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Nelson Chamisa Lays Out Plans For Zimbabwe’s Economic Recovery. But Will Government Listen?

Nelson Chamisa president of the Citizen’s Coalition for Change political party today outlined ways that he feels Zimbabwe’s economy could be saved. His ideals include full dollarization and embracing smart agriculture among others. Below is the full Twitter thread: “The economy is tanking and Zimbabweans are suffering at the hands of bad leadership, poor governance… Continue reading Nelson Chamisa Lays Out Plans For Zimbabwe’s Economic Recovery. But Will Government Listen?

Late Mbinga Obert Karombe Buried At Night

Obert Karombe (left) with Prophet Passion Java

There has been a lot of drama and speculation surrounding the death of the late Obert Karombe. Obert Karombe was dubbed one of the richest men in Zimbabwe and he was popularly referred to as a “mbinga”. He died in a car crash along Beatrice Road and since then there has been a lot that… Continue reading Late Mbinga Obert Karombe Buried At Night

The Connection Between Zimbabwe’s Bread Price Hikes And the Russia-Ukraine War

A lot of prices have been adjusted in Zimbabwe in recent weeks and the Russia-Ukraine war has been mentioned as a major reason. From fuel price hikes to mealie meal and most recently bread prices went up by 100%. Many people have been bushing the war off as a lame excuse and wondering what the… Continue reading The Connection Between Zimbabwe’s Bread Price Hikes And the Russia-Ukraine War

ZRP Blitz Targets People With Open View (OVHD) Decoders

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested eleven people and confiscated numerous OVHD decoders in the process. The people were part of a TV-decoder smuggling ring. Many people in Zimbabwe rely on Open View decoders for good content. They buy it once and they do not pay any subscription to keep it connected. This contravenes… Continue reading ZRP Blitz Targets People With Open View (OVHD) Decoders

ZERA Increases Fuel Prices…Again

epa07279705 A motorist fills his vehicle with fuel at a service station in Harare, Zimbabwe, 13 January 2019. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a fuel increase from 1.35 Zimbabwe dollar to 3.31 Zimbabwe dollar per litre as from 13 January 2019. EPA/AARON UFUMELI

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced yet another fuel price increase due to “oil price patterns on the international market”. This development does not come as a shock to many because ZERA has revised the prices within short intervals before. As of today (25 April 2022) the ZWL prices are $264.77/litre for Diesel… Continue reading ZERA Increases Fuel Prices…Again

Here’s Why Six African Counties Have Banned Shisha

Cameroon has joined other African countries like Kenya, the Gambia, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana to ban the smoking of Shisha pipes siting major health risks. Shisha also known as Hookah, narghile, waterpipe, or hubble bubble is an instrument used for smoking tobacco (usually flavoured) and it has a glass base usually containing water. The device… Continue reading Here’s Why Six African Counties Have Banned Shisha

Government and MSU Partner To Make Highway Code Available In Vernacular Languages

The government of Zimbabwe and MSU (Midlands State University) have partnered in a project to translate the Highway code into local languages. The Highway Code will soon be available in the sixteen official local languages; Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa (Constitution of… Continue reading Government and MSU Partner To Make Highway Code Available In Vernacular Languages

Standard Chartered Calling It Quits On Zimbabwe

The long-standing relationship between Standard Chartered and Zimbabwe is about to come to an end as the firm plans to leave Zimbabwe. Standard Chartered Group CEO Bill Winters announced that the firm will be exiting several countries in Africa and the Middle East in a bit to simplify its global structure. Which is a fancy… Continue reading Standard Chartered Calling It Quits On Zimbabwe

“Ndabhoo” Olinda Chapel Stops Recruiting Zimbabwean Nurses Due To Abuse

Olinda Chapel has helped many people find employment in the UK through her agency Gain Health Care. Gain Health Care is a specialist Health and Social Care Company. The company provides temporary Nursing and Care staff, Homecare Services and Provision of Supported Living. Olinda Chapel posted on her Facebook account: “It is with great sadness… Continue reading “Ndabhoo” Olinda Chapel Stops Recruiting Zimbabwean Nurses Due To Abuse

Zimbabwean Woman To Serve 5 Years In Seychelles Jail For Drug Dealing

A 45-year-old Zimbabwean woman has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for the importation of a controlled drug and another 5 years for trafficking a controlled drug. The sentences will be served concurrently (at the same time) meaning she will be behind bars for 5 years only. Elsie Vambe was arrested on the 26th… Continue reading Zimbabwean Woman To Serve 5 Years In Seychelles Jail For Drug Dealing

