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007 continues drawing

Highlanders FC 0 - 0 ZPC Kariba FCHighlanders FC's search for a first win of the season continued on Sunday after they were held to yet another draw at Barbourfields Stadium, extending their winless run to seven matches.Despite dominating …

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Zimbabwe pushes US$500m coal-to-fertiliser investment drive

The Government is advancing plans to inject about US$500 million into coal-to-fertiliser production as part of efforts to strengthen local supply, reduce import dependence and shield the economy from external shocks.According to the Minist…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 111 | by Staff reporter

Cool Crooners crown Legends Night success

The Harare International Conference Centre was transformed into a vibrant celebration of nostalgia on Saturday night as the Ecobank Legends Night concert delivered a powerful tribute to Zimbabwe's musical heritage.The event drew a full hou…

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Liquid C2 launches Africa's first Google partner experience centre

Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa's first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg, marking a significant step in the continent's push toward advanced cloud and artificial intellige…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 97 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo rewards lawyers after custody 'victory'

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo says he has rewarded his legal team with luxury vehicles and cash bonuses following a High Court ruling that granted him access to his children after a protracted divorce battle.Chivayo revealed that each membe…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 180 | by Staff reporter

BCC uses barricades to tame 6th Avenue chaos

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is set to erect barricades along 6th Avenue Extension in a bid to curb rampant illegal pick-up and drop-off activities that have turned the corridor into a transport free-for-all.The move, adopted during a r…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 98 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets full school electrification

The Government of Zimbabwe has set a firm year-end deadline to electrify every school in the country, ramping up the use of solar energy and other off-grid solutions to close remaining gaps, particularly in rural areas.The ambitious progra…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 91 | by Staff reporter

MPs warned against devolution funds abuse

The Government of Zimbabwe has issued a stern warning to lawmakers and local authority officials against looting devolution funds, declaring that "heads will roll" for those found abusing the facility.The warning comes as the Zimbabwe Anti…

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Court dismisses Ibhetshu Likazulu bid to revive Constitutional case

Pressure group Ibhetshu Likazulu has failed in its attempt to revive a legal challenge against proposed constitutional amendments linked to the tenure of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The group, led by Mbuso Fuzwayo, had initially withdrawn…

Published: 2 hrs ago | 92 | by Staff reporter

'Zanu-PF undergoing renewal'

The ruling party ZANU-PF says it is undergoing renewal and modernisation through the recruitment of young and well-resourced cadres under the leadership of President and First Secretary Emmerson Mnangagwa.Speaking during celebrations held …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 118 | by Staff reporter

Mabiza defends Majome reassignment

The reassignment of Jessie Majome from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission to the Public Service Commission is constitutionally sound and should not be interpreted as removal from office, Attorney-General Virginia Mabiza has said.Mabiza, …

Published: 2 hrs ago | 151 | by Staff reporter

Truck carrying explosives seized at Beitbridge Border post

A truck transporting a large consignment of explosives was intercepted at the Beitbridge Port of Entry near Musina on Friday, in a joint operation by South African law enforcement agencies.The Hawks in Limpopo confirmed that its Serious Or…

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War veterans express alarm over crisis

Leaders of the liberation struggle veterans have raised concern over what they describe as a sharp increase in deaths among ex-combatants, attributing the trend to worsening poverty, inadequate healthcare and systemic neglect.Zimbabwe has …

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Charamba defends Constitutional Amendment Bill

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has mounted a strong defence of the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, dismissing criticism from opposition voices as "gratuitous disinformation" and insisting that constitutional amendm…

Published: 3 hrs ago | 185 | by Staff reporter

ZEP holders urged to apply for Permanent Residency

Deputy Home Affairs Minister Njabulo Nzuza has encouraged foreign nationals holding Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) to apply for permanent residency if they wish to remain in the country.Nzuza emphasised that the ZEP programme was introd…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 516 | by Staff reporter

Undocumented Zimbabweans to appear in Bloemfontein court

Several undocumented Zimbabwean nationals are expected to appear before the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court on Monday following their arrest during ongoing enforcement operations in the Free State.The arrests come after authorities interce…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 338 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's spindoctor says CAB3 is a sovereign issue for Zimbabweans

