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Mnangagwa declares SA crash a State of Disaster

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following the tragic DNC Coach bus accident in Limpopo Province, South Africa, which claimed the lives of 43 people on Sunday.The President has directed the Ministry of Local Go…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 159 | by Staff reporter

2 of 15 girlfriends gang up against married lover

There was high drama in Harare's city centre when two women joined forces to confront their married lover and business partner, Nobert Chifeya, after discovering that he had allegedly been juggling affairs with 13 other women while still l…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 459 | by Staff reporter

Fisherman killed in hippo attack

A fishing trip turned tragic for a Dhlodhlo Village man after he was fatally attacked by a hippopotamus in the Save River on October 10.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Manicaland, the victim, Gibson Ndlovu (38), was fish…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 200 | by Staff reporter

ZACC arrests police detective over US$1 000 extortion

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Detective Constable Collen Mwoyo, a police officer attached to the Minerals, Flora and Fauna Unit in Plumtree, for allegedly extorting US$1,000 from a local project manager.Mwoyo …

Published: 8 hrs ago | 263 | by Staff reporter

Only 1% of Zimbabwe mining revenues go to taxes

A new report by the SIVIO Institute has raised alarm over weak transparency and minimal community benefits in Zimbabwe's multibillion-dollar mining sector, despite its pivotal role in driving the economy.Titled "Mining and the Development …

Published: 8 hrs ago | 174 | by Staff reporter

Notorious Apartheid assassin hospitalised

Former Vlakplaas commander and notorious apartheid assassin Eugene de Kock has been hospitalised for possible heart failure.De Kock's ill health was confirmed during court proceedings today (Tuesday) on day two of the Cradock four inquest …

Published: 9 hrs ago | 334 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe launches Nationwide Consultations on Road Accident Fund Bill

HARARE - The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has launched nationwide public consultations for the proposed Road Accident Fund (RAF) Bill, a landmark initiative aimed at establishing a robust post-crash management regi…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 85 | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole

Magunje under siege as investor defies court, divides community

MAGUNJE, HURUNGWE - Tensions are rising in Chasara Kapere village, where residents are locked in a bitter land dispute with Chinese-owned Lebanmon Investment, accused of illegally occupying communal farmland and grazing land despite two Hi…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 143 | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole

Zimbabwe delegation in US for IMF, World Bank meetings

A Zimbabwean delegation led by Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga is in Washington D.C. attending the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings, where discussions on the implementation of a Staff-Monitored Programm…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 158 | by Staff reporter

Kazembe Warns ZANU-PF Members Against Drug Abuse Ahead of Party Conference

HARARE - Minister of Home Affairs Kazembe Kazembe has issued a strong warning to ZANU-PF Central Committee members, urging them to avoid driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol as they travel to Mutare for the 22nd session of the Z…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 102 | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole

Mnangagwa shames detractors

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged unity, discipline, and tangible results within the ruling Zanu-PF as the party began its annual National People's Conference with a Politburo meeting in Harare on Tuesday.Addressing senior party offic…

Published: 11 hrs ago | 659 | by Staff reporter

Hopewell Chin’ono: Corruption Has Crippled Zimbabwe for Decades

HARARE - International award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has launched a scathing critique of Zimbabwe’s political landscape, arguing that corruption has been central to the country’s collapse for decades, with every member of the …

Published: 11 hrs ago | 228 | by Stephen Jakes

ZRP denies confiscating condoms at heroes acre

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed as false and misleading an online news report claiming that security agents confiscated condoms from mourners during the burial of national hero Mpandasekwa Mzheri at the National Heroes Acr…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 249 | by Staff reporter

POSB introduces no-collateral loans for Starlink kits

The People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) has launched a new financing facility designed to help schools, households, and small businesses across Zimbabwe access Starlink satellite internet services. The initiative seeks to expand digital conne…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 293 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's cereal output slips below estimate

