Lions Wreak Havoc in Kariba

By Connect Stories Reporter A 67-year-old grand mother from Kariba has become the latest resident to survive multiple attacks by...

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Lions Wreak Havoc in Kariba

By Connect Stories Reporter A 67-year-old grand mother from Kariba has become the latest resident to survive multiple attacks by...

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CRD Piles Pressure on Mnangagwa Over Forced Relocations in Manhize

By Connect Stories Correspondent Mutare based civic society organisation, Centre for Research and Development (CRD) is piling pressure on President Mnangagwa’s adminstration to halt forced relocations in Manhize at the behest of Chinese firm Dinson. In a fresh statement released yesterday, CRD said government’s failure to protect communities affected by the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) project in Manhize is resulting in grave and avoidable human rights violations. In the past week, Dinson has intensified efforts to forcibly relocate the remaining 18 families in Mushenjere village to Sable farm, even as heavy rains begin and the relocation site remains unprepared. The forced removals are taking place without water, farmland, or social services, exposing villagers to hunger and extreme vulnerability. CRD notes with concern that the relocation MOUs signed in November 2024, which villagers say were signed under duress, did

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Digi-Preneurship: Zaba’s Sisterly Counsel on How Female Journalists Can Monetize Content

Writes Thelma Wandayi Edited by Kelvin Wilson Kasiwulaya Veteran journalist Faith Zaba says reporters must learn to make money from...

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Challenging  Zimbabwe’s Media Gender Gap: FNF Womentorship Kicks Off in Bulawayo

Writes Thelma Wandayi Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – A new cohort of young Female Journalists has begun training in Bulawayo as part of...

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Tawanda “Chikeke” Michael Sibanda: Zimbabwe Warriors’ Hidden Gem Ignored by National Scouts?

By Kelvin Wilson Kasiwulaya Gweru, Mtapa - In the heart of Zimbabwe’s football battlegrounds, where raw talent simmers in the...

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ESN-ZESN call for stronger gender quotas and campaign finance oversight in Malawi elections

By Kelvin Wilson Kasiwulaya LILONGWE – Regional and Zimbabwean election observers monitoring Malawi’s Sept. 16 polls have called for bolder...

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Observers urge Malawi to improve polling station accessibility and voter education after peaceful election

By Kelvin Wilson Kasiwulaya LILONGWE – Election observers monitoring Malawi’s Sept. 16 general elections praised the country for conducting peaceful...

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Observer Missions: Guardians of Democracy in Malawi’s 2025 General Elections

By Kelvin Wilson Kasiwulaya LILONGWE – The Electoral Support Network for Southern Africa (ESN-SA) and the Zimbabwe Election Support Network...

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Shurugwi Town Secretary to Lead Charge in Realising President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030

Connect Stories Africa (CSA) Correspondent Shurugwi — In a decisive move to bolster administrative leadership and accelerate development, Shurugwi Town...

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ZESN Calls for Strong Governance of AI to Safeguard Democracy

By Kelvin Wison Kasiwulaya The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) on Monday joined the global community in marking International Democracy...

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7 Days to FNF Womentorship Journalism Fellowship 2025: Empowering Zimbabwe’s Female Journalists

by Thelma Wandayi Shurugwi , Zimbabwe — With just one week left, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) is gearing up to host the Womentorship Journalism Fellowship 2025 Bulawayo Cohort....

by Thelma Wandayi12/09/2025
RiverValley Properties Nominated for Prestigious 2025 Leaders Without Borders Hall of Fame Awards

By Connect Stories Reporter RiverValley Properties Group Chief Executive Officer Prof Smelly Dube along with Group Chairman Engineer Dr. Mncedisi Dube have been nominated to receive the...

by Connect Stories Reporter12/06/2025
ZESN Calls For Enhanced Voter Education Following Low Voter Turnout in Glen View South By-Election

ZESN Calls For Enhanced Voter Education Following Low Voter Turnout in Glen View South By-Election

By Kelvin Wilson Kasiwulaya Zimbabwe’s leading electoral watchdog has called for urgent measures to boost voter education and reinforce electoral...

by Kelvin Kasiwulaya14/04/2025

River Valley Properties Wins Another Prestigious Global Award

by Connect Stories Reporter 03/03/2025 4 Min read

By Connect Stories Africa Reporter River Valley Properties (Pvt) Ltd company steered by Gweru based business duo and power couple, Engineer Dr. Mncedisi Dube and Professor Dr. Smelly Dube on Friday scooped yet another prestigious international business accolade in the United Kingdom. The company was named as one of the top 100 Emerging Global Businesses for 2025 at a ceremony held at the UK House of Lords.Organisers of the event said the award for River Valley is a prestigious recognition of the next wave of innovative enterprises reshaping the global economy. “These companies represent the cutting edge of industry transformation,...