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Call for CSOs, churches and residents to pray for peace amid political tensions

CHIPINGE - The Residents, Churches Peace Network (RCPNT) has issued an urgent call for nationwide prayers for peace and rainfall, amid growing concerns over pot

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Activist Mupambi defends Mnangagwa in fiery exchange with Kasukuwere

An analysis of recent political exchanges in Zimbabwe reveals a sharp confrontation between two prominent figures: Saviour Kasukuwere, a former minister under the late Robert Mugabe, and activist Dr Abigail Mupambi.The spat, which unfolded…

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Shurugwi Mine workers eat rats for dinner

In a bizarre event that has left the community in shock. Workers at a mine in Shurugwi, near Totonga, are reportedly struggling financially to the extent that they are forced to feed on rats.It is alleged that each evening, four mine worke…

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Govt and churches praise media, ZRP for promoting peace and gender equality

CHIPINGE- Mutema-Musikavanhu Constituency legislator and Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Honourable Angeline Gata, together with St Luke's Apostolic Ejiwel Jekenishen Church leader, Archbishop Phillip Pferedzai, have co…

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While ordinary Zimbabweans' belts are squeezed, Zvigananda are allowed to grow fat with impunity

The contradictions in this country are stark: the poor are made to suffer even more, while politically connected thieves remain protected.The Zimbabwean government's Treasury Circular Number 10 of 2025, imposing sweeping austerity measures…

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Man stabs minor over laughter incident

PLUMTREE – Spencer Ncube, a 23-year-old man from Plumtree, is facing serious charges after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old girl on the nose in a violent outburst.Ncube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware, who remanded …

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Zimbabwe showcases indigenous healing at Global Traditional Medicine Conference

HARARE - Traditional medicines have long been a cornerstone of healthcare in Zimbabwe, and renowned healer Sekuru Nyangatayani (born Peter Chingudzi) believes these practices can effectively complement the country's formal healthcare syste…

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Minister Chitando hails Hwange Colliery’s role in vision 2030 energy goals

Hwange Colliery Company is set to significantly ramp up its coal production, aiming to reach 3 million tonnes annually by 2027 - a development that Zimbabwe's Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, says will complement the country's goal of …

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Christopher Mutsvangwa Trolling Again - But Is He Punching Above His Academic Weight?

Does Ambassador Mutsvangwa know that General Chiwenga holds a doctorate degree? His social media interviews troll Chiwenga as uneducated. But Chris missed the memo: Chiwenga graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He holds the acad…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 211 Views

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Chiwenga talks tough

Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has pledged that the government will not tolerate corruption or tender fraud, warning that unethical practices undermine service delivery and public confidence.Chiwenga made the remarks during the offici…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 08:08hrs | 864 Views

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Court stops demolition of Mbare college

The High Court has temporarily halted the demolition of the Mbare Vocational Training Centre, following an urgent application by students and Member of Parliament Martin Sunungukai Matinyaka. The move comes amid concerns that the demolitio…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 08:07hrs | 261 Views

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Nyokayemabhunu extradition case drags on

The extradition case of Zimbabwean activist Wellington Masiwa, also known as Nyokayemabhunu, continued this week at Randburg Magistrates Court, highlighting the complex intersection of legal and political issues.Masiwa, who has been in cus…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 08:06hrs | 203 Views

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Teenager stabs girl after romantic rejection

A teenage boy from Madlambuzi, Matabeleland South, has been sentenced to six months in prison after stabbing a 15-year-old girl when she rejected his romantic advances.Eighteen-year-old Mthabeseni Ncube appeared before Plumtree Magistrate …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 08:05hrs | 3277 Views

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US$2 000 bonus fueled BF frenxy

Highlanders turned Barbourfields Stadium into a sea of black and white on Sunday, stunning Zimbabwe's "Manchester City" of football, Scottland FC, in a Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final clash that will be remembered in Emagumeni folklore.Sco…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 08:05hrs | 3611 Views

