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Labour court dismisses 37 applicants’ bid to salvage late appeal against arbitration award

The Labour Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application for condonation filed by 37 workers seeking to appeal out of time against an arbitral award involving Shengxiang Investments (Pvt) Ltd, ruling that the delay was inadequately explai…

Published: 8 hrs ago | 119 | by Stephen Jakes

GMAZ rallies behind Musarara as grain levy court battle intensifies

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has closed ranks around its national chairman, Dr Tafadzwa Musarara, insisting he enjoys the full backing of members as the organisation’s legal battle against grain import levies continues …

Published: 8 hrs ago | 113 | by Staff Reporter

South Africa deports 980 Malawians

The Home Affairs Department has confirmed that more than 900 undocumented Malawians found to be living in the country illegally were deported from the country on Thursday night.This follows the repatriation of over 100 Malawians and Mozamb…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 164 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo infrastructure project delays pile up

The City of Bulawayo awarded procurement contracts worth more than US$1.5 million in April 2026 despite mounting challenges that have seen infrastructure projects delayed, contractors abandoning sites, and suppliers waiting months for paym…

Published: 12 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Solar company director in court over US$24k battery fraud charges

A Harare-based solar company director has appeared before the courts facing fraud charges after allegedly obtaining solar batteries worth more than US$24,000 through misrepresentation.Panashe Kajama (28) appeared at the Harare Magistrates …

Published: 12 hrs ago | 223 | by Staff reporter

Trouble over dubious ownership of 'big toys' in Zimbabwe

Authorities have launched an operation targeting luxury vehicles in Harare amid growing concerns over vehicle smuggling, customs fraud and the use of forged registration documents.The exercise, which has reportedly been underway for severa…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 216 | by Staff reporter

Maid connives with boyfriend to steal US$128k from employer

A 28-year-old domestic worker from Borrowdale, Harare, has appeared in court accused of working with her boyfriend to steal US$128,000 from her employer.Linda Mubure appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing charges related to unl…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 167 | by Staff reporter

ZiG uncertainty fuels insurance disputes

The Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute in Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) has called for the establishment of a clear and standardised framework for insurance claim settlements under the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency system, arguing that uncer…

Published: 12 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe activates river rehabilitation framework

The Government has gazetted regulations that formally operationalise Zimbabwe's state of disaster declaration over river ecosystems damaged by years of alluvial mining, creating a new framework that allows contractors to recover gold while…

Published: 12 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

4 City of Harare workers arrested over sewer pond deaths

Police have identified the three people who drowned in an open sewer pond in Budiriro, Harare, and confirmed the arrest of four Harare City Council officials in connection with the tragedy.National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nya…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 298 | by Staff reporter

Charamba defends vendors operating in front of shops

Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications, George Charamba, has strongly defended Zimbabwe's informal sector, dismissing calls for the removal of vendors and informal traders as economically misguided.Speaking on the growing d…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 533 | by Staff reporter

Zifa takes delivery of new team coaches

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has taken delivery of two brand-new 66-seater team coaches in a significant move aimed at strengthening logistical support for national teams and football development programmes across the country.T…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter

China hands over 300 boreholes to drought-hit Zimbabwe communities

China has handed over 300 boreholes drilled in drought-affected areas of Zimbabwe, providing clean water to more than 75,000 people and boosting rural livelihoods in some of the country's hardest-hit communities.Speaking at the handover ce…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 167 | by Staff reporter

3 injured in collision in Nkayi's Mathetshaneni village

A newly elected Ward 19 headman was among three people injured in a road traffic accident in Mathetshaneni Village earlier this week while returning from a meeting related to his installation.The accident occurred on a sharp bend near Soma…

Published: 12 hrs ago | 189 | by Staff reporter

Padenga shelves new old asset acquisitions cites prohibitive market

Padenga Holdings, the parent company of Dallaglio Investments, has suspended its search for new gold assets, citing overheated valuations driven by a global surge in bullion prices.Group chairman Thembinkosi Sibanda said sellers are now de…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 108 | by Staff reporter

