Saffron – the world’s most expensive spice – is being farmed in the Northern Cape on a small scale. But the returns are mind-boggling. Spearheaded by pioneers like Saffricon, this spicy venture promises not only substantial financial rewards but also a chance to revitalise drought-stricken agricultural landscapes. Livestock farmer Joe Kroon, from the arid Karoo […] More
In the wake of violence that left four dead and hundreds displaced in Addo in the Eastern Cape, the Zimbabwean immigrant community finds itself in mourning for their neighbours, their homes, and their sense of dignity. The chain of events began with a tavern fight between Zimbabwean nationals and South Africans, as reported by eNCA. […] More
Border Management Authority officers thwarted a cross-border smuggling attempt and intercepted a truck driver at the Kopfontein Border Post this past weekend. This led to the arrest of a 43-year-old Zimbabwean national. The authorities found Tiritese Chimbwanda with nearly 45 000 packets of banned Epiderm Cream. Zimbabwean truck driver nabbed for smuggling Chimbwanda, who was […] More
Owning a car in Zimbabwe just got more expensive. From now on, drivers will need to pay for a radio licence before they can renew their licence discs or even get insurance. This follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to sign the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act (No. 2 of 2025), which was gazetted on 23 May. […] More
A 31-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being arrested in Limpopo while allegedly driving a stolen vehicle (Toyota Corolla Cross) toward the Beitbridge border post. Police say the suspect, identified as Mikael Mlambo, appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court this week. The case has been postponed to next week This development raises renewed […] More
Most Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa continue to face a range of challenges, from immigration uncertainty to poor access to basic services, amid ongoing arrests of undocumented foreign nationals. Therefore, many immigrants remain vulnerable to exploitation and police raids. Here is a look at five challenges that Zimbabweans in South Africa face: A life in […] More
Pity poor Cyril Ramaphosa. He and his entourage have touched down in the US, where, on Wednesday this week, they are scheduled to enter Washington’s belly of the beast, basically the modern-day equivalent of Mordor: The White House. Or, as Zapiro recently portrayed it, THE WHITE SUPREMACY HOUSE. When asked recently about his upcoming trip […] More
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mamoloko Kubayi, is today 19 May 2025, travelling to the Republic of Ghana. She will be one of the participants in a high-level retreat on the Kampala Amendments and International Criminal Justice. “The Kampala Amendments on the Crime of Aggression are a set of legal changes adopted in […] More
A 40-year-old Nigerian national from Bethal, Mpumalanga, has been arrested for allegedly dealing in drugs. His arrest comes as a result of a joint operation between Secunda Crime Intelligence, the Hawks Serious Organised Crime Investigation and the Secunda K9 unit. “The suspect is currently out on bail on a separate but similar offence of dealing […] More
Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is set to receive a long-awaited upgrade following a new deal between Zimbabwe and Belarus. This comes a week after the Zimbabwean youth empowerment minister, Tinoda Machakaire, expressed his shock at what he saw when he visited one of the country’s public hospitals. Mnangagwa signs a deal to boost healthcare According to […] More
For many Zimbabwean nurses and care workers, the UK has been a beacon of hope. Migrating to the UK has been a chance to escape joblessness and poor working conditions back home. But that door may be closing. UK to stop recruiting care workers from abroad On Sunday, UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced that […] More
The Zimbabwean government has released the names of 20 of its nationals who died during South Africa’s controversial Operation Vala Umgodi, a months-long clampdown on illegal mining that turned deadly. The operation, which unfolded in Stilfontein, in the North West Province of South Africa, saw dozens of illegal miners trapped underground at a disused mine. By […] More