Zimbabwe's Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications, George Charamba, has defended the ongoing debate around Constitutional Amendment No. 3, insisting the process is a sovereign matter that must be determined solely by Zimbab…

Published: 18 hrs ago | 851 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa defrauds R13 million in accident funds

An East London mother has told the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court that she spent years trying to recover compensation from attorney Manfred Chinamasa, but never received any payment before her son's death.Chinamasa (54), a Zimbabwe-bo…

Published: 20 hrs ago | 1025 | by Staff reporter

Masiyiwa unveils vision for US$1bn Econet Tech City Industrial hub

Econet founder and group chairman Strive Masiyiwa says he was inspired by industrial developments in Africa and Asia to spearhead a new high-tech industrial hub in Harare, dubbed Econet Tech City, designed to attract global investors and a…

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Madzibaba Veshanduko abandoned by colleagues

Inside the austere confines of a Zimbabwean remand prison, political activist Godfrey Karembera - popularly known as Madzibaba Veshanduko - says he is enduring not only incarceration, but isolation that cuts deeper than the bars surroundin…

Published: 20 hrs ago | 920 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's backyard pharmacies boom as economic crisis bites

Health experts have raised alarm over the growing circulation of illegal herbal creams and unregulated medicines being sold openly on the streets of Harare and other parts of Zimbabwe, warning that the trend poses serious risks to public h…

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Malaria outbreak kills 20 in Mashonaland West

A worsening malaria outbreak in Mashonaland West Province has claimed 20 lives and infected more than 5 000 people since the beginning of the year, according to the latest provincial health situation report.Health authorities say a cumulat…

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Harare sewerage crisis deepens

The City of Harare is facing an escalating sewage crisis that has raised fears of a potential cholera outbreak across several high-density suburbs, as burst sewer systems remain unattended and sanitation conditions deteriorate.Residents in…

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Mnangagwa facing an imminent legal challenge

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing an imminent legal challenge following his decision to reassign Jessie Majome from her position as chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission to the Public Service Commission (PSC),…

Published: 20 hrs ago | 557 | by Staff reporter

Parliament demands Ministerial statement on fuel pricing

Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo has been directed to issue a formal ministerial statement this week addressing growing concerns over fuel pricing mechanisms and alleged consumer exploitation in Zimbabwe's petroleum sector.T…

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Fresh headache for Mudenda

A Zimbabwean advocacy group has launched a legal challenge against the Parliament of Zimbabwe, arguing that public consultations on a proposed constitutional amendment were conducted in a manner that was rushed, restrictive, and allegedly …

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Mashonaland West to get 3 new community radio stations

Sanyati, Chegutu and Karoi are set to benefit from new community radio stations following the Government's gazetting of additional broadcasting licences, in a move aimed at decentralising access to information.The Broadcasting Authority of…

Published: 20 hrs ago | 165 | by Staff reporter

Mapfumo challenges SDC election in court

A former school committee chairperson in Masvingo has taken legal action challenging the outcome of a recent School Development Committee (SDC) election at Rujeko Primary School, alleging widespread irregularities and procedural flaws.Pati…

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Bulawayo transport system nears breakdown

Bulawayo residents are facing a deepening public transport crisis marked by lawlessness, weak enforcement and steep fare increases, according to a recent report by the Bulawayo City Council.Deliberations from municipal meetings reveal grow…

Published: 20 hrs ago | 391 | by Staff reporter

Couple jailed for drug dealing

A Bulawayo woman has been sentenced to an effective three years in prison after being convicted of dealing in dangerous drugs, following a police operation in the city's central business district.Lakin Lee Robinson (30), of West Somerton s…

Published: 20 hrs ago | 368 | by Staff reporter

Lawyer flags Bosso CEO's suspension as unfair

A senior legal practitioner has advised Highlanders FC to urgently reverse the verbal suspension of its chief executive, Denzil Mnkandla, warning that the move may constitute an unfair labour practice.In an opinion letter dated April 10, 2…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 12:58hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested over fatal stabbing in Ntabazinduna

