By Kudzaishe Chimonera Eighty community health volunteers have been deployed across parts of Harare Metropolitan Province as authorities and aid partners move to prevent a surge in waterborne diseases after recent flash floods. The emergency response is being led by the Community Water Alliance (CWA) working with
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Cabinet has warned of heightened risks of waterborne disease outbreaks during the current rainy season approving emergency measures to strengthen preparedness and prevent a national health crisis. Speaking during a post cabinet press briefing, Information Minister Zhemu Soda said Cabinet had received a
A local water advocacy group has criticised a major water sector loan for Harare warning that the money is being directed towards prepaid meters instead of repairing the city’s ageing and leaking pipe network. The Community Water Alliance (CWA) says the reported US$400 million facility risks
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Women’s rights organisations under the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) have expressed concern over the gazetting of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.3) Bill, 2026 warning that it could have far-reaching consequences for women across the country. In a statement, the coalition said
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya has formally requested that the Prosecutor General recuse Chief Director Tendai Shonhayi from his rape trial, claiming her affiliation with Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa’s UFIC church has created a personal bias aimed at his destruction. Magaya claims Shonhayi’s judgment is
Leading local trade advocacy body, Buy Zimbabwe has announced plans to host the Buy Local Conference 2026, a national platform aimed at strengthening domestic industries and encouraging consumers, corporates and government to prioritise locally produced goods. According to a concept note released by the organisation, the
Making parts of the economy accessible to everyone By John-Paul Matenga When most Zimbabweans hear words like “asset tokenisation” or “blockchain,” the reaction is often the same: This sounds complicated. This sounds technical. This sounds like it’s not meant for me. That reaction is understandable. For years, new financial
By Kudzaishe Chimonera The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has unveiled new grain trade and storage systems aimed at strengthening agricultural value chains, widening market access for farmers and improving national food security. In a statement, the parastatal said 89 depots and 1 804 grain buying points will
By Kudzaishe Chimonera Local election think tank, the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has raised alarm over the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 3) of 2026 saying the changes could undermine democratic accountability and weaken the country’s electoral system. In a statement, the civic organisation said the proposed
By Kudzaishe Chimonera The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released the names of several suspects convicted and sentenced for serious crimes urging the public to continue working with law enforcement. In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the convictions covered a range of offences. “The
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