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South African driving licence validity extended to 10 years

South Africa's Cabinet has approved extending the validity period of driving licences for light motor vehicles and motorcycles from five years to 10 years, in a move aimed at reducing the administrative burden on motorists and easing press…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 280 | by Staff reporter

Zinara starts rolling out e-tolling

The Government has completed the widening of lanes at the Inkomo Tollgate in Mashonaland West Province and has begun rolling out an electronic tolling (e-tolling) system nationwide to ease congestion and improve efficiency at toll plazas.T…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 177 | by Staff reporter

Tungwarara lands US$4.6 billion Burkina Faso deal

Zimbabwean conglomerate Prevail Group, owned by businessman and Presidential adviser Dr Paul Tungwarara, has signed an agreement with Burkina Faso's National Bureau of Major Projects (BN-GPB) to undertake multi-billion-dollar construction …

Published: 12 hrs ago | 958 | by Staff reporter

5 national heroes reburials today

The remains of five liberation war stalwarts recently conferred with national hero status by President Emmerson Mnangagwa will today be reburied at the National Heroes Acre in Harare during a private ceremony attended by close family membe…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 358 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans vehicle ferry for Kasambabezi Border Post

The Government plans to introduce a large ferry capable of transporting both passengers and vehicles across the Zambezi River at the newly commissioned Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga, a move aimed at enhancing cross-border trade, tourism…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 144 | by Staff reporter

Man cleared of murder, convicted of assault

The Bulawayo High Court has acquitted Kudzai Mutangadura of murder and instead convicted him of assault after finding that the State failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the injuries he inflicted on a friend caused the man's death.…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 140 | by Staff reporter

Man dies in second suicide attempt

A Mucheke man died on Monday in an apparent suicide at his family's home, police and family sources said.The deceased, identified by sources as Gift Nyoka, had reportedly experienced an earlier incident in which he harmed himself before re…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 306 | by Staff reporter

Farmers urged to register unsurveyed farms for title deeds

The Land Tenure Implementation Committee (LTIC) has urged farmers whose properties have not yet been surveyed to register with the Ministry of Lands and Rural Development to enable them to qualify for title deeds under the Government's lan…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 174 | by Staff reporter

Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe battles financial turmoil

The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) is facing mounting financial pressure after the Auditor-General warned that its growing debt, liquidity challenges and continued operating losses cast significant doubt over its ability to co…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 127 | by Staff reporter

Ministry warns on vaccine misinformation

Health and Child Care Permanent Secretary Dr Aspect Maunganidze has warned that the spread of vaccine misinformation on social media is becoming a major threat to immunisation programmes across Africa, calling on public health leaders to s…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 86 | by Staff reporter

Harare closes Rekayi Tangwena Avenue for sewer repairs

The City of Harare has temporarily closed a section of Rekayi Tangwena Avenue to facilitate emergency repairs to a collapsed sewer line, with the works expected to disrupt traffic between the central business district and the city's southe…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 87 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers hit Bulawayo Jet store

Suspected armed robbers raided a Jet Store in Bulawayo's central business district on Wednesday morning, escaping with an undisclosed amount of cash after targeting a financial services outlet operating inside the shop.The robbery occurred…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter

Maponga wants Mnangagwa to be made a king

Author and philosopher Joshua Maponga has proposed that Zimbabwe abandon its constitutional democracy in favour of a monarchy, suggesting the country should introduce what he calls Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 4 (CAB4) and make Presid…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 376 | by Staff reporter

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' academy

Oprah Winfrey has announced that the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls (OWLAG) will close in its current form by the end of 2027 and transition to a nationwide scholarship programme aimed at expanding educational opportunities for…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 645 | by Staff reporter

United Refineries eyes farming partnership

Zanu PF panics, soldiers and police deployed to crush July 31 protestsGovernment officials on Wednesday warned against planned nationwide protests scheduled for July 31, saying security forces are on high alert to maintain law and order, w…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 238 | by Staff reporter

United Refineries eyes farming partnership

United Refineries Limited (URL) says it is seeking strategic partners to acquire and jointly manage farms for oilseed production as part of efforts to secure raw material supplies and reduce reliance on imports.Chief executive officer Busi…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 218 | by Staff reporter

Neutral venues for Munhumutapa Challenge Cup

Premier Soccer League heavyweights Highlanders, Dynamos, CAPS United, FC Platinum, Ngezi Platinum Stars and Scottland FC headline an exciting lineup of ZIFA Munhumutapa Challenge Cup third-round knockout fixtures scheduled for August 7 to …

Published: 12 hrs ago | 263 | by Staff reporter

Watchdog probes Mega Market's bid for Lobels

The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has launched a formal investigation into Mega Market's proposed acquisition of Lobels Holdings, a transaction that could significantly reshape competition in Zimbabwe's food manufacturing and fas…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 267 | by Staff reporter

Duo remanded over alleged Canada Visa scam on Zimbabweans

Two people have appeared before the Beitbridge Magistrates' Court facing multiple counts of trafficking in persons after allegedly luring Zimbabweans to South Africa with false promises of securing visas and jobs in Canada.Loice Simango (4…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 373 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe defends rejection of US$367m US health funding

