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Poverty in Zimbabwe fuelled by government neglect

Zimbabwe faces a dire festive season as economic collapse and government mismanagement leave the majority in poverty, while the elite indulge in extravagance.

Daily News Opinion
Letter to the Editor|Published

Zimbabwe will pay white farmers almost R6 billion as it tries to get access to international funds

According to the African Development Bank, as of August 2024, Zimbabwe's total public debt was estimated at about R380 billion.

Business Advice
Vernon Pillay|Published

Deputy President Mashatile in Harare as SADC chair, President Mnangagwa hosts SADC meeting

Political violence which erupted in Mozambique following the disputed October 9 elections is set to dominate the regional bloc’s meeting in Harare.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘2024 set to be the hottest year yet’ as COP29 climate talks open in Baku

With 2024 on track to be the hottest year on record, COP29 begins amid fierce debates on climate finance, fossil fuel influence, and carbon emissions.

News World
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Concerns rise after South Africa-based news crew detained in Mozambique while covering post-election violence

Kayode Akintemi, chief executive of News Central TV said his television news crew was arrested on Thursday while covering developments in Maputo, Mozambique.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Congratulations President-elect Trump! African leaders rush to send congratulatory and goodwill messages to Donald Trump

Despite the frosty relations between Washington and Harare, President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa was one of the first leaders to to congratulate Donald Trump.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

JUST IN: Mozambican port officials flee into South Africa again, Lebombo border closed as violence flares up

Border Management Authority commissioner Michael Masiapato said on Thursday morning protesters intensified their riots and looted some of trucks.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘Postpone non-essential travel to Mozambique’: Lamola engages his Mozambican counterpart amid rising tensions

Minister Lamola had a telephonic conversation with his Mozambican counterpart, Minister Verónica Macamo, reflecting on the current security situation in Mozambique.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe to pay over R350 million as compensation to farmers hit by land reform

The government of Zimbabwe has received an additional 441 claims for repossessed land, totalling $351. 6 million (around R6. 2 billion) under the Global Compensation Deed.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

‘It’s probably Zimbabweans based in SA’: Police in Zimbabwe rope in Interpol after after US$4 million bank robbery

State media in Zimbabwe reported that in the latest developments, the names of the wanted robbers have been released and they are believed to be Zimbabweans residing in South Africa.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Warrant of arrest issued in Zimbabwe for former president Robert Mugabe’s son Chatunga

Trouble started for Chatunga Mugabe last month when his vehicle, driven by his South African friend was stopped at a roadblock and and Mugabe allegedly charged at the police.

News Crime and Courts
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

SADC integration: South Africa’s economy will flourish when the whole region functions, says Minister Ronald Lamola

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said regional integration must be achieved but with respect for countries’ laws particularly on immigration of people.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabweans to march to Pretoria embassy in protest of passport fee hike

On July 26, the Zimbabwean consulate in Johannesburg announced that the price of a passport would increase from R3,100 to over R4,500.

News Africa
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

Zimbabwe tells citizens: Acquire passports, regularise your stay and respect the laws of South Africa

A new chancery building has been officially opened in Bruma, Johannesburg which will house the Consulate of Zimbabwe and will process birth certificates and passports for Zimbabweans.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe is the SADC’s permanent headache

The diplomatic stand-off between Zambia and Zimbabwe was started by Zimbabwe’s leader, Emmerson Mnangagwa, in what seems to be mere rumour-mongering.

The Star Opinion
Opinion|Published

Zimbabwe: Congratulations to the people of South Africa for expressing their will

Ambassador David Hamadziripi said Zimbabwe’s delegation of election observer groups was impressed with the management of the May 29 elections, and peace during the polls.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Cabinet positions: John Steenhuisen says DA members will also occupy key positions to best serve South Africans

Attending Ramaphosa’s inauguration in Pretoria, John Steenhuisen said the DA would like to fit into positions in Cabinet where its members can assist the GNU to achieve its goals.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Mnangagwa should resign immediately

It is appalling that the president of Zimbabwe has failed and Zimbabwe is going to take ages to come back from its knees . Does the young generation have hope in Zimbabwe or they think of migrating .

The Star Opinion
Letter to the Editor|Published

‘Be best guests in South Africa’: Zim ambassador David Hamadziripi urges Zimbabweans on Independence Day

Regarding the upcoming elections in South Africa in May, Ambassador David Hamadziripi said Zimbabwe wishes South Africa peaceful polls and deepening of democracy.

News Politics
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Zimbabwe accuses American officials of 'regime change' agenda amid diplomatic spat

Tensions escalate as Zimbabwe accuses American officials of meddling in internal affairs, prompting a diplomatic standoff.

News Africa
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Cuan Reed Govender arrested over Zim bomb threat, fined $300

A Durban man arrested in connection with a bomb threat at a Zimbabwean airport, has been handed a fine.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Durban man arrested following bomb threat at Zimbabwean airport

A Durban man has been arrested following a bomb scare at a Zimbabwean airport that led the country’s president to abandon his trip and pilots needing to re-route midflight.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published

Zimbabwean government gives green light for supply of treated water to South Africa

For Zimbabwe, the benefits of the deal include improved water resource cooperation and governance and the generation of much-needed foreign currency.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published

Lack of political will to tackle porous borders, says Mashaba

“It is the poorest South Africans who are the biggest casualties of our country’s porous borders as it is in their communities where counterfeit goods which cause disease and drugs are sold first when they enter the country.

Mercury News
Kuben Chetty|Published

On this day in history, November 15

Some of the more interesting things that happened on this day.

News Feel Good
Greg Hutson|Published