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Zimbabwean blueberry farmers set sights on China's lucrative market

Inside a greenhouse located in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland West Province, workers carefully hand-pick fresh blueberries from lush green shrubs, ensuring only the best fruit makes it to the baskets.In recent years, Zimbabwe's blueberry industry …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:43hrs | 2891 Views

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Mnangagwa honours Sikhonjwa with a state-assisted funeral

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred a state-assisted funeral on the late media personality Babongile Sikhonjwa, who passed away in Bulawayo on Sunday. His death has left the media and arts community in shock.The government will prov…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:41hrs | 238 Views

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Mpofu demoted over suspected links to corruption dossier

Zanu-PF Secretary General Obert Mpofu has been stripped of his influential role and reassigned to the lesser post of Secretary for Information and Communication Technology (ICT), sparking speculation about his alleged links to a controvers…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:41hrs | 238 Views

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Wonderlife herb to go for clinical trials

A herb claimed to bring relief to people suffering from chronic conditions such as HIV, arthritis, stomach ulcers, tuberculosis and cancer will now undergo scientific research and clinical trials after its discovery by Australia-based Zimb…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:39hrs | 135 Views

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Jonathan Moyo speaks about recent Politburo reshuffle

Zanu-PF has appointed Jacob Mudenda as its new secretary general, making him only the fourth person to hold the powerful position in the party's 62-year history. The announcement, made on September 23, 2025, came as part of a sweeping mid-…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:38hrs | 410 Views

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CIO summoned ZEC officials as Mnangagwa plots 2030etrenchments

Renowned investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has claimed that the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) recently summoned Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) officials under the guise of a training session, in what he says is part…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:36hrs | 257 Views

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Govt vows crackdown on unlawful retrenchments

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo has warned that government will not tolerate improper retrenchments, pledging investigations into ongoing layoffs to ensure they comply with labour laws.Speaking at the Employer…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:35hrs | 2067 Views

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Matebeleland South households led by widows

Matebeleland South has emerged as the province with the highest number of households headed by widows and the elderly, largely driven by migration of working-age groups to South Africa and Botswana in search of employment.According to the …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:33hrs | 1818 Views

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Bulawayo sports bars becoming a 'pandemic'

Bulawayo's western suburbs are up in arms over a surge in sports bars, which they describe as a menace destroying property values, fuelling crime and eroding family life.Residents say the establishments  -  often operating with m…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:32hrs | 244 Views

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Mnangagwa disburses tractors to war veterans

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the War Veterans Mechanisation Programme, handing over the first batch of 100 tractors to beneficiaries across Zimbabwe. The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to improve the welfare …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:32hrs | 1976 Views

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Local authorities ruled offside on mining fees

The Parliamentary Legal Committee (PLC) has ruled that local authorities do not have the power to impose fees on mining activities, noting that such authority rests exclusively with the Minister of Mines and Mining Development in consultat…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:31hrs | 2020 Views

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Counterfeit products seized in crackdown

A joint operation targeting counterfeit goods and unsafe products has led to the confiscation of 42 units of fake Huletts sugar at KK Wholesale in Kamunhu Shopping Centre, Mabvuku, Harare.The raid was conducted by the Consumer Protection C…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:30hrs | 1831 Views

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Striking UZ lecturers demand backpay

A labour dispute is brewing at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), with lecturers claiming that management is using "dirty" tactics to punish staff following a four-month strike.Some lecturers resumed duties at the start of this semester, but…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:30hrs | 1951 Views

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Zimbabweans left waiting as doomsday rapture fails to materialize

Bulawayo woke on September 24 to a familiar, decidedly earthly scene: hooting kombis, unpredictable ZESA power cuts, and the lone plastic bag trapped in a tree. The dramatic end-of-the-world scenario predicted by South African pastor Joshu…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:29hrs | 242 Views

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Christmas Pass mining sparks mudslide fears

