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Steady influx of returnees worries Bulawayo

Bulawayo residents, civic leaders and local authorities have called for a coordinated national response to support Zimbabweans returning from South Africa amid rising anti-foreigner tensions, warning that the influx could place additional …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Victims of gukurahundi and murambatsvina still waiting for justice

More than four decades after Zimbabwe's independence, hundreds of families living in informal settlements on the outskirts of Bulawayo say they remain trapped by the legacy of past state violence, living without secure housing, running wat…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Binga villagers demand clarity over Gwayi-Shangani relocation

Villagers in Binga's Lubimbi area say they are living in uncertainty as they await relocation to make way for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam project, accusing the government of failing to provide a clear resettlement plan despite the dam nearing c…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Robbers abandon stolen Mercedes during police chase

Police in Norton, Mashonaland West Province, have recovered property worth US$23,600 after three suspected armed robbers abandoned a stolen Mercedes-Benz while fleeing from pursuing officers.The robbery occurred at about 11pm on Thursday i…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Exam pupils stranded as 11 000 children return from SA

More than 11,000 Zimbabwean children who have returned from South Africa since last month face major disruptions to their education, with concerns mounting that many, particularly Grade 12 learners, may be unable to complete their studies …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Anti-immigrant unrest threatens Macheso's SA gig

Zimbabwean sungura legend Alick Macheso is reportedly set to miss Saturday's Silala Music Festival in Venda, South Africa, amid growing security concerns linked to ongoing anti-immigrant protests.Macheso had been scheduled to headline the …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Sangoma faces murder charge after client dies

A Bulawayo traditional healer has appeared in court facing a murder charge after a client allegedly died shortly after consuming a herbal substance administered during a spiritual cleansing ritual.Livingstone Sibanda, of Cowdray Park, appe…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

SMEs now employ 5 million

Zimbabwe's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has become the country's largest contributor to economic activity, accounting for about 60 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) and employing more than five million people, ac…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe nears end of hard wheat imports

Zimbabwe is moving closer to eliminating expensive hard wheat imports as breakthroughs in local seed breeding improve the quality of domestically produced wheat, raising hopes that the country could soon meet both its quantity and quality …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo audit exposes double sale of residential stand

A City of Bulawayo internal audit has uncovered the unlawful double sale of a residential stand in Selbourne Brooke and implicated the municipality's Housing and Community Services Department in providing inaccurate ownership information t…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Fresh drug relapse claims rock Zimdancehall star

Zimdancehall artist Blot, born Takura Chiwoniso, is once again the subject of public concern following renewed speculation about his wellbeing, although his family and management maintain that he is dealing with an illness rather than a re…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo under pressure over Chivayo's US$1.5 million offer

Legendary Chimurenga musician Thomas Mapfumo is reportedly facing growing pressure from relatives, friends and close associates to accept a US$1.5 million performance offer from businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo, a prominent supporter of th…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mangombe takes swipe at Dynamos after Triangle return

Genesis Mangombe has appeared to take a swipe at former club Dynamos, suggesting he now enjoys greater coaching freedom following his return to Triangle United as he begins the task of rescuing the Lowveld side from relegation.Mangombe was…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

RBZ launches ZiG10 million Schools Monetary Policy Challenge

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has launched the Schools Monetary Policy Challenge and committed ZiG10 million towards the programme in a bid to strengthen financial literacy among learners and encourage greater participation in economi…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Drunk-driving farmer convicted of ramming into MP's car

A 42-year-old farmer from Zvimba has been sentenced to community service after being convicted of negligent driving and driving under the influence of alcohol following a road accident involving Zvimba East legislator Mercy Dinha.Zebediah …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Police crackdown on 'mushikashika' disrupts transport

A police crackdown on illegal "mushikashika" taxis in Mutare is causing widespread disruption to daily commuting, with passengers increasingly being dropped far from the city centre and forced to complete their journeys on foot.Commuters f…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Serial fraudster in fresh US$5 000 ghost stand scam

