A new report by the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) has raised alarm over deepening water conflicts in the country’s lithium-rich regions, warning that the rapid expansion of mining and processing operations is placing unbearable pressure on already water-scarce rural communities. The report, Mine to Market: Critical Minerals – Zimbabwe’s Lithium Supply and Value Chain, […]
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Climate change forces Matabeleland farmers to adopt new strategies to survive
Climate change has become a harsh daily reality for villagers in Matabeleland, with erratic rainfall, exhausted soils, dying livestock and the rapid disappearance of ancient forests, according to experts. Rains are now erratic. “It used to start raining in September, now it rains from the end of November to December,” says a 61-year-old peasant farmer […]
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2024 newsmakers of the year
As we bid farewell to 2024 and welcome the new year, here’s a look back at the standout newsmakers who made headlines and stirred conversations this past year. Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart In 2024, David Coltart, the mayor of Bulawayo, remained an influential figure, especially in addressing the city’s ongoing water crisis. Coltart, alongside other […]
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Residents welcome LPG VAT relief
Bulawayo residents have expressed support for the government’s decision to exempt Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Value Added Tax (VAT), viewing it as a move that will reduce costs and alleviate hardships caused by persistent power outages. The exemption, effective January 1, 2025, aims to promote alternative energy use during prolonged load shedding, which continues […]
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ZiG Plummets: Government in desperation lines up new measures
By Costa Nkomo The government has announced plans to implement new measures aimed at addressing systemic issues in the financial market that are contributing to the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) devaluation. ZiG has plummeted on the black market, trading at a staggering US$1:24. Acting President Constantino Chiwenga announced that the government will implement new measures to […]
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Masarira takes RBZ to court over foreign currency shortages
Opposition political party leader, Linda Masarira, has filed an application with the High Court to compel the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to address the acute foreign currency shortages and improve public access to foreign exchange. Masarira, the leader of the Labour, Economists, and African Democrats (LEAD) political party, is requesting that the High Court […]
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Byo commuter operators divided over ZiG introduction
By Ndumiso Tshuma Commuter omnibus operators in Bulawayo have expressed mixed feelings over the introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), with some hailing it as a good move while others said it will not be different from previous local currencies. ZiG notes and coins have started circulating, with banks issuing them out to the public […]
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Civil servants receive ZiG salaries, but concerns linger
While some civil servants have begun receiving their first salaries in the new ZiG currency, others remain apprehensive about its market performance and value stability. Civil servant salaries were paid mid-month, with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube assuring that ZiG is operational and salaries will be paid on time. Professor Ncube explained that electronic ZiG payments […]
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ZiG raises concerns among Bulawayo residents
By Ndumiso Tshuma Introducing the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency has sparked unease in Bulawayo, with residents expressing anxieties about its impact on their transactions. Taxi driver Admire Musekwa fears the ZiG won’t be accepted at fuel stations, which primarily deal in USD and South African Rand. “Clients might offer the equivalent ZiG amount, but […]
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Harare man awarded compensation in lawsuit against Defence Minister and Army Commander
A civil court has ordered the Minister of Defence, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, and the Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Lieutenant-General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, to pay more than ZiG 41 000 to a Harare man who soldiers severely beat during the 2019 violent shutdown protests. Muchademba Muponde, a resident of Harare, was heavily brutalised by […]