Convicted miner accused of attempting to seize gold ore
FRESH evidence from the Mines ministry, police dockets and High Court applications have revealed that convicted Chinese investor Zheng Zhangxian…
‘Africa must produce own AI technologies’
AFRICA must shift from being a passive consumer of foreign-developed artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to producing its own solutions that…
UNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons partner to build climate-resilient schools in Victoria Falls
UNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement climate-resilient solutions in schools near Victoria…
Elite college arbitrarily retrenches teachers
THE elite Petra Senior School, trading as Petra College, in Bulawayo is in the eye of a storm after allegedly…
4 men up for unlawful possession of pangolin
FOUR men from Filabusi and their Victoria Falls-based colleague have been arraigned before the courts facing a charge of unlawful…
Cosatu wades in ED2030 debate
THE Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has joined the fray condemning Zanu PF attempts to push for the…
Zimbabwe surpasses wheat target
ZIMBABWE has surpassed its national wheat demand with a record 578 059 metric tonnes harvested so far during the 2025…
Police clamp down on anti-ED2030 gatherings. . . Harare venue bombed.
CHAOS erupted in Harare yesterday afternoon when riot police and State security agents stormed the venue of a Press conference…
10 ‘Geza protest’ ex-combatants denied bail
THE 10 ex-combatants, who were arrested for preparing to participate in a demonstration called by war veteran and former Zanu…
Court refuses to release Zaba’s passport
HARARE magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai has dismissed Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba’s application of alteration of bail conditions, which could have…
US$120m cement plant opens in Chegutu
A US$120m cement plant is set to open in Chegutu in a move that will see around 500 people being…
Policy empowering independent power producers hailed
ZIMBABWE’S decision to allow independent power producers (IPPs) to generate, transmit, distribute and retail electricity has been hailed as a…
Graduating nurses challenged to adapt to modern medical advances
HEALTH and Child Care deputy minister Sleiman Kwidini has urged graduating nurses to embrace the evolving medicinal landscape and adapt…
Government calls for strategic clarity ahead of NDS2
THE government has made a strong call for strategic clarity, institutional discipline and enhanced governance capabilities as the nation transitions…
Strengthening rural roots: Empowering Zim’s farmers against imported competition
IN Zimbabwe’s peri-urban and rural fields, dedicated farmers grapple with the overwhelming influx of imports, determined to reclaim their livelihoods…
‘50% of southern Africa citizens lack access to clean energy’
SOUTHERN Africa, home to nearly 400 million people, is grappling with significant energy access and security issues, with approximately 200…
‘Prioritise mental health as a core component of disaster preparedness, response’
THE African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI) has called on the government, humanitarian agencies and development partners to invest in…
Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit
A HIGH COURT landmark ruling has cleared the way for a major fraud lawsuit to proceed after throwing out the…
Infant falls from mom’s back, dies as parents fight
TRAGEDY struck in Mberengwa when a four-month-old baby fell from her mother’s back during a fight between the parents. Midlands…
Zimbabwe seeks to reduce mercury use by 4,8t in 5 years
ZIMBABWE has set a target to reduce the use of mercury in gold production by 4,85 tonnes while improving the…