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger hit by global outage

Facebook users across the world reported widespread access problems on Friday, 12 June 2026, with disruptions also affecting Instagram and Messenger services.The outage appeared to begin around 16:00, when users attempting to access Facebo…

Published: 13 hrs ago | 112 | by Staff reporter

Abahambe boys trolled by African fans in wake of defeat by Mexico

South African football fans were left disappointed after Bafana Bafana suffered a 2–0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the World Cup co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, but the reaction off the pitch proved just as d…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 281 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets 100% digital literacy by 2028

Government has set an ambitious goal of achieving 100 percent digital literacy within the next two years as part of its broader push to transform Zimbabwe into a technology-driven, innovation-led economy aligned with Vision 2030.Speaking a…

Published: 14 hrs ago | 120 | by Staff reporter

New R2 and R5 coins entering circulation in South Africa

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has gazetted the designs and specifications of new commemorative R2 and R5 coins that will enter circulation as legal tender on 16 June 2026, coinciding with Youth Day.The new R2 coin series will be ce…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 186 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders FC mourns Moffat Mlangeni

Highlanders Football Club has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of Mr Moffat Mlangeni, a devoted servant of the club whose contribution to the growth of Highlanders FC in Victoria Falls is being remembered as both foundational an…

Published: 15 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa engages neighbours over illegal migration crisis

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says his government will soon dispatch envoys to engage regional leaders in an effort to find lasting solutions to migration challenges and recurring xenophobic tensions in the country.The move comes…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 565 | by Staff reporter

Welshman Ncube threatens Mphoko with defamation lawsuit

Opposition leader Welshman Ncube has issued a stern ultimatum to Siqokoqela Mphoko, demanding the withdrawal of what he describes as false and defamatory allegations or face a potentially costly defamation lawsuit.Mphoko, son of the late f…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 234 | by Staff reporter

Court revives Binga chieftaincy dispute

The High Court has revived a long-running dispute over the Binga chieftaincy after granting a key application that allows a rival claimant to challenge the appointment of Chief Binga.In a ruling delivered in Bulawayo on May 18, Justice Eva…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 116 | by Staff reporter

Sugar mommy battles Ben-10

A 13-year relationship between a Rusape woman and her former live-in partner has ended in a dramatic dispute before Chief Makoni's community court, with the traditional leader ruling that both parties had equally invested their time in the…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 577 | by Staff reporter

Headmaster turns uniform into gold mine

A storm is brewing at Munyoro Secondary School in Mutare District after the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct against the school's headmaster, Gayford Duru.Duru is accused …

Published: 17 hrs ago | 365 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves to shield farmers from fertiliser price shock

The Government has announced plans to facilitate duty-free fertiliser imports and accelerate the revival of Sable Chemicals' ammonium production plant as part of efforts to protect Zimbabwe's agricultural sector from rising global fertilis…

Published: 17 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, Obiang pledge stronger Zimbabwe-Equatorial Guinea ties

President Emmerson Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa last night hosted a State Banquet at State House in Harare in honour of visiting Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo and First Lady Constancia Mangue Obia…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 106 | by Staff reporter

Minister warns against abuse of procurement price exemptions

Industry and Commerce Minister Nqobizitha Ndhlovu has warned that some public entities are circumventing the National Standard Price List (NSPL) through poorly justified exemptions, undermining government efforts to curb inflated procureme…

Published: 17 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe scrambles to avert medicine crisis

Zimbabwe's healthcare system remains under intense pressure from medicine shortages, ageing infrastructure, staff migration and rising treatment costs, but government says it remains firmly committed to achieving universal health coverage …

Published: 17 hrs ago | 99 | by Staff reporter

Ex-PSMI boss sues for US$1.1 million exit package

Former Premier Services Medical Investment (PSMI) executive director for corporate services, Shingayi Mabuto, has approached the High Court seeking enforcement of a settlement agreement worth more than US$1.1 million, alleging that his for…

Published: 17 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Senators demand tough action against child marriage

