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Man assaults ex‑wife while demanding lobola refund

PLUMTREE – A Plumtree man who confronted his estranged wife demanding a refund of the lobola he paid to her family has landed in trouble after he allegedly assaulted her during the dispute.The matter came before the Plumtree Magistrates’ C…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 639 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Zimbabwe avoids condemning Trump's kidnapping of Maduro

Zimbabwe has opted for a cautious diplomatic approach following the recent United States military operation in Venezuela that reportedly resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, stopping short of dire…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 985 | by Staff reporter

Schools barred from charging fees only in US dollars

The government has reiterated that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, together with all other currencies in the approved multi-currency basket, remains legal tender for the payment of school fees, warning schools against demanding fees excl…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 317 | by Staff reporter

Taxi driver jailed for brutal assault

A Bulawayo taxi driver whose name evokes mercy and kindness instead found himself at the centre of a brutal street attack that nearly claimed a man's life, after a dispute over taxi fares spiralled into violence.Amazing Grace Sibanda (24),…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 574 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe food security to improve

Zimbabwe's food security situation is expected to improve in the second quarter of the year, buoyed by forecasts of above-average rainfall and the prospects of a favourable 2026 harvest, according to the latest Famine Early Warning Systems…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 195 | by Staff reporter

'Matabeleland, Masvingo regions face flooding'

Floods recorded in parts of Masvingo and the Matabeleland provinces since the onset of the 2025–26 rainy season have claimed lives and caused damage to homes and schools, according to the latest Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fews N…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 431 | by Staff reporter

ZiG remains legal tender

Government has issued a firm directive to all schools, reaffirming that the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and all currencies within the approved multicurrency basket remain legal tender for the payment of school fees, warning that demanding…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 377 | by Staff reporter

RBZ cancels building society licences for ZB and FBC

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has cancelled the licences of ZB Building Society and FBC Building Society following operational changes at the two financial institutions, the central bank has announced.In separate public notices issued…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 509 | by Staff reporter

Raw sewage floods homes in Mzilikazi suburb

Residents of Bulawayo's Mzilikazi suburb are living in fear of possible disease outbreaks after raw sewage flooded several homes following a sewer pipe burst, leaving an overpowering stench that disrupted festive season celebrations.A visi…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 206 | by Staff reporter

Shinsoman detained in Harare

Zimdancehall musician Tinashe Romeo Antony, popularly known as Shinsoman, is reportedly being detained at Harare Central Police Station in connection with an alleged violation of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act (MASCA).Deta…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 316 | by Staff reporter

Police officer arrested over drug dealings

A Gwanda-based detective and his female accomplice were arrested along the Beitbridge–Masvingo highway for allegedly transporting marijuana and banned cough syrups believed to have been smuggled from South Africa.Leonard Mashava (35) and O…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 211 | by Staff reporter

Cops granted bail over US$40 bribe scandal

Three Zimbabwean police officers accused of demanding a US$40 bribe from a motorist at an illegal roadblock along Harare Street were granted bail on Monday by Magistrate Jesse Kufa.Tendai Arimoni, Webster Mabhugu, and Taurai Masere, who fa…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 186 | by Staff reporter

EcoCash warns customers on rising scams

EcoCash has issued a warning to customers following a surge in scams involving fake promotions, bargain deals, quick loans, and other online offers. The mobile money service said fraudsters are tricking users into sharing their EcoCash PIN…

Published: 10 hrs ago | 379 | by Staff reporter

Bosso fans turn Mhlophe birthday wishes into protest

A birthday tribute to Highlanders FC executive chairman Kenneth Mhlophe on the club's official Facebook page quickly turned into a public forum for supporter frustration, with hundreds of fans using the occasion to express dissatisfaction …

Published: 10 hrs ago | 226 | by Staff reporter

Cop, accomplice appear in court for possession of drugs

BEITBRIDGE - A police officer stationed in Gwanda and his alleged accomplice have appeared in the Beitbridge Magistrates' Court facing charges of illegal possession of drugs after they were arrested at a roadblock.According to the National…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 12:07hrs | 475 | by Stephen Jakes

