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'Bombshell' Geza burial set for today

Controversial former Zanu-PF Central Committee member Blessed Runesu Geza, popularly known as "Bombshell," is being buried today at his homestead in Sanyati, Mashonaland West province.Geza, a liberation war veteran and former Member of Par…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 505 | by Staff reporter

TelOne unveils innovation hub

A total of 604 students graduated at the TelOne Centre for Learning's 10th graduation ceremony late last year, an event that also marked the official launch of a US$400 000 innovation hub aimed at accelerating Zimbabwe's digital transforma…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 08:48hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter

Busha accuses Zanu PF of preserving looted wealth

OPPOSITION FreeZim Congress leader Joseph Makamba Busha has launched a blistering attack on proposed constitutional amendments being pushed by the ruling Zanu PF under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing the party of plotting to entrenc…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Garwe installs CIO aide as Chief

Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe on Friday installed Central Intelligence Organisation operative Silas Chikwanda as substantive Chief Chikwanda at a ceremony marked by the conspicuous absence of members of the Chikwa…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:44hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter

'Snake Cleansing' Prophet walks free in US$20k scam case

A self-styled prophet accused of masterminding an elaborate "snake cleansing" scam that allegedly cost a retired bank manager more than US$20 000 and three vehicles has been acquitted of fraud charges.Lenon Chidarikire, popularly known as …

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:43hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter

SA Court weighs extradition of Vumbunu brothers

An extradition bid is under way in South Africa to send brothers Abraham Temayi Vumbunu and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu back to Zimbabwe to face charges linked to the US$4 million (about R75 million) Ecobank robbery in Bulawayo.State-owned The H…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biti reaches out to Chamisa

Convener of the Constitutional Defenders Forum (CDF) and former Finance minister Tendai Biti says he is ready to work with his former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in resisting what he describes as the mutilation of Zimbabwe's Constitut…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:41hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter

Parliament flags ZWL$111bn 'missing' in Finance Ministry accounts

Parliament has raised alarm over serious financial irregularities in the Ministry of Finance after discovering that more than ZWL$111 billion in public funds could not be reconciled in the government's 2022 accounts.The findings are contai…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:41hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter

2 die after being tossed off truck in horror crash

Two passengers travelling in the loading box of an Isuzu KB300 truck died after they were thrown onto the tarmac when the vehicle veered off the road along the Ngundu–Tanganda Road on Thursday.The fatal accident occurred at the 213-kilomet…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:39hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa reassigns 3 ministers

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has effected a Cabinet reshuffle, reassigning three ministers with immediate effect.Dr Zhemu Soda, formerly the Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities, has been appointed as the new Minister of Infor…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 23:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt celebrates Chevron's victory over Australia

THE Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Anselem Sanyatwe, has described Zimbabwe's stunning victory over Australia at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as a "moment of pride" and a strong signal of the country's growing stature in i…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 22:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fresh momentum for Batoka Gorge

Zimbabwe and Zambia have renewed talks on the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme, a flagship project designed to tackle critical energy shortages affecting both nations.The discussions followed a courtesy visit by Zambia's Ambassador to Zi…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 22:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

CZR endorses Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill

The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has thrown its weight behind the proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Bill, describing it as a necessary step to strengthen governance, enhance State efficiency and safeguard national stabil…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 19:12hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter

UK has been 'colonised by immigrants'

Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner of Manchester United, has sparked controversy after claiming the United Kingdom has been "colonised" by immigrants during an interview with Sky News.Speaking about what he described as mounting political, social…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Violent attacker on the run after stabbing 3 people in Zimbabwe

Police in Gweru have launched a manhunt for a violent attacker who allegedly stabbed three people in separate incidents at Mkoba 6 Business Centre on Thursday evening.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confir…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

No stray cattle will be destroyed

Government has assured Zimbabweans that no stray cattle will be killed either locally or in neighbouring Botswana, as authorities intensify efforts to prevent the spread of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the region.The reassurance follows…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Court convicts two in rising wave of mobile money scams

Two men have been sentenced to an effective nine months in prison after defrauding a mobile money agent of US$300 using a fake cash-out confirmation message.Brian Potedzerai (45) and Thulani Dhlamini (30) were convicted of fraud by a Gweru…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe closely monitors Tropical Cyclone Gezani

Zimbabwe is closely monitoring Tropical Cyclone Gezani, which is forecast to briefly approach the Mozambican coast after intensifying in the Southwest Indian Ocean, although it is not expected to make landfall in Zimbabwe.Providing an upda…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biti to work with Chiwenga in opposing Mnangagwa 2030 agenda

Veteran opposition politician and former Finance minister Tendai Biti says the newly formed Constitution Defence Forum (CDF) will work broadly with Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, civil society organi…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:31hrs | 1383 | by Staff reporter

Why Mnangagwa removed Muswere

Information minister Jenfan Muswere was removed from his post just days after dismissing Helliate Rushwaya as chairperson of the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation board, amid allegations of corporate governance failures, corruption and inc…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:30hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe farmers count losses after locust invasion

Farmers in Hwange District are counting heavy losses after a locust outbreak wiped out young crops across several wards, compounding an already difficult farming season marked by stalk borer infestations and destructive thunderstorms.Kache…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe grapples with shortages of ID papers

Zimbabwe is facing a deepening shortage of critical materials required to print birth certificates, national identity documents and official receipt books, a cr

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe tourism operators told to register or face closure

