ZANU-PF National Chairman Cde Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri says the nation’s peace and unity have been pivotal in driving Zimbabwe’s development agenda since the 1987 accord.
Zimbabweans living abroad sent home more than US$880 million in the first five months of 2025, an eight percent increase over the same period last year, underscoring the growing importance of diaspora contributions to the country's economy and development. Mr Kevin Nyakotyo, a Digital Payments and Remittances Specialist joins us on this episode.
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Zimbabwe has scrapped a proposed levy on cash withdrawals and withdrawn plans to increase gold royalties, a move expected to ease pressure on the banking public and provide relief to the gold mining sector. Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube confirmed the review.
A dark cloud has settled over Guruve District following a series of murder cases reported since October. Residents say the events of Sunday, 14 December, were particularly distressing, after they were awakened by screams in the early hours of the morning. It later emerged that five members of the same family, a mother, her son and daughter, and two grandchildren, had been killed, sending shockwaves through the community and deepening fears over public safety.
President Mnangagwa says performance-based contracts have strengthened work culture and accountability across government, improving service delivery and public administration efficiency.
Developments in Madagascar and the election of a new regional chairperson dominated the SADC Extraordinary Summit, which concluded this evening. Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, assumed the SADC chairmanship following Madagascar’s relinquishment of the role. Our Diplomatic Correspondent, Josephine Mugiyo, speaks to Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Professor Amon Murwira, on the key outcomes of the summit.
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended the Cabinet for its robust performance in 2025, describing government proceedings as responsive to the needs of Zimbabweans.
Zimbabwean musician Takura Chioniso, popularly known as Blot, has spoken candidly about his struggle with drug and substance abuse, describing a difficult period that threatened to derail both his personal life and musical career.
Patson Chimbodza (Chipaz) pays tribute to Madzibaba Nicholas Zakariya, highlighting the late Sungura legend’s dedication to his craft and strong relationships with promoters.
Madzibaba Nicholas Zakariya was laid to rest at Chavhakaira Village in Chiweshe, following traditional Muslim burial rites. His body was removed from the casket, which was broken into pieces, and interred wrapped in white cloth, marking a solemn farewell to the legendary sungura musician.
From modest beginnings in a girl’s bedroom in the 1950s, ZBC’s Montrose Studios in Bulawayo have evolved into a world-class broadcasting facility in 2025. The fully modernised, state-of-the-art radio and television studios now stand as a source of pride for the southern region, reflecting decades of growth, innovation and commitment to public broadcasting excellence.
ZBC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sugar Chagonda, says the recently refurbished Montrose Studios have significantly enhanced the broadcaster’s capacity to effectively deliver its mandate as the national public broadcaster.
Traditional leaders have commended the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation for the state-of-the-art studios at Montrose, saying the modern facilities will play a significant role in promoting all the country’s official languages while preserving Zimbabwe’s cultural heritage and history.
The Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, has addressed delegates on behalf of President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the official commissioning of ZBC’s revamped, refurbished and fully digitalised radio and television studios.
The recent alleged case involving a 16-year-old boy and an adult woman, currently before the courts, has sparked public debate about consent, exploitation, and how minors are protected under Zimbabwean law. On this episode, we unpack why a minor cannot consent, how such cases are often misunderstood, and the legal implications for adults involved.
The African Media Awards where in Addis Ababa, Ethopia, amid calls for journalists to own the continent’s sovereign narratives and project them on the global stage
Public hospitals have long battled persistent drug shortages, worsened by foreign currency constraints and dependence on imported medicines. But that tide is now turning. At NatPharm’s Harare warehouse, the government’s push to eliminate stockouts is gaining momentum, with NDS2-driven reforms transforming the funding, procurement, storage and distribution of essential drugs.
At NatPharm’s Harare warehouse, the government’s drive to end drug stockouts is taking shape, with NDS2 reforms overhauling the funding, procurement, storage and distribution of medicines.
The Minister of Mines and Mining Development, Hon Dr Polite Kambamura, has pledged to restructure the ministry to align its operations with the pillars of the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2). He made the commitment after being sworn into office by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare.
ZBC’s newest educational radio station is almost here! Meet the presenters who will bring learning, fun, and fresh ideas to your airwaves. Get ready to tune in this Friday for an exciting new chapter in educational broadcasting!
Get to know the presenters bringing energy, learning, and fresh perspectives to ZBC’s newest educational radio station, Luzibo FM, set to be commissioned this Friday.
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is set to commission its seventh radio station, Luzibo FM, an educational broadcaster established in partnership with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. The station will air programmes in 10 languages, widening access to learning content across the country.
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s Acting Head for Montrose Studios, Sifiso Sibanda, says all is in place ahead of the commissioning of the modernised Montrose Studios in Bulawayo this Friday.
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Sugar Chagonda, says preparations are at an advanced stage for the commissioning of the modernised Montrose Studios in Bulawayo this Friday. The upgraded facility is expected to significantly enhance the national broadcaster’s production capacity and content output.
Statistics show that locally manufactured products now occupy more than 70 percent of supermarket shelves, a significant rise from around 35 percent seven years ago, owing to deliberate government efforts to strengthen the manufacturing value chain under the National Development Strategy One (NDS1).
President Emmerson Mnangagwa reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption as Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating Anti-Corruption Day.
The continent is once again confronting the deep wounds of colonialism, cultural plunder, stolen identities, land dispossession, and the lingering systems that still shape our present.
Across Africa, leaders and scholars are pushing for colonialism to be recognised as an international crime. And really, how do we talk about our future without addressing the injustices that built the world we live in? Are we finally reclaiming our voices? Our dignity? Our narrative?
