BBC The normal soundtrack that accompanies Jamaican life is silent this morning as many have woken to no electricity. About three-quarters of the island is without power and many parts of its western side are under water, with homes destroyed by strong winds after Hurricane Melissa tore across the island with catastrophic force. As wind The post Jamaicans wake to devastation as hurricane causes floods, power cuts and splits city in two appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
BBC Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has said the US revoked his visa and banned him from the country. The 91-year-old author, who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1986, said the US consulate asked him to bring in his passport so his visa could be cancelled in person as new unspecified information had The post Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revoked his visa appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Thandiwe Garusa The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has suspended Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) acting Managing Director Abel Gurupira pending investigations into recent power failures that occurred during key events, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Tuesday. Gurupira’s suspension follows the embarrassing incident in The post ZETDC Managing Director suspended over power outage ...| NewZimbabwe.com
By Kingston Ndabatei IBBO Mandaza, the SAPES Trust director whose institution was torched by suspected state agents Monday night, could only watch as opposition figures who had come out in solidarity fled and dumped him at the sight of ZRP’s feared anti-riot officers. Tendai Biti, Job Sikhala and Jacob Ngarivhume had visited SAPES Trust to The post Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume flee, leaving shaken Mandaza at sight of feared ZRP anti-riot officers appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Alois Vinga The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has strongly condemned the resurgence of politically motivated bombings, warning that the latest incidents signal a potential return to an era of anarchy and intimidation. This follows a suspected arson attack on the Southern Africa Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust premises and the alleged abduction The post ZCTU slams resurgence of politically motivated bombings appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Anna Chibamu Preliminary investigations have revealed that a circuit breaker supplying the load tripped, causing a power outage at the new Parliament Building during President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), Parliament has said. The unexpected blackout forced Mnangagwa to complete his address using torchlight before electricity was restored approximately ten minutes later. The post “Circuit breaker supplying load tripped” – Parliament in damage control af...| NewZimbabwe.com
IOL Controversial rapper Shebeshxt (real name Lehlogonolo Chauke) is once again in the spotlight. Earlier this month, the “Ke Di Shxt Malume” hitmaker allegedly shot a motorist during a heated road rage incident in Polokwane, leaving the victim in critical condition. It is alleged that Shebeshxt pulled into a petrol station, and so did the driver of the The post Rapper Shebeshxt faces investigation following road rage shooting appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
BBC Cameroon’s Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji says opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary will face legal action over allegations he incited “violent post-election demonstrations”. At least four protesters have been killed during clashes between security forces and opposition supporters since Cameroon’s election on 12 October, with 92-year-old President Paul Biya winning an eighth consecutive term. Tchiroma Bakary The post Cameroon opposition leader to face legal action over elec...| NewZimbabwe.com
By Alois Vinga President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday praised the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) tight monetary policy stance, describing it as favourable for sustaining economic activity and maintaining stability in the economy. Since taking over as RBZ Governor last year, Dr. John Mushayavanhu has implemented a restrictive monetary policy aimed at anchoring price, currency, The post Mnangagwa hails tight policy impact on ZWG stability, inflation appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Alois Vinga President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to finalising the Mines and Minerals Bill during the current session of Parliament. The government gazetted the Bill in June this year, bringing relief to communities that have long endured hardships caused by mining-related activities. Among other provisions, the Bill seeks to replace The post Mines and Minerals Bill to be finalised during current Parliamentary session appeared first on NewZimbabw...| NewZimbabwe.com
– claims Zanu PF has decided on Tagwirei as next President ahead of Chiwenga By Leopold Munhende ZANU PF is now behind the future candidature of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, outspoken former legislator Temba Mliswa has sensationally claimed. Speaking to journalist Violet Gonda, Mliswa likened Tagwirei’s fast-track promotion to opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, describing it in The post It’s a generational consensus – says Mliswa, as he likens Tagwirei to Chamisa appeared first o...| NewZimbabwe.com