Eurowings Discover Now Offering Direct Flights From Germany To Zimbabwe

German airline Eurowings Discover is now officially offering direct flights from Frankfurt, Germany to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. This is the first direct flight from Europe to Zimbabwe since Air Zimbabwe discontinued direct flights to London, the United Kingdom in 2011. Hello Zimbabwe 🇿🇼#4Y138 took off last night for the inaugural flight to #VictoriaFalls. ✈️ From… Continue reading Eurowings Discover Now Offering Direct Flights From Germany To Zimbabwe

Good News For Zimbabwean Travelers As Greyhound Will Soon Be Back On The Road

Greyhound, a popular bus company that provides transportation services across Southern Africa has announced that they will be restoring their services. Greyhound had discontinued their services last year in February because of Covid 19 restriction and the limited movement it caused. The bus company posted a picture with the words “WE’RE BACK!” on their Facebook… Continue reading Good News For Zimbabwean Travelers As Greyhound Will Soon Be Back On The Road

Zimbabwean Man Arrested For Drug Dealing In Wales

23-year-old Bradley Dhlamini was arrested with 40 wraps of crack cocaine and heroin in his jacket pocket. The young Zimbabwean man had been running a drug operation from a Swansea city hotel with another man who was also arrested a few hours before him. The police were alerted by the man’s strange behaviour they exhibited… Continue reading Zimbabwean Man Arrested For Drug Dealing In Wales

Zimbabwe Named The Most Unhappy Country In Africa

We have all seen people on social media saying they are very unhappy to be living in Zimbabwe but it hits different when you hear it from other people or reputable international organisations. The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network have released their World Happiness Report in which Zimbabwe has been named the unhappiest country… Continue reading Zimbabwe Named The Most Unhappy Country In Africa

VIDEO: “African Leaders Are Corrupt & Mortgaging Our Resources”: Tanya Muzinda

As the nation prepares for the upcoming 2023 elections many influential people are using their voices to encourage people to register to vote and also use their vote wisely. Tanya Muzinda posted a “Motivation Thursday” video under the title “Be Inspired To Vote”. For those of you who are not familiar with the name, Tanya… Continue reading VIDEO: “African Leaders Are Corrupt & Mortgaging Our Resources”: Tanya Muzinda

Delta Partners With Sables Rugby Team To Launch New Lager

Delta Beverages a new lager called “Sable Lager” and it has been labelled a smooth and easy drinking beer. Sable Lager joins a range of other lagers made the brewing giant like Castle Lite, Carling Black and Blue Label, Castle, Lion, Bohlingers, Castle Draught and the famous Zambezi lager. The launch also marks the beginning… Continue reading Delta Partners With Sables Rugby Team To Launch New Lager

Zimbabwean Man Empowers Wife, Wife Cheats On Him, Says “You’re Not My Class”

Zimbabwean women constantly cry that there are no good men and that men do not want to empower them. Yet so many testimonies on social media platforms like Tete Fadzi on Twitter, Tete Jenny on Facebook and Jackie Ngarande on Facebook show the opposite and prove that there are men that make the effort. Jackie… Continue reading Zimbabwean Man Empowers Wife, Wife Cheats On Him, Says “You’re Not My Class”

Why Is Zimbabwe Still Under Lockdown?

Kenya has officially lifted its remaining COVID-19 restrictions. There is no longer a ban on large indoor gatherings such as religious services or a requirement to present a negative COVID-19 test for arriving air passengers. Although restrictions have been lifted, Kenyans have been encouraged to adhere to Covid 19 safety measures like sanitizing and social… Continue reading Why Is Zimbabwe Still Under Lockdown?

Why Are We Making A Big Deal Of Khanyi Mbau and Mondli Makhoba’s Scene On The Wife?

The Wife, a series on Showmax is trending on social media following an episode with an x rated intimate scene by Khanyi Mbau (playing Zandile on the show) and Mondli Makhoba (playing Nkosana). The explicit scene comes a few days after viewers took to social media to complain about the show calling it boring. Well,… Continue reading Why Are We Making A Big Deal Of Khanyi Mbau and Mondli Makhoba’s Scene On The Wife?

Census 2022; Zimstat To Consider Sex Workers And Hustlers “Gainfully Employed”

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) recently announced that sex workers will be considered gainfully self-employed during the upcoming National Population and Housing Census. The 2022 Population and Housing Census will be held from 21 to 30 April and Zimstat aims to establish the country’s employment and unemployment rate. Zimstat will be using the definition… Continue reading Census 2022; Zimstat To Consider Sex Workers And Hustlers “Gainfully Employed”