A convicted serial fraudster who is currently serving an eight-year prison sentence has appeared in court on fresh fraud charges after allegedly duping a prospective home buyer out of US$5,000 through the purported sale of a non-existent r…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Masvingo's 'Trabablas' interchange to open by end of year

Masvingo's long-awaited Trumpet Interchange near Masvingo Polytechnic is expected to open to traffic by the end of December 2026, with provincial officials saying the project will significantly improve traffic flow along one of Zimbabwe's …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

Groups of anti-immigration protesters in South Africa have intensified their campaign against foreign nationals by conducting door-to-door raids in parts of Johannesburg, escalating tensions and prompting renewed concern over the safety of…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Incest cases increasing in Zimbabwe

Police have expressed concern over a sharp increase in reported incest and child sexual abuse cases, warning that many of the offences are being committed by people known and trusted by the victims.Speaking during a child protection awaren…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Richard Ruwodo declared National Hero

Senior military officer Major General (Retired) Richard Ruwodo, who died on July 7, has been declared a national hero and will be buried at the National Heroes Acre on Monday.The announcement was made on Friday when Zanu PF National Chairp…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Former Air Force officer Peter Ngulu dies

Air Commodore (Retired) Peter Samuel Ngulu, a distinguished former officer of the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ), has died.According to a statement issued by the Air Force of Zimbabwe, Air Commodore (Rtd) Ngulu passed away on July 9.The AFZ e…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Police bust suspected employment scam targeting job seekers

Two women have been arrested in connection with an alleged employment scam that targeted job seekers in Harare, while police continue searching for the suspected ringleader who remains at large.National police spokesperson Commissioner Pau…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mystery deepens over city lodge 'murder'

The family of a 30-year-old Ministry of Health and Child Care accountant whose decomposing body was discovered in a room at a Harare lodge has petitioned Police Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba, accusing investigators of failing to tho…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

ZCTU suspends Secretary-General

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has suspended its secretary-general, Tirivanhu Marimo, over allegations of misconduct.In a statement issued on Friday, ZCTU president Florence Taruvinga announced that Marimo had been relieved o…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo council warns of 10-day water supply disruption

`Bulawayo residents have been urged to prepare for erratic water supplies over the next 10 days as the city undertakes major maintenance works on its Flowserve raw water pumping line.In a public notice, the City of Bulawayo said the schedu…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bathing every day could be bad for you

Bathing every day may not be necessary for everyone and, in some cases, could contribute to dry, irritated skin by stripping away the skin's natural protective oils, according to health and skincare experts.Some artisanal miners in Zimbabw…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Woman kills stepmother in estate dispute

A 33-year-old woman from Tsholotsho has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after the High Court convicted her of murdering her stepmother following a dispute over her late father's estate.Linah Ntombiyakwabo Mzimeli was found guilty of m…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo commits US$1.5 million to Lobengula Street upgrade

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has allocated US$1.5 million towards the rehabilitation of Lobengula Street and the installation of a new sewer system, with the project expected to be completed by the end of October.Construction began in A…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets 32 000 new health workers

The Government has launched the National Health Strategy 2026–2030, committing to increase domestic health funding to 15 percent of total national expenditure, create 32,000 new health worker posts and connect every public health facility …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Cop assailant remanded in custody

A 29-year-old Mutare man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court on charges of allegedly assaulting a police officer during an operation targeting illegal public transport operators.Brenton Tsakatsa, of House Number 1285, Chi…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Church, Government hold healing crusade in Guruve after Zvitsva murder spree

GURUVE — The Saint John Apostolic Church of the WholeWorld, government leaders and thousands of congregants gathered in Guruve at the weekend for a spiritual intercession crusade aimed at bringing peace and consolation to families traumati…

Published: 2 hrs ago | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Mnangagwa blames 'small groups' for SA's anti-immigrant protests

