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Minister Mhona officially opens Harare Drive Extension Road

The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Hon Felix Mhona, has officially opened a one‑kilometre rehabilitated section of the Harare Drive Extension, stretching from Southerton Police Station to the Simon Mazorodze roundab…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 109 | by Edson Mapani

Mbare man jailed 40 months for stealing from employer

A 27‑year‑old man from Mbare, Eric Chamunorwa, has been jailed for 40 months after he was convicted by the Mbare Magistrates' Court of stealing from his employer.Chamunorwa will serve an effective 16 months after six months were suspended …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 80 | by Stephen Jakes

USA regrets Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from health MOU talks

The United States says it regrets the Government of Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from negotiations on a proposed bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which would have channelled US$367 million over five years towards Zimb…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 152 | by Stephen Jakes

Duo brutally assault of workmate

Two Bulawayo men appeared in court on Tuesday facing allegations of brutally assaulting a colleague during a late-night altercation.Melusi Mlalazi (27) of Emakhandeni and Province Dube (38) of Pumula Old suburb appeared before Western Comm…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 125 | by Staff reporter

Treasury rejects plan to take over CAAZ legacy debts

The Ministry of Finance has rejected a proposal by Parliament to assume legacy debts owed by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), arguing that the aviation regulator has adequate revenue streams to service its obligations.Treas…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 104 | by Staff reporter

Mucheke bridge 93% complete, fails compaction test

The new Mucheke (Chevron) Bridge in Masvingo has reached 93 percent completion, but authorities say its official opening remains uncertain due to funding delays and failed compaction tests that required corrective work.Speaking during a re…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 185 | by Staff reporter

Rising rentals squeeze Bulawayo families

Rising rentals in Bulawayo are forcing some families to cut back on food and other basic necessities, even as they continue to live in houses they describe as poorly maintained.Tenants in suburbs including Parklands, Pumula, Cowdray Park a…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter

Mabiza defends Zimbabwe at UN Human Rights Council session

Zimbabwe's Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza yesterday addressed the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, where she presented the country's position on human rights and ongoing domestic reforms.Mab…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 168 | by Staff reporter

Pedros launches 10 Zimbabwe outlets

South African fast-food brand Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken is set to create approximately 300 jobs in Zimbabwe as it rolls out an initial 10 outlets by February next year.Founded in 2018, the flame-grilled chicken chain has grown rapidly a…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 205 | by Staff reporter

CPJ demands release of Zimbabwe journalist

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Zimbabwean authorities to immediately release journalist Gideon Madzikatidze, who has been in detention since February 18 on charges of cyberbullying and broadcasting without a licen…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 159 | by Staff reporter

Mighty Warriors storm into COSAFA Cup Semi-Finals

The Zimbabwe women's national football team booked their place in the Women's COSAFA Cup semi-finals on Tuesday afternoon after edging Botswana 1-0 in their final Group B encounter at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in South Africa.Veteran st…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 163 | by Staff reporter

No favourites: Police officer fined in road crackdown

A police constable based in Mbare found herself on the wrong side of the law on Monday after she was fined for reckless driving during an ongoing crackdown on rogue motorists.Constable Masuka was penalised along Simon Mazorodze Road after …

Published: 6 hrs ago | 313 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Walter Magaya' property set for sale over US$500k debt

Controversial cleric Walter Magaya and his wife are facing the loss of their Waterfalls property after an auction was scheduled for Friday, 27 February 2026. The sale will be conducted by Graham and Douglas Real Estate, which has been appo…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 436 | by Staff reporter

Custom Rolls-Royce Wraith heads to Zimbabwe

A customised Rolls-Royce Wraith fitted with the striking Apollo Venuum body kit is ready for delivery to Zimbabwe from Pharoah Auto Investments in South Africa.The luxury grand tourer has been transformed with aggressive styling enhancemen…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 490 | by Staff reporter

Opposition leader backs Mnangagwa term extension

Opposition People's Unity Party (PUP) leader Herbert Chamuka has stunned the political landscape by throwing his support behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa's proposed term extension, while also backing the cancellation of the 2028 and 203…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 391 | by Staff reporter

