Author: Goromondo News
By Staff Reporter Educators have united to demand accountability and recognition of their land rights amid growing concerns over delayed allocation. Zimta members have come together to assert their claims to Glen Forest Zimta stands, citing long-standing rights and growing frustrations over unexplained delays. The educators, who have been paying subscriptions and installments since 2015, argue that they have been unfairly denied access to their stands, including the offer letter that should have served as a guarantee. According to reports by some of the aggrieved Zimta members, there is deliberate delaying tactics being employed by one Mr. Zhou from the…
By Abner Ndlovu The rising cost of education has become a significant concern for higher and tertiary students in Zimbabwe especially polytechnics and teachers colleges for long the most affordable and flexible higher education institutions. Many students are struggling to cope with the high fees which has led to a high drop out turnover and prostitution as some scavenge for survival. The list of expenses do not end with tuition alone, there are other expenses like accommodation, food and college consumables. Landlords are taking advantage of the desperate students pricing their rentals so high knowing the students have no other…
By Business Reporter Retail giant, OK Zimbabwe which has been struggling over the last 12 months with empty shelves and branch closures has issued a cautionary statement advising stakeholders of its intention to raise USD 30million to support its turn around strategy. The erratic financial position the company faces which it attributes to a difficult operating environment has been characterized by macroeconomic volatility, including pricing issues related to the exchange rate, while informal players operated without this constraint, giving them a competitive advantage has necessitated the cautionary statement and the need for urgent capital injection for revitalisation. “In light of…
ZEC Appoints New Chief Elections Officer By Lisca Philo The Zimbabwe Electoral Commision has appointed Simbarashe Tongayi as the new Chief Elections Officer . Tongayi replaces Utoile Silaigwana, who was retired last year and appointed Commissioner in the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) Commission. “Mr Tongayi has been the ZEC Acting CEO since December 2024. He also served as the Deputy CEO responsible for Administration, where he played a pivotal role in streamlining administrative processes and enhancing organisational efficiency,” ZEC said. Before joining the Commission, Mr Tongayi was the General Manager Human Resources and Administration for the National Peace…
By Tito Malowe You are a brave man indeed I will give you that .Who dare challenges ZANU PF and an incumbent President, it’s unthinkable, unheard off, u pulled a houdini considering you have been part of this regime. What triggers your move is a subject for another day, but I just want to poke holes in all your statements without fear of favor. Initially you seemed to be a man who realized ZANU PF has wronged and ruined this promising nation. But, there is a lot of inconsistency in you sir. At some point you mentioned that you also…
By Tito Malowe The massive stay away witnessed on 31 March brought business to a grind, at least that’s what the planned demonstrations turned out to be. No credit to the keyboardist warriors who encouraged people to flood the streets as the masses chose to stay tucked in their homes. Harare resembled a ghost town for lack of a better phrase. People avoided central business districts for fear of their lives. The 2018 firing of live ammunition to unarmed fleeing civilians is still fresh in citizens mind. Army personnel deployed then to quell post election violence by opposition supporters largely…
By Julius Manganda Muslims in Zimbabwe are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr, also known as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is a significant Islamic holiday that falls on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar .Eid al-Fitr Celebrations bring joy and togetherness among the Muslim Community in Zimbabwe This joyous occasion is a time for spiritual reflection, gratitude, and merriment with loved ones. The celebration is a culmination of the month-long dawn-to-dusk fasting, known as sawm, which is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.…
By Lisca Philo The United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe which is led by Rev. Forbes Matonga, has separated from the church due to disagreements over the church’s approval of LGBTQ marriage and leadership issues. In 2024, the General Conference of the United Methodist Church voted to accept gay marriage and ordain LGBTQ+ clergy and this caused disputes among the leaders . Rev. Matonga and his team expressed their disapproval citing it was a demonical decision and which goes against biblical teachings.Rev. Matonga also expressed dissatisfaction with the state of the church’s mission schools, hospitals, and farms in Zimbabwe, which they…
By Evans Dakwa Beaulah (not her real name) will never forget the day her HIV status was exposed to a stranger. After a long day at a public antiretroviral therapy (ART) clinic, she accidentally left her medical card behind. A nurse from her community found it and handed it to a stranger to return it. “I suspected he had read it by their demeanour and facial expression,” says Beulah, recalling the incident when a member of the community came home with her medical record card. “I was terrified he would tell everyone. I couldn’t sleep for weeks as I feared…