ZiMetro News

01/07/2025

SuperSport United has reportedly sold its Betway Premiership franchise to Bloemfontein Celtic, a move that could significantly impact the careers of several Zimbabwean players. According to prominent South African journalist and sports commentator Robert Marawa, Bloemfontein Celtic is poised to make a return to the Premiership, operating under the new moniker Celtic United. Marawa shared on social media that a young Bloemfontein businessman acquired SuperSport United's status for a sum of R50 million....

SuperSport United has reportedly sold its Betway Premiership franchise to Bloemfontein Celtic, a move that could significantly impact...

01/07/2025

Harare woman Elizabeth Parirenyatwa’s case against two Harare businessmen whom she was accusing of fraud and in the alternative supplying false information to a public official has finally crumbled after the court found the pair not guilty and acquitted them. Parirenyatwa, who claims to be the executor of the estate of the late Brian James Rhodes who died in 2006 has been in a legal battle with the pair for years....

Harare woman Elizabeth Parirenyatwa’s case against two Harare businessmen whom she was accusing of fraud and in the alternative supplying...

01/07/2025

HARARE, Zimbabwe – ZiMetro News can confirm that Zimbabwe will not have a representative in the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup. Ngezi Platinum Stars, the only remaining eligible club, has officially declined to participate, citing a range of challenges including logistical, financial, and time constraints. The decision comes after Dynamos, the initial qualifiers for the Confederation Cup by virtue of winning last December's Chibuku Super Cup, withdrew from the competition....

Zimbabwe will not have a representative in the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup. Ngezi Platinum Stars, the only remaining eligible club...

01/07/2025

HARARE, Zimbabwe – ZiMetro News confirms that preparations for Zimbabwe's 2025 to***co season are well underway, with farmers already acquiring enough seed to cultivate over 139,000 hectares. This indicates a strong start, as the To***co Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) reports a 12 percent increase in seed sales compared to the same period last year. According to the latest TIMB weekly bulletin, farmers have purchased 695.82 kilograms of to***co seed, which is sufficient to cover an impressive 139,164 hectares....

This indicates a strong start, as the To***co Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) reports a 12 percent increase in seed sales compared...

01/07/2025

HARARE, Zimbabwe – ZiMetro News can report that the Zimbabwean government has, with immediate effect, suspended excise duty on raw wine imports for a period of two years. This significant move, enacted through Statutory Instrument 68 of 2025, aims to dramatically reduce production costs for local wineries and enhance the overall competitiveness of the domestic wine industry. Under the new legal framework, an "approved wine manufacturer" is defined as any importer who has received formal authorization from the Commissioner of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to import specific quantities of raw wine, with a cap of 100,000 litres per year....

Zimbabwean government has, with immediate effect, suspended excise duty on raw wine imports for a period of two years...

30/06/2025

HARARE, Zimbabwe – ZiMetro News is following a sensational trial where Charlie, one of the two men accused of gang ra**ng social media personality Mai Jeremaya, has claimed in court that the alleged victim was a willing participant in a sexual act at a Harare lodge on April 30. Furthermore, Charlie sensationally testified that Mai Jeremaya not only "enjoyed" their encounter but also praised him for being "better than her husband" in bed....

Charlie, one of the two men accused of gang ra**ng social media personality Mai Jeremaya, has claimed in court that the alleged victim...

30/06/2025

HARARE, Zimbabwe – ZiMetro News can confirm that two men have been handed effective three-year jail sentences for their involvement in a fraud and theft scheme that utilized counterfeit receipts. Chamunorwa Paul Anesu and Nakai Hodera each received a five-year prison term, with one year suspended for good behavior and another year suspended on the condition they compensate the complainant US$1,232....

ZiMetro News can confirm that two men have been handed effective three-year jail sentences for their involvement in a fraud and theft...

30/06/2025

Harare, Zimbabwe – ZiMetro News has learned that TelOne, a subsidiary of the Mutapa Investment Fund, remains committed to enhancing its infrastructure and upgrading its network, even as it grapples with a tough funding environment. The telecommunications giant has faced significant liquidity challenges, impacting its working capital and limiting its capacity for crucial capital expenditures. This situation has been exacerbated by some key business partners failing to meet their financial obligations....

TelOne, a subsidiary of the Mutapa Investment Fund, remains committed to enhancing its infrastructure and upgrading its network, even...

30/06/2025

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30/06/2025

ZiMetro News can report a slight uptick in water levels at Lake Kariba, according to the latest figures from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA). This comes despite a consistent drop in the amount of water flowing into the lake from upstream rivers. The ZRA's update, released on Monday, June 30th, highlights that a seasonal decrease in inflows typically begins around July each year....

ZiMetro News can report a slight uptick in water levels at Lake Kariba, according to the latest figures from the Zambezi River Authority...

29/06/2025

HARARE, Zimbabwe – In a significant move aimed at curbing the hoarding of mining claims and ensuring only genuine investors participate in Zimbabwe's strategic minerals sector, the government has introduced stringent new requirements. ZiMetro News can confirm that prospective investors in strategic mineral mining will now need to either commit US$1 million or enter into a partnership agreement with the State....

In a significant move aimed at curbing the hoarding of mining claims and ensuring only genuine investors participate in Zimbabwe's strategic

29/06/2025

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – ZiMetro News can report that the groundbreaking Geo Pomona Waste Management model, which has seen significant success in Harare, is set to be implemented in Bulawayo next. This move is part of the government's aggressive strategy to introduce the initiative across all 92 local authorities in Zimbabwe. Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe confirmed this development last week in Bulawayo, highlighting the Harare project's proven effectiveness....

ZiMetro News can report that the groundbreaking Geo Pomona Waste Management model, which has seen significant success in Harare...