Man stabbed while relieving himself in a bushy area

A 42-year-old man, John Nazaza, tragically died at Kadoma General Hospital last week after being stabbed while relieving himself in a bushy area near Munyaradzi High School.Family spokesperson Leo Nazaza said John was attacked by two unide…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 330 | by Staff reporter

SA-based ZEP holders face new challenges

South Africa-based Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders say they are being harassed, unlawfully detained and denied access to basic services  -  despite their permits being valid until May 27, 2027.The complaints are contained…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 366 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans abroad dismiss Ziyambi's claim

The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative (ZDVI) has dismissed claims by Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi that Zimbabweans living abroad will only be able to vote after the passage of the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 of 2026.Th…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 300 | by Staff reporter

Zimra officer in US$1 million smuggling storm

A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officer has appeared in court for allegedly masterminding a sophisticated smuggling scheme that reportedly cost the tax authority more than US$1 million in lost revenue.Tinotenda Mawoyo (34), who was em…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 317 | by Staff reporter

Man shoots ex-employee

A 54-year-old Harare man has appeared in court facing allegations of attempting to murder his former employee, whom he accuses of stealing and selling his mining equipment before disappearing without notice.Nkosiyabo Moyo appeared before H…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 253 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed 20 years for raping minor

A 21-year-old man from Mufakose has been sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison after being convicted of crimes involving a two-year-old child.The accused appeared before Harare magistrate Noel Mupeiwa, wh…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 198 | by Staff reporter

Father rapes, impregnates daughter

A man from Waterfalls, Harare, has appeared in court accused of repeatedly raping his 15-year-old daughter, reportedly resulting in her pregnancy.The accused was brought before Harare Regional Magistrate Sandra Mupindu yesterday and was no…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 278 | by Staff reporter

Africa braces for health emergencies

Africa records over 200 health emergencies annually, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen prevention, preparedness, and rapid response systems across the continent.The rising frequency and complexity of outbreaks  -  from c…

Published: 14 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo rolls out twice-yearly HIV experiment

Bulawayo has marked a major milestone in Zimbabwe's fight against HIV following the launch of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) administered just twice a year.Scores of people from key vulnerable groups,…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 133 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council issues 14-day ultimatum over refuse disposal

Gweru City Council (GCC) has issued a 14-day ultimatum to business operators to regularise refuse disposal practices amid growing concerns over improper waste management and public health risks.The directive follows the Government's ban on…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 81 | by Staff reporter

US$5 000 reward to bring back missing 4-month-old baby

A heart-wrenching kidnapping in Bulawayo has taken a dramatic turn, with a United Kingdom-based Good Samaritan pledging US$5,000 for the safe return of a four-month-old baby abducted from her home in New Parklands.The infant was allegedly …

Published: 14 hrs ago | 182 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe suffers first defeat at T20 World Cup

The Zimbabwe national cricket team endured their first loss of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Monday, falling by 107 runs to the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.The match marked Zimbabwe's opening fixture in the Super 8 stag…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 80 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe rejects $350m US health deal, citing sovereignty concerns

Zimbabwe has abandoned a proposed $350 million health funding agreement with the United States, following a directive from President Emmerson Mnangagwa who described the proposed deal as one-sided and undermining national sovereignty.Accor…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 167 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe thrashed by 107 runs

Zimbabwe's unbeaten run at the ICC T20 World Cup came to a crushing halt yesterday as the Chevrons were comprehensively beaten by 107 runs by the West Indies cricket team at Wankhede Stadium in India.Winning the toss, Zimbabwe skipper Sika…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 63 | by Staff reporter

Constitutional Amendment Bill to restore political rights to traditional leaders

The recently gazetted Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No.3) is set to restore political rights to traditional leaders, enabling them to exercise civic privileges like any other citizen while regulating their conduct through an ena…

Published: 14 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Cowdray Park residents clamour for title deeds

