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Zimra, Delta in fresh spat over taxes
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is demanding an additional US$73 million in tax from Delta Corporation Limited, escalating tensions between the...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:04hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
Dembare fans riot in Bulawayo after 3-0 humiliation
Bulawayo descended into chaos on Sunday afternoon after enraged Dynamos supporters turned violent, attacking the team bus and shattering its windscree...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:03hrs | 1182 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF space barons take over parking bays in Bulawayo CBD
Bulawayo's central business district has become the latest battleground in a simmering turf war over vending space, with ZANU PF-linked "space barons"...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:02hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
GMB maize intake rises 100%
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has recorded a 100 percent surge in maize intake between April 1 and July 24 this year, compared to the same period in...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:01hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbery spree grips Bulawayo
A chilling wave of armed robberies has shaken Zimbabwe's second-largest city, with four shops - including three Sai Mart outlets and one Hamara store ...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 21:00hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube promises major cuts within 2 weeks
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has pledged sweeping policy reforms within the next two weeks aimed at boosting the v...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 20:59hrs | 1453 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos thrashed 3-0 in BF relegation dogfight
Chicken Inn delivered a fiery performance and heaped misery on a lifeless Dynamos side with a commanding 3–0 victory in a Castle Lager Premier Socce...Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 20:58hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts street evangelist 2025 Toyota Fortuner and US$50,000
Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has once again grabbed headlines after gifting a brand-new 2025 Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD6 and USD50,000 in cash to popul...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 18:02hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter
RBZ reveals strategy towards shift to mono-currency
Zimbabwe's central bank is stepping up efforts to build up foreign currency reserves in preparation for a planned transition to a mono-currency regime...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 18:01hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter
High Court halts trial of King Munhumutapa
The High Court has temporarily halted the trial of Timothy Chiminya, who styles himself as King Munhumutapa, after ruling that prosecutors failed to f...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:58hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Former beerhall converted into illegal settlement
A former beer garden in Burombo suburb has been illegally transformed into a residential and industrial site, sparking alarm among local leaders and r...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:56hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
2 feared dead in church bus, lorry accident
Two people are feared dead following a tragic road traffic accident that occurred just after Kaguvi Training Centre on the outskirts of Gweru along th...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:56hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Corruption and poor planning blamed for Zimbabwe housing woes
Zimbabwe is grappling with a worsening urban housing crisis, as a combination of poor planning, corruption, and unaffordable housing compounds an esti...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:55hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Newborn found abandoned near Khami Prison
A newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned and concealed beneath tree branches near the Khami Prison Complex on Wednesday, 24 July, in a deeply distr...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:54hrs | 226 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Heavily armed crew grabs 200 bags of ore
A heavily armed gang of 21 men launched a dramatic midnight raid on Machobeni Mine in West Nicholson on Tuesday, assaulting security guards and steali...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:53hrs | 373 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Zanu–PF warns South Africa against US sanctions
Zimbabwe's ruling party (ZANU–PF) says South Africa should not be intimidated by a proposed US bill that could empower President Donald Trump with "...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 16:34hrs | 2165 | by Staff reporter
High Court slashes harsh 15-year jail term for cannabis dealer
The High Court has sharply criticised and overturned a 15-year prison sentence imposed on a Beitbridge man convicted of dealing in cannabis, citing gr...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 18:07hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's burials surge
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that a total of 480 burials took place across eight of the city's cemeteries during the month of June, while ...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 18:01hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni farm dispute spills to Supreme Court
The long-running Esidakeni Farm ownership dispute has taken a fresh turn after four government-allotted beneficiaries filed an appeal at the Supreme C...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 18:00hrs | 800 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to hand over SADC chairmanship to Madagascar
The Republic of Madagascar is putting the final touches on its preparations to host the 45th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of H...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:59hrs | 1226 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army commander loses court battle
Two Harare men who suffered brutal assaults at the hands of soldiers during Zimbabwe's 2019 fuel protests have finally secured justice after a civ...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:57hrs | 1480 | by Staff reporter
Fake goods uncovered in Harare tuck shops
Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to root out counterfeit products from the market amid growing concerns over the health risks these goods pose to unsu...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:57hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt cracks down on unregistered schools
The Government has issued a stern warning to unregistered schools operating across Zimbabwe, declaring that their days are numbered. This follows moun...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:55hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Harare to stop issuing new housing stands
Thousands of prospective homebuilders in Harare have been dealt a major blow after the city unveiled a bold new urban policy that will halt all new ho...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:54hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enforces citywide dog tie-up order to curb stray attacks
The City of Bulawayo has issued an urgent directive to all dog owners following a spike in dog bite incidents caused by stray and unrestrained animals...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 334 | by Staff Reporter