Police warn motorists against confrontations as viral video sparks debate

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned motorists to comply with traffic laws and avoid confrontations with officers following the circulation of a viral video showing a heated exchange between a driver and police officers. &nbs…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 11:22hrs | 1452 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwean firm to receive $3.6 million locomotives from India

A Zimbabwean private company is set to receive diesel-electric locomotives worth US$3.6 million from India. The locomotives are being supplied by RITES Limited, a globally recognised engineering and consultancy firm specialising in transpo…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 07:22hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new rules raise bar for foreign firms

The government has ordered foreign companies operating in reserved sectors of the economy to submit regularisation plans by January 31, as authorities move to tighten compliance and protect local enterprises.The Ministry of Industry and Co…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 06:02hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu back in court

Jailed Zanu-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his associate Moses Mpofu are set to return to court tomorrow before Justice Pisirayi Kwenda, where they will launch a fresh bid for freedom following their conviction for fraud.The…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 06:01hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter

Villagers cry foul over new levy

Villagers in Zimbabwe's rural areas have accused local authorities of squeezing impoverished households following the introduction of a controversial per-capita development levy that is now mandatory for every rural resident, including inf…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 06:01hrs | 1020 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe begins rollout of ICT devices to rural schools

The Government will begin distributing information and communication technology (ICT) devices to disadvantaged rural schools from next week, starting with Manicaland before moving to Matabeleland South, as part of efforts to promote blende…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 06:00hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Cop loses ear in kidnap incident

A police traffic officer lost his right ear after he was allegedly assaulted and kidnapped by a kombi driver and his conductor in Rhodesville, Harare, on Sunday.Constable Shadreck Jongwe (36) was rushed to Parirenyatwa Hospital for treatme…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 06:00hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter

TikToker arrested for cyberbullying

A popular Kadoma-based TikToker has appeared before the courts facing cyberbullying charges following the alleged harassment of a freelance journalist.Leona Rutendo Zinhu appeared before a Kadoma magistrate yesterday in connection with an …

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:59hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

Son kills father over land dispute

A 29-year-old man from Ruwa has been arrested for allegedly killing his stepfather following a dispute over a maize field in the Mabvazuva area.The incident occurred on Saturday and involved 37-year-old Kudakwashe Maramwidze, who died afte…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:58hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe waives duty on key imports

The Government has waived customs duties on a range of critical imports in the transport, mining and tourism sectors with effect from January 1, under new regulations aimed at stimulating economic activity and easing operational costs in k…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:58hrs | 1065 | by Staff reporter

Trump's military action against Venezuela condemned

International organisations, including the United Nations, the Group of Friends in Defence of the Charter of the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), have strongly condemned recent military action by t…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:57hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe serial killer linked to 19 murder cases

A chilling account of a year-long crime spree in Guruve district unfolded in the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday, as 33-year-old Anymore Zvitsva faced eight counts of murder covering 19 victims - mostly women - as well as two counts of …

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:57hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter

US$700m cement project signals Zimbabwe's industrial surge

Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister for Mashonaland West, Marian Chombo, has welcomed the proposed US$700 million cement manufacturing project in Magunje, Hurungwe district, describing it as a transformative investment that could ac…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 05:56hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

Drones help South Africa capture 25 Zimbabwean border jumpers

Twenty-five people were arrested after attempting to cross illegally from Zimbabwe into South Africa at the Beitbridge Port of Entry in Limpopo, authorities have confirmed.The Border Management Authority (BMA) said the arrests were part of…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:17hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge border movement situation improves

Traffic moving from Zimbabwe into South Africa at the Beitbridge Port of Entry has started to improve after days of long delays, following coordinated engagements between the two countries through the inter-border management committee.Sinc…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:16hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter

