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Colonial-era laws choke housing growth, developers warn

Property developers have called for a comprehensive overhaul of Zimbabwe's planning laws, arguing that outdated regulations are hindering housing delivery, restricting investment and contributing to the country's growing housing deficit.Th…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter

Sewer bursts, title deeds dominate Bulawayo residents meeting

Sewer bursts, deteriorating road infrastructure and uncertainty surrounding proposed changes to title deed security dominated discussions at a residents' meeting in Bulawayo's Ward 25, as community members pressed local authorities for sol…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 120 | by Staff reporter

Musarara withdraws legal bid to stop grain import levy framework

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has withdrawn its High Court application challenging the government's grain import levy framework introduced under Statutory Instrument 87 of 2025.According to a Notice of Withdrawal filed a…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 90 | by Staff reporter

High Court refuses eviction in Umguza farm dispute

A long-running land dispute in Umguza has taken a new twist after the High Court in Bulawayo refused to evict a woman from a contested farm, ruling that the conflict was the result of an administrative error by the Ministry of Lands rather…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Cambridge clash over heritage-based curriculum

A dispute has erupted between the Zimbabwean government and Cambridge University Press & Assessment over the implementation of the country's Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC), creating uncertainty for schools, parents and learners about …

Published: 9 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter

Suspected land baron in US$250k scam

A suspected land baron has appeared in court facing fraud charges after allegedly duping hundreds of aspiring homeowners out of approximately US$250,000 through a purported residential stands scheme.Gertrude Bariri appeared before Harare r…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 162 | by Staff reporter

Zim pushes 'whole‑of‑government' approach to ease tourist movement, boost image

HARARE - The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry says it is working across government to remove barriers to tourist movement at borders and along key routes, as part of efforts to reposition Zimbabwe as a seamless and welcoming de…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 114 | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Gastronomy and culinary tourism drive Zim's tourism rebound, ZTA calls for stricter compliance

HARARE - Gastronomy and culinary tourism are emerging as major drivers of Zimbabwe's tourism recovery, with industry players saying food and cultural dining experiences are attracting more domestic, regional and international visitors.The …

Published: 9 hrs ago | 98 | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Young brother faces attempted murder charge over food

A Shamva man is in trouble after allegedly stabbing his elder brother in the abdomen with a knife during a dispute over food.Collen Derera is assisting police with investigations after he reportedly stabbed his brother, Fidel Derera, yeste…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 187 | by Simbarashe Sithole

ConCourt dismisses challenges to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3

The Constitutional Court has dismissed separate legal challenges brought by a group of liberation war veterans and opposition legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda against the controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.In a judgment deli…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 320 | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF warns against social media attacks on Mnangagwa

Zanu PF has warned party members against using social media platforms to undermine the party and its leadership, saying disciplinary action will be taken against those who seek to tarnish the image of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Speaking …

Published: 9 hrs ago | 329 | by Staff reporter

Parliament to probe telecom firms over service quality

Parliament is set to launch an inquiry into Zimbabwe's telecommunications sector following growing consumer complaints over poor service quality, network disruptions, connectivity challenges and pricing concerns.The move follows a joint si…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 180 | by Staff reporter

One-way traffic plan for Bulawayo CBD

Motorists and commuters in Bulawayo could soon see significant changes to traffic movement in the city centre, with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) considering plans to convert Herbert Chitepo Street and Fort Street into one-way roads runn…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 275 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to open research symposium

Preparations have been finalised for the 14th Zimbabwe International Research Symposium, which begins in Harare on Wednesday and runs until Friday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa expected to attend as guest of honour.The symposium, host…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe repatriates 696 from SA

The Zimbabwean government, with support from international partners, has facilitated the return of 696 citizens from South Africa since the beginning of June as anti-immigrant tensions and xenophobic incidents continue to affect foreign na…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 275 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda relocates dumpsite

