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So what can General Chiwenga do now?

The much-awaited ZANUPF conference came and went, ending yesterday in Chinhoyi. There is no need for lengthy analysis. Only two things matter.The succession con

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Mnangagwa ally's farm invaded again

Scores of farm workers at Lesbury Farm in Rusape, Manicaland Province, have reportedly lost their homes after a man accused of leading a fresh farm invasion allegedly destroyed their houses, claiming…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:12hrs | 2643 Views

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Bulawayo diverts cemetery funds to fix public toilets

Bulawayo City Council has diverted ZWG$400 000 originally budgeted for construction works at Pumula South Cemetery towards rehabilitating public toilets at Pelandaba and Njube shopping centres.Accord…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:11hrs | 873 Views

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Zimbabwean truck driver fined R10 million for cigarette smuggling

A 54-year-old Zimbabwean truck driver has been fined R10 million or sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of smuggling illicit cigarettes worth more than R10.4 million into South Af…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:10hrs | 852 Views

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Sangoma demands US$250,000 from widow for supplying 'goblins' to late hubby

A self-styled traditional healer from Beatrice is being investigated by police after allegedly threatening a grieving widow and demanding US$250,000 for goblins her late husband supposedly acquired f…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:09hrs | 2363 Views

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Bard Santner secures microfinance bank licence

Harare-based financial services group Bard Santner Inc has secured a deposit-taking microfinance bank licence from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), paving the way for the establishment of a diaspo…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:08hrs | 557 Views

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Zimbabwe faces critical skills shortage

Zimbabwe's skills base stands at 38.25%, leaving a 61.75% gap in critical areas needed to drive economic growth and industrial development, Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava has …

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:07hrs | 1420 Views

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Zimbabwe loses 6,000 teachers annually

Zimbabwe is losing about 6 000 teachers annually while thousands of trained educators remain unemployed, raising concerns over worsening staff shortages, low salaries and deteriorating conditions in …

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:06hrs | 1013 Views

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Warrant of arrest for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

An explosive arrest claim has rocked March and March after Xolani Zuma announced that a warrant had been issued against him and the movement's leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who is also his wife. Zuma…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 17:58hrs | 0 Views

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Mnangagwa warns Zanu PF's Regioni

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning against factionalism within Zanu PF, declaring that the party does not want the "spirit of Legion" as tensions over his succession intensify.Ad…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 13:27hrs | 1818 Views

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For Bulawayo families settling across the UK, a bingo night can be an easy way to meet old friends in a new city

The first winter is usually the hardest part. A nurse from Nkulumane lands a sponsorship post in a hospital trust, rents a terraced house with two colleagues, and discovers that Saturday afternoons i…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 12:24hrs | 437 Views

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Bard Santner secures microfinance bank licence, targets diaspora market

HARARE - Bard Santner has secured a deposit-taking microfinance bank licence from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).The Harare-based financial services group now has a regulated foothold in a market…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 12:18hrs | 0 Views

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Zanu PF delegates face mandatory health screening

ZANU PF delegates attending the ruling party's annual conference are being subjected to mandatory health screening, with proof of testing required for accreditation, raising concerns among some deleg…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:36hrs | 0 Views

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Zanu-PF Conference forces haulage trucks restriction on Harare-Chirundu highway

Transport operators, particularly haulage truck drivers, have been restricted from using the Harare-Chirundu Highway between Chinhoyi and Harare to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic during the on…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:36hrs | 272 Views

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Mnangagwa approves Charumbira's recall from Senate

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the recall of Chief Fortune Charumbira, Chief Nhema (Rangarirai Bwawanda) of Zaka and Chief Chitanga (Feleni Chauke) of Mwenezi from the National Council of …

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:42hrs | 0 Views

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Lawyers ask court to order equal teaching of Ndebele, Shona and English

TWO lawyers have approached the High Court seeking to compel the Government to enforce a law requiring Shona, Ndebele and English to be taught on an equal-time basis in all Zimbabwean schools up to F…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:42hrs | 701 Views

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Madzibaba arrested for raping a client at shrine

A CHITUNGWIZA-based self-styled prophet has been arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman who had visited his shrine for spiritual assistance and taking her vehicle and cellphone as security…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:41hrs | 832 Views

