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Bully karateka arrested after parking marshals confrontation

Tendai Humbasha Maduwa, popularly known as Sensei Tendai, has been arrested and is currently in police custody after two Tendy Three Investments (TTI) parking marshals opened a case against him following a confrontation in Bulawayo city ce…

Published: 5 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

National Sports Stadium to host international matches

Zimbabwean football has received a major boost after the National Sports Stadium was granted CAF Category 3 approval, paving the way for the country to host a broader range of international matches on home soil.The approval marks a signifi…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 19:20hrs | by Staff reporter

Woman gets 30‑month sentence for drug dealing

A 26‑year‑old Bindura woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for dealing in dangerous drugs.Lilian Mupandenyama of John Farm, Bindura, was convicted and sentenced by Bindura magistrate Felix Chauromwe.Prosecutor Sheila Kudzai Mari…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 11:58hrs | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura

2 Zimbabweans arrested at SANDF fuel checkpoint

Two Zimbabwean nationals working for a company supplying diesel to the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) have been arrested after they were found to be unlawfully present in South Africa.The pair were detained on August 19 after…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 11:12hrs | by Staff reporter

Kidnapped at 5, found alive after 13 years

After 13 years of heartbreak, unanswered questions and fading hope, a Mutare mother has been reunited with her daughter after the girl surfaced in Mozambique and appealed on social media for help finding her family.Tariro Mahumba, who disa…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:15hrs | by Staff reporter

Holiday lessons spark outcry

Thousands of learners across Manicaland are reportedly attending classes during the August school holiday, with parents accusing some teachers and schools of turning vacation lessons into a lucrative side business.Investigations have revea…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:15hrs | by Staff reporter

Baby mama targets ex-MP's wallet

Former Mutare South legislator Jeffrey Ngome has successfully opposed an application by his former partner, Moreen Chitera, to increase his monthly child maintenance contribution from US$150 to US$290.Chitera approached the civil court see…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:14hrs | by Staff reporter

Woman loses US$7 000 in gold claim scam

A 34-year-old Mutare woman allegedly lost US$7 000 after she was duped into buying a 10-hectare gold claim that belonged to another company by a man who later fled to Mozambique.Police have arrested Philip Matika (53), of Area 16, Dangamvu…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:14hrs | by Staff reporter

Botswana births outside wedlock rise as marriages plummet

The number of marriages registered in Botswana has fallen to its lowest level in a decade, while births outside wedlock now account for the overwhelming majority of registered births, according to the Botswana Statistics Report on births, …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:13hrs | by Staff reporter

Mines Ministry demands US$31m in arrears

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is owed approximately US$31 million in outstanding mining title fees, with title holders being given until August 31 to settle their arrears or formally approach the ministry with payment plans.…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:12hrs | by Staff reporter

RBZ rejects calls to cut 30% export surrender

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has rejected calls from exporters to reduce the contentious 30 percent export surrender requirement, insisting that the policy remains critical to maintaining price and exchange rate stability.In its mid-term m…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:12hrs | by Staff reporter

Mine seeks to relocate graves

S. Grey 1 Mine in Mberengwa has approached district authorities seeking permission to exhume and relocate graves situated within its gold mining claim.In a letter dated July 29, 2026, addressed to Mberengwa Rural District Council, mine own…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:11hrs | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF uncovers 236 555 membership errors

Zanu PF's cell verification exercise has exposed major inaccuracies in the ruling party's grassroots membership records, with 236 555 errors recorded across Masvingo Province.The figures were revealed by Zanu PF Politburo member and Deputy…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:11hrs | by Staff reporter

'Drug Trafficker' jumps off moving truck

A haulage truck driver allegedly carrying drugs worth more than US$5 000 escaped after jumping from his moving vehicle when detectives intercepted him near Exor in Masvingo around midnight on Wednesday.The suspect, identified as Dzikamai C…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:10hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's in-laws detained at airport

Police reportedly thwarted an attempt by the mother and sister of Collins Mnangagwa's second wife to leave Zimbabwe amid an ongoing money-laundering investigation.Collins is the twin son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxil…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:09hrs | by Staff reporter

50 bogus estate agents target home buyers

A growing network of unregistered estate agents is preying on desperate home-seekers in Manicaland, with unsuspecting buyers losing substantial amounts of money in fraudulent property deals.Investigations have revealed that while the provi…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:08hrs | by Staff reporter