Bosso responds to ZACC visit
Highlanders Football Club has moved to reassure its members, sponsors, and stakeholders following an unannounced visit to its offices by the Zimbabwe ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 15:14hrs | 2524 | by Staff reporter
Transport Ministry publishes tender awards
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development this week published its first quarter notice of tender awards, outlining contracts awarded f...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:48hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Harare plunged into darkness as Zesa switches off tower lights
Harare's last remaining tower lights were switched off this week, plunging Zimbabwe's capital further into darkness - a stark metaphor for the city's ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:46hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
ZCDC to sue contractor over failed borehole project
The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is preparing to take legal action against Diamond Base Company, a contractor hired to drill 20 boreho...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:45hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake rattles Chimanimani
An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the local magnitude scale struck Chimanimani District in the early hours of yesterday morning, sending mild tremors thr...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:44hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
RBZ exposes massive money laundering
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has unearthed large-scale illicit financial flows (IFFs) in the country's real estate and motor vehicle dealership ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 14:40hrs | 1525 | by Staff reporter
Court blocks eviction of indigenous Zimbabwe farmers
High Court Justice Regis Dembure has ruled against the eviction of indigenous farmers at Springs Farm in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East Province, condemn...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:53hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man denied bail in SA over rape of landlord's daughter
The Atteridgeville Magistrate's Court in Pretoria has denied bail to a 55-year-old Zimbabwean national based in Saulsville, who was charged with three...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's plan to make ZiG sole currency faces sharp criticism
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu has recently suggested making the local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold coin (ZiG), the sole leg...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:52hrs | 1194 | by Staff reporter
Harare water crisis worsens
Harare's persistent water shortages are being made worse by growing demand from neighbouring towns, raising serious concerns about the sustainability ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:35hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
Mayor under fire over 'endless trips'
Chinhoyi mayor Owen Charuza is facing mounting pressure from fellow councillors who accuse him of prioritising personal trips and favouritism in the s...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:34hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Vendors bemoan exorbitant licensing fees at new Mbare Musika market
The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (Viset) has urged authorities to slash vending licensing fees at the newly-constructed M...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:34hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
BAZ warns podcasters after DJ Ollah7's interview
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a stern warning to internet-based broadcasters, urging them to comply with national broadcasti...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army, police flee angry travellers
Armed security personnel manning an anti-smuggling roadblock at Bubi, approximately 80km outside Beitbridge, were forced to flee on Wednesday after a ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 926 | by Staff reporter
Marshals hijack Gweru bus terminus toilets
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has confirmed widespread concerns over the deteriorating state of bus terminuses across the country, high...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:32hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Villager loses 12 cattle in traditional court ruling
A Mazowe villager, Christopher Chisango, has won a reprieve at the High Court after successfully challenging a traditional court ruling that had order...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:32hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree rolls out prepaid water meters
The Plumtree Town Council has announced plans to introduce prepaid water meters, a move that has sparked outrage among residents who argue the system ...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 08:31hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Zacc commissioners visit Beitbridge to clean agency's image
Three commissioners from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) recently visited Beitbridge Border Post as part of an awareness campaign aimed...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
Stolen R2.5 million Nissan Patrol: Zimbabwean man remains behind bars
A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man, Stephen Nyoni, has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Limpopo court for possessing a stolen vehicle.L...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:03hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Aids council focuses on street dwellers
PEOPLE living on the streets are recording a high default rate on antiretroviral treatment (ART), largely due to inconsistent access to medication and...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean serial thief locked up in Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN man residing in Botswana illegally, who is facing multiple car theft charges, has been denied bail.Clement Passmore Gondo (40) wa...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
BCC, police patrol nets 13 gold panners in Esigodini
A JOINT operation conducted by Bulawayo City Council (BCC) rangers and police in the city's catchment areas in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province,...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:01hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Harare among Africa's least liveable cities
The annual report, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), measures cities based on stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and e...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:14hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Retired SDA Church pastor dies
Retired Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church pastor, Paul Moyo, has died. He passed away on July 14, 2025, in Bulawayo, bringing to an end a long and de...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:13hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
Woman steals US$5k, uses loot to pay sangoma in bid to avoid arrest
A 33-year-old woman from Penhalonga has been convicted of stealing US$5,000 from her employer and using part of the stolen cash to pay a traditional h...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:13hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
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