By Sports Reporter Warriors goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze was the standout performer for Magesi FC on Tuesday evening, earning the Man of the Match award despite his team’s 2-1 loss to Orlando Pirates in the Carling Knockout Tournament quarter-finals. The defeat saw Magesi crash out of the competition, ending their hopes of defending the title they The post Chipezeze the hero as Magesi falls to Orlando Pirates appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Anna Chibamu President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to foreign investors, particularly those in the mining sector, adding that government is finalising measures to hold polluters and labour rights violators accountable. Delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the new Parliament Building in Mt Hampden on Tuesday, Mnangagwa said authorities The post Mnangagwa warns foreign investors over pollution, labour abuses appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Own Correspondent Diaspora Insurance proudly hosted an exclusive Zamalawi Pre-Event Show at its vibrant Birmingham headquarters, the Diaspora Insurance House, to celebrate African unity and identity whilst reinforcing its role as a home for Africans living abroad. Organised by Lifetime Entertainment, the star-studded event brought together talented Zambian and Malawian musicians, meeting their fans The post Diaspora Insurance HQ opens its arms to all Africans abroad appeared first on New...| NewZimbabwe.com
Finance in Africa Zimbabwe is among the two African nations — alongside Zambia — that are again absent from the Top 100 African Banks 2025 list, according to African Business Magazine. The annual ranking, which measures banks’ financial strength based on Tier 1 Capital — the sum of a bank’s core equity, reserves, and retained earnings — The post Why Zimbabwe missed Africa’s top 100 banks list for the second year appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Alois Vinga JSE-listed freight and logistics company, Grindrod Limited’s new Walvis Bay warehouse facility is set to benefit Zimbabwe’s traders whose goods transit through the close routes. Built on Grindrod’s existing 50,000 m² premises, the new weatherproof warehouse spans 4,000 m² and meets all Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards as outlined by The post Zim traders set to benefit from Grindrod’s Walvis Bay warehouse appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Thandiwe Garusa The Parliament Building was being powered by a generator with ZESA electricity on standby as per prior arrangements when President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) was disrupted by a power outage, NewZimbabwe.com has learnt. Mnangagwa was concluding his SONA when the power outage occurred, forcing him to use a The post Mudenda says culprit will ‘regret the day of their existence’ after generator failure causes power outage during Mnangagwa’s S...| NewZimbabwe.com
A power outage plunged parliament into darkness during President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), forcing him to complete his speech using a torchlight. Below are some images captured during the address. Pictures by Thandiwe Garusa The post In Pictures: Power outage disrupts SONA, President Mnangagwa completes speech using torchlight appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
By Staff Reporter A planned address by opposition and civic society leaders at the Southern Africa Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust was abruptly disrupted on Tuesday after Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) anti-riot officers stormed the venue. Opposition figures Tendai Biti, Job Sikhala, and Jacob Ngarivhume were scheduled to speak on an alleged plot by ZANU The post Dawn arson, police raid scuttle Biti’s address on Mnangagwa’s term extension bid appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.| NewZimbabwe.com
Spread This News IOL KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has declared war on rogue elements in the province’s trucking industry, following a far-reaching enforcement operation that laid bare a web of exploitation, corruption, and unsafe practices along South Africa’s busiest freight routes. Over the weekend, Duma joined law enforcement agencies at| NewZimbabwe.com
Spread This NewsReuters Cameroon’s President Paul Biya was re-elected to an eighth term with 53.66% of the vote, official results showed on Monday, raising the prospect of confrontations with supporters of the main opposition candidate who has claimed victory. After the results were announced by the Constitutional Council, opposition challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary wrote on Facebook| NewZimbabwe.com
Spread This NewsXinhua Zimbabweans on Saturday marked Anti-Sanctions Day in Harare, the country’s capital, calling for the unconditional removal of Western sanctions imposed on the country over two decades ago. The SADC Anti-Sanctions Day, commemorated on Oct. 25, was established by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a 16-member regional organization, in 2019 as a| NewZimbabwe.com
Spread This News… As environmental, social impact comes under spotlight By Tichaona Zindoga A local environmental consultancy firm, SustiGlobal, has set a major milestone after clocking over US$6 billion worth of investment and infrastructure projects in its first decade in business. SustiGlobal, which integrates environmental, engineering, and development consultancy, conducted environmental and social impact assessments| NewZimbabwe.com
Spread This News By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to give a State of the Nation Address this coming Tuesday, officially opening the third session of the 10th Parliament. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Tsitsi Gezi announced the upcoming event in the National Assembly this Thursday. “I have to inform the House that His| NewZimbabwe.com
Spread This NewsBy Leopold Munhende GREGORY Meeks, the American government’s House Committee Representative Responsible for Foreign Policy Legislation and Oversight, has warned that extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term could seriously harm Zimbabwe’s democratisation foundation. Efforts to “lengthen” Mnangagwa’s second term in office have been sped up by his party, Zanu PF, with recent reports indicating| NewZimbabwe.com
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Spread This NewsBy Robert Tapfumaneyi WOMEN have shown they are more likely to repay their loans when compared to their male counterparts, statistics from the Women’s Bank have shown. The bank, which focuses on the empowerment of women, having launched August last year, has processed over 50 000 accounts according to Women’s Affairs Minister Sithembiso| NewZimbabwe.com