Rampant illegal gold mining along the Christmas Pass Mountain Range has raised serious concerns over environmental degradation, public safety, and potential water contamination, authorities and environmental watchdogs have warned.Unscrupul…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:28hrs | 2118 Views

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Zanu-PF SG faces backlash over funeral statement errors

ZANU-PF's newly appointed Secretary General, Jacob Mudenda, has drawn criticism after issuing a statement containing multiple errors about the late radio personality and socialite Babongile Sikhonjwa.In the statement, which confirmed that …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:28hrs | 129 Views

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Police constable jailed for obstructing justice

A 21-year-old Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) constable has been ordered to complete 525 hours of community service following his conviction for obstructing justice in a drug-related case.Nqobile Mutale, who was stationed at the Lupane Term…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:27hrs | 1611 Views

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Student nurse arrested for using fake certificate

A 25-year-old student nurse at Mpilo Central Hospital has been arrested for allegedly using a fraudulent academic certificate to secure training as a general nurse.Sandra Ndege, from Murehwa, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Abednico Nd…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:26hrs | 53 Views

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Bulawayo councillor's fraud trial postponed

The trial of Ward One councillor Josiah Mutangi, facing 14 counts of fraud, has been postponed to 30 September.Mutangi is jointly charged with Janet Zhou over allegations that in February 2024 they collected US$200 each from 14 vendors, cl…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:26hrs | 1687 Views

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Bulawayo police warn residents about rise in street scams

Police in Bulawayo have cautioned residents to remain vigilant following an increase in two prevalent street scams, locally known as Chadonha and Ukuqhatshwa.Acting police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu said criminals a…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:25hrs | 40 Views

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Mzembi challenges remand over US$2 million allegations

Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi is set to challenge his continued remand in connection with allegations of theft of trust property valued at US$2 million.Mzembi's lawyer, Killian Mandiki, told the court that an application will be f…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:24hrs | 36 Views

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Cardiac diseases leading cause of death among Zimbabwean men in the UK

Data from Robert Mugabe International Airport (RGM) indicates that Zimbabwean men repatriated from the United Kingdom account for the majority of deaths in the diaspora, with cardiac diseases identified as the leading cause of death, Healt…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:23hrs | 104 Views

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Zimbabwe's World Cup qualifier moved to Durban

Zimbabwe's FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier against South Africa will now be staged at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, following the unavailability of the originally designated Botswana venue.The match, scheduled for 10 October, was initiall…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:21hrs | 1890 Views

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Lupane villagers struggle to adapt

Residents of Lupane district are facing severe hardships as climate change continues to undermine traditional farming practices, leaving communities struggling to adapt.This year, drought linked to the El Nino phenomenon has devastated har…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:20hrs | 1759 Views

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Bad habits to avoid during examinations

AS you approach your final examinations, your success will not only be determined by how much you have studied  -  but also by your behaviour and habits during the exam period. Sometimes, it's the small things that cost learners …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:20hrs | 1627 Views

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Zimbabwe musicians clash with ZIMURA

Zimbabwe's music industry is facing renewed turmoil as some artists accuse the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and silencing dissenting voices.Members of the Zimbabwe Musicians Union (ZMU)…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:19hrs | 571 Views

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Defunct bank haunts Bulawayo

Bulawayo City Council has suffered significant financial losses after investing in Tetrad Investment Bank, which was shut down by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe two years ago, according to a recent parliamentary report.The Public Accounts Co…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:18hrs | 460 Views

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Harare crackdown targets malls in residential areas

The City of Harare has warned it will shut down several malls in the Avenues and surrounding suburbs after property owners converted residential buildings into commercial premises without municipal approval.Council officials confirmed that…

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:17hrs | 25 Views

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Zimbabwe eyes mineral-backed debt deals

Zimbabwe is exploring the use of its vast mineral resources, including platinum, gold, and lithium, to help settle part of its US$13.2 billion external debt, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:15hrs | 818 Views

