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Chivayo's ex-wife claims arrest over Ramaphosa video leak

Sonja Madzikanda, the former wife of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, says she has been arrested after Chivayo allegedly accused her of stealing his mobile phone and leaking a "compromising" video involving Cyril Ramaphosa.According to Madzik…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 659 | by staff reporter

Joseph Kanyekanye in court for fraud

Executive chairperson of Alliance Holdings and former president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries, Joseph Kanyekanye, appeared in court on Saturday facing allegations of extortion, fraud and money laundering involving more than U…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 232 | by staff reporter

Chivayo, Ginimbi destroyed my business, Nduna tells court

Zanu PF legislator Dexter Nduna on Thursday told a court how he lost R535,000 in an alleged fraud scheme involving flamboyant businessmen Genius Kadungure and Wicknell Chivayo, saying the deal left him financially crippled and blacklisted …

Published: 10 hrs ago | 562 | by staff reporter

Teacher unions alarmed by limited recruitment drive

GOVERNMENT'S decision to recruit only 2 000 teachers this year has sparked concern among education stakeholders, with unions warning that the move falls far short of addressing Zimbabwe's worsening staffing crisis in public schools.During …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

THE ruling ZANU-PF party has warned members against airing internal disputes on social media as tensions continue to grow over a controversial proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term in office.The party is facing mounting fa…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 315 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets idle farms in nationwide land audit

THE Government is preparing to launch a nationwide land audit targeting underutilised farms, multiple farm ownership and irregular land allocations as authorities intensify efforts to restore order and improve agricultural productivity.Van…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 316 | by Staff reporter

2 Zimbabweans get multiple life sentences for South Africa murders

TWO Zimbabwean nationals convicted of a string of murders and violent robberies in Johannesburg have been sentenced to multiple life imprisonment terms by the Gauteng Local Division Court after terrorising residents of Troyville and Betram…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 302 | by Staff reporter

Kombi operators resist move to egodini

COMMUTER omnibus operators who previously operated from Bulawayo's controversial Sixth Avenue taxi rank are resisting a directive by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to relocate to the Egodini Taxi Rank following major road rehabilitation w…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 266 | by Staff reporter

Over 70 smuggled vehicles seized in major clampdown

THE National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) says it seized more than 70 vehicles last month as part of a nationwide crackdown on smuggled cars entering the country without proper declaration.The operation, conducted in collaborat…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 260 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe denies knowledge of SA xenophobic attacks

THE Zimbabwean government is facing growing domestic scrutiny after telling Parliament it is unaware of widespread xenophobic violence in neighbouring South Africa, despite mounting concern among Zimbabwean migrants living there.The issue …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 224 | by Staff reporter

Air Force warns public over Hatfield golf course stands

THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has warned members of the public against purchasing residential stands at the Hatfield Golf Course in Harare, insisting that the property remains military land and is not available for sale or residential de…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 415 | by Staff reporter

Malaba defends judiciary gainst interference claims

RETIRED Chief Justice Luke Malaba has defended Zimbabwe's judiciary against persistent allegations of political interference and corruption, insisting that public confidence in the justice system must be built through evidence-based compla…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 334 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

THE ruling ZANU-PF party has warned members against airing internal disputes on social media as tensions continue to grow over a controversial proposal to exten

Published: 17 hrs ago | 381 | by Staff reporter

Inter Africa crew in explosives v scandal

AN Inter Africa bus driver and conductor have appeared in court alongside a member of the public over allegations of illegally transporting explosives in a publ

Published: 17 hrs ago | 840 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo moves to ban firewood braais at food outlets

THE smoky aroma of roasting meat that has long defined Bulawayo's vibrant braai culture could soon disappear after the City Council endorsed a policy banning the use of firewood-fuelled braais at commercial food outlets.The proposed regula…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 416 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo businessman brutally murdered

