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From prison to multimillion-dollar contracts, lavish giveaways and powerful political circles, Wicknell Chivayo built a public image that was impossible to ignore. Staff writer For years, Wicknell Chivayo was one…
Staff Writer Frontline communities from across Zimbabwe have called for stronger community participation, accountable climate finance and rights-based management of natural resources as the country prepares for the global climate…
Staff Writer HARARE, Zimbabwe — Debt repayments by countries in the Global South are outpacing the climate finance grants they receive by 225 times, highlighting what ActionAid Zimbabwe says is…
Own Correspondent HARARE, Zimbabwe — Residents of Dzivarasekwa are being challenged to stop treating waste management as the sole responsibility of local authorities and instead take ownership of the environment…
By Desire Tshuma JOHANNESBURG — Zambian academic Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa has safely returned to South Africa after his Zambian passport was cancelled while he was in Britain, with Pretoria issuing…
Staff Writer Zimbabwe is likely to experience below-normal rainfall during the 2026/27 agricultural season, with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warning of increased dry conditions across much of the country.…
🗞️ THE BLAST IS OUT! The latest edition of The Blast is now on the streets, running from 11–16 September 2026. 🔥 TOP STORY: EFFLUENT POLLUTION — Harare residents complain,…
Staff Writer HARARE -The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) has welcomed the gazetting of the Environmental Management Amendment Bill, saying the proposed legislation could strengthen efforts to curb water pollution…
By Desire Tshuma LUSAKA — In a decision that has sent shockwaves through Zambia’s political circles, authorities yesterday evening stripped Tonse Alliance Secretary General Celestine Mukandila of his Zambian citizenship,…
Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole MAHUSVU, CHIKOMBA – Renowned gospel musician Pastor Castor Wenyasha Vhengere’s new album Mhepo Nyarara has received massive endorsement across the country, with congregations adopting songs from the…