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Mugabe loyalist warns of a coup possibility

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent reshuffle of the Zanu-PF Politburo could heighten internal conflicts within the ruling party, Jealousy Mawarire, a former Robert Mugabe loyalist, has warned.Speaking on South African broadcaster eNCA, …

Published: 26 Sep 2025 at 07:13hrs | 676 Views

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Cop steals eighteen cattle

A police officer stationed at Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Tsholotsho is in trouble after he was arrested for allegedly stealing eighteen cattle.Alex Nyashanu (34) was dragged to Plumtree Magistrates' Court, where he appeared before Magi…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 14:19hrs | 2640 Views

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Midnight robber arrested

A machete-wielding suspected robber who broke into a 52-year-old woman's bedroom at midnight and stole money, clothes, a cellphone and a power bank.The matter came to light at Plumtree Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where Meison Ncube (26…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 14:15hrs | 1563 Views

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Zvigananda demands Mudha come back in panic-driven cabinet purge

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's business and political allies held a crisis meeting on Tuesday where they resolved to petition the President to reappoint Owen "Mudha" Ncube as State Security Minister to deal with Vice-President Constantino …

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 14:12hrs | 5842 Views

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Zille's attitude is one of colonial denial

Helen Zille's recent appearance on Newsroom Africa drew attention for her casual dismissal of Israel's genocidal violence in Palestine. This was not just a passing remark. It revealed an attitude that goes beyond one politician. It ca…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 08:53hrs | 2409 Views

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Mnangagwa's rivalry with Chiwenga spreads to provinces

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to remain in power beyond the two terms permitted by the constitution has triggered an internal revolt within the ruling Zanu PF party, led by the very man who paved the way for his rise eight years ago.T…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:33hrs | 5475 Views

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Kavango discovers high-grade gold in Zimbabwe

Kavango Resources, a London-listed and Victoria Falls Stock Exchange-listed metals exploration and gold production company, has reported encouraging results from its latest surface drilling programme at the Bill's Luck Gold Mine, part of i…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:31hrs | 2520 Views

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Blanket Mine employee killed in blasting accident

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has confirmed the death of a worker at its Blanket Mine in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, following a blasting accident on Monday, September 22.The incident occurred during secondary blasting operations, the c…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:30hrs | 2361 Views

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Zimbabwe's mineral wealth a curse for communities

Deputy Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa, recently highlighted a staggering global challenge: illicit financial flows rob Africa of an estimated US$88 billion annually - funds th…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:29hrs | 1639 Views

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Zimbabwe launches new online tax system

The Zimbabwean government has completed the rollout of a new online Tax and Revenue Management System (TaRMS), developed under the US$10.4 million Tax and Accountability Enhancement Project, with support from the African Development Bank (…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:29hrs | 2174 Views

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Mnangagwa's 'tyrannical' powers challenged

A Harare-based lawyer has petitioned the Attorney-General to reconsider constitutional provisions governing presidential tribunals tasked with investigating judges, describing the current process as "tyrannical" and undemocratic.Chawaona W…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:28hrs | 2206 Views

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Zimra loses ZiG2 million to businessman

A Harare businessman, Trevor Zibgwowa (35), appeared before magistrate Lisa Mutendereki on Tuesday facing charges of defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) of ZiG2 million through a failed clearing deal via his company, Trevomz …

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:27hrs | 1990 Views

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Zimbabwe notes public fury over Chinese lenient sentence

Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi and Prosecutor-General Loyce Matanda-Moyo have acknowledged growing public anger over inconsistent sentencing for drug offenders, particularly foreign nationals. The remarks follow a controversial case in H…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:26hrs | 1738 Views

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Zimbabwe launches specialised anti-drug courts

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) of Zimbabwe has officially launched a network of specialised courts dedicated to handling drug and substance abuse cases, a move aimed at fast-tracking prosecutions and ensuring offenders face the full…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:25hrs | 1181 Views