Zimbabwe's Senate has called for stricter enforcement of laws against child marriage and teenage pregnancy, warning that the continued exploitation of young girls is undermining the country's social and economic development despite existin…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 98 | by Staff reporter

Dodgy elites' flashy car hunting spots under fire

Zimbabwe's anti-money laundering watchdog has intensified oversight of the country's vehicle dealership sector amid growing concerns that luxury car sales are being used to launder illicit funds and conceal unexplained wealth.The Financial…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 220 | by Staff reporter

Sisters clash over same man at Chief's court

A long-running family dispute erupted at Chief Mutasa's traditional court after two sisters found themselves at the centre of a bitter conflict involving the same man, exposing decades-old secrets and allegations that have fractured family…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 238 | by Staff reporter

Feud erupts over pensioner's marriage to younger woman

A family dispute has erupted after a 66-year-old man married a woman nearly two decades younger, prompting concerns from relatives who fear he could be vulnerable to manipulation and the possible loss of family property.Njabulo Mhlanga rec…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 177 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested over rape, kidnapping and arson attack

Police have arrested a Dzivarasekwa Extension man accused of raping his neighbour's wife, assaulting her husband and setting the couple's cabin on fire in a violent incident that occurred in the early hours of Wednesday.The suspect, identi…

Published: 17 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Teacher arrested in fake recruitment scam

A teacher at St Joseph's High School in Mutare has been arrested in connection with a fraudulent recruitment scheme that allegedly targeted desperate job-seeking and serving teachers by promising them employment and transfers in exchange f…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF confident of numbers as Parliament set to vote on CAB3

The National Assembly is expected to vote today on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3, with Zanu-PF expressing confidence that it has sufficient parliamentary support to pass the legislation without backing from opposition p…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 284 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe eyes US$600m export windfall

Zimbabwe could generate nearly US$600 million in export earnings from a proposed agro-industrial Special Economic Zone (SEZ) expected to drive industrialisation, job creation and long-term economic transformation.The Hunyani Agro-Industria…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 90 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police launches recruitment drive

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide recruitment exercise as part of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at strengthening its human resource base and enhancing public confidence through restructuring and rebranding.…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 128 | by Staff reporter

Cambridge explores integration of Zimbabwe's heritage-based model

A delegation from Cambridge University Press & Assessment has engaged the First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, in discussions aimed at incorporating elements of Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Education 5.0 philosophy into the Cambridge curric…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter

More CCC members back CAB3

More legislators from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have continued to voice support for the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill during ongoing debates in the National Assembly, adding momentum to a measure that could …

Published: 17 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Mafume dismisses claims over 'gold' Mayoral chain

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has dismissed social media speculation that his mayoral chain is gold-coated and a deliberate attention-grabbing accessory, saying the assumptions were unfounded and made in jest.Mafume made the remarks humorously…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 91 | by Staff reporter

South Africa declares over 500 Nigerians undesirable

The Department of Home Affairs has confirmed that 586 Nigerian nationals found to be residing in South Africa illegally have been declared undesirable persons and will be prohibited from re-entering the country for a period of five years.I…

Published: 16 hrs ago | 461 | by Staff reporter

Cowdray Park residents fear disease outbreaks amid sewer crisis

Residents of Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb have raised concerns over persistent sewer blockages and bursts, warning that the worsening sanitation crisis could lead to outbreaks of waterborne diseases if lasting solutions are not urgently …

Published: 16 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter

Coltart backs arrest powers for municipal police

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has backed proposals to grant municipal police arresting powers, arguing that the move would help authorities tackle growing challenges posed by illegal vending activities along Fifth Avenue.Coltart said the ma…

Published: 17 hrs ago | 173 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's hypertension epidemic

When 54-year-old Sharon Moyo collapsed while hanging laundry outside her home in Mbare, she assumed stress and fatigue were to blame. A visit to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals revealed a far more serious problem — dangerously high blood p…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:45hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's new rental tax raises compliance questions for landlords