Residents of Cowdray Park ward 15 in Bulawayo have appealed to the government to fast-track the issuance of title deeds under the Kwangu/Ngakwami Presidential Title Deed Programme, following the recent distribution of 200 offer letters to …

Published: 14 hrs ago | 73 | by Staff reporter

Geza's funeral trip disrupted by school authorities

The funeral of late war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza continued to stir controversy even after his passing, as a bus carrying mourners from a Norton school, headed by his widow, was reportedly ordered to turn back while en route to his …

Published: 14 hrs ago | 190 | by Staff reporter

Mighty Warriors warned ahead of crucial Botswana clash

Zimbabwe's senior women's national football team head coach, Sithethelelwe Sibanda, has cautioned her players against complacency as they prepare to face Botswana in their final Group B match of the COSAFA Cup on Tuesday at the Old Peter M…

Published: 14 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Warrant of arrest for Chivayo

Joachim "G6" Chivayo - widely known on Zimbabwean social media for his high-flying lifestyle - has been declared wanted by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) in South Africa after failing to appear in court in connect…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 21:57hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter

Chegutu man jailed 6 years for raping niece

An 18‑year‑old man from Chegutu has been jailed for an effective six years after the Chinhoyi Regional Magistrates' Court convicted him of raping his 25‑year‑old relative.The court heard that on 21 September 2025, at around 11pm, the victi…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 20:05hrs | 189 | by Stephen Jakes

Lawyer threatens legal action against Lynette Stactia

Prominent Zimbabwean lawyer Advocate Thembinkosi Magwaliba has threatened legal action against Lynette Stactia over a widely circulated social media post accusing him of being a key architect of the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 …

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 19:52hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter

Colonisers concern over Zimbabwe's 'muted' civil society

The European Union's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Katrin Hagemann, has expressed deep concern over what she described as a shrinking civic space and increasing political repression in the country, warning that developments affecting fundamental…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 19:41hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF official wanted in South Africa over R15 million gold bust

Zanu-PF's deputy secretary for information and publicity in Harare province, Joachim Chivayo, is now wanted in South Africa after allegedly breaching bail conditions linked to a high-value gold case.South African authorities confirmed that…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 19:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man killed as shot meant for bull goes wrong

A weekend outing in Lushongwe, Gwanda, turned deadly when a 61-year-old businessman accidentally shot a man while attempting to kill a bull for slaughter.The victim, 47-year-old Butholezwe Sibanda, was struck in the chest and died instantl…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 17:38hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter

Blitz to restore order in Harare's CBD launched

The Harare City Council on Monday deployed a joint team of Zimbabwe Republic Police traffic officers and municipal police in a targeted operation aimed at restoring order in the capital's central business district (CBD).The early morning b…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 17:38hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Mumba confesses love for 14-year-old 'child abductor''

A 36-year-old Bulawayo man has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.Godwell Mumba appeared before Bulawayo Provincial Magistrate Themba Chimiso on Monday, where …

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 17:37hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son to spend another week behind bars

Late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe's son will remain behind bars for another week after his attempted murder case was postponed on Monday to allow for a formal bail application.Twenty-nine-year-old Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe ma…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 16:58hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter

Hippos invade Obert Mpofu's home in Nyamandlovu

Two hippos have been spotted just metres from the rural homestead of former Cabinet minister and Zanu-PF Politburo member Obert Mpofu at his Village 4 property in Epping Forest.The animals were first noticed on Monday morning after footpri…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 16:58hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter

Jacuzzi for the boss, Hunger for the children: Inside Binga's luxury council scandal

In a district where hunger forces thousands of children out of school and most households lack even basic sanitation, a luxury four-bedroom house complete with a jacuzzi is nearing completion on the shores of Lake Kariba - built at public …

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 16:19hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter

Harare city to deal with problematic sewer line

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says the city council will redesign and redirect sewer lines at the corner of Kaguvi Street and Abercorn Street in a bid to permanently resolve recurring sewer blockages at the site.Posting on his Facebook page, M…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 16:11hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter

