AllAfrica News: Zimbabwe

Three Artisanal Miners Killed in Mutare Shaft Collapse

[New Zimbabwe] Three artisanal miners were killed after a 20-metre-deep mining shaft collapsed on them at Plot 55 Premier Central in Mutare on Monday afternoon.

Afm Leader Madawo Backtracks On Zanu-PF Support, Insists Church Is Non-Partisan After Mnangagwa Praise

[New Zimbabwe] Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe leader Amon Madawo has backtracked on his earlier stance, affirming the church's political neutrality following backlash from members over his public show of support for ZANU PF.

Police Name Three More Victims of Lake Kariba Boat Tragedy

[New Zimbabwe] POLICE have identified three more victims of the Kariba RIDA boat tragedy, bringing the number of victims whose identities have been confirmed by their next of kin to 96.

Military Broadcaster's Property to Go Under the Hammer As It Fails to Settle Salary Debt

[New Zimbabwe] MOVABLE property belonging to Nkululeko Rusununguko TV (NRTV) is set to go under the hammer on Wednesday as employees attempt to recover money owed to them by the military broadcaster.

Sharpe Says Zimbabwe's Future Will Be Built 'Brick By Brick' As Westprop Expands Housing Push

[263Chat] WestProp Holdings founder and chief executive Ken Sharpe says his long-term property development plans are driven by a desire to create opportunities for millions of young Zimbabweans, as the company accelerates construction across its growing portfolio.

Months Before Kariba Tragedy, RIDA Captain Had Already Battled Dangerous Waters

[263Chat] When Captain Sign Patsikadova turned the RIDA vessel Mbuya Nehanda around in January, he was facing a decision that could have put nearly 90 passengers at risk if he got it wrong.

Kelsea Tafirenyika Claims Assets Were Gifts From Husband

[263Chat] The US$9.35 million money laundering case against Kelsea Tafirenyika took a fresh turn as she accused police of harassment, insisting properties in her name were lawful gifts from her businessman husband, Collins Takunda Mnangagwa.

Herentals Queens Crush Out of Cosafa CAF Champions League Qualifiers Despite Win

[New Zimbabwe] HERENTALS Queens have been eliminated from the COSAFA Women's CAF Champions League Qualifiers despite securing a 1-0 victory over Lesotho Defence Forces on Monday.

Sakunda-Backed U.S.$12.5m Facelift Wins National Sports Stadium CAF Approval

[263Chat] Zimbabwe has regained the right to host international football on home soil after the National Sports Stadium received Confederation of African Football (CAF) Category 3 certification, following a US$12.5 million refurbishment bankrolled largely by private energy firm Sakunda Holdings.

Mnangagwa Dragged to Constitutional Court, Accused of Packing Senate With Zanu-PF Politicians

[New Zimbabwe] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been dragged to the Constitutional Court over his appointment of 10 senators, with two applicants accusing him of packing the Upper House with politicians instead of independent professionals as required by the Constitution.

Who Owns Zimbabwe's Opposition? Politicians, Journalists or Zanu-PF?

[New Zimbabwe] There is something peculiar about Zimbabwean politics that deserves far more serious examination.

Land Barons Using Forged Documents to Grab Land - Harare City Council Report

[New Zimbabwe] Harare City Council has accused land barons of using forged documents and night-time invasions to seize land, as it moves to demolish more than 100 illegal settlements while regularising thousands of other stands.

Artisanal Miners Association Urges Government to Extend Mining Formalisation Deadline

[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Artisanal Miners Association (ZAMA) has petitioned Mines Minister Polite Kambamura to extend the deadline for mining formalisation, warning that the tight timeframe risks sidelining thousands of small-scale miners operating in remote areas.

Court Awards Cranborne House to Diplomat's Ex-Wife After 30-Year Marriage Collapses

[New Zimbabwe] A Harare High Court judge has awarded a Cranborne house to a diplomat's estranged wife after ruling that it would be unjust to leave her homeless following the collapse of their more than 30-year marriage.

