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Bulawayo City Council flags concerns over cemetery sanitation and security

Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised concerns over deteriorating infrastructure at several cemeteries and funeral parlours in the city, following inspections conducted during the past month.According to the latest council minutes, six pa…

Published: 3 mins ago | by Stephen Jakes

Harare to review its AI-driven parking ticketing system

City Parking has announced a review of its Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system after widespread public complaints that motorists are being unfairly ticketed within seconds of stopping - in some cases even while waiting at traf…

Published: 10 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Criminal justice system infiltrated, court reverses ban on river mining

A Mutoko magistrate has come under fire after controversially reversing a decision by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) that had halted environmentally harmful mining operations along the Manyuchi River in Makaha - a vital water so…

Published: 10 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Daring teenager steals from cop

A 17-year-old male has landed in serious trouble after allegedly breaking into a female police officer’s residence at Plumtree Police Station and stealing cash in multiple currencies.Due to ethical considerations, the minor’s identity has …

Published: 11 hrs ago | by Simbarashe Sithole

Highlanders FC receives second US$250,000 instalment from Wicknell Chivayo

Highlanders Football Club has confirmed receiving a second US$250,000 payment from businessman Sir Wicknell Chivayo, part of his pledged US$1 million donation to support the club throughout the 2025 season.In a statement released Tuesday, …

Published: 13 hrs ago | by Nkululeko Nkomo

BREAKING: Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe Found Guilty in High-Profile Corruption Case

Harare - Businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe have been found guilty by the High Court in Harare in a landmark corruption trial that has gripped the nation.The two were convicted this afternoon after weeks of intense proceedings that …

Published: 13 hrs ago | by George Tshuma

Bulawayo records major drop in HIV prevalence

The City of Kings has achieved a remarkable milestone in the fight against HIV, recording a significant decline in prevalence from 13.2 percent in 2020 to 10.7 percent by the end of 2024 - a development health authorities have hailed as a …

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Fake certificate cases flood courts

Zimbabwe's judiciary is grappling with a disturbing rise in cases involving forged academic certificates, with authorities warning that the crisis has now extended to the most basic levels of education, including primary school qualificati…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Gold prices fall most since 2013

The global gold market suffered a dramatic setback on Tuesday, with prices tumbling more than 5 percent in what analysts say is the steepest single-day decline in more than ten years.Gold futures fell 5.2 percent to around US$4,130 per oun…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Police hunt suspect in SIM swap fraud

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for Tranos Taurai Muzanenhamo, who is wanted in connection with a string of sophisticated SIM swap and hacking fraud cases involving over US$17,000 and ZW$30 million.According to po…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Charamba praises Mugano

Presidential Mnangagwa's spokesman George Charamba has commended economist Professor Gift Mugano for his recent remarks acknowledging the damaging effects of U.S. sanctions on Zimbabwe, saying his shift toward constructive engagement marks…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's meeting with editors was a calculated power play

In February this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa held a private meeting at State House in Harare with a select group of media editors - a gathering that, on the surface, appeared to be an informal engagement to clarify his position on Z…

Published: 18 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Ziyambi declines to comment on BBI document

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, who also serves as Zanu-PF's Secretary for Legal Affairs, has refused to comment on a document titled "Breaking Barriers Initiative: Putting Zimbabwe First", which has been…

Published: 18 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

SADC endorses Zimbabwe for data protection training hub

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has formally proposed that Zimbabwe establish a regional hub to train Data Protection Officers (DPOs), a move that positions the country as a leader in data governance within the bloc.The a…

Published: 18 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo tops crime rate chart

Zimbabwe recorded a marginal rise in crime during the second quarter of 2025, with 321,640 offences reported between April and June - a 3.5 percent increase from the 310,876 cases logged in the first quarter, according to new data released…

Published: 19 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

25 councillors sue Mnangagwa

Twenty-five elected members of Zimbabwe's Provincial and Metropolitan Councils have approached the Constitutional Court seeking a declaration that both Parliament and President Emmerson Mnangagwa have failed to fulfil a key constitutional …

Published: 19 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mutoko RDC Applauds Kabasa for Driving Rural Industrialisation and Tourism

The Mutoko Rural District Council has commended entrepreneur Tawanda Kabasa for his transformative contributions to rural industrialisation and tourism in Mashonaland East, particularly through Valley Fresh Farm and PaBuja Resort.Ward 21 C…

Published: 20 hrs ago | by Gideon Madzikatidze & Simbarashe Sithole in Huyuyu

Zimbabwe's manufacturing attracts over US$1.4bn in 2025

Zimbabwe's manufacturing sector is emerging as the leading engine of economic growth, surpassing mining and agriculture, after attracting over US$1.4 billion in new investments for expansions in 2025 alone.The sector now accounts for 15.3 …

Published: 22 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to lead SADC Anti-Sanctions Day

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to headline Zimbabwe's 2025 SADC Anti-Sanctions Day commemorations on October 25, delivering a national address highlighting the country's resilience and progress despite ongoing Western-imposed measures…

Published: 22 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora slams Mnangagwa as 'ungrateful'

Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Douglas Mwonzora has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa as "an ungrateful man," amid growing controversy over Zanu-PF's push to extend the president's tenure beyond 2028.Despite Mnangagwa pub…