Passengers demands stiffer fines, jail terms on rogue kombis

The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has called for stricter regulation of public transport operators, including heavier fines and custodial sentences for those who break traffic laws.The association warned that reckless kombi driv…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vendors4ED plans malls across all provinces

The Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors 4ED) has announced plans to construct vendor malls in all of Zimbabwe's provinces by the end of the year, as the informal traders' organisation declared its support for the proposed Constitutio…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 16:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni family moves to replace Nhlanhlayamangwe

A member of the Ndiweni family says the clan has identified a preferred candidate for the Ntabazinduna chieftainship and will soon submit the name to government for consideration.Douglas Ndiweni told CITE that the prolonged leadership vacu…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 16:09hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter

More nights in jail for Chatunga Mugabe and co-accused Matonhodze

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe and Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze will remain in custody following their appearance at the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on charges linked to last week's Hyde Park shooting.The two face charges of attempted murder, def…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 11:39hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter

Trouble mounts for Chatunga Mugabe

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe is expected to face additional charges when he appears in the Alexandra Magistrate's Court on Monday, as police continue searching for the firearm allegedly used in a shooting at a Hyde Park residence.Sources fam…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 11:03hrs | 1174 | by Staff reporter

News / National

Minister Mhona officially opens Harare Drive Extension Road

Mbare man jailed 40 months for stealing from employer

Shwi NoMtekhala have reunited

USA regrets Zimbabwe’s decision to withdraw from health MOU talks

Duo brutally assault of workmate

Treasury rejects plan to take over CAAZ legacy debts

Mucheke bridge 93% complete, fails compaction test

There is more than one way to skin a cat

Rising rentals squeeze Bulawayo families

Mabiza defends Zimbabwe at UN Human Rights Council session

Pedros launches 10 Zimbabwe outlets

CPJ demands release of Zimbabwe journalist

Mighty Warriors storm into COSAFA Cup Semi-Finals

No favourites: Police officer fined in road crackdown

Prophet Walter Magaya' property set for sale over US$500k debt

Custom Rolls-Royce Wraith heads to Zimbabwe

Opposition leader backs Mnangagwa term extension

Shepherd Bushiri rubbishes SIU of South Africa

What is an election cycle?

Man stabbed while relieving himself in a bushy area

SA-based ZEP holders face new challenges

Zimbabweans abroad dismiss Ziyambi's claim

Zimra officer in US$1 million smuggling storm

Man shoots ex-employee

Man jailed 20 years for raping minor

Father rapes, impreg­nates daugh­ter

Africa braces for health emergencies

Bulawayo rolls out twice-yearly HIV experiment

Gweru City Council issues 14-day ultimatum over refuse disposal

US$5 000 reward to bring back missing 4-month-old baby

Zimbabwe suffers first defeat at T20 World Cup

Zimbabwe rejects $350m US health deal, citing sovereignty concerns

Zimbabwe thrashed by 107 runs

Constitutional Amendment Bill to restore political rights to traditional leaders

Cowdray Park residents clamour for title deeds

Geza's funeral trip disrupted by school authorities

Mighty Warriors warned ahead of crucial Botswana clash

Warrant of arrest for Chivayo

Chegutu man jailed 6 years for raping niece

New AfDB Country Manager presents credentials - pledges expanded collaboration with Zimbabwe

Lawyer threatens legal action against Lynette Stactia

Multi-party participatory democracy is not working in Africa. We must rethink!

Colonisers concern over Zimbabwe's 'muted' civil society

Zanu-PF official wanted in South Africa over R15 million gold bust

Shona Adage: Children of a king can overnight be slaves in a foreign country

Man killed as shot meant for bull goes wrong

Blitz to restore order in Harare's CBD launched

Mumba confesses love for 14-year-old 'child abductor''

Mugabe's son to spend another week behind bars

Hippos invade Obert Mpofu's home in Nyamandlovu

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Warrant of arrest for Chivayo

Custom Rolls-Royce Wraith heads to Zimbabwe

Prophet Walter Magaya' property set for sale over US$500k debt

Opposition leader backs Mnangagwa term extension

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