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Zanu PF video edit sparks censorship claims over Mnangagwa speech

ZANU PF's information department has come under scrutiny after portions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Politburo address were reportedly omitted from a video published on the party's social media …

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:40hrs | 1351 Views

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Prophet arrested for raping wife's younger sister

A 54-year-old self-styled prophet from Ruwa has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife's younger sister at a shrine in Sunway City.Madzibaba Edmore Nyambo, a member of Johanne Masowe yeChishanu,…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:40hrs | 0 Views

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17 Belarusian fire tenders headed to Zimbabwe

SEVENTEEN Belarusian fire tenders previously impounded in Lithuania are reportedly on their way to Zimbabwe and are expected to arrive before the end of October, as Government moves to strengthen fir…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:39hrs | 476 Views

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Mliswa loses High Court bid over company directorship

FORMER Norton opposition legislator Temba Mliswa has lost a High Court bid to overturn his removal as a director of Muungwe Investment (Private) Limited, with the court ruling that the relief he soug…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:38hrs | 632 Views

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Mnangagwa opens Zanu PF Annual Conference preparations

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday chaired the 398th Ordinary Session of the Zanu PF Politburo at the party's headquarters in Harare, marking the official start of preparations for the ruling pa…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:38hrs | 0 Views

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Java accused of assaulting estranged wife

BATANAI Java, the elder brother of controversial preacher Prophet Passion Java, has been accused of assaulting his estranged wife, Fadzai Benhilda, in a domestic violence case reportedly under police…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:37hrs | 504 Views

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Mnangagwa's future, Chiwenga's ambitions hang over Zanu PF conference

ZANU PF enters this week's conference facing a question that goes beyond constitutional alignment: who controls the party, who determines its succession, and how far the incumbent leadership can resh…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:13hrs | 0 Views

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Mnangagwa takes swipe at Chiwenga over fundraising dinner boycott

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appeared to take a swipe at his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, over his absence from a ZANU PF fundraising dinner, amid escalating tensions within the ruling party.ZAN…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 16:51hrs | 1335 Views

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Charumbira recalled from Senate

FORTUNE Charumbira has been recalled from the Senate, a month after his removal from the National Council of Chiefs, following approval by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Chief Charumbira, whose birth n…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 16:41hrs | 0 Views

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South African court overturns R109 million judgment against Reuben Olifant

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has rescinded a judgment that ordered businessman Reuben Olifant and three companies to pay more than R108.9 million to the Government Employees …

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 09:42hrs | 0 Views

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Opinionated Zimbabwean aid worker detained in South Sudan?

A ZIMBABWEAN aid worker employed by international charity Save the Children has been detained without trial in South Sudan after allegedly discussing politics, raising concerns over the security of h…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:28hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe police round up Grade 7 pupils at 'pens down' parties

POLICE in Bulawayo rounded up and dispersed scores of Grade Seven pupils caught drinking alcohol and smoking at entertainment venues across the city during illegal "pens down" parties held to celebra…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:27hrs | 0 Views

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Man who can't afford to pay school fees for his kids, hires lawyer to defend his case

A HARARE man has admitted in court that he has never paid school fees for his two children, despite being represented by a lawyer in a maintenance dispute brought by his ex-wife.Tidings Nyandowe was …

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:43hrs | 1331 Views

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Tagwirei sworn in as Minister of ED

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says the splitting of the former Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion into two separate ministries will strengthen macroeconomic management …

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:40hrs | 709 Views

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Econet urges customers to secure WhatsApp accounts

ECONET Wireless has urged subscribers to strengthen their WhatsApp account security amid growing threats from hackers and social engineering scams targeting mobile users.The telecommunications compan…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:40hrs | 0 Views

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Avenues Clinic beats US$520,000 suit over banker's fatal fall

THE High Court has dismissed a US$520,000 lawsuit against Avenues Clinic over the death of a former banker who fell from his hospital bed, ruling that his family failed to present expert medical evid…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:39hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe MP loses WhatsApp account amid hacking reports

A SERVING Zimbabwean Member of Parliament has lost control of his WhatsApp account amid reports of account takeovers affecting entrepreneurs, businesses and other mobile users, raising concerns about…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:31hrs | 1034 Views

