Kenya has pledged to donate US$1 million worth of maize to Zimbabwe to help the southern African country alleviate a severe shortage of the staple caused by the El Nino-induced drought. Speaking during the signing of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Kenya and Zimbabwe under the 4th Zimbabwe/Kenya Joint Permanent Commission on Co-operation, at State House in Bulawayo on Saturday, Kenyan President William Ruto said climate change threatens the lives and livelihoods globally, especially Africa. He called upon all countries, particularly the developed world, to meet their obligation ..read more

The Government has declared the Beatrice road traffic accident which claimed the lives of 16 people on Friday, 26th April 2024, a national disaster. The declaration was announced on Sunday morning by Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona during an interview with The Herald at the accident scene. Said Mhona: We are saddened by this tragic incident. The government has declared this accident a national disaster. We wish the injured a speedy recovery and we also send our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. On Saturday, 27 April, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) sp ..read more

ZANU PF has increased its representation in the National Assembly, after its candidates, George Mashavave and Kiven Mutimbanyoka, won the Mt Pleasant and Harare East by-elections respectively. The by-elections were held on Saturday, 27 April 2024 to fill in the vacants created by the resignations of Fadzayi Mahere (Mt Pleasant) and Allan Markham (Harare East), both from the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). In Mt Pleasant Constituency, ZANU PF’s George Mashavave garnered 3 205 votes, while independent candidates; Mamuse Nason and Ticky Brian garnered 945 and 220 votes each, respe ..read more

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has set the weekly cash withdrawal limits at ZiG3 000 for individuals and ZiG30 000 for corporates. Central Bank Governor John Mushayavanhu said the bank will begin distributing the ZiG banknotes and coins to commercial banks tomorrow (Monday). Members of the public will start withdrawing cash from their accounts on Tuesday, 30 April 2024. In an interview with The Sunday Mail on Saturday, Mushayavanhu said the RBZ has already communicated with banks on the cash withdrawal limits. He said: All banks will start collecting cash from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ..read more

Former Warriors captain Willard Katsande says he is interested in coaching South African premiership club Kaizer Chiefs and Zimbabwe’s senior men’s football team. Katsande hung up his boots in 2022 and is currently part of the technical staff at Crystal Lake in South Africa’s SAB league. Speaking during South Africa’s premium sports show #Marawa Sports Worldwide, which is hosted by prominent sportscaster Robert Marawa, Katsande said: Yes, I still want to coach the Warriors and Kaizer Chiefs very soon. As soon as I complete my coaching qualifications, I’m gonna go knock on the door. Katsande, w ..read more

Vice-Presidents Constantino Chiwenga, and Kembo Mohadi, and other ZANU PF and government officials are reported to be unhappy with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s recent public appearances with Wicknell Chivayo. Chivayo, a controversial socialite infamous for the stalled multi-million Gwanda Solar Project, which his company, Intratrek has failed to deliver, has been seen accompanying Mnangagwa at various events in the past few weeks. Mnangagwa’s public appearances with Chivayo, including reportedly sharing a private jet, have reportedly raised eyebrows within government and party leadership. Ne ..read more

A private school in Harare, Westminster International School, has allegedly pegged the rate of one US dollar at ZiG23, way above the official US$1: ZiG 13.44 as of Monday, 29 April. According to H-Metro, the private college was exchanging one US dollar at ZiG23 last week and made it clear it could change. Last week the official rate was US$1: 13.56 ZiG. Parents, who are paying their fees for the second term, have been asked to pay the fees either in US dollars or the local currency. However, the local currency fees, when converted, show that the school is using a rate which is not the official ..read more

Cossam Chiangwa, the leader of the Apostolic Faith Mission of Zimbabwe (AFMOZ), has reportedly ordered his church members and administrators to exclusively buy and consume Lobel’s Bread products. AFMOZ was formed by former members of AFM who broke away after losing control of the church and its properties following years of internal conflicts related to leadership, finances, and governance. Chiangwa did not explain the reasons for his directive which has raised suspicions among congregants. A church member, Olivia Chiwara, told NewZimbabwe.com that the deal between Lobel’s Bread and Chiangwa a ..read more

Everton 1-0 Brentford. In-form Everton guaranteed their Premier League survival with three games to spare by edging to victory over lacklustre Brentford. Sean Dyche’s side benefited from Luton losing at Wolves earlier on Saturday, and this result at Goodison Park allowed Everton to leapfrog Brentford into 15th place – 11 points clear of the relegation zone. Idrissa Gueye was the surprise match winner, smashing home a first-time finish into the top corner on the hour mark after reacting quickest to Brentford’s defenders failing to clear the ball. A first half severely lacking in quality was sum ..read more

Wolves 2-1 Luton Town. Wolves ended a six-game winless run in the Premier League and piled pressure on relegation-threatened Luton with victory at Molineux. Hwang Hee-chan scored his first club goal since 27 December to put Wolves in front late in the first half after both sides had struggled to find a way out of midfield. The South Korea forward netted with the help of a deflection off defender Teden Mengi just 18 seconds after Carlton Morris was unable to convert Luton’s best opportunity of the opening 45 minutes, heading straight at Jose Sa. Wolves showed intent after the break and it took ..read more