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Woes mount on anti‑sanctions boss

Citizens Against Economic Sanctions (CAES) chairman and executive director Martin Zharare is in trouble after being accused of fraud, theft and misappropriation of funds collected from villagers across the country.Bulawayo24.com has establ…

Published: 55 mins ago | by Paul Ndou

Businesswoman in court over alleged cash flight

A Harare-based businessperson appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of externalising more than US$4 million without authorisation from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.Maud Patricia Liddell was not asked to plead when she appeared bef…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Manager blows firm's US$10 000 on betting

An area manager with Farm & City Private Limited appeared in court last Friday facing theft charges after allegedly diverting company funds to betting.Justine Ngoshi (39) was brought before Harare provincial magistrate Michael Mafukidz…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Good Samaritan arrested for murder

A 40-year-old man from Epworth has been arrested on murder allegations after a violent dispute that followed his attempt to shelter a woman fleeing domestic violence.Prosper Tenga was taken into custody after an incident involving Tafadzwa…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Truck driver kills self and son after wife's confession

A chilling tragedy unfolded in St Mary's, Chitungwiza, after a South Africa-based truck driver, Tonderai Spacious Mukaro (31), killed his four-month-old son before taking his own life at his brother-in-law's home.Mukaro reportedly left Sou…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Nakamba eyes redemption in Warriors return

Marvelous Nakamba is set to report for national team duty with a renewed sense of determination, aiming to silence months of criticism and rediscover his best form after a difficult spell both internationally and at club level.The Zimbabwe…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Sable Chemical to resume production after 3-year closure

Sable Chemical Industries Limited is set to resume production in May following a capital injection from the Mutapa Investment Fund, marking a major step toward boosting local fertiliser supply and easing pressure on farmers.The Kwekwe-base…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zupco returns to cushion commuters

The Government has reintroduced Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) buses on intercity routes in Gweru, offering commuters a cheaper alternative amid rising transport costs triggered by recent fuel price hikes.The move comes as commu…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Harare moves to merge kombi associations

The Harare City Council is finalising a major restructuring of the capital's commuter omnibus sector that will consolidate more than 20 associations into a single umbrella body, in an effort to restore order and improve regulation in the c…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Police crack down on social media uniform posts

Zimbabwe's police leadership has ordered officers to immediately remove any photos or videos of themselves in uniform from social media platforms, warning that failure to comply could result in disciplinary action.The directive was issued …

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Warriors hit by injury blow

Zimbabwe's national football team, the Zimbabwe national football team, have suffered a setback ahead of the Four Nations Tournament in Botswana, with four key players ruled out due to injury.Among those unavailable is Scotland-based forwa…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Govt lifts moratorium on town planning

The Government has lifted the moratorium on planning processes for local authorities and is implementing a structured programme to improve town planning systems across the country, according to Local Government and Public Works Minister Da…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

New Harare blitz targets durawalls

The Harare City Council has launched a city-wide crackdown on illegal precast walls and unauthorised structures, with mayor Jacob Mafume defending recent demolitions in Mbare as necessary to protect public safety and restore proper drainag…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP under investigation over CDF misuse

Zanu-PF MP for Mberengwa East, Tasara Hungwe, is under investigation over allegations that he diverted more than ZiG1.3 million from a Constituency Development Fund (CDF), according to reports.The funds, disbursed by Parliament in August l…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

From Bosso breakout to Warriors call: Mongameli impresses Marinica

In-form Mongameli Tshuma has earned a national team call-up after an explosive start to life at Highlanders FC, capping a rapid rise that has thrust the young attacker into the spotlight.Tshuma has been drafted into the Zimbabwe national f…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF pushes term extension at national shrine

Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, has taken its campaign for the contentious Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill to the country's most symbolic burial site, National Heroes Acre, during the interment of three liberation war heroes.Presiden…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe nurses risk being fired en masse

Operations at several major hospitals in Harare ground to a standstill yesterday after nurses downed tools, issuing the government a 48-hour ultimatum to urgently address deteriorating working conditions.The abrupt strike action hit Parire…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