THE Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (Bacfoz) has condemned the brutal killing of Noor Hussein, a prominent businessman who was allegedly murdered by his employee and an accomplice during a violent robbery at his home in Kumalo.Hus…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 1093 | by Staff reporter

Kwekwe battles rising STI cases

Kwekwe District is facing growing public health concerns after sexually transmitted infection (STI) cases surged by 39.6% within a month, prompting city authorities to intensify awareness campaigns and condom distribution programmes.Accord…

Published: 17 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth league orders financial discipline

Zanu-PF has moved to tighten financial oversight over youth-led business ventures, with the party insisting that all provincial empowerment programmes must now

Published: 17 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter

Inmate escorted to daughter's lobola ceremony

There were emotional scenes at Chipinge Prison after inmate Sarah Simango was granted special permission to attend her daughter's lobola ceremony under escort.Simango, who is serving a four-year sentence for robbery, was taken to Gaza medi…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 550 | by Staff reporter

2,000 pedestrians killed, injured in hit‑and‑run accidents in Q1

More than 2 000 pedestrians were killed or injured in hit-and-run road accidents between January and March this year, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has revealed, raising fresh concerns over road safety and driver accountability.Police spoke…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 166 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo targets uncoordinated cluster housing projects

The City of Bulawayo is introducing a new policy aimed at tightening control over cluster housing developments in an effort to curb overcrowding, preserve suburban character and enforce stricter urban planning standards.The proposed Policy…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 254 | by Staff reporter

Tsholotsho tops HIV prevalence in Matebeleland North Province

Tsholotsho has recorded the highest HIV prevalence rate in Matebeleland North Province at 17.8%, significantly above both provincial and national averages, raising concern among health authorities over ongoing transmission drivers linked t…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 224 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to declare State of Disaster on rivers

The Government is set to declare a State of Disaster over some of Zimbabwe's major river systems as illegal alluvial mining, deforestation and environmental degradation increasingly threaten water security and agricultural production.Agric…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 206 | by Staff reporter

Transforming Zimbabwe's judiciary requires strong leadership

Retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba has said transforming Zimbabwe's judiciary requires strong leadership, continuous learning and investment in people, noting that resistance to technological reform was one of the biggest challenges of his …

Published: 17 hrs ago | 161 | by Staff reporter

Helen Zille and former apartheid spies spied on ANC

Former State Security Agency boss Arthur Fraser has made explosive allegations that senior figures in the Democratic Alliance used a suspected diamond and abalone smuggler to conduct covert surveillance operations against political opponen…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 18:08hrs | 893 | by Staff reporter

EFF Zimbabwe condemns rising Afrophobia in South Africa

The Economic Freedom Fighters Zimbabwe says it is "profoundly alarmed" by the escalating wave of Afrophobic violence, vigilantism and public humiliation targeting African migrants - particularly Zimbabweans - in South Africa.In a strongly …

Published: 17 May 2026 at 16:20hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Young leaders challenged to embrace integrity and reject corruption

Deputy Prosecutor General Chris Mutangadura has urged young Zimbabwean leaders to embrace integrity and reject corruption, warning that public office must never be used as a pathway to personal enrichment.Speaking at the School of Integrit…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 16:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Mashonaland West praised for high participation in CAB3 public hearings

Varakashi4ED Mashonaland West has congratulated residents of the province for recording one of the highest levels of participation in the ongoing CAB3 Parliamen

Published: 17 May 2026 at 16:08hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Mnangagwa secret trip mystery deepens

A "secretive" foreign trip by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to Belarus has triggered speculation within government and the ruling Zanu-PF party amid g

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:21hrs | 1713 | by Staff reporter

Chaos rocks Bulawayo transport system

Bulawayo's public transport system has descended into disorder, with councillors accusing illegal operators and corrupt enforcement officials of turning the city centre into a chaotic and lawless zone.The concerns emerged during deliberati…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:20hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter

