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Mnangagwa ally's farm invaded again

Scores of farm workers at Lesbury Farm in Rusape, Manicaland Province, have reportedly lost their homes after a man accused of leading a fresh farm invasion allegedly destroyed their houses, claiming ownership of the property.The workers h…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:12hrs | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo diverts cemetery funds to fix public toilets

Bulawayo City Council has diverted ZWG$400 000 originally budgeted for construction works at Pumula South Cemetery towards rehabilitating public toilets at Pelandaba and Njube shopping centres.According to a recent council report, ZWG$200 …

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:11hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean truck driver fined R10 million for cigarette smuggling

A 54-year-old Zimbabwean truck driver has been fined R10 million or sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of smuggling illicit cigarettes worth more than R10.4 million into South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post.…

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

Sangoma demands US$250,000 from widow for supplying 'goblins' to late hubby

A self-styled traditional healer from Beatrice is being investigated by police after allegedly threatening a grieving widow and demanding US$250,000 for goblins her late husband supposedly acquired from him.The case, which is being investi…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:09hrs | by Staff reporter

Bard Santner secures microfinance bank licence

Harare-based financial services group Bard Santner Inc has secured a deposit-taking microfinance bank licence from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), paving the way for the establishment of a diaspora-focused banking platform targeting Zi…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:08hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces critical skills shortage

Zimbabwe's skills base stands at 38.25%, leaving a 61.75% gap in critical areas needed to drive economic growth and industrial development, Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava has said.Speaking at the High-Level Minister…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:07hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe loses 6,000 teachers annually

Zimbabwe is losing about 6 000 teachers annually while thousands of trained educators remain unemployed, raising concerns over worsening staff shortages, low salaries and deteriorating conditions in the education sector, the Zimbabwe Teach…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 18:06hrs | by Staff reporter

Warrant of arrest for Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma

An explosive arrest claim has rocked March and March after Xolani Zuma announced that a warrant had been issued against him and the movement's leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, who is also his wife. Zuma said the warrants are related to t…

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

Mnangagwa warns Zanu PF's Regioni

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning against factionalism within Zanu PF, declaring that the party does not want the "spirit of Legion" as tensions over his succession intensify.Addressing a tense Central Committee meeti…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 13:27hrs | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF delegates face mandatory health screening

ZANU PF delegates attending the ruling party's annual conference are being subjected to mandatory health screening, with proof of testing required for accreditation, raising concerns among some delegates over the collection of their person…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:36hrs | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Conference forces haulage trucks restriction on Harare-Chirundu highway

Transport operators, particularly haulage truck drivers, have been restricted from using the Harare-Chirundu Highway between Chinhoyi and Harare to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic during the ongoing Zanu PF annual conference.The rest…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:36hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa approves Charumbira's recall from Senate

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has approved the recall of Chief Fortune Charumbira, Chief Nhema (Rangarirai Bwawanda) of Zaka and Chief Chitanga (Feleni Chauke) of Mwenezi from the National Council of Chiefs, paving the way for their removal…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:42hrs | by Staff reporter

Lawyers ask court to order equal teaching of Ndebele, Shona and English

TWO lawyers have approached the High Court seeking to compel the Government to enforce a law requiring Shona, Ndebele and English to be taught on an equal-time basis in all Zimbabwean schools up to Form Two.Admire Rubaya and Tymon Tabana, …

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:42hrs | by Staff reporter

Madzibaba arrested for raping a client at shrine

A CHITUNGWIZA-based self-styled prophet has been arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year-old woman who had visited his shrine for spiritual assistance and taking her vehicle and cellphone as security for payment.Comrade Chinyanga, popularl…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:41hrs | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF video edit sparks censorship claims over Mnangagwa speech

ZANU PF's information department has come under scrutiny after portions of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Politburo address were reportedly omitted from a video published on the party's social media platforms, including remarks interpreted…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:40hrs | by Staff reporter

Prophet arrested for raping wife's younger sister

A 54-year-old self-styled prophet from Ruwa has been arrested for allegedly raping his wife's younger sister at a shrine in Sunway City.Madzibaba Edmore Nyambo, a member of Johanne Masowe yeChishanu, is reportedly based in Sunway City, whe…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:40hrs | by Staff reporter

17 Belarusian fire tenders headed to Zimbabwe

SEVENTEEN Belarusian fire tenders previously impounded in Lithuania are reportedly on their way to Zimbabwe and are expected to arrive before the end of October, as Government moves to strengthen firefighting capacity across the country.Ci…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:39hrs | by Staff reporter