PPC Zimbabwe's 90% USD strategy faces ZiG test

PPC Zimbabwe is increasingly operating like a hard-currency business, with more than 90% of its revenue now earned in US dollars-a shift that has strengthened liquidity and positioned the cement producer as a rare debt-free player in Zimba…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Chivayo changes the rules of philanthropy

In a country where economic instability has hollowed out savings and weakened trust in institutions, few figures provoke as much fascination-and discomfort-as Wicknell Chivayo.He is, depending on who you ask, either a symbol of radical gen…

Published: 3 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Businessman arrested for stocktheft

A prominent businessman from Gwanda has been arrested on allegations of stock theft after he was reportedly found in possession of suspected stolen meat at his butchery.Zimbabwe Republic Police in Matabeleland South confirmed the arrest of…

Published: 4 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's son back in Johannesburg court

The son of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine, is expected back in the dock on Tuesday.The 28-year-old and his co-accused Tobias Matonhodze face charges of attempted murder after a man was shot and wounded at Mugabe's Hy…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Rift emerges among Zimbabwe's retired army chiefs

Cracks have emerged within Zimbabwe's ranks of retired military commanders after Gibson Mashingaidze publicly distanced himself and other former officers from a controversial letter submitted to Parliament by Henry Muchena opposing propose…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Corruption at borders 'cannot be fixed by technology alone'

South Africa's busiest land border post was the scene of a high-profile ministerial walkabout on Monday, as Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, accompanied by Border Management Authority (BMA) commissioner Michael Masiapato, descended on…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Man fined for assaulting 'Baby Mama'

A 25-year-old Bulawayo man has been fined US$120 after assaulting the mother of his child when she refused to allow him access to their son.Phakamani Nkomazana, of Old Pumula suburb, appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Jeconia Pri…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Man accused of killing brother in farm dispute

A dispute between two brothers turned deadly last week after a man allegedly stabbed and killed his sibling following an altercation at a farm in Banket.The incident involved Brendon Chirawu and his younger brother Gideon Chirawu, both fro…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Nurses' strike paralyzes Parirenyatwa, patients left stranded

Operations were severely disrupted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals on Monday after nurses downed tools, abandoning wards and leaving patients stranded as they demanded an urgent review of salaries and allowances.Business ground to a nea…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bus crew member assaults a TTI marshal

A City Bus marshal captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a parking attendant in Bulawayo has been arrested and appeared in court, as authorities move to clamp down on public violence.Sam Scottfield Matanda (48), of Bellevue suburb…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

US$20,000 fraud case rocks Harare City Council

A Harare City Council employee has appeared in court facing allegations of manipulating the local authority's financial management system and siphoning more than US$20 000 in a suspected internal fraud scheme.David Madzivanyika (60) appear…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

MP questions broadcasting blind spots in Matebeleland

Concerns over limited access to national broadcasting services in parts of Zimbabwe have been raised in Parliament, with legislators questioning the lack of radio, television and critical information coverage in key regions.Discent Bajila,…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Flooding forces Gwanda water treatment plant shutdown

The Municipality of Gwanda has confirmed a temporary disruption to water supplies after flooding at Mtshabezi Bridge damaged critical infrastructure at the town's water treatment plant.In a statement, Gwanda mayor Thulani Moyo said the flo…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

CAPS United storm into early title lead

CAPS United will head into the international break as the early pace-setters in the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season after winning their opening four matches in emphatic fashion.The impressive run has drawn comparisons with t…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Kavango extends timeline to finalise Nara Gold project acquisition

Kavango Resources Plc has secured a further extension to finalise its acquisition of the Nara Gold Project, as the London-listed miner moves to conclude a deal it first initiated last year.The Southern Africa-focused metals exploration and…

Published: 6 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Cracks among Zimbabwe's retired generals

Divisions have emerged among Zimbabwe's retired military leadership after Retired Major-General Gibson Mashingaidze publicly distanced himself and other former commanders from a letter criticising proposed constitutional amendments linked …