13 in-laws hunt, kill man in beans dispute

A 31-year marriage has ended in tragedy after a Zhombe man was allegedly beaten to death by 13 of his in-laws following a domestic dispute over beans.Mpendulo Nyoni, 55, died on May 20, 2026, after he was allegedly attacked by relatives of…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:31hrs | by Staff reporter

Balaclava gang makes off with $1 100

Six masked men armed with pistols and iron bars raided a company in Bulawayo's Donnington industrial area, tying up two security guards before escaping with US$1 100 in cash.The daring robbery occurred at about 5am on August 14, 2026, alon…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:30hrs | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo eyes medical tourism

Bulawayo is positioning itself as a potential medical tourism hub as Government and the city council seek to attract investment into healthcare infrastructure, specialised services and modern medical facilities.The development was highligh…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:29hrs | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents demand road repairs

Bulawayo residents have used the launch of a new Citizen Engagement Scorecard to demand urgent action on the city's deteriorating road network, saying potholes are damaging vehicles and making it difficult to access essential services.The …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:28hrs | by Staff reporter

Mahere demands Nehanda officials face arrest

Former Mt Pleasant MP Fadzayi Mahere has called for the arrest and prosecution of officials who certified the RIDA Mbuya Nehanda ferry as fit to operate, following the Lake Kariba disaster that has claimed at least 95 lives.Mahere accused …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 09:27hrs | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF pushes to align party constitution with Mnangagwa's 2030 term

The Zanu PF Women's League has proposed amending the ruling party's constitution to align the terms of party officials with the changes introduced by Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3, effectively paving the way for President Emmerson Mna…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:23hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt steps in to stop blitz on e-hailing platforms

The government has moved to protect digital taxi services from crackdowns by local authorities, accusing city councils of undermining job creation by targeting e-hailing operators.The intervention follows a controversial blitz by the City …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:22hrs | by Staff reporter

Minister Mhona defends Kariba ferry use

Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has rejected suggestions that passengers used the Mbuya Nehanda ferry simply because they had no alternative, saying the significantly shorter distance made the lake route the …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:21hrs | by Staff reporter

Plumtree bans unregulated building aggregates

Plumtree Town Council has banned the use of unregulated natural stone and building aggregates in construction projects within the town, citing the need to preserve its character, protect the environment and maintain construction standards.…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:21hrs | by Staff reporter

Harare faces stadium crisis

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume says the capital is facing a stadium crisis and needs greater investment to revive its deteriorating sporting infrastructure.Mafume said every community should ideally have access to a football stadium, highlighti…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:20hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa urged to fire non-performing teachers

Matabeleland South Minister of Provincial Affairs and Devolution Albert Nguluvhe has called for the dismissal of non-performing teachers, saying the province should take advantage of the growing pool of unemployed Zimbabwean teachers retur…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:19hrs | by Staff reporter

Wicknell pledges US$1 500 to junior MPs

Businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivhayo, popularly known as Sir Wicknell, has pledged US$1 500 to each Junior Parliamentarian, saying the money should be used for education, income-generating projects and other initiatives that ca…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:18hrs | by Staff reporter

City of Harare warns of fresh demolitions

The City of Harare has warned that all unapproved or partially built houses in illegal settlements will be demolished as Government intensifies efforts to curb unlawful land development.In a public notice issued today, the city said Local …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:18hrs | by Staff reporter

Nehanda death toll rises to 97

Search and recovery teams have recovered two more bodies from Lake Kariba, including those of a young boy and a woman, bringing the death toll from the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster to 97.The latest recoveries are broadly in line with the e…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:17hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean prisoners in SA could soon serve time back home

`Zimbabweans serving prison sentences in South Africa could soon have the option of serving their time closer to their families under a proposed agreement between the two neighbouring countries.Zimbabwe's Minister of Justice, Legal and Par…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:17hrs | by Staff reporter

Woman's US$1 796 maintenance claim rejected

A Harare woman's claim for US$1 796 in monthly maintenance for her three children has been rejected after a magistrate ruled that the amount was excessive.Rejoice Svikiro appeared before Harare magistrate Makonye Janemary seeking a mainten…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:16hrs | by Staff reporter

City doubles littering fine to US$50

The City of Gweru has doubled its spot fine for littering and illegal waste dumping from US$30 to US$50 as the local authority intensifies efforts to tackle illegal dumpsites, blocked drains and mounting waste-management challenges.The inc…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:15hrs | by Staff reporter