Mnangagwa's Daughter-in-Law Tells Court Alleged U.S.$9.3m Money Laundering Proceeds Were Gifts From Husband

[New Zimbabwe] Kelsea Tafirenyika will spend more days behind bars after her bail hearing was postponed to Wednesday, as she told the court that the luxury properties and vehicles at the centre of a US$9.3 million money-laundering case were gifts from her husband, Collins, son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

CBZ Bank Commits U.S.$100m for Harare-Chirundu Highway Rehabilitation

[New Zimbabwe] CBZ Bank has committed US$100 million towards the rehabilitation and upgrade of the strategic Harare-Chirundu Highway as part of efforts to accelerate infrastructure development along Zimbabwe's key trade corridors.

Chamisa Dismisses CCC As 'Kids' Play', Teases New Political Movement

[New Zimbabwe] FORMER opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has described his erstwhile party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), as "kids' play", as he vowed to launch a new political outfit to challenge ZANU PF.

Francistown and Bulawayo Seek Structured Trade Link

[Botswana Daily News] Francistown -- Trade and investment between Francistown and Bulawayo should be more structured and intentional, with local authorities leading efforts to turn people-to-people movement into sustainable business partnerships.

Three Killed, Six Injured in Mutare-Masvingo Road Crash

[263Chat] Three people have been killed and six others injured in a road accident along the Mutare-Masvingo Road, police have said.

Urban Grooves Legends Reunite for Inaugural Festival in Harare

[New Zimbabwe] URBAN Grooves musicians will turn back the hands of time when they headline the inaugural Urban Grooves Festival, scheduled for September 5 at Jongwe Corner in Harare.

'There Will Be No Job Losses or Retrenchments' - ZEC Boss Says Amid Staff Transfer As Voter Registration Shifts to Registrar's Office

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWE Electoral Commission (ZEC) employees who have been handling voter registration and voters' roll management are set to be absorbed into the Civil Registry Department as the transfer of electoral functions gathers momentum following enactment of the Constitutional Amendment Act (CAA3)

Deputy Mayor, Two Others Arrested for U.S.$52,000 Extortion

[New Zimbabwe] Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu, Ward 28 Councillor Ntandoyenkodi Ndlovu and former Ward 22 Councillor Rodney Jele have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) in connection with alleged extortion involving a 50-year hotel development lease.

Two Dead, 22 Injured in Gweru-Zvishavane Road Bus Crash

[New Zimbabwe] TWO people died and 22 others were injured when a bus overturned along the Gweru-Zvishavane road on Thursday evening, police have confirmed.

Mnangagwa Loyalist Tungwarara Says 'Not Aggrieved' After Missing Out On New Senate Slots

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENTIAL investment advisor Paul Tungwarara says he was not bothered by his exclusion from the nomination to 10 new Senate seats created under Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, according to a leaked audio recording that has been circulating online.

World Rugby Chair and African Continent Leadership Expected in Zimbabwe As Part of Sables' World Cup Preparations Assessment

[New Zimbabwe] World Rugby chairman Brett Robinson and Rugby Africa president Herbert Mensah are expected in Zimbabwe this Sunday as the country steps up preparations for its return to the Rugby World Cup.

Govt Losing Millions As Health Workers Steal Drugs for Resale - Deputy Minister Says

[New Zimbabwe] THE government is losing millions of dollars through the theft of medication and hospital supplies by employees at public health institutions, Health and Child Care deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini has said.

South Africa, Zimbabwe Businesses Urged to Build Together, Create Jobs

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South African and Zimbabwean businesses to move beyond trading across borders and instead build joint industries, invest in infrastructure and unlock value from the two countries' natural resources.

Young Africa Marks 25 Years With 693 New Skilled Workers

[263Chat] Young Africa Zimbabwe has graduated 693 young people from 16 vocational trades as the organisation marked 25 years of providing skills training to young people across the country.

MP Slams Harare Demolitions, Says Council Razed St Martins Houses Without Court Orders

[New Zimbabwe] HARARE South legislator Trymore Kanopula has slammed the demolition of houses in St Martins by the Harare City Council, accusing the local authority of carrying out the operation without valid court orders.

Zanu-PF Pushes to Align Party Constitution With Mnangagwa's 2030 Term

[New Zimbabwe] ZANU PF Women's League has proposed the amendment of the party's constitution to align its terms of office with the recently passed Constitutional Amendment Act 3.

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