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Tshabangu, Sengezo arrested

Police in Mazowe have arrested six people in connection with a murder that occurred at Masoja Tuck Shops, Gabeni Mine, Surtic Farm, on 20 September 2025. The su

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:25hrs | 3643 Views

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Chiwenga faction told to wait for 2027 Party Congress

ZANU PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has called on the faction supporting Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to defer any political ambitions until the party's elective congress in 2027. The appeal comes amid escalating factional t…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:24hrs | 1684 Views

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Zimbabwe targets Comesa to boost exports

Zimbabwe is set to leverage the 18th COMESA Business Forum &amp; Exhibition in Nairobi from October 6 to 9, 2025, to integrate its key economic sectors into reg

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 07:23hrs | 1610 Views

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From strip clubs to the pulpit: Chocolate turns to God

Vimbai "Chocolate" Muzuva, once a popular pole dancer and stripper on Harare's nightlife scene, has turned her back on the stage and embraced a new life as a born-again Christian.Chocolate, as she was famously known in the adult entertainm…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:07hrs | 1858 Views

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Mthwakazi opposes Zimbabwe's bid for UNSC seat

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has written to the United Nations objecting to Zimbabwe's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Co

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:06hrs | 1446 Views

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Villagers push for recall of Insiza councillor

Some villagers in Insiza North, Matabeleland South, have demanded the recall of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) ward 15 councillor Lesley Mazara Dube, accusing him of political inconsistency after he contested a parliamentary by-electi…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:05hrs | 1426 Views

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Mob justice kills mentally challenged man

Police in Masvingo have arrested four men in connection with the fatal assault of 33-year-old Shakemore Chihwe Pedzisayi, a mentally challenged man who was beat

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:04hrs | 1690 Views

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Woman sentenced for luring minor into prostitution

A 30-year-old woman from Buhera who lured a 14-year-old girl to Mutare for the purposes of prostitution will serve 10 years behind bars for human trafficking.Pe

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:04hrs | 1674 Views

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Teen sentenced for bestiality with hen

A 19-year-old man from Zimunya township in Mutare has been sentenced to perform 175 hours of community service after being convicted of bestiality with a hen.Carrington Mutasa was initially handed an eight-month jail term by a Mutare court…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:04hrs | 1576 Views

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Tussle over Ndebele king takes a new twist

The long-running dispute over the Ndebele monarch has reignited after a fresh social media post from Stanley Raphael Tshuma Khumalo's camp challenged claims that the late Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu endorsed rival claimant Bulelani Khumalo as h…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:02hrs | 198 Views

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Medical workers cautioned about rogue unions

The Medical and Allied Trade Workers Union of Zimbabwe (MATWUZ) has raised alarm over the rise of "rogue" unions in the private medical sector, accusing them of destabilising workplaces and contributing to retrenchments.Darlington Chitedeg…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:00hrs | 1301 Views

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MP calls for downsizing at Beitbridge Border

Whange East legislator Joseph Bonda has urged government to cut down the number of staff deployed at the Beitbridge border post, arguing that overstaffing fuels corruption and inefficiency.Debating in Parliament, Bonda questioned the neces…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:59hrs | 1526 Views

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Chiefs caught in land scandal

The Chikomba Rural District Council (RDC) has dramatically shifted its position in the ongoing legal wrangle over land allocations in Nharira, Chivhu, distancing itself from traditional leaders accused of illegally parcelling out land to o…

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:57hrs | 1349 Views

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Zimbabwe mobile operators record strong growth

Zimbabwe's mobile telecommunications sector recorded significant growth in the second quarter of 2025, with revenues climbing, costs easing, and capital investm

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:56hrs | 1306 Views

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Man withholds child's birth certificate to block maintenance claim

A Harare woman, Madeline Zviba, has successfully obtained a protection order against her ex-husband, Lust Machika, who had been withholding their child's birth