Tshabangu renews Zanu PF dialogue push

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) self-styled secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu is stepping up his faction's overtures to Zanu PF, calling for dialogue and what his camp describes as a "Government of National Consensus" as questions gr…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:15hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe says IMF targets on track

Zimbabwe says it is on course to meet the economic targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund under a 10-month Staff Monitored Program (SMP), as the country seeks to rebuild credibility with international creditors and regain acce…

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:14hrs | by Staff reporter

SA, Zimbabwe prioritise third Limpopo bridge

South Africa and Zimbabwe have identified the construction of the Third Limpopo Bridge and the operationalisation of the Beitbridge One Stop Border Post as key projects in efforts to turn their bilateral partnership into tangible economic …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:13hrs | by Staff reporter

ED Block officially handed over at Millennium Heights

Millennium Heights, one of Harare's flagship premium residential developments, is set to reach another milestone on Monday with the official handover of Block 4, popularly known as ED Block, to new homeowners.The handover ceremony will be …

Published: 21 Aug 2026 at 08:13hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law granted bail

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law, Kelsea Tadiwa Tafirenyika, and her uncle, Isaac Arab Jessub, have each been granted US$1 000 bail by the High Court after successfully challenging a magistrate's decision to deny them bail.Ju…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 17:25hrs | by Staff reporter

Spaniard unveiled as new Warriors coach

Spanish coach Ramon Catala has been unveiled as the new head coach of Zimbabwe's senior men's national football team, the Warriors.Catala will be assisted by compatriot Marc Sanchez, while former Dynamos coach Takesure Chiragwi has been ap…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:49hrs | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt admits medicines stolen from public hospitals

The Government has introduced a medicine tracking system to curb the theft of drugs from public hospitals and their alleged resale through private pharmacies.Deputy Health Minister Sleiman Kwidini told Parliament on Wednesday that signific…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:39hrs | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's wife to host Doek and Zambia Drive in Bulawayo

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training has invited members of the public to attend the First Lady's Doek and Zambia Drive scheduled for Friday at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) in Bulawa…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:07hrs | by Staff reporter

RBZ injects ZiG600m into economy

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) injected about ZiG600 million into circulation during the first half of 2026 as it seeks to deepen the use of the local currency and ease cash-related challenges, including shortages of change in the tran…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:06hrs | by Staff reporter

Chief Murinye acquitted of extortion charges

Traditional leader Chief Murinye, born Ephias Munodawafa, has been cleared of extortion charges by the Masvingo Regional Court, bringing to an end his high-profile legal battle with businessman Philemon Mutangiri over the operations of Riv…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:05hrs | by Staff reporter

Man denies kidnapping former workmate

The trial of a 38-year-old Harare man accused of kidnapping and assaulting a former workmate to prevent him from exposing alleged corporate fraud has entered the defence stage at the Harare Magistrates Court.Simbarashe Emmanuel Martin Rond…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:05hrs | by Staff reporter

Guvamatanga calls for local authorities to be fixed

Local authorities must be reformed to improve service delivery and reduce the growing fiscal burden on Government, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga has said.Guvamatanga said coun…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:04hrs | by Staff reporter

Treasury rejects tax compliance crisis claims

Treasury has rejected claims of a tax compliance crisis in Zimbabwe, accusing some blue-chip companies of using an aggressive public relations campaign to turn disputes over legacy tax liabilities into a national controversy.Finance, Econo…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:04hrs | by Staff reporter

Car dealer granted bail over US$624 000 fraud allegations

Harare car dealer Hazel Mafu, accused of allegedly defrauding scores of clients of more than US$624 000 and ZiG1.2 million through a bogus vehicle importation scheme, has been granted US$500 bail by the High Court.Mafu, 35, who is the dire…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:03hrs | by Staff reporter

'Dead' man emerges from rubbish dump

A young man allegedly battling drug addiction sparked panic at the Kwekwe City Council dump site after scavengers mistook his legs protruding from a heap of rubbish for those of a dead person.The bizarre incident occurred on Tuesday night …

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:02hrs | by Staff reporter

Police hunt man over US$161 500 vehicle scam

Police have launched a manhunt for a Bulawayo man accused of orchestrating a vehicle-hire scam in which 16 vehicles worth a combined US$161 500 were allegedly fraudulently disposed of.Keith Nyasha Sibanda of Mahatshula North allegedly targ…