Mliswa loses High Court bid over company directorship

FORMER Norton opposition legislator Temba Mliswa has lost a High Court bid to overturn his removal as a director of Muungwe Investment (Private) Limited, with the court ruling that the relief he sought had no practical legal significance.J…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:38hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa opens Zanu PF Annual Conference preparations

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday chaired the 398th Ordinary Session of the Zanu PF Politburo at the party's headquarters in Harare, marking the official start of preparations for the ruling party's 23rd National People's Conference.…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:38hrs | by Staff reporter

Java accused of assaulting estranged wife

BATANAI Java, the elder brother of controversial preacher Prophet Passion Java, has been accused of assaulting his estranged wife, Fadzai Benhilda, in a domestic violence case reportedly under police investigation.The matter was reported a…

Published: 14 Oct 2026 at 09:37hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa takes swipe at Chiwenga over fundraising dinner boycott

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appeared to take a swipe at his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, over his absence from a ZANU PF fundraising dinner, amid escalating tensions within the ruling party.ZANU PF reportedly raised close to US$10 mi…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 16:51hrs | by Staff reporter

Charumbira recalled from Senate

FORTUNE Charumbira has been recalled from the Senate, a month after his removal from the National Council of Chiefs, following approval by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Chief Charumbira, whose birth name is Feleni Chauke, and Chief Nhema, b…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 16:41hrs | by Staff reporter

South African court overturns R109 million judgment against Reuben Olifant

JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has rescinded a judgment that ordered businessman Reuben Olifant and three companies to pay more than R108.9 million to the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and the Compensation…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 09:42hrs | by Stephen Jakes

Opinionated Zimbabwean aid worker detained in South Sudan?

A ZIMBABWEAN aid worker employed by international charity Save the Children has been detained without trial in South Sudan after allegedly discussing politics, raising concerns over the security of humanitarian workers in the conflict-pron…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:28hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police round up Grade 7 pupils at 'pens down' parties

POLICE in Bulawayo rounded up and dispersed scores of Grade Seven pupils caught drinking alcohol and smoking at entertainment venues across the city during illegal "pens down" parties held to celebrate the end of their primary school exami…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:27hrs | by Staff reporter

Man who can't afford to pay school fees for his kids, hires lawyer to defend his case

A HARARE man has admitted in court that he has never paid school fees for his two children, despite being represented by a lawyer in a maintenance dispute brought by his ex-wife.Tidings Nyandowe was taken to the Harare Civil Court by his f…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:43hrs | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei sworn in as Minister of ED

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says the splitting of the former Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion into two separate ministries will strengthen macroeconomic management while accelerating investment and indust…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:40hrs | by Staff reporter

Econet urges customers to secure WhatsApp accounts

ECONET Wireless has urged subscribers to strengthen their WhatsApp account security amid growing threats from hackers and social engineering scams targeting mobile users.The telecommunications company encouraged customers to activate Whats…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:40hrs | by Staff reporter

Avenues Clinic beats US$520,000 suit over banker's fatal fall

THE High Court has dismissed a US$520,000 lawsuit against Avenues Clinic over the death of a former banker who fell from his hospital bed, ruling that his family failed to present expert medical evidence establishing negligence.Justice Zim…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:39hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe MP loses WhatsApp account amid hacking reports

A SERVING Zimbabwean Member of Parliament has lost control of his WhatsApp account amid reports of account takeovers affecting entrepreneurs, businesses and other mobile users, raising concerns about the security of a platform widely used …

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:31hrs | by Staff reporter

Scottish man denies racially aggravated murder of Zimbabwean scientist

A 21-YEAR-OLD man has denied the racially aggravated murder of Zimbabwean scientist Dr Fortune Gomo, who was fatally attacked on a street in Dundee, Scotland, in July last year.Kyler Rattray is accused of attacking the 39-year-old academic…

Published: 13 Oct 2026 at 08:30hrs | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF Politburo braces for decisive meeting

Zanu PF will hold a crucial politburo meeting tomorrow at 2pm at its headquarters in Harare, with proposed constitutional amendments expected to dominate discussions ahead of the party's annual conference in Chinhoyi.The meeting follows th…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 20:16hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, UN challenge Africa to produce, not just train

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the United Nations have challenged African countries to move beyond simply producing graduates and certificates and instead focus on transforming skills into productivity, jobs, industrial growth a…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 14:03hrs | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Mudenda forced Mnangagwa to call off Zanu-PF politburo meeting