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the arrest of Emanuel Phiri (24) in connection with a fatal stabbing incident that occurred at Mzenda Business Centre in Thokozani Village, Ntabazinduna.According to police, Phiri allegedly stabbe…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 12:33hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter

Why Mnangagwa sacked CIO boss

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) director-general Fulton Mangwanya following escalating internal divisions within the ruling Zanu PF over controversial plans to extend his presidency beyond…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:25hrs | 1752 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA suspends 3 referees over Dembare goal

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has suspended three match officials following a controversial Premier Soccer League encounter between Bulawayo Chiefs and Dynamos FC played at Barbourfields Stadium on 19 March 2026.The suspended of…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:24hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter

Brothers in court over doctor assault

Two brothers from Bulawayo have appeared in court following a viral video allegedly showing them violently assaulting a medical doctor at a local leisure spot.Prince Mugwagwa (26) and Nigel Mugwagwa (32), both from Nketa suburb, appeared b…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:23hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter

TTI moves to expand parking coverage

Tendy Three Investments (TTI) has proposed securing a US$5 million loan facility to rehabilitate parking bays in Bulawayo, in a move aimed at expanding coverage under the city's parking management system and easing congestion in the centra…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:22hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter

Govt Board extends Bulawayo Town Clerk's term to 2030

The Local Government Board has approved the extension of Christopher Dube's contract as Bulawayo Town Clerk to 2030, bringing an end to months of uncertainty and internal divisions within the city's leadership.The decision follows a prolon…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:22hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court dismisses Vubachikwe rescue bid

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application by Fawcett Security to place Vubachikwe Mine under corporate rescue, ruling that the move constituted an abuse of court process.The judgment brings to an end a protracted legal dis…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:21hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe civil servants to receive revised salaries

Civil servants in Zimbabwe are set to begin receiving their revised salaries starting Tuesday, with members of the uniformed forces expected to be the first beneficiaries as Government rolls out a new remuneration structure.The adjustment …

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:20hrs | 1218 | by Staff reporter

Amendment Bill 3 heads to Parliament for debate

Zimbabwe's proposed Constitution Amendment (No. 3) Bill is set to enter the next legislative phase, with Parliament preparing to scrutinise the draft law following the conclusion of nationwide public hearings.The consultations were conduct…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 09:19hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter

Jahman Adamski apologises to Chivayo?

Social media personality Adam Rhys Lurie, popularly known as Jahman Adamski, has issued a public apology to businessman Wicknell Chivayo after making allegations linking him to gold smuggling and illicit financial activities.Jahman admitte…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 21:35hrs | 1015 | by Staff reporter

Ngadziore's illegal structure demolished

The City of Harare is facing mounting scrutiny amid calls for an investigation following the demolition of an allegedly illegal structure linked to Ward 16 councillor Denford Ngadziore.The structure, reportedly erected without proper appro…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 21:34hrs | 953 | by Staff reporter

Binga families forced to improvise as mortuary crisis deepens

Families in Zimbabwe's remote Binga District are resorting to extreme and improvised methods to preserve the bodies of deceased relatives due to a long-standing breakdown of mortuary services at Binga District Hospital.Residents say the fa…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 21:33hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter

CCC Treasurer-General challenges removal in court

The internal crisis within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has deepened after Mbuso Siso filed an urgent application at the Bulawayo High Court contesting his removal from the party's leadership.Siso, who claims to be the legitimat…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 21:32hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe, Zambia sign US$2bn rail deal

Zimbabwe and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the Lion's Den–Kafue railway, a major infrastructure project valued at over US$2 billion.The planned rail line will stretch 311km, with 217km on the Zimb…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 17:15hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gold production giant wants royalty shake-up

Padenga Holdings Limited has called on government to review its gold royalty framework, urging authorities to reduce the 10% levy applied when prices exceed US$5 000 per ounce, warning that it could hinder growth and investment.The group, …

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 11:28hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter