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Scottish man denies racially aggravated murder of Zimbabwean scientist

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has denied the racially aggravated murder of Zimbabwean scientist Dr Fortune Gomo, who was fatally attacked on a street in Dundee, Scotland, in July last year.Kyler Rattray is accus…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:30hrs | 749 Views

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Do not to marry into certain families

I will advise my children not to marry into certain families, even if the person they are marrying looks just fine. Some battles are too much, and they go on for too long. They are not worth it.Sayin…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:24hrs | 881 Views

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Zanu PF Politburo braces for decisive meeting

Zanu PF will hold a crucial politburo meeting tomorrow at 2pm at its headquarters in Harare, with proposed constitutional amendments expected to dominate discussions ahead of the party's annual confe…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 20:16hrs | 2500 Views

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Mnangagwa, UN challenge Africa to produce, not just train

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the United Nations have challenged African countries to move beyond simply producing graduates and certificates and instead focus on transforming skills into…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 14:03hrs | 0 Views

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Mudenda forced Mnangagwa to call off Zanu-PF politburo meeting

President Emmerson Mnangagwa abruptly cancelled an extraordinary Zanu-PF politburo meeting last Friday amid fierce divisions over proposed amendments to the ruling party's constitution.The meeting wa…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:13hrs | 0 Views

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Zanu-PF Conference kicks off in Chinhoyi; Hotel, lodges fully booked

Preparations for the 23rd Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference have been completed, with about 7 500 delegates expected to converge on Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) in Mashonaland We…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:05hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe's punitive taxes choking beer value chain

DELTA Corporation Limited has warned that policy inconsistencies, currency changes, rising taxes and other statutory obligations are undermining its value chain and the ease of doing business in Zimb…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:05hrs | 441 Views

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Chivayo claimed US$100m in donations days before fatal crash

The late businessman Wicknell Chivayo claimed he had spent more than US$100 million and donated 3 000 vehicles to individuals, organisations and influential figures across Zimbabwe, just three days b…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:04hrs | 1881 Views

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Bulawayo Council opens bids for municipal properties

The City of Bulawayo has invited residents, businesses and organisations to bid for leases on a wide range of municipal properties, including shops, factory shells, kiosks, preschool sites, overnight…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:03hrs | 435 Views

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Musorowegomo Mukosi's $200k adultery claim backfires

A US$200,000 adultery claim brought by journalist Musorowegomo Mukosi against chartered accountant Kundai Tibugare has escalated into a bitter dispute over the status of Mukosi's marriage, with his w…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:03hrs | 0 Views

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South African tycoon risks losing control of his gold mines in Zimbabwe

More than two years after the sale of Bulawayo Mining Company (BMC), a subsidiary of Metallon Corporation, for £53.2 million (about €63 million), the proceeds remain unpaid to the British insolvency …

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:02hrs | 882 Views

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Chinamasa praises loyalty VP in apparent swipe at Chiwenga

Zanu-PF stalwart Patrick Chinamasa has praised Vice-President Kembo Mohadi for his loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in remarks widely interpreted as a veiled swipe at Vice-President Constanti…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:10hrs | 1473 Views

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386 000 candidates begin Zimsec exams

More than 386 000 candidates are set to begin the 2026 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations today, with authorities assuring the nation that preparat…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:08hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe army chief warns infrastructure saboteurs

Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi has warned that vandalism of public infrastructure could derail the country's Vision 2030 development agenda, urging tradi…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:08hrs | 1003 Views

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Zimbabwe mining power demand set to hit 1 500MW

Zimbabwe's mining sector is projected to increase its electricity demand by 50 percent to more than 1 500 megawatts (MW) within the next 12 months, raising concerns over the country's ability to meet…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:07hrs | 398 Views

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Zimbabwean driver helps pregnant woman give birth on bus

Zimbabwean-born bus driver Pummy Hadebe has won a top United Kingdom transport award after helping a pregnant passenger deliver a baby on board her bus in Glasgow, Scotland.Hadebe, who works for McGi…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:06hrs | 813 Views

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Chinese investor to establish lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe

ZVISHAVANE-based Zheli Mining is planning to establish a lithium sulphate plant in the Midlands Province by December 2026 as the company intensifies efforts to beneficiate lithium locally, with equip…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:06hrs | 0 Views