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described recent anti-immigrant protests in South Africa as the actions of "small groups", saying they do not represent the position of African governments, which remain committed to Pan-Africanism and cont…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa term extension stokes fires

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to sign into law Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (CAB3), which extends the current parliamentary term by two years and introduces sweeping constitutional changes, has intensified political tensions in…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Court dismisses CCC MP's bid to end public violence trial

The High Court has dismissed a review application by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Makoni Central Patrick Sagandira and five co-accused seeking to overturn a magistrate's decision refusing to discharge them at the clos…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Retired generals launch campaign against CAB3

A group of retired military generals and former senior civil servants has vowed to mount what it described as a "relentless, but lawful" campaign against the newly enacted Constitutional Amendment No. 3 (CAB3), saying they will not stand b…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Junior MP appeals to Chivayo to donate cars

A request by a member of Zimbabwe's Junior Parliament for luxury vehicles and iPhone 17 Pro Max handsets from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sparked widespread criticism, with educationists and analysts warning that it refl…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mugabes' brush with the law puts ex-ruler's family on the spotlight

A series of criminal allegations involving members of former President Robert Mugabe's family has reignited debate over whether political power and diplomatic privilege have fostered a culture of impunity in Zimbabwe.For decades, the Mugab…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Sanyatwe tipped for Zanu PF Central Committee post

Former Zimbabwe National Army commander Anselem Sanyatwe is emerging as the leading contender to fill a vacant Zanu PF Central Committee position in Nyanga following the suspension of constituency representative Moses Gutu.The vacancy aros…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

War vets under pressure to end feud

Pressure is mounting on members of the Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic) to resolve long-running internal disputes and unite ahead of this year's Heroes Day commemorations, as the organisation begins implementing a Presidenti…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Vendors4ED leadership dispute heads to court amid allegations over empowerment funds

A leadership dispute within vendors’ structures aligned to the ruling party has spilled into the courts, with Patriotic Vendors4ED national chairman Sawu Jere now facing a cyberbullying charge following a complaint filed at ZRP Glen View.A…

Published: 10 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

Coach Rambo involved in accident

Renowned Zimbabwean rescue diver Victor Kazembe, popularly known as Coach Rambo, was involved in an accident near Norton on Saturday night, Bulawayo24 has learnt.Witness Tawanda Honourable Chisasa told this publication that they rescued Ra…

Published: 23 hrs ago | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zim urged to turn SAATM policy into routes, jobs at Harare Airshow

HARARE - Zimbabwe has been urged to move "from commitment to measurable implementation" of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) as government officials, regulators and aviation leaders gathered in Harare for the SAATM Pilot Impl…

Published: 11 Jul 2026 at 12:13hrs | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Zim pushes SAATM rollout at Harare Airshow

HARARE - Zimbabwe has pledged to accelerate the liberalisation of African skies as it hosted the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) Pilot Implementation Project Airshow in Harare.Speaking at the event, Minister of Transport and In…

Published: 11 Jul 2026 at 12:06hrs | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Old Mutual to migrate from ZSE to VFEX after 6-year suspension

Old Mutual Limited (OML) will migrate its Zimbabwe listing from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) to the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), bringing an end to a trading suspension that has been in place since 2020.The announcement was m…

Published: 10 Jul 2026 at 19:02hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean wanted over UK triple murder arrested in South Africa

Zimbabwean national Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted by United Kingdom authorities in connection with the alleged murders of his wife and two daughters, has reportedly been arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gaut…

Published: 10 Jul 2026 at 18:14hrs | by Staff reporter

Malema's EFF blasts Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3

South Africa's opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has condemned Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, accusing the ruling ZANU PF of placing its grip on power above the interests of citizens and betraying the d…

