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    Zimbabwean teen’s fight for life lands in SA court

    Zimbabwean parents of a 15-year-old girl with a life-threatening autoimmune disease recently had their hopes turned to heartbreak at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Despite the condition being so urgent and the availability of a liver donor, doctors told the family their daughter doesn’t qualify for a transplant. Charlotte Maxeke Hospital refuses to help Charlotte […] More

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    Love in motion: The perils and passion of cycling across Africa

    After cycling more than 12 000 kilometres across Africa, Zimbabwean couple Vusumuzi Mnkandla and Thando Tshuma received a hero’s welcome in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, over the weekend. The Zimbabwean couple started the first season of their cycling journey in Soweto, back in April 2024. In their first season, they covered 9 300 Kilometres across 11 countries, […] More

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    Justice minister says Floyd Shivambu’s visit to Bushiri an act of disrespect to SA’s legal system

    The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has labelled uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu’s visit to fugitive pastor Shepherd Bushiri’s church in Malawi as a blatant act of disrespect toward South Africa’s legal system. Bushiri is a fugitive who fled South Africa in 2020 while facing serious charges, including rape and […] More

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    Faith over flags: Zimbabweans prioritise Easter amid Independence Day

    As Zimbabwe marks 45 years of freedom from colonial rule this year, several Zimbabweans are debating whether the national holiday is still worth celebrating. This year, Independence Day falls on Good Friday, a rare overlap that’s prompting even more reflection. While the nation officially commemorates its break from colonial rule on 18 April each year, […] More

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    Are impeachment threats shaking Mnangagwa’s camp?

    Intensifying talks of impeaching Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa are allegedly causing panic in the president’s inner circle. According to ZimEye, there are mounting signs that some disgruntled ZANU PF members are mobilising for a potential impeachment bid. Impeachment is a process of laying charges against the President by the Legislature, which may or may not […] More

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    ‘Fix our hospitals first,’ Zimbabweans react to white farmers’ payout

    The announcement that Zimbabwe has begun compensating white former commercial farmers two decades after they were forced off the land has stirred mixed reactions. Last week, Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced that the government has approved the payout of $3 million (R56 million) to the white farmers. Zimbabwe Makes First Compensation To White Farmers […] More

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    How do teacher salaries compare between South Africa and Zimbabwe?

    Teachers play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation, and like any other profession, they deserve to be rewarded for their work. Understanding teachers’ salaries becomes crucial, especially when you are considering a teaching career. A Comparison between Two Countries The South African compares salaries of the public school teachers between Zimbabwe and South […] More

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    Bushiri urges NPA to reconsider decision to auction his private jet

    Self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri says the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) decision to auction his R50 million private jet raises serious concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the South African justice system, particularly in cases involving foreigners. The Gauteng High Court in Pretoria granted the NPA an order to auction the private jet which has […] More

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    Africa’s 15 most powerful passports in 2025: Where does SA rank?

    The latest Henley & Partners Passport Index for 2025 shows the most powerful passports in the world from 199 different countries and 227 different travel destinations, ranking them quarterly in terms of travel power. Each passport was scored on the total number of destinations that the holder can access visa-free. South Africa placed 49th out of 199 countries with […] More

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    Zimbabwe first to give in to Trump’s tariffs

    Zimbabwe has become the first nation to respond publicly and positively to the United States’ sweeping new tariff regime, signaling a surprising shift in trade posture just days after Washington imposed penalties on Zimbabwean exports. The move follows last week’s announcement by President Donald Trump. He unveiled a new wave of global tariffs targeting countries […] More

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    Sundowns’ CAFCL semifinal opponents confirmed!

    Mamelodi Sundowns‘ CAF Champions League semifinal opponents have officially been confirmed. This follows the conclusion of Tuesday’s quarterfinal matches where Sundowns advanced on a 1-0 aggregate win over Esperance. On the night, the Brazilians needed a draw to seal their passage to the semifinals, and they achieved just that by holding Esperance to a 0-0 […] More

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    News in a minute | Polygamy is not just a lifestyle it is cultural retain [video]

    Watch the full version of the “‘Polygamy is sacred’: Zimbabwean polygamist builds legacy, one wife at a time“ article – in a minute. In a world that often challenges traditional African values, Professor Solwayo Ngwenya, a Zimbabwean medical practitioner, businessman, and father, stands firm in his conviction: polygamy is not just a lifestyle; it is […] More

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