Yahya Goodvibes, Walter Musanhu wedding breaks the internet

The union of Mitchel Mutongwizo, widely known as Yahya Goodvibes, and Walter "Ringers" Musanhu has emerged as one of the defining social media moments of May 2026, captivating audiences across Zimbabwe and beyond.What began as rumours circ…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:20hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter

Binga to recruit local teachers

Efforts to bridge the long-standing education gap in remote parts of Binga District have come under parliamentary scrutiny, as government outlines steps to improve access to schooling in one of Zimbabwe's most geographically challenging re…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:19hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter

Wage arrears crisis deepens across Zimbabwe

A growing backlog of unpaid wages is sweeping across Zimbabwe's public and private sectors, with workers in local authorities, state enterprises and parts of the civil service reporting salary arrears ranging from one month to several year…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:17hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter

Spitzkop residents cry foul over fresh demolitions

Residents of Lot 14 Spitzkop on the outskirts of Harare have appealed for urgent government intervention following renewed demolitions and alleged eviction threats linked to private developer Vevhu Resources.In a letter dated May 14, 2026,…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP faces court over shooting incident

Drama unfolded in Sadomba last week following the arrest and court appearance of Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Makonde Constituency, Simbarashe Ziyambi, in connection with a shooting incident linked to an alleged mining dispute.Accordin…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:14hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter

Bigwig forges Mnangagwa's signature, paid US$600 000

A Harare business executive has appeared before the magistrates' court facing fraud, extortion and money laundering charges in a case involving the alleged forgery of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signature to unlawfully obtain more than …

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:13hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe nurses threaten another crippling strike

The Zimbabwe Nurses Association (Zina) has warned of possible industrial action amid rising dissatisfaction among nurses over salaries, unpaid allowances and the government's new job evaluation framework.The warning comes weeks after nurse…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:10hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to open National Education Summit in Bulawayo

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the fourth edition of the National Education Summit Zimbabwe (NESZ 2026), scheduled for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds in Bulawayo from May 27 to 30.The summit will…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:09hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga heads to Azerbaijan

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is expected to leave Zimbabwe this weekend for Baku, Azerbaijan, where he will attend a major United Nations global conference on sustainable urbanisation.The event, the 13th session of the World Urban F…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF chefs panic over farms

A government review of farms protected under Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (BIPPAs) has triggered anxiety among senior Zanu-PF and government figures, amid fears that some properties acquired during the land refo…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:07hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter

Looting fears over new Harare levy

Harare residents have raised concerns over the possible misuse of funds collected under the City of Harare's emergency services levy, which was introduced to finance the purchase of ambulances and strengthen the capital's collapsing emerge…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora criticises judiciary

MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora has accused retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba of leaving Zimbabwe's judiciary weakened, particularly in the handling of politically sensitive cases involving opposition figures.Mwonzora said Malaba's tenure…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:02hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for cyber bullying businessman Esau Mupfumi

A 27-year-old Mutare man, Pride Madziwana, has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of cyberbullying Zanu-PF central committee member and businessman Esau Mupfumi.Madziwana appeared before Mutare magistrate Poterai G…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:01hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's colorful first names that are a mini-narrative of life

Have-A-Look. Handsome. Thanks. Trust. Privilege. Doubt. Problem. Shame. In Zimbabwe, these aren't just random words. They are names chosen with intention in a culture where naming a child goes beyond identity and can offer a snapshot of fa…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 15:01hrs | | by Farai Mutsaka,

1 killed, 16 injured in Bulawayo kombi crash

One person died and 16 others were seriously injured on Friday night when a commuter omnibus collided with a seven-tonne truck at Monarch Turn along Kami Road in Bulawayo.The deceased passenger was trapped inside the vehicle and had to be …

Published: 17 May 2026 at 14:58hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya lawyers argue ConCourt referral bid

Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya, who is facing rape allegations, has launched a legal challenge seeking to have his prosecution referred to the Constitutional Court, arguing that the case is unconstitution…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 14:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Massive fire destroys Glenview furniture market