Gwanda Municipality has begun relocating its long-condemned dumpsite to a new landfill site outside the town, ending years of environmental and public health concerns for nearby residents and businesses.The local authority officially start…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 137 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo upgrades coach Rambo’s reward to Fortuner GD6

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has upgraded the reward he recently awarded renowned diver and rescuer Coach Rambo, following widespread public admiration for his role in recovering three bodies from a sewage-filled pit in Budiriro, Harare.Co…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter

FIU moves to regulate Virtual Asset Service

Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards regulating the virtual assets sector after introducing a formal framework requiring Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to register with authorities as part of efforts to strengthen anti-mo…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 124 | by Staff reporter

DA leader wants former DA leader sacked from South African cabinet

The leader of South Africa's second-largest governing coalition partner has proposed a significant reshuffle of the Democratic Alliance's (DA) representation in government, including the removal of former party leader John Steenhuisen as M…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 453 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt strikes off Mnangagwa term extension challenge

The Constitutional Court has struck off the roll an application by six liberation war veterans seeking to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa from advancing the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3.The application cha…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 855 | by Staff reporter

Tungwarara's cash giveaways spark backlash

A storm is brewing within Zanu PF following controversial businessman and presidential adviser Paul Tungwarara's decision to reward social media activists with cash payments for defending President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with some recipients …

Published: 12 hrs ago | 760 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt to deliver judgment in Mnangagwa term extension challenge

Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court is expected to deliver judgment on Thursday in a closely watched case brought by a group of liberation war veterans seeking to stop proposed constitutional amendments they argue could pave the way for Presid…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 478 | by Staff reporter

Teen student allegedly raped by step father for 6 years

A TEENAGE student has allegedly been subjected to rape, on multiple occasions, sometimes at knife point, by her stepfather in a period stretching over SIX years.The student is now 15.Jonathan Takwilo, 48, of Hatcliffe, was arrested on Mond…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 589 | by Staff reporter

Double murder convict receives two life sentences

A 37-year-old man from Chipinge has been sentenced to two life terms by the High Court in Mutare after being convicted of murdering two girlfriends in separate incidents committed more than two years apart.Felix Siyatiunya was found guilty…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 259 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe blockchain platform unveiled

The Financial Securities Exchange (FINSEC) has completed the development and testing of a blockchain infrastructure platform that will underpin Zimbabwe's emerging market for tokenised assets, marking a major milestone in the modernisation…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 138 | by Staff reporter

Gold deliveries jump 18% in May

Gold deliveries to the Fidelity Gold Refinery (FGR) recorded a strong rebound in May 2026, rising 18.84 percent to 3,951.01 kilogrammes from 3,324.59kg in April, marking the highest monthly output recorded so far this year.The performance …

Published: 14 hrs ago | 130 | by Staff reporter

Nikita Mangena's son accused brandishing firearm at school rugby

A Harare man accused of brandishing a firearm and assaulting a teenage pupil during a schools rugby match was on Wednesday granted US$100 bail by the Harare Magistrates Court.Lotshe Yuri Rodgers Mangena (50), son of the late Zipra forces c…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 393 | by Staff reporter

SADC Ministers to meet in Zimbabwe

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat will convene a high-level ministerial cluster meeting in Bulawayo next week to co-ordinate policies on regional transport, communications and climate resilience.Scheduled to run…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 243 | by Staff reporter

CCC MP tosses Constitution in protest

CCC legislator Caston Matewu was ejected from the National Assembly on Tuesday after a heated confrontation erupted during debate on the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill.The drama unfolded after Deputy Speaker …

Published: 14 hrs ago | 266 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe central bank cuts policy rate to 30%

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reduced its benchmark interest rate by five percentage points to 30 percent, citing a sustained decline in inflation and improving macroeconomic stability.The decision was announced following a meetin…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 129 | by Staff reporter

MPs sit past midnight to prevent Zanu-PF from concluding CAB3 debate

Parliament sat past midnight on Tuesday after opposition legislators mounted a determined effort to prevent the government from concluding debate on the controversial Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3), forcing an extended sit…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 440 | by Staff reporter

How does a whole cabinet agree that domestic workers deserve a measly $90?