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:54hrs | 1198 Views

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10 players to miss Castle Lager PSL matchday 29

A total of 10 players are set to miss action in Matchday 29 of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL), which kicks off on Friday and continues over the we

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:54hrs | 1198 Views

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Blitz on unfair business practices intensifies

Government authorities have intensified their nationwide campaign against unfair business practices, extending operations on Tuesday to Makoni Shopping Centre i

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:53hrs | 1327 Views

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Murder-accused cop returns to duty

Villagers in Malalume, Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, say they were living in fear and anxiety after a police officer accused of murder briefly returned to duty before being suspended again.Constable Blessed Moyo, stationed at the …

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:51hrs | 847 Views

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Delayed and erratic start to the rainy season projected

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast a delayed and erratic start to Zimbabwe's 2025/26 rainy season, urging farmers and stakeholders to pre

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 05:51hrs | 811 Views

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Minister Mugadza's office in fuel scandal

War veterans in Manicaland province have come out guns blazing against Manicaland Provincial Affairs Minister Advocate Misheck Mugadza's office over the misuse of US$10,000 meant for a borehole and housing scheme launch in Buhera.Bulawayo2…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 18:48hrs | 1897 Views

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Boiler maker killed

Police in Concession, Mashonaland Central, are hunting for four suspected robbers who robbed a boiler maker of his $35 before fatally assaulting him.Shupikai Mukava (40) died a week after the attack at Bindura Hospital, where he was receiv…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 17:50hrs | 1982 Views

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Ben ten spared jail term by wife

Age is nothing but a number to a 27-year-old man who is married to his 48-year-old wife at Dornhill Farm in Bindura.The husband, Isaac Zinge, who was facing a jail term for assaulting his wife in a love triangle, had his wife, Hazvinei Chi…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 17:48hrs | 2475 Views

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ZANU-PF MP loots from CDF, as boreholes remain dry

HARARE - Member of Parliament for Epworth constituency, Tayedzwa Mutana, has been embroiled in controversy over allegations of misuse of constituency development funds (CDF) and inflating prices for drilling boreholes. These accusations mi…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 17:44hrs | 1558 Views

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Ex-Magistrate convicted of fraud

An ex-magistrate Edith Kakuruwo was convicted for defrauding $7000 to a land seeker.Kakuruwo was found guilty of the charge by Bindura magistrate Tinashe Ndokera.Ndokera remanded Kakuruwo in custody to September 25 for sentencing.Prosectut…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 13:09hrs | 2074 Views

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Experimental HIV/ Aids jab hits Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has been chosen among 10 countries worldwide to introduce lenacapavir, an experimental HIV prevention drug that provides protection with just two injections per year. The development is being hailed as a major milestone in the cou…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:26hrs | 1853 Views

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Cinematographer sues ZBC

The High Court has referred to the Registrar a long-standing case in which cinematographer Dillian Prinsloo is suing the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) for US$363,400 over alleged copyright infringement.Prinsloo accuses the nation…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:25hrs | 2053 Views

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Zanu-PF youths target Chiwenga

The ruling Zanu-PF party's succession battle has burst into the open after youths in Harare chanted "Pasi ne Wedza!" - Shona for "Down with Wedza," a nickname for Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga - at a weekend rally. The chants, repeat…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:24hrs | 2644 Views

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Chiwenga missed with his first shot?