Mutapa to revive struggling state enterprises

The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has outlined strategies being implemented to resuscitate Zimbabwe's underperforming State Owned Enterprises (SOEs), with authorities expressing confidence that tangible improvements will emerge as the year …

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:09hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda enforces hygiene and cleanliness laws

Gwanda municipality has stepped up efforts to enforce hygiene and cleanliness regulations in the town as part of a broader strategy to attract investment and promote development in the mining hub.Mayor Alderman Thulani Moyo said the local …

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thunderstorms sweep across Zimbabwe

The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a warning that unsettled weather is expected to persist following widespread thunderstorms that brought heavy rainfall to parts of the country, including Harare and surrounding provin…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:08hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter

Scottland FC CEO steps down

Scottland FC has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Ronald Moyo, confirming on Monday that the parting was amicable. Moyo, who previously served as CEO at Highlanders, spent one year at the helm of Mabvirawira before steppi…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:08hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter

Olinda Chapel apologises to Stunner's ex-wife

United Kingdom-based socialite and businesswoman Olinda Chapel has issued a public apology following allegations of cyberbullying against Dyonne Tafirenyika and the latter's child. The apology comes after Chapel appeared in a Harare court …

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:07hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police condemn threats against officers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has called for calm and cooperation from motorists following the circulation of a viral video showing a tense confrontation between a driver and traffic officers.In a statement, police national spokespers…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:07hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter

4 die, 12 injured in kombi crash along Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road

At least four people lost their lives and 12 others were injured when a commuter omnibus overturned along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway on Saturday.The accident occurred after the driver of the Nissan Caravan kombi, carrying 16 passe…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 22:06hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter

Prophecies predict wave of high-profile arrests in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean cleric Dr Ian Ndlovu has issued a chilling prophecy warning that a wave of political arrests is imminent in an unnamed African country, predicting that powerful figures will be arrested and publicly disgraced in the near future.…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:39hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter

Bosso appoints Thabo Senong as head coach

Highlanders Football Club's appointment of Thabo Senong as head coach has generated debate, with the South African tactician set to assume full managerial control at Bosso despite having no prior experience as a head coach at the highest l…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:35hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's unofficial state of survival

Zimbabwe's tragedy has always been written in paradox. A country that once stood as the jewel of southern Africa - with a robust economy, strong institutions and enviable social services - was slowly and deliberately dismantled by politica…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:35hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter

Long delays hit Beitbridge as South Africa struggles to cope

Hundreds of travellers from Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia leaving the country by road through the Beitbridge Port of Entry are experiencing prolonged delays to cross into South Africa, amid congestion caused by limited space and understaffin…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:34hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa applauds SDA Church in nation building

The Celestial Chorus Soiree, a gospel concert that ushered Christians into the New Year with soaring hymns and uplifted hearts, has continued to unite worshippers and gospel musicians from diverse denominations across the world.Now in its …

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:33hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter

War in Zanu-PF as bigwigs tussle over affiliates

Infighting has erupted within Zanu-PF-linked affiliates amid allegations that senior ruling party figures are battling to seize control of empowerment funds and grassroots structures ahead of the groups' planned integration into the party.…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:33hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe backs Mnangagwa

Zanu-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe is serving a 12-year prison sentence at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison following his conviction in a high-profile US$87 million Presidential Goat Scheme tender fraud case. His co-accused, f…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:32hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge remains busiest land border

The Beitbridge border post between South Africa and Zimbabwe has remained the busiest land crossing in the region, processing more than 22 000 travellers in a single day at the height of the festive season return period.South Africa's Bord…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 21:31hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

Bosso, FC Platinum in surnames swap

Highlanders Football Club is set to officially unveil their latest signings on Monday, strengthening their squad ahead of the new season.The Bulawayo giants are expected to welcome midfielders Shepherd Mhlanga and Shelton Moyo, both of who…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 21:06hrs | 926 | by Staff reporter