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Matabeleland's rising scholars debunk education stereotypes

BULAWAYO - The graduation of Dr Ishmael Sibanda with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science Education from the University of the Western Cape has added to a growing list of academic achievements eme…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 06:27hrs | 597 Views

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Mnangagwa to open Africa Skills Week as brain drain concerns grow

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open Africa Skills Week in Harare on Monday, as African countries grapple with growing concerns over brain drain, skills shortages and a mis…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 06:22hrs | 349 Views

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Zimbabwe to scrap food import duty

Zimbabwe plans to suspend import duties on food to cushion consumers against potential price increases caused by crop shortages linked to the El Nino weather pattern, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube ha…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 19:04hrs | 0 Views

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Chivayo's death leaves Harare car dealers in financial limbo

Harare car dealers are facing a sharp decline in business following the death of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, with some also uncertain whether they will recover payments for vehicles d…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:55hrs | 0 Views

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Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road crumbles

The Government has been urged to prioritise the full rehabilitation of the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway, with concerns that the proposed allocation of 50 kilometres of roadworks falls short of the…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:54hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe's men with guns versus men with money

The ZANU PF Politburo meeting scheduled for the afternoon of 9 October 2026 never took place. Members had already begun assembling at the party headquarters in Harare when the session was abruptly ca…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:52hrs | 0 Views

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Wicknell's brother joins Mnangagwa and Tagwirei on the dance floor

Wicknell Chivayo's younger brother, popularly known as G6, joined President Emmerson Mnangagwa, businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and their spouses on the dance floor during the Zanu PF Presidential Fu…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:51hrs | 1183 Views

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Explosion rocks BIMCO explosives depot in Redcliff

A powerful explosion rocked an explosives storage facility owned by Buchwa Iron Mining Company (BIMCO) in Redcliff on the night of October 10, damaging properties in surrounding suburbs.Sources close…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:50hrs | 607 Views

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Matabeleland North patients cross into Zambia for healthcare

Patients from Hwange and Victoria Falls are increasingly crossing into Zambia to seek affordable and accessible healthcare amid worsening shortages of medicines, high medical fees and inadequate refe…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:49hrs | 0 Views

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Zanu PF vows to take control of Victoria Falls council

Zanu PF has declared its intention to take control of Victoria Falls City Council by securing the mayoral and deputy mayoral positions and chairmanships of council committees by the end of the year.T…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:48hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe pension arrears surge to US$181.8 million

Zimbabwe's pension contribution arrears surged 22% to US$181.78 million in the six months to June 2026, raising concerns over employers' failure to remit retirement contributions and the potential im…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:46hrs | 0 Views

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Mystery deepens over purported recall of Coltart, Phulu and 3 CCC MPs

MYSTERY surrounding the purported recall of Bulawayo mayor David Coltart and four Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators deepened on Friday after a faction led by self-styled party secretary…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 16:02hrs | 0 Views

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Hardrock take PSL lead as Scottland FC stumble

HARDROCK FC have moved to the top of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table after beating Bulawayo Chiefs 2-0, while title rivals Scottland FC suffered a 1-0 defeat to ZPC Kariba.The Kwekwe-bas…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:51hrs | 0 Views

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Chiwenga boycotts Mnangagwa's inaugural President's Ball

VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga was conspicuously absent from the inaugural President's Ball fundraising dinner held at the Hippodrome in Braeside, Harare, amid reported tensions within Zanu-PF f…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:50hrs | 1396 Views

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Mnangagwa's Presidential Ball raises over US$9 million

Zanu-PF's inaugural President's Ball has raised more than US$9 million, surpassing its US$6 million target as the ruling party mobilises resources for its forthcoming national conference.The fundrais…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:50hrs | 0 Views

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CAF allows only 10,000 fans at Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has partially lifted restrictions on spectators at the National Sports Stadium, allowing up to 10,000 fans to attend selected matches under strict security…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:49hrs | 0 Views

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Zimbabwe launches drone parcel deliveries

RURAL communities in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province, are set to benefit from improved telecommunications connectivity and faster parcel deliveries following the launch of a mobile bas…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:48hrs | 0 Views

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Makandiwa threatens Chiwenga?