Chiwenga dramatically took direct aim at President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the firing range for the first time in their epic and high-stakes succession battle.His "arsenal" was in the form of an explosive "dossier" which allegedly incriminat…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:23hrs | 2631 Views

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Zimbabwe courts investors at UNGA

Zimbabwe's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Professor Amon Murwira, has urged stronger global academic partnerships as a key driver of innovation and economic growth.Delivering a keynote address at a high-level business…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:22hrs | 1872 Views

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Chiwenga drops bombshell

Zanu-PF's intensifying succession battles have taken a dramatic turn following sensational revelations reportedly made by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga during a stormy politburo meeting last Wednesday. According to insiders, Chiwenga…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:19hrs | 5409 Views

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Man hangs self over money quarrel with wife

A sombre mood has engulfed Gwiriri Village under Chief Mutasa in Honde Valley after a 35-year-old man, George Munyuki, took his own life following a domestic dispute with his wife over family savings.Manicaland Acting Police Spokesperson, …

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:18hrs | 1527 Views

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Gold panners threaten Mutare City water source

Mutare City Council is weighing plans to deploy municipal police to safeguard the Nyakaunga River, one of the city's main water sources, amid growing threats from illegal gold panning.Speaking during a budget review meeting on Monday, Town…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:17hrs | 1072 Views

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Vietnamese duo in soup over human trafficking

Two Vietnamese nationals have appeared before Harare magistrate Lynne Chizhou facing charges of human trafficking and violating immigration laws after allegedly luring their compatriot to Zimbabwe under false pretences.Hau Phan (28) and Th…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:15hrs | 1201 Views

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Mpumelelo High head transferred after parents' outcry

Mpumelelo High School headmistress, Vongai Masunda, has finally been removed from the Nkayi-based institution following months of clashes with parents and the community, who accused her of disrespect, bullying, tribalism, and threats again…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:15hrs | 1478 Views

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Zimbabwe lifts maize import ban

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) Southern Region has welcomed the Government's move to lift Statutory Instrument (SI) 87 of 2025, saying the decision will help address maize shortages and stabilise product prices.Industry a…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:14hrs | 1233 Views

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Convict collapses, dies while awaiting sentence

A 26-year-old man, Blessing Kalatala, tragically died in detention last week after collapsing during a court appearance at Rusape Magistrates Court. Kalatala had been awaiting sentencing on charges of negligent driving.He had pleaded guilt…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:13hrs | 1278 Views

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'Chiwenga overly ambitious'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has demoted long-serving Zanu-PF secretary-general Obert Mpofu in a major reshuffle of the ruling party's top leadership, a move analysts say reflects intensifying factional battles ahead of the party's nationa…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:12hrs | 252 Views

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inDrive taxi driver arrested after vanishing with employer's car

A 25-year-old man allegedly posing as an inDrive taxi driver appeared in court on Tuesday after reportedly disappearing with his employer's vehicle.Victor Simbarashe Nyarukava of Nkulumane suburb appeared before Western Commonage Magistrat…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:08hrs | 1046 Views

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Mutare roads to close for major works

Mutare City Council has announced the temporary closure of Railway Street and Bridge Road to allow for major roadworks.Railway Street, located immediately after the flyover into town, and Bridge Road, which connects Railway Street to Park …

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:07hrs | 1031 Views

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Mnangagwa grants month-long firearms amnesty

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a month-long national firearms amnesty, giving members of the public the opportunity to voluntarily surrender unregistered firearms and ammunition without facing criminal charges.The amnesty, runn…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:06hrs | 948 Views

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Zimra to target digital economy in 2026

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced plans to roll out a comprehensive e-commerce platform in 2026, aimed at ensuring operators in the growing digital economy, including e-hailing services like InDrive and Bed and Breakfast…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:05hrs | 859 Views

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Zimbabwe engages +70 countries in bid for UNSC seat

Zimbabwe's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is gaining momentum, with more than 70 countries reportedly engaged to support the nation's candidature, Ambassador Taonga Mushayavanhu, Zimbabwe's …

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:04hrs | 917 Views

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Court orders Chengbao rivals to vacate C-Mine

Bulawayo High Court has delivered a landmark ruling in favor of Chinese-owned Chengbao Mining (Pvt) Ltd, affirming the validity of its tribute agreement over the C-Mine in Mberengwa and ordering rival parties to vacate the disputed site.Ju…

Published: 24 Sep 2025 at 11:02hrs | 983 Views

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