4 Zesa employees arrested for theft

Four Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) employees based at the Karoi depot have been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of electrical materials valued at more than US$28 000.The suspects have been identified as Christe…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 21:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zebras captured after roaming Bulawayo CBD

The two zebras that caused excitement after being spotted roaming the Bulawayo central business district have been safely captured and are now under care at the Free to Be Wild sanctuary in Burnside.The animals were located early Sunday mo…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 21:04hrs | 1128 | by Staff reporter

Gang clash over sex worker leaves 1 dead

A violent clash between two rival groups of illegal miners in Mazowe has left one man dead following a dispute over a sex worker.The incident occurred at Nduku Business Centre, where the confrontation escalated into a deadly fight involvin…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 21:03hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter

New twist to Sapes Trust bomb saga

The Southern African Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust says it is considering legal action against the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) over what it describes as the slow and suspicious handling of investigations into the bombing of its…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 19:06hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter

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Can Zimbabwean clubs bounce back after recent poor results?

Man assaults ex‑wife while demanding lobola refund

Zimbabwe avoids condemning Trump's kidnapping of Maduro

Schools barred from charging fees only in US dollars

Taxi driver jailed for brutal assault

Zimbabwe food security to improve

'Matabeleland, Masvingo regions face flooding'

ZiG remains legal tender

RBZ cancels building society licences for ZB and FBC

Raw sewage floods homes in Mzi­likazi sub­urb

Shinsoman detained in Harare

Police officer arrested over drug dealings

Cops granted bail over US$40 bribe scandal

EcoCash warns customers on rising scams

Bosso fans turn Mhlophe birthday wishes into protest

Entrepreneurs, engineers predict bright future for Zimbabwe through innovation

Cop, accomplice appear in court for possession of drugs

Police warn motorists against confrontations as viral video sparks debate

Zimbabwean firm to receive $3.6 million locomotives from India

Auto (Thath'iphoto) - a slow-chill amapiano banger with kwaito edge

Zimbabwe's new rules raise bar for foreign firms

Chimombe, Mpofu back in court

Villagers cry foul over new levy

Zimbabwe begins rollout of ICT devices to rural schools

Cop loses ear in kidnap incident

TikToker arrested for cyberbullying

Son kills father over land dispute

Zimbabwe waives duty on key imports

Trump's military action against Venezuela condemned

Zimbabwe serial killer linked to 19 murder cases

US$700m cement project signals Zimbabwe's industrial surge

Drones help South Africa capture 25 Zimbabwean border jumpers

Beitbridge border movement situation improves

Mutapa to revive struggling state enterprises

Gwanda enforces hygiene and clean­li­ness laws

Thunderstorms sweep across Zimbabwe

Scottland FC CEO steps down

Olinda Chapel apologises to Stunner's ex-wife

Zimbabwe police condemn threats against officers

4 die, 12 injured in kombi crash along Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road

Prophecies predict wave of high-profile arrests in Zimbabwe

Bosso appoints Thabo Senong as head coach

Zimbabwe's unofficial state of survival

Long delays hit Beitbridge as South Africa struggles to cope

Mnangagwa applauds SDA Church in nation building

War in Zanu-PF as bigwigs tussle over affiliates

Chimombe backs Mnangagwa

Beitbridge remains busiest land border

Venezuelans are celebrating a phantom independence - and will soon realise they were sold a dummy

Even if Mnangagwa developed Zimbabwe to South African standards, he would have failed

Zimbabwe avoids condemning Trump's kidnapping of Maduro

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Man assaults ex‑wife while demanding lobola refund

Taxi driver jailed for brutal assault

Police warn motorists against confrontations as viral video sparks debate

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

RBZ cancels building society licences for ZB and FBC

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

'Matabeleland, Masvingo regions face flooding'

EcoCash warns customers on rising scams

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Raw sewage floods homes in Mzilikazi suburb

Gwanda enforces hygiene and cleanliness laws