China imposes 84% tariff on US goods as Trump trade war escalates
Beijing will raise tariffs on US goods from 34% to 84% starting on Thursday, an action that follows the US increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and tensions over trade policies.…
Handset and SIM Registration Should Not Be the Role of the Regulator
An article in the Herald on the 8th of April 2025, indicates that the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is to establish a centralised register for all…
Time to prepare for veld fires:Firefight Trust urges communities
Wallace Mawire Firefight Trust has urged communities and citizens in Zimbabwe to prepare for veld fires as the country approaches the dry season in 2025. In a recent statement, the…
Gaza concern:Journalists being burnt alive
By Wallace Mawire The embassy of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe said it is outraged and devastated by the brutal murder of two Palestinian journalists, Helmi Al-Faqaawi and Yousef…
Zig currency led to drastic reduction in workers’ salaries-ZCTU
Labour writer The introduction of the Zig currency, a year ago has had some adverse implications on the workers resulting in them struggling to make ends meet. This was said…
Crypto Scams, How international cyber criminals are targeting Zimbabweans
International hackers are increasingly targeting Zimbabweans by hacking their WhatsApp numbers and deploying sophisticated cryptocurrency scams. They impersonate trusted contacts and present enticing investment opportunities, promising extraordinary returns that far…
Bed bug infestation hits Mbare suburb
Municipal writer The city of Harare has confirmed the massive existence of bed bug (tsikidzi) in Mbare suburb. In a statement, council spokesperson, Stanley Gama said as from Monday (7April)…
Isreal facing worst economic catastrophe since 1948-report
Since the beginning of the war, Israel has plunged into an unprecedented crisis on all fronts—economic, social, psychological, and political. While mainstream media attempts to conceal the truth, the numbers…
Zera slashes diesel and petrol prices for April 2025
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has released new fuel prices effective from 4 April to 4 May 2025, with both diesel and petrol seeing slight decreases. According to the…
Kwekwe man kills wife by forcing her to gulp poisonous substance
Court writer A Kwekwe man who forced his wife to drink a poisonous substance, which resulted in health complications leading to her death was remanded into custody and was advised…