President Emmerson Mnangagwa abruptly cancelled an extraordinary Zanu-PF politburo meeting last Friday amid fierce divisions over proposed amendments to the ruling party's constitution.The meeting was called off at the last minute, with Fi…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:13hrs | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Conference kicks off in Chinhoyi; Hotel, lodges fully booked

Preparations for the 23rd Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference have been completed, with about 7 500 delegates expected to converge on Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) in Mashonaland West Province for the October 12–17 gather…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:05hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's punitive taxes choking beer value chain

DELTA Corporation Limited has warned that policy inconsistencies, currency changes, rising taxes and other statutory obligations are undermining its value chain and the ease of doing business in Zimbabwe's beer and beverages industry.Group…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:05hrs | by Staff reporter

Chivayo claimed US$100m in donations days before fatal crash

The late businessman Wicknell Chivayo claimed he had spent more than US$100 million and donated 3 000 vehicles to individuals, organisations and influential figures across Zimbabwe, just three days before he died in a helicopter crash alon…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:04hrs | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo Council opens bids for municipal properties

The City of Bulawayo has invited residents, businesses and organisations to bid for leases on a wide range of municipal properties, including shops, factory shells, kiosks, preschool sites, overnight car parks and commercial stands.In a pu…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:03hrs | by Staff reporter

Musorowegomo Mukosi's $200k adultery claim backfires

A US$200,000 adultery claim brought by journalist Musorowegomo Mukosi against chartered accountant Kundai Tibugare has escalated into a bitter dispute over the status of Mukosi's marriage, with his wife alleging years of abuse and infideli…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:03hrs | by Staff reporter

South African tycoon risks losing control of his gold mines in Zimbabwe

More than two years after the sale of Bulawayo Mining Company (BMC), a subsidiary of Metallon Corporation, for £53.2 million (about €63 million), the proceeds remain unpaid to the British insolvency practitioners overseeing the Zimbabwe-fo…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:02hrs | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa praises loyalty VP in apparent swipe at Chiwenga

Zanu-PF stalwart Patrick Chinamasa has praised Vice-President Kembo Mohadi for his loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in remarks widely interpreted as a veiled swipe at Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga amid tensions within the rul…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:10hrs | by Staff reporter

386 000 candidates begin Zimsec exams

More than 386 000 candidates are set to begin the 2026 Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations today, with authorities assuring the nation that preparations are complete and security measures …

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:08hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army chief warns infrastructure saboteurs

Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi has warned that vandalism of public infrastructure could derail the country's Vision 2030 development agenda, urging traditional leaders and the military to unite…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:08hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mining power demand set to hit 1 500MW

Zimbabwe's mining sector is projected to increase its electricity demand by 50 percent to more than 1 500 megawatts (MW) within the next 12 months, raising concerns over the country's ability to meet growing industrial power requirements.T…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:07hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean driver helps pregnant woman give birth on bus

Zimbabwean-born bus driver Pummy Hadebe has won a top United Kingdom transport award after helping a pregnant passenger deliver a baby on board her bus in Glasgow, Scotland.Hadebe, who works for McGill's Buses, was honoured with the Frontl…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:06hrs | by Staff reporter

Chinese investor to establish lithium sulphate plant in Zimbabwe

ZVISHAVANE-based Zheli Mining is planning to establish a lithium sulphate plant in the Midlands Province by December 2026 as the company intensifies efforts to beneficiate lithium locally, with equipment for the facility already in transit…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 11:06hrs | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland's rising scholars debunk education stereotypes

BULAWAYO - The graduation of Dr Ishmael Sibanda with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Science Education from the University of the Western Cape has added to a growing list of academic achievements emerging from Matabeleland, challenging lon…

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 06:27hrs | by Staff Reporter

Mnangagwa to open Africa Skills Week as brain drain concerns grow

HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to officially open Africa Skills Week in Harare on Monday, as African countries grapple with growing concerns over brain drain, skills shortages and a mismatch between training institutions and …

Published: 12 Oct 2026 at 06:22hrs | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Zimbabwe to scrap food import duty

Zimbabwe plans to suspend import duties on food to cushion consumers against potential price increases caused by crop shortages linked to the El Nino weather pattern, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has said.The measure forms part of a broad…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 19:04hrs | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's death leaves Harare car dealers in financial limbo

Harare car dealers are facing a sharp decline in business following the death of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, with some also uncertain whether they will recover payments for vehicles delivered before his death.Chivayo died i…

Published: 11 Oct 2026 at 17:55hrs | by Staff reporter

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