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Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries, including Zimbabwe, to travel ban, memo says
By Humeyra Pamuk I Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an...

Zimbabwe woman sells infant via Facebook
A 27-year-old woman from Bulawayo, Christable Muringani, appeared before Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande on Wednesday facing charges of human trafficking after allegedly selling her newborn baby through Facebook. Muringani was remanded in custody...

Zimbabwe govt equips 25 rural hospitals with medical equipment
The Government has distributed anaesthetic and digital X-ray machines to 25 rural district hospitals across Zimbabwe as part of a broader initiative to enhance healthcare service delivery in remote areas, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas...

Miss Teen of the Universe Zimbabwe Finale set for July 26
The stage is set for the dazzling second edition of Miss Teen of the Universe Zimbabwe, with the much-anticipated finale scheduled for July 26, 2025, at the Africa Sun Holiday Inn along Samora Machel Avenue in Harare. The event, which kicks off at...

Lions are being killed by poachers in Zimbabwe
A disturbing poaching tragedy has rocked the quiet tourist town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, after an adult male lion was found caught in a deadly snare. Although injured, the lion was darted, treated, and released back into the wild. However,...

MPs call for community participation at COP15
15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Victoria Falls this July AS Zimbabwe gears up for the hosting of the 15th Conference of Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in Victoria Falls this July, a...

Trump considering adding 25 more African countries, including Zimbabwe, to travel ban list – Report
The US President Donald Trump’s administration is planning to add as many as 25 African countries to a ban or restricted travel list, according to The Washington Post. Citing a memo, it said the 25 were part of 36 countries under risk from the...

Andover in mixed fortunes as top two sides gain victories
At London Road, it was second-placed Portsmouth & Southsea taking on the town side, who were sitting in fourth. Andover lost the toss, and with misty rain in the air, the town side were asked to bat first. After a delay, Andover did brilliantly to...

These alternative holiday ideas make for great August escapes
Such is the clamour for southern Europe and the Mediterranean that August’s other temptations tend to escape our attention. Instead of the Greek islands, for instance, what about Greenland and its wondrous glaciers? Or consider venturing to Africa...

Zimbabwe ministers, top officials loot broke parastatals
Senior government officials, including cabinet ministers, permanent secretaries, and directors, are siphoning millions of dollars from state-owned enterprises to finance extravagant lifestyles, in a growing corruption scandal that is draining...

Zimbabwean communities raise alarm over lithium mining impacts
As global demand for lithium surges to power electric vehicles and household solar batteries, the scramble for Zimbabwe's rich lithium deposits is exposing deep-rooted tensions between economic interests and the rights of rural communities. Key...

Zimbabweans’ six-year marathon protest against US sanctions
The protesters are demanding the unconditional lifting of unilateral sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the US. In March 2019, just a month before the United States of America opened its new $300 million embassy complex in Harare, a group of...

Travel bans and global sport
It is probably too late to consider removing the United States as a host of next year’s football World Cup. And in any event, it is unlikely that Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, the governing body of world football, would even contemplate...

Travelling soon? Don't forget to check if you need an e-visa
The New Zealand passport remains one of the most powerful in the world, but the number of countries now requiring Kiwis to have an electronic visa before travelling is increasing. According to the Henley Passport Index, New Zealand had visa-free...

Accor enters Zimbabwe with Novotel Victoria Falls deal
GARIKAI MAFIRAKUREVA CAPE TOWN — Global hospitality giant Accor has announced its entry into the Zimbabwean market with the signing of Novotel Victoria Falls, a landmark new-build hotel set to open in 2028. The agreement was inked during the...

Grade 5 learner allegedly abused by Guardians taken to Zimbabwe
A Grade 5 learner from Skeen Primary School, who is allegedly a victim of abuse by her guardians, has been secretly taken to Zimbabwe, causing a significant delay in the investigation as critical evidence such as her medical report and statement...
From Dar to Stockholm Kiswahili feels global
DAR ES SALAAM: BACK home in Dar es Salaam, the sun played its part with a warm and breezy weekend, while in Stockholm (in this late spring) tulips were still showing off and Swedes debated if the sun was ever going to return, something...

One night only… Joe Thomas is back in Harare this August
Joe Thomas PIC Artist FacebookUS RnB singer Joe Thomas is making his trek back to Harare, Zimbabwe, for a one-night-only performance in Harare. Walter Wanyanya of Ngoma NeHosho released the news late Tuesday, giving no details other than that it...

Zimbabweans Could Be Banned From Travelling To US
Zimbabweans Could Be Banned From Travelling To US By A Correspondent| Zimbabwe is one of 36 countries that could soon face travel restrictions to the United States due to concerns over identity document fraud and visa violations, according to a...

Client FAQ: U.S. Travel Ban - Current Restrictions and Possible Expansion
The U.S. government maintains travel restrictions for certain countries and is reportedly considering expanding these restrictions to additional nations. This FAQ provides an up-to-date list along with practical guidance for affected individuals...