The Government has defended its decision to reject a US$367 million health funding package from the United States, saying the offer contained conditions that it considered unacceptable and potentially harmful to Zimbabwean citizens.Informa…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 211 | by Staff reporter

Graduate teachers fail to get employment since 2019

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerai Moyo has revealed that teachers who graduated as far back as 2019 are still awaiting employment, saying Zimbabwe has qualified teachers available but limited capacity to absorb them into the…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 229 | by Staff reporter

Court rejects Manikai's bid to appeal Mawarire defamation ruling

The High Court has dismissed lawyer Edwin Isaac Manikai's application for leave to appeal against an earlier ruling that struck his urgent chamber application against activist Jealousy Mbizvo Mawarire off the urgent roll for lack of urgenc…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 83 | by Staff reporter

210-million-year-old dinosaur found in Zimbabwe

Scientists have identified a new dinosaur species from Zimbabwe that is providing fresh insights into how dinosaurs diversified across southern Africa, suggesting the ancient region was home to several distinct ecosystems rather than a sin…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 224 | by Staff reporter

No respite for fired passport officers

The Labour Court has upheld the dismissal of two passport processing officers after finding that their negligent handling of passport applications enabled two Cameroonian nationals to fraudulently obtain Zimbabwean passports.In a judgment …

Published: 13 hrs ago | 349 | by Staff reporter

Man humiliated by sex worker

A Milton Park man was allegedly humiliated by a group of sex workers in central Harare after reportedly failing to pay an agreed US$20 for sexual services.The incident allegedly occurred at Gail Court Flats along Samora Machel Avenue after…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 586 | by Staff reporter

Police to visit churches

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced plans to intensify its community policing strategy by deploying officers to churches across the country to raise awareness on crime prevention and encourage congregants to work with law enfo…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 578 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Warriors coach Wieslaw Grabowski dies

Former Zimbabwe national football coach Wieslaw Grabowski has died in Poland at the age of 70.Grabowski, who passed away on Wednesday, played a significant role in the development of Zimbabwean football during the 1990s and is widely credi…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 155 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe reaffirms ease of doing business reforms

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing reforms aimed at improving the ease of doing business, attracting both domestic and foreign investment, and strengthening Zimbabwe's competitiveness as it pursues Vision 2030.Speakin…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 75 | by Staff reporter

Police on high alert ahead of planned 31 July protests

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has assured Zimbabweans that adequate security measures are in place across the country ahead of planned protests on July 31, 2026, urging members of the public to continue with their normal daily activit…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa condemns Chitungwiza man's death, demands probe

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa and the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) have condemned the death of a 41-year-old Chitungwiza man following an alleged politically motivated assault, calling for an indepe…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 146 | by Staff reporter

Mzembi raises alarm over Municipal police arrest powers

Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has criticised the Government's decision to grant municipal police officers powers to arrest individuals who violate local by-laws, warning that the move could lead to increased harassment of o…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter

ZETDC faces ZWG10bn loss

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) is facing mounting financial pressure after the Auditor-General revealed the power utility recorded a ZWG10 billion operating loss, with liabilities far exceeding asset…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:51hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter

Audit bombshell at Ingutsheni Hospital

Auditor-General Vimbai Chikwenhere has issued a scathing assessment of Ingutsheni Central Hospital, citing widespread governance failures, weak financial controls and poor record-keeping, while warning that the institution has failed to ad…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:50hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter

NetOne dismisses CEO exit claims

State-owned mobile network operator NetOne has dismissed social media speculation surrounding the absence of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, saying he is on approved annual leave and will resume his duties …

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:49hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean landlord killed over South African properties

A Zimbabwean business executive who spent nearly three decades working for Transnet Engineering has been shot dead in South Africa, with his family alleging the killing may have been linked to a dispute over his rental properties.Jeremiah …

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:47hrs | 1079 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to honour 50 000 war vets

The Government will confer 50,000 Independence Medals on veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle during this year's Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day celebrations on August 11, in one of the country's largest national recognition progra…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:46hrs | 1335 | by Staff reporter

Drunk bus driver jailed, banned for life

A Bulawayo bus driver has been sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment and permanently banned from driving public service and heavy motor vehicles after he was caught transporting 50 passengers while heavily intoxicated.Newtan Marova (47), of…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:22hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter

Five killed in Harare-Nyamapanda road crash

Five people were killed and nine others injured after two Isuzu D-Max vehicles were involved in a head-on collision along the Harare–Nyamapanda Road on Monday afternoon, police have confirmed.The fatal accident occurred at around 2:40pm at…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:21hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe declares war on illegal urban mining

The Government has approved a nationwide crackdown on illegal urban mining, adopting a coordinated "Whole-of-Government" strategy that will see the establishment of a national taskforce and tougher penalties to curb environmental destructi…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 14:20hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Yeye set for Zimbabwe move

