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Econet Wireless acknowledges service disruption, apologises

In a brief statement addressed to its "Valued Customers," the country's largest telecommunications operator acknowledged the ongoing service degradation,

By Tendai Munhundarima May. 27, 2026

Econet Wireless acknowledges service disruption, apologises

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Ramaphosa farm visit saga rages on

In the letter, Ncube expresses concern that the visit last Sunday at Mnangagwa’s private farm in Kwekwe occurred during a period of significant legislative changes in Zimbabwe.

By Staff Reporter May. 10, 2026

Court battle erupts over CAB3 hearings

ZIMBABWE’S courts are increasingly becoming the main battleground over the controversial Constitutional Amendment No 3 Bill (CAB3), as politicians, activists and citizens mount legal challenges

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 20, 2026

Mzilikazi residents step in as Bulawayo water crisis bites

Well-wishers, including Alderman Matson Nhlalo, Ndlovu and businessman Terry Hill, also contributed, while council provided technical support through plumbers and electricians.

By Sharon Sibindi Apr. 3, 2026

Mzilikazi residents step in as Bulawayo water crisis bites

Hwange villagers toast to development projects

He said there is drilling of community boreholes with community gardens in the four villages including Lupote, Chabasichana, Mpakati and Kamalala.

By Nizbert Moyo Feb. 16, 2026

Hwange villagers toast to development projects

Rains expose Bulawayo council

He noted that even minimal rainfall now results in flooding in several suburbs, turning roads into waterways and residential areas into hazard zones.

By Sharon Sibindi Feb. 1, 2026

A new economy: The survival mode

Rapidly growing economic challenges and the dynamic change of basic amenities in communities have forced citizens into survival-of-the-fittest mode.

By Jonah Nyoni and Praxedes Dube Dec. 13, 2025

Desperate Zimbos fall for human traffickers

Desperate Zimbabweans, fleeing the country’s economic challenges, are falling prey to human traffickers amid reports that locals have been lured to Myanmar.

By Lesley Kufandada Nov. 10, 2025

Desperate Zimbos fall for human traffickers

Rising crime a stark reminder of struggling economy

The latest statistics released by the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency (ZimStat) paint a worrying picture of a nation grappling with deepening socio-economic challenges.

By Newsday Oct. 23, 2025