It seems that in Zimbabwe, some workers are simply deemed unworthy.There is a profound, stomach-turning irony in policy decisions that pretend to be gifts while delivering nothing but insult. If you value my social justice advocacy a…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 22:07hrs | 758 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Pro‑CAB3 rally cancelled as opposition claims backing for Bill is fading, venue 'haunted'

Harare – A planned “citizens’ solidarity” rally in support of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3), organised by Zanu PF, was cancelled this week, triggering competing claims about the Bill’s public standing and the reasons behind th…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 21:49hrs | 1021 | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Mzembi claims his phone was hacked

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has claimed that his phone line was recently hacked, warning those responsible to stop what he described as attempts to monitor his communications.Mzembi made the remarks in a post on X, former…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 19:10hrs | 1072 | by Staff reporter

Miners accused of US$30 million mining claims scam

Two Bulawayo-based miners have appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges after allegedly orchestrating a scheme that resulted in the unlawful takeover of a mining company and assets valued at approximately US$30 mi…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 19:04hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter

Egyptian in Zimbabwe court over alleged forged passport

An Egyptian national has appeared before a Bulawayo court facing charges of forgery and unlawful entry after allegedly using falsified travel documents and multiple identities in an attempt to enter and remain in Zimbabwe illegally.Yonis M…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Heritage-based curriculum mandatory for all learners in Zimbabwe

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has reaffirmed that all learners in Zimbabwe, including those enrolled in Cambridge programmes, are required to follow the country's Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC), dismissing suggestions th…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sounds alarm over criminal underworld in informal markets

Government has expressed concern over the increasing complexity of Harare's informal markets, warning that illicit activities, including drug and substance abuse, are becoming intertwined with informal trading operations even as the sector…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 19:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

10,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa

The Government of Malawi has launched a large-scale humanitarian operation to repatriate thousands of its citizens from South Africa following vigilante attacks targeting foreign nationals in parts of the country.In a statement issued on J…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 17:41hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter

Victoria Falls Financial Services Centre set to get operating licences

Zimbabwe is poised to issue the first operating licences under the Victoria Falls International Financial Services Centre (IFSC), marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to establish itself as a regional financial hub and …

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 16:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe auto assembly plant nears completion

The Century Auto Assembly Plant in Mt Hampden is nearing completion, with investors reporting that the facility is now 95 percent complete and on track to commence vehicle production once outstanding regulatory approvals are secured.The pr…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 16:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe eyes US$1bn in manufactured exports by 2030

Zimbabwe has set an ambitious target of increasing annual manufactured exports to at least US$1 billion by 2030 as Government intensifies efforts to accelerate industrialisation, promote value addition and strengthen foreign currency earni…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

CCC MP thrown out of National Assembly

CCC legislator for Marondera Central, Caston Matewu, was on Tuesday ejected from the National Assembly after a heated exchange during debate on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3).The incident occurred during the ongoing Se…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 16:14hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter

UK appoints ex-Zimbabwe envoy as High Commissioner to Nigeria

The United Kingdom government has appointed former ambassador to Zimbabwe, Peter Vowles, as its next High Commissioner to Nigeria.The appointment was announced by the UK government on Tuesday, with Vowles expected to assume his new role in…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 16:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

The Polygamist goes global, trending on X

Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has achieved a major international milestone after her acclaimed novel, The Polygamist, was adapted into a Netflix telenovela, bringing Zimbabwean storytelling to audiences around the world.The 22-episode drama…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 16:54hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter

A 22 years unfinished NUST building

The pictures attached are not from a ghost town. They are from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe's second-largest state university and a leading institution in engineering, science, and technology.For years…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 15:54hrs | 674 | by Chakona Nyasha