Published: 10 Jul 2026 at 06:04hrs | by Staff reporter

Rogue Harare passenger sends bus off the road

A 33-year-old Harare man has been fined US$300 after he grabbed the steering wheel of a moving passenger bus on the Harare-Mutare Highway, causing the vehicle to veer off the road and putting dozens of passengers at risk.Munyaradzi Mutede,…

Published: 10 Jul 2026 at 06:04hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's gold reserves surge past 4,5 tonnes

Zimbabwe's gold reserves have surpassed 4.5 tonnes while foreign currency receipts reached a record US$10.72 billion during the first six months of 2026, providing stronger backing for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and reinforcing macro…

Published: 10 Jul 2026 at 06:03hrs | by Staff reporter

SA returnees overwhelm Bulawayo church

The United Congregational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) in Bulawayo's Njube suburb has become a key refuge for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, with about 900 people arriving at the church over the past 10 days after anti-forei…

Published: 10 Jul 2026 at 06:02hrs | by Staff reporter

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Church, Government hold healing crusade in Guruve after Zvitsva murder spree

Mnangagwa blames 'small groups' for SA's anti-immigrant protests

Mnangagwa term extension stokes fires

Court dismisses CCC MP's bid to end public violence trial

Retired generals launch campaign against CAB3

Junior MP appeals to Chivayo to donate cars

Mugabes' brush with the law puts ex-ruler's family on the spotlight

Sanyatwe tipped for Zanu PF Central Committee post

War vets under pressure to end feud

Steady influx of returnees worries Bulawayo

Victims of gukurahundi and murambatsvina still waiting for justice

Binga villagers demand clarity over Gwayi-Shangani relocation

Robbers abandon stolen Mercedes during police chase

Exam pupils stranded as 11 000 children return from SA

Anti-immigrant unrest threatens Macheso's SA gig

Sangoma faces murder charge after client dies

SMEs now employ 5 million

Zimbabwe nears end of hard wheat imports

Bulawayo audit exposes double sale of residential stand

Fresh drug relapse claims rock Zimdancehall star

Mapfumo under pressure over Chivayo's US$1.5 million offer

Mangombe takes swipe at Dynamos after Triangle return

RBZ launches ZiG10 million Schools Monetary Policy Challenge

Drunk-driving farmer convicted of ramming into MP's car

Police crackdown on 'mushikashika' disrupts transport

Serial fraudster in fresh US$5 000 ghost stand scam

Masvingo's 'Trabablas' interchange to open by end of year

South African protesters go door-to-door forcing immigrants from their homes

Incest cases increasing in Zimbabwe

Richard Ruwodo declared National Hero

Former Air Force officer Peter Ngulu dies

Police bust suspected employment scam targeting job seekers

Mystery deepens over city lodge 'murder'

ZCTU suspends Secretary-General

Bulawayo council warns of 10-day water supply disruption

Bathing every day could be bad for you

Woman kills stepmother in estate dispute

Bulawayo commits US$1.5 million to Lobengula Street upgrade

Zimbabwe targets 32 000 new health workers

Cop assailant remanded in custody

Vendors4ED leadership dispute heads to court amid allegations over empowerment funds

Macheso pulls out of Silala Festival over South Africa unrest

Coach Rambo involved in accident

Zim urged to turn SAATM policy into routes, jobs at Harare Airshow

Zim pushes SAATM rollout at Harare Airshow

Old Mutual to migrate from ZSE to VFEX after 6-year suspension

Zimbabwean wanted over UK triple murder arrested in South Africa

Lebo M claims Zimbabweans want to kill him

Biti's group launches campaign to overturn Mnangagwa's constitutional changes

Dembare claims 2-1 victory in circus match

Coach Rambo involved in accident

Macheso pulls out of Silala Festival over South Africa unrest

Bulawayo faces food shortages

Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

Chiwenga, doctors in crunch meeting

SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

Zim pushes SAATM rollout at Harare Airshow

Zimbabwean wanted over UK triple murder arrested in South Africa

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