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Afrobarometer finds mixed perceptions of Zimbabwe’s democratic progress under Mnangagwa

AFROBAROMETER’s latest report has revealed mixed public perceptions of Zimbabwe’s democracy over the past five years, with one in five citizens believing the country has become more democratic under President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration.

ERC Africa calls for voter registration blitz after ZEC handover

THE Election Resource Centre (ERC) Africa has called on the Registrar-General to conduct a nationwide voter registration blitz...

Kariba power water allocation slashed to 23 billion cubic metres for 2027

THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has slashed water allocations for power generation at Kariba Dam to 23 billion...

Police hunt five Zambian fugitives believed to be in Zimbabwe

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is working with Zambian authorities to track down five fugitives wanted...

It’s my work, I stand by it — Caine Prize winner Kundizeza rubbishes AI allegations 

ZIMBABWEAN author Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has struck a defiant tone, hitting back at allegations that his Caine Prize-winning...

‘Africa is not a supplicant at global table’, says Parliament Speaker Mudenda

PARLIAMENT of Zimbabwe Speaker, Jacob Mudenda, has told world parliaments that Africa does not approach international governance forums as a supplicant, but as a...

CAF partially lifts National Sports Stadium ban, allows 10,000 fans

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has partially lifted restrictions on spectators at the National Sports Stadium, allowing a maximum of 10,000 fans to...

MSU student shot dead at boarding house, ex-husband on the run

POLICE in Midlands Province have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife, a fourth-year Psychology student at Midlands...

UN bemoans Zimbabwe’s high prevalence of teenage pregnancies

THE United Nations (UN) community in Zimbabwe has bemoaned the whopping scourge of teenage pregnancies in Zimbabwe which currently stands at 23% amid calls...

US$5 million Gwanda solar project funds blown on Dubai shoes, America spending spree — Chivayo’s brother

WICKNELL Chivayo’s brother, Joachim, has revealed how the late controversial businessman splashed money meant for the Gwanda solar project, which became the centre of...

ZIDO urges shift from remittances to diaspora investment in Zimbabwe

Zimbabweans in the diaspora should be recognised as a vital economic force capable of driving investment and development back home, the Zimbabweans in Diaspora...