UNITED Family International Church (UFIC) founder Emmanuel Makandiwa has hit back at Jesus Revelation Ministries leader Talent Chiwenga after he questioned why prophets failed to foresee the helicopt…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:48hrs | 1402 Views

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Man accused of killing MSU student dies by suicide

A man accused of fatally shooting his former partner, Midlands State University (MSU) student Lesidi Nkomo, has reportedly died by suicide in Chiredzi.Godknows Muleya, from Bulawayo, had attracted wi…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:58hrs | 872 Views

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Politburo cancellation averted 'coup' against Mnangagwa

The cancellation of a ZANU-PF Politburo meeting was necessary to protect President Emmerson Mnangagwa from an alleged attempt by a faction within the ruling party to push through major decisions with…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:56hrs | 2846 Views

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Ensikazi takes over Induna Sigola - Adulteration of culture

The Sigola chieftainship is not facing extinction despite the death of Chief Zephania Sigola, who outlived six of his seven children, with the family confirming that his brothers will provide a succe…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 13:53hrs | 0 Views

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Finance Minister rallies governance leaders towards prosperity

The Minister of Finance, Professor Mthuli Ncube, addressed the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) annual conference on Friday (October 9) with a stirring speech at the…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 06:17hrs | 422 Views

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Former CAES boss Zharare summoned by Chief Nembire over fraud allegations

MASHONALAND CENTRAL - Former Citizens Against Economic Sanctions (CAES) leader Martin Zharare has reportedly been summoned to appear before Chief Nembire on October 17 over allegations that he used t…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 05:32hrs | 0 Views

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Teen's menstrual emergency saves her from alleged Russia trafficking scheme

BULAWAYO - An 18-year-old Zimbabwean woman says a medical emergency at a Polish border post may have saved her from what she believes was a human trafficking scheme that lured young Southern African …

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 05:30hrs | 0 Views

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Government warns of trafficking of Zimbabweans to foreign war zones

HARARE - Government has issued an urgent warning over a growing threat posed by cross-border recruitment syndicates allegedly targeting Zimbabweans with false promises of employment, scholarships and…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 05:27hrs | 0 Views

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Africa is a joke: No respect for Africans everywhere, we are ourselves to blame!

The death of "Sir" Wicknell Chivayo exposed some African leaders and how they allegedly engaged a controversial businessman to do dirty work for them. Allegations relating to corruption, money launde…

Published: 09 Oct 2026 at 17:12hrs | 1909 Views

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Zimbabwe ranks 50th for visitor entry, 132nd for passport mobility

Zimbabwe is 50th among 199 countries in a ranking of entry conditions for foreign passport holders, while its own passport stands 132nd globally, according to Passport Reports, which publishes passpo…

Published: 09 Oct 2026 at 06:27hrs | 1119 Views

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Journalist alleges assault during Chivayo funeral coverage

HARARE - TechMagTV editor-in-chief Toneo Toneo has alleged that he was assaulted by security personnel while covering funeral proceedings for the late businessman Wicknell Chivayo.In a public stateme…

Published: 09 Oct 2026 at 06:10hrs | 0 Views

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Premier League prop bets that dominate the market

If sports were a mountain, then soccer would be the peak. It is the most popular game in the world, boasting over 3 billion fans globally. When a sport gets to be as popular as that, it isn’t a surpr…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 22:19hrs | 0 Views

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Gold panner jailed for vandalising railway line

BINDURA - A Bindura-based illegal gold panner has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of vandalising railway infrastructure while searching for gold near the Trojan railway l…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 22:07hrs | 730 Views

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Matobo villagers demand action on stock theft, policing and healthcare

MATOBO - Villagers in Matobo have called for urgent government intervention to tackle stock theft, improve policing and expand healthcare infrastructure during the 2027 National Budget public hearing…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 21:09hrs | 0 Views

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Wicknell Chivayo's brother lifts lid on US$5 million Gwanda Solar payout and Dubai spending spree

Wicknell Chivayo's younger brother has lifted the lid on how the controversial businessman celebrated receiving US$5 million from a solar project deal by embarking on an extravagant shopping spree, i…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 15:31hrs | 4131 Views

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CSO calls for peace following Chivayo's death