Zimbabwe's introduction of a presumptive rental income tax on commercial property rentals has created new compliance obligations for landlords, estate agents and tenants, while also raising questions about the interpretation of the law and…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:44hrs | 1017 | by Staff reporter

Motorcycle boom outpaces licensing in Zimbabwe

On a busy Friday afternoon in Harare's central business district, a delivery rider carefully navigates through lunchtime traffic, weaving between stationary vehicles as he races to complete another order.His motorcycle is fitted with a car…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare's robbery crisis deepens

At 1 a.m., 76-year-old Vaidah Tinga Murahwa was praying inside her Greencroft home when she heard metal being forced apart outside. Moments later, unknown attackers were attempting to break through her burglar bars. When they failed to gai…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:41hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo 'Njengu' factory busted in CBD

Two suspected manufacturers of the notorious illicit alcoholic brew known as "njengu" have been arrested after police uncovered an alleged illegal brewing operation hidden inside a residential flat in Bulawayo's central business district.T…

Published: 11 Jun 2026 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

News / National

Labour court dismisses 37 applicants’ bid to salvage late appeal against arbitration award

Agricultural Research Council calls for stronger farmer–research–policy linkages

GMAZ rallies behind Musarara as grain levy court battle intensifies

South Africa deports 980 Malawians

4 City of Harare workers arrested over sewer pond deaths

Charamba defends vendors operating in front of shops

Zifa takes delivery of new team coaches

China hands over 300 boreholes to drought-hit Zimbabwe communities

3 injured in collision in Nkayi's Mathetshaneni village

Bulawayo infrastructure project delays pile up

Solar company director in court over US$24k battery fraud charges

Trouble over dubious ownership of 'big toys' in Zimbabwe

Maid connives with boyfriend to steal US$128k from employer

ZiG uncertainty fuels insurance disputes

Zimbabwe activates river rehabilitation framework

Zimbabweans keep blaming the wrong people for economic decay

Padenga shelves new old asset acquisitions cites prohibitive market

Facebook, Instagram and Messenger hit by global outage

Abahambe boys trolled by African fans in wake of defeat by Mexico

Zimbabwe targets 100% digital literacy by 2028

New R2 and R5 coins entering circulation in South Africa

Highlanders FC mourns Moffat Mlangeni

South Africa declares over 500 Nigerians undesirable

Cowdray Park residents fear disease outbreaks amid sewer crisis

Coltart backs arrest powers for municipal police

Ramaphosa engages neighbours over illegal migration crisis

Welshman Ncube threatens Mphoko with defamation lawsuit

Court revives Binga chieftaincy dispute

Sugar mommy battles Ben-10

Headmaster turns uniform into gold mine

Zimbabwe moves to shield farmers from fertiliser price shock

Mnangagwa, Obiang pledge stronger Zimbabwe-Equatorial Guinea ties

Minister warns against abuse of procurement price exemptions

Zimbabwe scrambles to avert medicine crisis

Ex-PSMI boss sues for US$1.1 million exit package

Senators demand tough action against child marriage

Dodgy elites' flashy car hunting spots under fire

Sisters clash over same man at Chief's court

Feud erupts over pensioner's marriage to younger woman

Man arrested over rape, kidnapping and arson attack

Teacher arrested in fake recruitment scam

Zanu-PF confident of numbers as Parliament set to vote on CAB3

Zimbabwe eyes US$600m export windfall

Zimbabwe police launches recruitment drive

Cambridge explores integration of Zimbabwe's heritage-based model

More CCC members back CAB3

Mafume dismisses claims over 'gold' Mayoral chain

Zimbabwe's hypertension epidemic

Zimbabwe's new rental tax raises compliance questions for landlords

Motorcycle boom outpaces licensing in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

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

Animal rights body takes swipe at Ramaphosa

Charamba defends vendors operating in front of shops

Tsvangirai was supposed to attend Ndabaningi Sithole's memorial

Over 7 000 STI cases reported in Midlands

South Africa deports 980 Malawians

Comedian attacked for dressing like Gaddafi

Ramaphosa engages neighbours over illegal migration crisis

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