Lawyer jailed for 20 years for masterminding robbery

A prominent Bindura lawyer, Elatone Bonongwe, has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after being convicted of masterminding a violent armed robbery that left a Pfura Rural District Council engineer seriously injured.Pisirayi…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 11:28hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers steal police rifle in Harare ambush

Armed robbers ambushed a police patrol in Harare early Friday morning, overpowering three officers and stealing a service rifle, a vehicle and mobile phones in a daring attack that left the officers hospitalised.The incident occurred at ar…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 11:27hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter

Maphisa Hospital to establish nursing school

District medical director Matthew Mthunzi has said the Ministry of Health is implementing three major infrastructure projects in the district aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery.The projects include the completion of Kezi Rural Hosp…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 11:26hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter

Supreme Court to rule on Chimombe, Mpofu appeal

Jailed businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, once hailed as rising entrepreneurs, are awaiting a Supreme Court decision on whether they will be granted leave to appeal their convictions and sentences in a US$7 million fraud case linke…

Published: 11 Apr 2026 at 11:25hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter

News / National

Chivayo rewards lawyers after custody 'victory'

BCC uses barricades to tame 6th Avenue chaos

Zimbabwe targets full school electrification

MPs warned against devolution funds abuse

Court dismisses Ibhetshu Likazulu bid to revive Constitutional case

'Zanu-PF undergoing renewal'

Mabiza defends Majome reassignment

Truck carrying explosives seized at Beitbridge Border post

War veterans express alarm over crisis

007 continues drawing

Zimbabwe pushes US$500m coal-to-fertiliser investment drive

Cool Crooners crown Legends Night success

Liquid C2 launches Africa's first Google partner experience centre

Charamba defends Constitutional Amendment Bill

ZEP holders urged to apply for Permanent Residency

Undocumented Zimbabweans to appear in Bloemfontein court

Mnangagwa's spindoctor says CAB3 is a sovereign issue for Zimbabweans

Chinamasa defrauds R13 million in accident funds

Masiyiwa unveils vision for US$1bn Econet Tech City Industrial hub

Madzibaba Veshanduko abandoned by colleagues

Zimbabwe's backyard pharmacies boom as economic crisis bites

Malaria outbreak kills 20 in Mashonaland West

Harare sewerage crisis deepens

Mnangagwa facing an imminent legal challenge

Parliament demands Ministerial statement on fuel pricing

Fresh headache for Mudenda

Mashonaland West to get 3 new community radio stations

Mapfumo challenges SDC election in court

Bulawayo transport system nears breakdown

Couple jailed for drug dealing

Lawyer flags Bosso CEO's suspension as unfair

Man arrested over fatal stabbing in Ntabazinduna

Why Mnangagwa sacked CIO boss

ZIFA suspends 3 referees over Dembare goal

Brothers in court over doctor assault

TTI moves to expand parking coverage

Govt Board extends Bulawayo Town Clerk's term to 2030

Supreme Court dismisses Vubachikwe rescue bid

Zimbabwe civil servants to receive revised salaries

Amendment Bill 3 heads to Parliament for debate

Jahman Adamski apologises to Chivayo?

Ngadziore's illegal structure demolished

Binga families forced to improvise as mortuary crisis deepens

CCC Treasurer-General challenges removal in court

Zimbabwe, Zambia sign US$2bn rail deal

Zimbabwe gold production giant wants royalty shake-up

Lawyer jailed for 20 years for masterminding robbery

Armed robbers steal police rifle in Harare ambush

Maphisa Hospital to establish nursing school

Supreme Court to rule on Chimombe, Mpofu appeal

Chinamasa defrauds R13 million in accident funds

Madzibaba Veshanduko abandoned by colleagues

Mnangagwa's spindoctor says CAB3 is a sovereign issue for Zimbabweans

Why Mnangagwa sacked CIO boss

ZEP holders urged to apply for Permanent Residency

Masiyiwa unveils vision for US$1bn Econet Tech City Industrial hub

Zimbabwe civil servants to receive revised salaries

ZIFA suspends 3 referees over Dembare goal

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Fresh headache for Mudenda

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