Fundraising campaign launched for Madzibaba VeShanduko

Journalist and government critic Hopewell Chin'ono has launched a fundraising campaign to assist opposition activist Godfrey Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba VeShanduko, following his acquittal after spending eight months in pre-tri…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 15:46hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter

Minimum wage for domestic workers now US$90 in Zimbabwe

Cabinet has approved an upward review of minimum wages for domestic workers and employees in unclassified operations, with the new rates taking immediate effect.The wage adjustments were presented to Cabinet by Edgar Moyo following recomme…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 15:46hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe expands cancer care, targets free treatment

The Government has pledged to strengthen cancer care services and expand access to treatment for vulnerable groups, including rural communities, war veterans and low-income households, as part of broader efforts to decentralise specialised…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 14:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe inflation holds below 5%

Zimbabwe's annual inflation remained below five percent in May, reinforcing one of the country's most significant economic stabilisation achievements in recent years despite a global oil price shock that threatened to disrupt the disinflat…

Published: 16 Jun 2026 at 14:30hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

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ConCourt dismisses challenges to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3

Zanu PF warns against social media attacks on Mnangagwa

Parliament to probe telecom firms over service quality

One-way traffic plan for Bulawayo CBD

Mnangagwa to open research symposium

Zimbabwe repatriates 696 from SA

Gwanda relocates dumpsite

Chivayo upgrades coach Rambo’s reward to Fortuner GD6

FIU moves to regulate Virtual Asset Service

Colonial-era laws choke housing growth, developers warn

Sewer bursts, title deeds dominate Bulawayo residents meeting

Musarara withdraws legal bid to stop grain import levy framework

High Court refuses eviction in Umguza farm dispute

Zimbabwe, Cambridge clash over heritage-based curriculum

Suspected land baron in US$250k scam

Zim pushes 'whole‑of‑government' approach to ease tourist movement, boost image

Gastronomy and culinary tourism drive Zim's tourism rebound, ZTA calls for stricter compliance

Young brother faces attempted murder charge over food

DA leader wants former DA leader sacked from South African cabinet

ConCourt strikes off Mnangagwa term extension challenge

Tungwarara's cash giveaways spark backlash

ConCourt to deliver judgment in Mnangagwa term extension challenge

Teen student allegedly raped by step father for 6 years

Double murder convict receives two life sentences

Zimbabwe blockchain platform unveiled

Gold deliveries jump 18% in May

Nikita Mangena's son accused brandishing firearm at school rugby

SADC Ministers to meet in Zimbabwe

CCC MP tosses Constitution in protest

Zimbabwe central bank cuts policy rate to 30%

MPs sit past midnight to prevent Zanu-PF from concluding CAB3 debate

How does a whole cabinet agree that domestic workers deserve a measly $90?

NetOne's OneMoney powers financial inclusion, creates jobs and eases transfers through dense distribution network

Pro‑CAB3 rally cancelled as opposition claims backing for Bill is fading, venue 'haunted'

Mzembi claims his phone was hacked

Miners accused of US$30 million mining claims scam

Egyptian in Zimbabwe court over alleged forged passport

Heritage-based curriculum mandatory for all learners in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe sounds alarm over criminal underworld in informal markets

10,000 Malawians stranded in South Africa

Zimbabwe eyes US$1bn in manufactured exports by 2030

The Polygamist goes global, trending on X

Victoria Falls Financial Services Centre set to get operating licences

Zimbabwe auto assembly plant nears completion

CCC MP thrown out of National Assembly

UK appoints ex-Zimbabwe envoy as High Commissioner to Nigeria

A 22 years unfinished NUST building

Fundraising campaign launched for Madzibaba VeShanduko

Minimum wage for domestic workers now US$90 in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe expands cancer care, targets free treatment

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

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

Bulawayo faces food shortages

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

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Pro‑CAB3 rally cancelled as opposition claims backing for Bill is fading, venue 'haunted'

ConCourt strikes off Mnangagwa term extension challenge

Mzembi claims his phone was hacked

Tungwarara's cash giveaways spark backlash

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

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