenced to prison for breaking into his in-law’s home and stealing ZAR4900 on 23 October 2024. According to a statement from the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), on 20 October 2024 the complainant had secured his house and left with his wife. […]

By Nomathemba Mathe Bulawayo Mayor Senator David Coltart has announced plans by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to name one of the city’s streets after Phathisa Nyathi, a cherished figure in Bulawayo, during Nyathi’s memorial ceremony. Speaking at the event, Senator Coltart highlighted the importance of preserving Nyathi’s legacy for future generations. “In a small […]

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 […]