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There Are No W’s In Zimbabwe? Google’s AI Overview Fails At Basic Counting Of Letters; Netizens Mock Blunder
Google’s AI Overview feature has become the butt of online jokes after it spectacularly failed a simple letter-counting query, declaring there are zero ‘w’s in the word Zimbabwe. The blunder, highlighted in a Reddit post, has users laughing and...
Gold buying prices in Zimbabwe per gram/ ounce, 6 November 2025
South African man sentenced for attempting to smuggle stolen Toyota Hilux to Zimbabwe
A South African man who was arrested in July while attempting to smuggle a stolen Toyota Hilux bakkie from Tshwane to Zimbabwe has been sentenced to eight years’ direct imprisonment. The Mokopane Regional Court on Wednesday convicted and sentenced...
The ongoing land evictions in Zimbabwe: A trail of destruction and injustice
The roots of this crisis can be traced back to Zanu-PF's manipulation of land distribution for political gain. In Zimbabwe, the echoes of the liberation war that once brought hope for a better future have now been overshadowed by a new wave of...
Zimbabwean physician acts as ambassador for TCM
Gurure Kareen Tariro (left) discusses with her colleague at the Zimbabwe-China Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Center in Harare, Zimbabwe. CHINA DAILY In a heartwarming tale of cultural exchange and medical development, Gurure Kareen...
Zimbabwe opens power market wide
China and Zimbabwe: A strategic partnership that delivers
Chinese investment, devoid of the political conditionalities of the West, became a crucial buffer, allowing Zimbabwe to withstand the pressure and begin building a new economic paradigm. By Saxon Zvina For decades, Zimbabwe's vast mineral wealth...
Furore over Harare's US$750m water meter project
A proposed US$750 million smart water meter project has ignited a fierce debate among Harare city councillors, with growing concerns over its funding, potential impact on residents, and the transparency of the initiative. The proposal, which forms...
Urgent call for equity in Zimbabwe’s National Health Insurance debate
The NHI policy represents a significant shift in Zimbabwe’s healthcare landscape, aiming to provide universal health coverage for all citizens. AS Zimbabwe prepares to discuss the National Health Insurance (NHI) policy in Cabinet this November,...
Sean Williams’ Zimbabwe career ends abruptly after World Cup Qualifier withdrawal
ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) have announced that Sean Williams will no longer be considered for national selection after the senior allrounder withdrew from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier 2025 on the eve of the tournament in Harare. ZC also...
Zimbabwe defends tobacco industry
The Government has defended Zimbabwe's tobacco industry ahead of the upcoming global anti-tobacco meetings, warning that international efforts to restrict production could have devastating effects on farmers and the economy. Speaking at the T5...
Zimbabwe govt acquires Monomotapa hotel
News / National by Staff reporter 2 hrs ago | 82 Views The Government has acquired Harare's iconic Monomotapa Hotel from local hospitality group African Sun Limited for use by Members of Parliament (MPs) during parliamentary sittings, Finance,...
Zimbabwe moves to liberalise gold ownership
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has endorsed a proposal to liberalise gold ownership for Zimbabwean citizens, describing it as a logical and necessary step in aligning the nation's monetary...
‘Drug addiction’ ends Sean Williams’ Zimbabwe cricket career
Former Zimbabwe cricket captain Sean Williams has officially ended his international career after entering a rehabilitation programme for drug addiction, Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed. The cricket board said Williams, 39, made himself unavailable for...
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube claims Zimbabweans now in upper middle-income status but low wages tell a different story
By Alois Vinga Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has claimed that the majority of Zimbabweans have entered the upper-middle-income bracket, even as most citizens continue to grapple with low wages and rising living costs. The World Bank...
Zimbabwean Man Pleads Guilty to Vote Rigging Electoral in Australia
ADELAIDE, Australia — A Zimbabwean-born mayoral candidate in Australia has pleaded guilty to electoral fraud on the day his trial was set to begin for attempting to manipulate the 2022 Adelaide City of Marion council election. Jaison Midzi, 44, of...
Zimbabwe Cricket ends Sean Williams' contract
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has announced that it will not renew veteran all-rounder Sean Williams' national contract when it expires on December 31, citing disciplinary concerns and breaches of professional standards. The 39-year-old, who recently...
Zimbabwean candidate admits trying to rig Adelaide council election
Zimbabwean-born mayoral candidate Jaison Midzi, 44, has pleaded guilty to multiple counts of electoral fraud in connection with the 2022 City of Marion council election in South Australia. Midzi, who had maintained his innocence for over a year,...
Zimbabwe Govt buys Monomotapa Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harare for use by MPs
BULAWAYO – Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has confirmed that the Zimbabwe government has bought the Monomotapa Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harare to accommodate Members of Parliament during sittings. Ncube surprised MPs attending a pre-budget seminar in...