Zimbabwe's cereal output for the 2024/25 agricultural season fell short of earlier projections but remains strong enough to sustain a modest grain surplus through mid-2026, according to the latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 112 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo drivers hit a speed bump with lowest pass rate

Bulawayo may proudly call itself the City of Kings, but when it comes to ruling the road, it appears the traffic cones are still in charge. The city recorded the lowest driving test pass rate in Zimbabwe for the second quarter of 2025, wit…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 228 | by Staff reporter

RBZ warns against fake social media scam impersonating Mushayavanhu

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has dismissed as false a social media post claiming that its Governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, is backing an initiative promising monthly earnings of US$6,500 for Zimbabweans who open bank accounts with an…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 301 | by Staff reporter

24% ownership, UK hits Botswana with visa requirement

The United Kingdom has announced that, effective 14 October 2025, all nationals of Botswana will now require a visa to travel to the UK, including for short visits. The decision, announced by the British High Commission in Gaborone, comes …

Published: 17 hrs ago | 1198 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa pays tribute to late Brigadier General

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described the late Brigadier General (Rtd) Mpandasekwa Mzheri as a revered and decorated patriot who dedicated his life to the service of Zimbabwe.Speaking during the burial of the late army general, recent…

Published: 20 hrs ago | 570 | by Staff reporter

ZRP speaks on Zimbabweans killed in SA bus accident

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is awaiting the completion of formal identification processes by relevant authorities in South Africa before releasing the names of Zimbabwean nationals who perished in the tragic road traffic acc…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 1115 | by Staff reporter

Politburo meeting kickstarts Zanu-PF's Conference

Zanu-PF's 22nd Annual National People's Conference begins today with a Politburo meeting at the party's headquarters in Harare, marking the start of a week-long political event that will culminate in Mutare this weekend.President Emmerson …

Published: 22 hrs ago | 997 | by Staff reporter

SA businessman acquitted in US$17,000 fraud case

A Bulawayo magistrate has acquitted South African businessman Johnny Herman Saaiman, who had been accused of defrauding three companies of US$17,000 in a failed grocery supply deal.Magistrate Mr Mark Dzira dismissed the case after ruling t…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 587 | by Staff reporter

'Sanctions bleeding Zimbabwe health sector'

Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Slayman Kwidini has attributed the collapse of Zimbabwe's local pharmaceutical manufacturing sector to Western-imposed sanctions, citing firms such as Datlabs and Caps Pharmaceuticals as major casualti…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 274 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe warned of risks of abandoning the dollar

Zimbabwe will jeopardise the rare bout of economic stability the southern African nation is currently enjoying if it scraps the use of dollars domestically by 2030 as planned.That's according to the country's largest independently-owned as…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 959 | by Staff reporter

Boxes of ARVs, prescription drugs found in deadly Limpopo bus crash?

Authorities in South Africa have launched a full-scale investigation after boxes of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs and other prescription medications were discovered among the wreckage of a cross-border bus that crashed on the N1 near Makhado,…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 1759 | by Staff reporter

Venezuela plans new embassy in Zimbabwe

Venezuela's government said on Monday it will close its embassies in Norway and Australia and open new ones in Zimbabwe and Burkina Faso as part of a restructuring of its foreign service, after weeks of growing tensions with the US.The clo…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 280 | by Staff reporter

Businessman to pay US$11k maintenance to ex-wife

The High Court has ordered businessman Murombo Josiah Mimana to continue supporting his estranged wife, Marvel Mtisi, with monthly maintenance, ruling that he has the financial capacity to provide for his family's upkeep.In a judgment deli…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 601 | by Staff reporter

Chief Nechombo dismisses social media claims

Chief Nechombo, born Langton Chikukwa, has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports claiming that he delivered a traditional court judgment in the case concerning the death of Fungai Nhari, who was allegedly shot at Zhuhe Shu…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 513 | by Staff reporter

Police assaulted Ngezi Platinum players

Ngezi Platinum Stars have lodged a formal complaint with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) following allegations that uniformed police officers assaulted their pl