BULAWAYO - The Residents and Churches Peace Network (RCPN) has called for peace and unity following the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy "Lulu" Muteke and others in a helicopter c…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 09:59hrs | 1501 Views

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Mourning blackout imposed during Samia visit to Chivayo homestead

HARARE - A reported communications blackout imposed during Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's condolence visit to the home of late businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sparked discussion among mou…

Published: 08 Oct 2026 at 06:14hrs | 5025 Views

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Falcon Golf Club challenges Air Force takeover in court

HARARE - Falcon Golf Club has filed a fresh High Court application challenging the takeover of its premises by the Air Force of Zimbabwe, arguing that the dispute concerns the rights of a community-o…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 18:19hrs | 786 Views

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Mkandla blames 2030 extension for poor service delivery

BULAWAYO - Residents and Churches Peace Network coordinator Max Mkandla has criticised the extension of the tenure of councillors and Members of Parliament to 2030, arguing that the move has weakened…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 09:19hrs | 0 Views

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Ramaphosa sends condolences over Chivayo's death

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent a condolence message to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the death of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, despite previously saying he had …

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 07:07hrs | 1517 Views

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CAF orders Zimbabwe matches behind closed doors

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ordered all international matches hosted in Zimbabwe to be played behind closed doors following the death of a spectator during the recent Africa Cup o…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 07:10hrs | 0 Views

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Chivayo helicopter crash cause yet to be established

The cause of the helicopter crash that killed controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife Lucy "Lulu" Muteke and three others in Mashonaland East last week remains unknown, with investigator…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 07:00hrs | 0 Views

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Extreme heat increasingly threatening pregnant women and babies, survey finds

HARARE - Nearly three-quarters of maternal healthcare professionals surveyed across five countries say extreme heat is already increasing health risks for pregnant women and newborn babies, according…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 05:33hrs | 519 Views

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Foundation comes to aid of veld fire victims

INSIZA - A family from Leviydale Dryvalley in Ward 13, Insiza North, is beginning to rebuild its life after receiving assistance from the Sikhanyisiwe Nkomo Foundation following a devastating veld fi…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 05:16hrs | 0 Views

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Sir Wicknell and Lulu's iPhones Could Hold the Key to the Helicopter Crash

The helicopter crash that claimed the lives of Sir Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lulu, has created a lot of speculation that demand clear and credible answers. While investigators will naturally foc…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 04:50hrs | 2008 Views

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Zimbabwe-China lithium mission opens new chapter for value addition

HARARE - A Zimbabwean delegation led by Deputy Minister of Mines and Mining Development Honourable Fred Moyo has returned from a two-week lithium benchmarking mission to China, describing the visit a…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 04:36hrs | 625 Views

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Mutapa mining bosses sign anti-corruption pledge

HARARE - Four chief executive officers from the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) mining cluster have signed Integrity Pledges with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) as part of efforts to str…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 04:30hrs | 565 Views

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Sikhanyisiwe Nkomo Foundation pays US$420 to transport exam scripts

INSIZA - The Sikhanyisiwe Nkomo Foundation has donated US$420 towards the transportation of Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) examination scripts from eight primary schools in Insiza Nort…

Published: 07 Oct 2026 at 04:25hrs | 0 Views

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Government targets 1,350 new schools by 2029

HARARE - Government has announced plans to construct at least 1,350 new schools beginning in November 2026 as part of a nationwide programme aimed at eliminating Zimbabwe's school infrastructure defi…

Published: 06 Oct 2026 at 23:03hrs | 0 Views

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Court denies Dlamini leave to appeal in rescission case

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application by Margaret Siphiliswe Dlamini for leave to appeal after finding that she failed to establish a bona fide defence to…

Published: 06 Oct 2026 at 22:59hrs | 0 Views

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Court dismisses estate agency's appeal bid over costs order

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has dismissed an application by estate agency ZAP Hub (Pty) Ltd for leave to appeal against a costs order arising from an unsuccessful urgent app…

Published: 06 Oct 2026 at 22:57hrs | 0 Views

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From sleeping outdoors to sleeping beside us: the changing life of the domestic dog

For thousands of years, dogs have lived alongside people, but their place in human society has changed dramatically. Early dogs were valued largely for practical reasons. Their keen senses, speed and…

Published: 06 Oct 2026 at 19:46hrs | 0 Views

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