A devastating fire swept through the Glenview Area 8 Furniture Market in Harare during the early hours of today, destroying hundreds of stalls and leaving thousands of traders facing massive losses.The blaze reportedly broke out around 1AM…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 13:31hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter

Village heads back Constitutional Amendment Bill

The Zimbabwe Village Heads Association (ZIVHA) has formally declared its support for the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill, 2026, describing the proposed changes as critical for institutional stability, economic development a…

Published: 17 May 2026 at 13:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo offers car and cash to Dembare fan who asked for team bus

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo has offered a Toyota Aqua and US$10,000 to a Dynamos supporter who asked him to donate a bus to the club during a live radio interview.The unnamed fan made the request during a phone-in segment when …

Published: 17 May 2026 at 12:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe poultry industry tops US$1.2bn

Zimbabwe's poultry industry has surpassed a gross value of US$1,2 billion, underlining the sector's growing contribution to food security, employment creation and economic activity, the Zimbabwe Poultry Association (ZPA) has said.Speaking …

Published: 17 May 2026 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Chivayo's ex-wife claims arrest over Ramaphosa video leak

Joseph Kanyekanye in court for fraud

Chivayo, Ginimbi destroyed my business, Nduna tells court

Zanu-PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

Zimbabwe targets idle farms in nationwide land audit

2 Zimbabweans get multiple life sentences for South Africa murders

Kombi operators resist move to egodini

Over 70 smuggled vehicles seized in major clampdown

Zimbabwe denies knowledge of SA xenophobic attacks

Teacher unions alarmed by limited recruitment drive

Air Force warns public over Hatfield golf course stands

Malaba defends judiciary gainst interference claims

Zanu-PF cracks down on dissent amid term extension row

Inter Africa crew in explosives v scandal

Bulawayo moves to ban firewood braais at food outlets

Bulawayo businessman brutally murdered

Kwekwe battles rising STI cases

Zanu-PF youth league orders financial discipline

Inmate escorted to daughter's lobola ceremony

2,000 pedestrians killed, injured in hit‑and‑run accidents in Q1

Bulawayo targets uncoordinated cluster housing projects

Tsholotsho tops HIV prevalence in Matebeleland North Province

Zimbabwe to declare State of Disaster on rivers

Transforming Zimbabwe's judiciary requires strong leadership

Inside Standard Bank's fraud crisis, NFO defends the bank?

Helen Zille and former apartheid spies spied on ANC

EFF Zimbabwe condemns rising Afrophobia in South Africa

Young leaders challenged to embrace integrity and reject corruption

Mashonaland West praised for high participation in CAB3 public hearings

Mnangagwa secret trip mystery deepens

Chaos rocks Bulawayo transport system

Yahya Goodvibes, Walter Musanhu wedding breaks the internet

Binga to recruit local teachers

Wage arrears crisis deepens across Zimbabwe

Spitzkop residents cry foul over fresh demolitions

Zanu-PF MP faces court over shooting incident

Bigwig forges Mnangagwa's signature, paid US$600 000

Zimbabwe nurses threaten another crippling strike

Mnangagwa to open National Education Summit in Bulawayo

Chiwenga heads to Azerbaijan

Zanu-PF chefs panic over farms

Looting fears over new Harare levy

Mwonzora criticises judiciary

Man jailed for cyber bullying businessman Esau Mupfumi

Zimbabwe's colorful first names that are a mini-narrative of life

1 killed, 16 injured in Bulawayo kombi crash

Prophet Magaya lawyers argue ConCourt referral bid

Massive fire destroys Glenview furniture market

Village heads back Constitutional Amendment Bill

Mampara of the week: Kholeka Gcaleka

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

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

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Chivayo's ex-wife claims arrest over Ramaphosa video leak

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

Chivayo, Ginimbi destroyed my business, Nduna tells court

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Joseph Kanyekanye in court for fraud

2 Zimbabweans get multiple life sentences for South Africa murders

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