Former Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa international midfielder Reneilwe "Yeye" Letsholonyane is set to join Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions FC Platinum as assistant coach to fellow South African Thabo Senong.Letsholonyane, who…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 13:51hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe explores media cooperation with Malaysia

Zimbabwe and Malaysia are moving closer to formalising cooperation in the media sector, with negotiations on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at an advanced stage, Permanent Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 13:24hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter

Police bust lithium smuggling plot at Forbes Border

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers at Forbes Border Post have foiled an alleged lithium smuggling attempt after arresting a suspect accused of offering a US$1,500 bribe to facilitate the illegal export of lithium concentrate into Moza…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:32hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Cabinet approves bill to establish Municipal Courts

Cabinet has approved the Municipal Police and Courts Bill, 2026, paving the way for local authorities to establish dedicated municipal police services and courts to strengthen the enforcement of by-laws, improve public safety and enhance l…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 08:24hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter

Police block one-man CAB3 protest

Police in Beitbridge have stopped a planned one-man demonstration by activist Blessing Brendon Dube against the recently enacted Criminal Laws Amendment Act (CAB3), directing him to resubmit his notification in compliance with the law.Dube…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 08:06hrs | 1087 | by Staff reporter

Defecation in front garden and abuse spoils Zimfest event

Delapre Abbey has pledged to involve residents in a full review following widespread traffic congestion and parking problems caused by Zimfest, after thousands of festivalgoers overwhelmed residential streets surrounding the venue over the…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:37hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to pursue pensions, benefits for SA returnees

The Zimbabwean Government says it will engage South African authorities through bilateral channels to recover unpaid salaries, pensions and employment benefits owed to thousands of Zimbabweans who have returned home under the ongoing repat…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:36hrs | 791 | by Staff reporter

Gwakuba Ndlovu's remains exhumed ahead of Harare reburial

The remains of nationalist, historian and veteran journalist Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu were exhumed from Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo on Wednesday ahead of his reburial at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on Thursday, following his recent…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge citrus plant targets 1,500 jobs

Zimbabwe has called on agro-processors to strengthen drought resilience and boost value addition in Matabeleland South as Orangeville, a US$25 million citrus processing company, plans to create 1,500 jobs over the next five years while exp…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:34hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter

Gweru council recovers ZWG468m in debt crackdown

The City of Gweru has recovered ZWG468.3 million from residents and businesses as it intensifies efforts to collect more than ZWG1.3 billion owed to the local authority, with persistent defaulters facing external debt collection, service d…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe passes first IMF test

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of Zimbabwe's 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), saying the country has met key reform targets while cautioning that economic growth faces increasing downside risks…

Published: 29 Jul 2026 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

News / National

South African driving licence validity extended to 10 years

Oprah Winfrey to close South African girls' academy

United Refineries eyes farming partnership

United Refineries eyes farming partnership

Neutral venues for Munhumutapa Challenge Cup

Watchdog probes Mega Market's bid for Lobels

Duo remanded over alleged Canada Visa scam on Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe defends rejection of US$367m US health funding

Graduate teachers fail to get employment since 2019

Zinara starts rolling out e-tolling

Tungwarara lands US$4.6 billion Burkina Faso deal

5 national heroes reburials today

Zimbabwe plans vehicle ferry for Kasambabezi Border Post

Man cleared of murder, convicted of assault

Man dies in second suicide attempt

Farmers urged to register unsurveyed farms for title deeds

Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe battles financial turmoil

Ministry warns on vaccine misinformation

Harare closes Rekayi Tangwena Avenue for sewer repairs

Armed robbers hit Bulawayo Jet store

Maponga wants Mnangagwa to be made a king

Court rejects Manikai's bid to appeal Mawarire defamation ruling

210-million-year-old dinosaur found in Zimbabwe

No respite for fired passport officers

Man humiliated by sex worker

Police to visit churches

Ex-Warriors coach Wieslaw Grabowski dies

Zimbabwe reaffirms ease of doing business reforms

Police on high alert ahead of planned 31 July protests

Chamisa condemns Chitungwiza man's death, demands probe

Mzembi raises alarm over Municipal police arrest powers

ZETDC faces ZWG10bn loss

Audit bombshell at Ingutsheni Hospital

NetOne dismisses CEO exit claims

Zimbabwean landlord killed over South African properties

Mnangagwa to honour 50 000 war vets

Drunk bus driver jailed, banned for life

Five killed in Harare-Nyamapanda road crash

Zimbabwe declares war on illegal urban mining

Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Yeye set for Zimbabwe move

Zimbabwe explores media cooperation with Malaysia

From Republic to Kingdom: Is Zimbabwe asking the wrong Constitutional question?

Zimbabwe Cabinet approves bill to establish Municipal Courts

Police block one-man CAB3 protest

Defecation in front garden and abuse spoils Zimfest event

Zimbabwe to pursue pensions, benefits for SA returnees

Gwakuba Ndlovu's remains exhumed ahead of Harare reburial

Beitbridge citrus plant targets 1,500 jobs

Gweru council recovers ZWG468m in debt crackdown

Zimbabwe passes first IMF test

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

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Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

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