Published: 22 hrs ago | 497 | by Staff reporter

Doctor banned for refusing to authorise blood transfusion

The High Court has dismissed a constitutional application by Dr Seleman Saidi, a Harare-based doctor who was disciplined for refusing to administer blood transf

Published: 22 hrs ago | 521 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt bemoans adolescent pregnancy

A senior government official has called for urgent and coordinated action to tackle adolescent pregnancy and improve secondary school completion rates among gir

Published: 22 hrs ago | 119 | by Staff reporter

CSOs challenge PVO Act

Civic society organisations (CSOs) have filed a High Court application seeking a declaration that key provisions of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Ac

Published: 22 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter

Survey Claims Majority Support Mnangagwa Term Extension to 2030

HARARE - A social media user, Herbert Mate, has claimed that both physical and online surveys conducted across Zimbabwe indicate that a majority of citizens and ZANU PF members support President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term extension to 2030,…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 710 | by Stephen Jakes

'Blessed Geza should be arrested if there is destruction of property on 17 October'

HARARE - A civic group calling itself Peace Loving Zimbabweans (PLZ) has issued a stern warning ahead of the planned October 17 demonstrations led by activist Blessed Geza, urging citizens to stay home and avoid being used as pawns in what…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 22:04hrs | 1391 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Public outrage over condoms confiscated at National Heroes Acre funeral

HARARE - A controversial incident involving Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) agents and Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers has sparked widespread public condemnation after mourners attending the burial of national hero Mpandase…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 21:21hrs | 3285 | by Gideon Madzikatidze and Simbarashe Sithole

Chinese Embassy urges nationals to exercise caution in Zimbabwe investments

The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has issued a detailed advisory to its nationals, urging them to exercise prudence, comply with local laws, and prioritise personal safety when investing or conducting business in the country.In a statement p…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 20:21hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter

First lady pays tribute to brave 13-year-old cancer victim Adrian Gurumbadza

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has joined mourners in Mutare to bid farewell to Adrian Tavonga Gurumbadza, a courageous 13-year-old who succumbed to cancer just days after fulfilling his two final wishes - completing his Grade Seven examina…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 20:20hrs | 699 | by Stephen Jakes

Welshman Ncube mourns MP Moyo death

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Professor Welshman Ncube has joined the Moyo family, Nkulumane constituents, and the nation in mourning the tragic loss of Honourable Desire Moyo, who died in a road accident in Shangani along …

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 20:13hrs | 674 | by Stephen Jakes

Nees has managed just two wins

Zimbabwe's World Cup Qualifiers campaign ended in disappointment after a last-gasp 1–0 defeat to Lesotho at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Sunday.The heartbreaking loss saw the Warriors finish their Group C campaign as the only team without a win…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa mourns Limpopo bus crash victims

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conveyed his deepest condolences to the families of Zimbabweans and other nationals who perished in Sunday's horrific bus crash in South Africa's Limpopo province, which claimed 49 lives. The President has …

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sikhala invited to address Botswana Patriotic Front Congress

The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) has extended a formal invitation to Zimbabwean opposition figure and Chairman of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG), Job Sikhala, to deliver a keynote address at the party's forthcoming congress…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 18:48hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter

Man axes wife to death, burns 3 homesteads

A Masvingo family has been left devastated and homeless after a 33-year-old artisanal miner allegedly murdered his wife with an axe before setting fire to three family homesteads, destroying all property and leaving eight schoolchildren de…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 18:19hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter

Water levels in Zimbabwe dams still high

The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has assured the nation that the country remains in a secure water position, with most major dams holding sufficient reserves to sustain both domestic and agricultural needs, despite a gradual d…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 18:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mliswa schools Geza on rule of law

Former Norton Independent legislator Temba Mliswa has rebuked war veteran Blessed Geza for calling for the arrest of the Zviganandas, arguing that allegations alone are not grounds for detention without proper investigation.In his response…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 17:43hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter

