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Tours Blacktown Hospital in Western Sydney By Kwedu News Sydney, Australia – Zimbabwe’s healthcare sector has received a boost as First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation received a donation of medical equipment from Australia-based firms Medishare Rotary Australia World Community Service, and EverX. The donation, which includes state-of-the-art ultrasound machines, wheelchairs, and […]

Murder cases continue in the Midlands By Delicious Mathuthu Gweru, Zimbabwe – A wave of isolated fatal violent incidences continues to sweep through the Midlands province in Zimbabwe, with a trail of gruesome murders and attempted murders mostly due to mining disputes, grudges and domestic violence. Latest reports by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in

By Delicious Mathuthu Kwekwe, Zimbabwe – A witch-catching charade in Kwekwe’s Mbizo 3 high density suburb has landed a self-styled prophet, and his accomplice, behind bars for public nuisance. The fake spiritual pair, Brighton Muroyi, (whose surname ironically means witch), a 19-year-old self-proclaimed prophet of an Apostolic faith sect, and Revai Kweza, a 45-year-old woman

Avoid Using Phones, Electronic Gadgets During Storms Police say after lightning kills three in Mberengwa By Delicious Mathuthu Mberengwa, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a warning to the public to exercise extreme caution during the rainy season, especially when using electronic devices like cell phones. The warning comes after a tragic

By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe – On February 24, 2025, Alpha Media Holdings’ Heart and Soul Television (HStv) Senior Reporter and Presenter, Blessed Mhlanga, was arrested in Harare, charged with transmitting data messages inciting violence based on interviews with war veteran Blessed Geza. The arrest, under the Cyber and Data Protection Act, Section 164 of

As Home Owners get some relief By Kwedu News The Reserve Bank of Australia announced a 0,25% reduction in the cash rate yesterday, bringing much needed relief to millions of home owners though many would have expected a bigger reduction. In a media release after its board meeting,the central bank said ” ..the board decided

By Dumisani Ndlovu Harare-based organization Deaf Women Included has trained almost 20 journalists on disability-friendly terminology, marking a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and respect in media reporting. The training, held on Wednesday, February 2025, aimed to equip journalists with the knowledge and skills to use language that is respectful and empowering for persons with

Sons of Ex-ZANU PF councillor embroiled in violent robbery cases By Dumisani Ndlovu A wave of violent robbery has swept through Zimbabwe’s gold mining sector, leaving a trail of serious injuries. The latest incident involves Nyasha Osward Simbi and Alex Simbi, sons of Charles Simbi, a prominent former ZANU PF councillor and losing parliamentary candidate.

By Delicious Mathuthu Gweru, Zimbabwe – In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability in public service delivery, the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) is introducing the Local Authorities Citizen Engagement (LACE) Community Scorecard, an innovative tool that will enable communities to assess and improve the quality of health and education services.

By Kwedu News A Harare-based pirate taxi driver, Ngonidzashe Chiwanga, has been handed a 20-year jail term for raping a 10-year-old girl in December last year. Chiwanga had offered the minor a lift to Highfields high-density suburb, but instead diverted the route to a secluded area in Glen Norah A, where the crime occurred. Magistrate