Covid-19 Lamentations, the untold story of Zimbabwe's Fight Against Covid-19. A global pandemic that shocked the world, but could not break the spirit of humanity. ZBC Current Affairs went behind the headlines and into the heart of the crisis where courage, loss and hope entwined.
Produced by:Jackie Gwemende
Editor:Edmund Maguvu
Cameraman: Stephen Gororo
Zimbabwe recorded a ZiG annual inflation of 4,1 percent in January 2026. This is the first time Zimbabwe registered single-digit domestic currency inflation since 1997, which attests to the determination by monetary authorities to pin down the adversary since the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in April 2024.
Mr Persistence Gwanyanya joins us in this conversation to unpack this issue. In the final segment our field reporter Cellah Marere sits down with an educational entrepreneur Dr. Tendesayi Mushamba.
The US$33 million Marovanyati Dam in Buhera, Manicaland, is transforming local livelihoods through improved agriculture, higher crop yields, and aquaculture.
Over 200 families displaced by the Kunzvi Dam in Mashonaland East have been relocated into modern government-built homes, complete with grain and tool storage. The multi-million-dollar dam along the Nyagui River will supply water to Harare, Chitungwiza, and Goromonzi.
Village Business Units are gaining traction as a key driver of rural development, with Matabeleland South recording hundreds of functional units already transforming livelihoods and strengthening local economies.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping Zimbabwe’s gospel music scene, opening new creative possibilities while sparking debate over faith, authenticity and worship.
Zimbabwe faces a difficult question once again: should abortion laws be changed? As the Senate prepares to debate possible reforms, citizens, church leaders and legal experts remain deeply divided over women’s rights, constitutional alignment and the sanctity of life.
Covid-19 Lamentations, the untold story of Zimbabwe's Fight Against Covid-19. A global pandemic that shocked the world, but could not break the spirit of humanity. ZBC Current Affairs went behind the headlines and into the heart of the crisis where courage, loss and hope entwined.
Produced by:Jackie Gwemende
Editor:Edmund Maguvu
Cameraman: Stephen Gororo
Government policy is driving Africa’s shift from raw material exports to value-added industrial development, following the continent's implementation of measures to retain more economic value domestically to attract long-term investment, and strengthen Africa’s position in global supply chains.
Go behind the scenes with Zimbabwe’s CID as they recount the chilling hunt for a notorious serial killer. Witness the shocking discoveries, the twisted psyche of a monster, and the bravery of the detectives who brought him to justice. From harrowing crimes to the relentless pursuit that ended his reign of terror, this gripping story will linger long after the credits roll.
Produced and directed by: Jackie Gwemende | Edited by: Kuda Masoka and Edmund Maguvu
Residents of the Save Conservancy area describe themselves as “the sacrificial lambs”, caught between conservation interests and daily survival, as they call for meaningful intervention, compensation and inclusive solutions that recognise their rights, safety and development needs.
Produced & Directed by Jackie Gwemende | Edited by Tinotenda Marira
Police say cybercriminals are exploiting digital platforms through phishing messages, counterfeit shopping applications, fake customer-care numbers and imposter texts aimed at extracting one-time passwords (OTPs), security codes used by banks and mobile payment platforms to authenticate transactions.
Government is meeting captains of industry to interrogate progress regarding the regularisation of foreign ownership of investment in reserved sectors of the economy following the announcement that foreign investors must submit plans by March 31 to relinquish at least 75% ownership in such businesses.
A Form two pupil at Gwanda Government High School has emerged as a science and innovation standout after developing a paraffin-making device using locally available materials.
Heavy rains from Saturday into Sunday morning damaged several houses in Jacha Wards 4 and 5 in Epworth, with some residents waking up to floodwaters reaching window height.
THE death of a 16-year-old girl from Nguboyenja, Bulawayo, after reportedly committing suicide following the release of the Ordinary Level examination results has renewed calls for stronger psychosocial support systems within families, schools and communities.
Human trafficking alarm raised. Zimbabwean nationals continue to fall victim to trafficking syndicates in the Middle East, with authorities warning the public to be wary of fake online recruitment agencies offering lucrative salaries, free air tickets and better living conditions.
On this episode, using the Guruve serial murder case as a point of reflection, we discuss how communities and state institutions can work together to promote safety, vigilance, and crime prevention. Joining us are Mr Mertha Nyamande , a Mental Health Practitioner/ Forensic Psychology Consultant and a Legal Expert , Advocate Nyarie Maphosa.
Following an assessment tour, officials expressed satisfaction with the quality of workmanship at Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital, a subsidiary of the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, which is currently undergoing renovations.