Manager jailed over armed gold mine raid

A Bulawayo project manager has traded boardrooms for a prison cell after allegedly masterminding a violent armed robbery at a gold mine on the outskirts of the city.Andrew Munemo (47), of Paddonhurst suburb and employed by Posse Solutions …

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 17:40hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter

Dr Death's crimes in Zimbabwe revisited

In November 1994, Joseph Michael Swango, one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, arrived in Zimbabwe under the guise of serving as a medical doctor. Swango, later nicknamed "Dr Death," had previously murdered and atte…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 15:29hrs | 1104 | by Staff reporter

Montana exposes SARS over 'insane' R55m tax debt claim

Former Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) CEO Lucky Montana has denied owing any money to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) following the agency's recent disclosure of an alleged R55 million tax debt.Montana addressed the…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 15:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chinese miner charged with murder in Zimbabwe

The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) has confirmed that a Chinese miner, Cai Yulong, 58, from Stone Still Mine 10, Marandure Farm, Zhombe, appeared before the Kwekwe Magistrates' Court facing charges of murder, attempted mu…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 15:07hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter

Chief Nhema accused of extortion

A businessman from Tsigo Village, Kudakwashe Zhangare, has accused Chief Nhema, born Rangarirai Bwawanda, and his messengers of confiscating property worth thousands of dollars from his shop at Sokutamba Business Center in Ward 14. The chi…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 14:47hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe pushes Heritage-Based Education 5.0

Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Frederick Shava has highlighted the country's Heritage-Based Education 5.0 initiative as a transformative approach to curriculum reform, emphasizing local content, industry-relevant skills, and resear…

Published: 13 Oct 2025 at 14:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

News / National

When a nation suffers under a corrupt regime, the military stands with the oppressed

Mnangagwa declares SA crash a State of Disaster

2 of 15 girlfriends gang up against married lover

Fisherman killed in hippo attack

ZACC arrests police detective over US$1 000 extortion

Only 1% of Zimbabwe mining revenues go to taxes

Notorious Apartheid assassin hospitalised

Zimbabwe launches Nationwide Consultations on Road Accident Fund Bill

Magunje under siege as investor defies court, divides community

Zimbabwe delegation in US for IMF, World Bank meetings

Kazembe Warns ZANU-PF Members Against Drug Abuse Ahead of Party Conference

Govt commissions US$300K Gold Milling Centre to empower Shurugwi miners

Minister Ncube praises Zimbabwe-China mining partnership at Shurugwi commissioning

Mnangagwa shames detractors

Hopewell Chin’ono: Corruption Has Crippled Zimbabwe for Decades

Minister Owen Ncube Commissions Refurbished 9-Body Mortuary in Shurugwi

Four Robbery Suspects Arrested in Beitbridge, Including Juvenile

ZRP denies confiscating condoms at heroes acre

POSB introduces no-collateral loans for Starlink kits

Zimbabwe's cereal output slips below estimate

Bulawayo drivers hit a speed bump with lowest pass rate

RBZ warns against fake social media scam impersonating Mushayavanhu

24% ownership, UK hits Botswana with visa requirement

Mnangagwa pays tribute to late Brigadier General

ZRP speaks on Zimbabweans killed in SA bus accident

Politburo meeting kickstarts Zanu-PF's Conference

SA businessman acquitted in US$17,000 fraud case

'Sanctions bleeding Zimbabwe health sector'

Zimbabwe warned of risks of abandoning the dollar

Boxes of ARVs, prescription drugs found in deadly Limpopo bus crash?

2 of 15 girlfriends gang up against married lover

ZACC arrests police detective over US$1 000 extortion

Notorious Apartheid assassin hospitalised

When a nation suffers under a corrupt regime, the military stands with the oppressed

Mnangagwa shames detractors

Fisherman killed in hippo attack

Public outrage over condoms confiscated at National Heroes Acre funeral

Boxes of ARVs, prescription drugs found in deadly Limpopo bus crash?

Only 1% of Zimbabwe mining revenues go to taxes

24% ownership, UK hits Botswana with visa requirement

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