The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has issued a firm ultimatum to tourism operators across the country, warning that all unregistered facilities risk closure if they fail to regularise their status by 28 February 2026.In a statement, the…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for raping mentally ill girl

A 35-year-old barber from Victoria Falls has been sentenced to an effective 40 years in prison after being convicted of raping a 13-year-old mentally ill girl.Nidson Kamhunga was found guilty of rape by Hwange regional magistrate, Mr Sheph…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 businessmen in US$363K foreign currency storm

Four Harare businessmen have appeared in court facing charges of contravening the Exchange Control Act in transactions amounting to more than US$363,000.Nitish Raghuvar, Karankumar Girishkumar Shah, Lalbahadur Aatish Jaiswar and Talati Nee…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:27hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter

Blaze ravages Mbare's Magaba SME hub

A massive fire tore through KuMagaba in Mbare in the early hours of Friday morning, destroying dozens of small businesses and leaving more than 50 traders counting heavy losses.The blaze, which reportedly broke out around 12:55am, engulfed…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 18:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mahere warns Jonathan Moyo

Outspoken former opposition legislator Fadzayi Mahere has warned exiled former Information Minister Jonathan Moyo against returning to Zimbabwe, cautioning that he would regret making such a move.Moyo, once a senior figure in the G40 facti…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 14:34hrs | 1650 | by Staff reporter

BYD overtakes Ford

Ford Motor Company recorded global wholesale sales of just under 4.4 million vehicles in 2025, a decline of nearly two percent from the previous year, falling short of the 4.6 million units reported by China's BYD.According to Bloomberg, t…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 14:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

CIOs bar journalists from covering Chief's installation ceremony

Journalists from Masvingo Mirror were on Friday barred from covering the installation of Silas Chikwanda as the new substantive Chief Chikwanda after three men alleged to be members of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) intervened…

Published: 13 Feb 2026 at 14:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Charuka, accomplices further remanded on charges of assaulting Vendors4ED chairman

Former Vendors4ED patron Tendai Charuka and three alleged accomplices have been further remanded in a case in which they are accused of assaulting the organisation’s new national chairman, Samu Jere.Charuka, who is facing two counts - one …

Published: 30 Jan 2026 at 23:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Bulawayo mayor saddened by Sixth Avenue kombi accident that claimed two lives

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has expressed deep sadness following a horrific accident on Wednesday evening in which a commuter omnibus ploughed into vendors and pedestrians along Sixth Avenue near OK Egodini, killing two people on the spot…

Published: 29 Jan 2026 at 20:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Losing Zanu PF Bulawayo Central candidate expected to appear in court

Losing Zanu PF Bulawayo Central candidate Tendai Charuka is expected to appear in court tomorrow after prosecutors added his name to a docket involving three men accused of assaulting Vendors4ED national chairman Samu Jere.Jere approached …

Published: 29 Jan 2026 at 20:25hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Harare govt seals €20m deal to restore Lake Chivero

Government has secured close to €20 million (about US$23 million) to fund a major ecological restoration programme for Lake Chivero, in a move aimed at reversing decades of pollution and environmental degradation at Harare's primary water …

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vubachikwe Gold Mine faces threat of fresh invasion by youths

Vubachikwe Gold Mine, operated by private miner Duration Gold under the ML16 mining lease, is facing a renewed threat of invasion after more than 200 youths were allegedly mobilised to occupy sections of the concession, claiming protection…

Published: 24 Jan 2026 at 08:29hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter

Police raid Paddonhurst home, arrest trio over unregistered drugs

Police in Bulawayo have arrested three men for possession of illegal drugs and unregistered medicines.The Zimbabwe Republic Police announced the arrests via their X account, stating that the operation was carried out on 15 January.“On 15 J…

Published: 19 Jan 2026 at 07:04hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Police warn Masvingo villagers after Riverton Farm dam walls burst

Police in Masvingo have warned communities in the province and surrounding areas to exercise caution when travelling to Chipinda and Mutakaya in Zaka after two Riverton Farm dam walls burst on 12 January.In a notice issued via the ZRP X ac…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:02hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

BCC touts for high‑value local and international investors

Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is courting high‑value local and international investors to take up newly unlocked investment opportunities along the George Avenue Corridor and other strategic areas across the city.In a notice titled Call for …

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 19:01hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Bulawayo man in court for crystal meth possession

BULAWAYO - A 25‑year‑old man from Magwegwe has appeared in the Bulawayo Regional Court facing charges of unlawful possession of crystal methamphetamine, one of Zimbabwe’s most dangerous narcotics.Qhubekani Brendon Ndlovu stood before magis…

Published: 05 Jan 2026 at 08:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Ward 5 councillor Nkomo says he spent 80% of 2025 reacting to crises

Ward 5 Bulawayo councillor Dumisani Nkomo says 2025 has been an "underwhelming" year in office, revealing that he spent most of his time reacting to problems instead of implementing planned development programmes.With 2026 beginning on Thu…

Published: 30 Dec 2025 at 21:17hrs | 711 | by Stephen Jakes

90% of Bulawayo water samples test negative for faecal coliform: BCC

Bulawayo City Council says 90 percent of water samples collected during routine testing were found to be free of faecal coliforms, according to the latest report on water quality and environmental pollution.The report notes that Director o…

Published: 23 Dec 2025 at 06:26hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Bulawayo Mayor meets Catholic Bishop Pius Ncube

Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has revealed that he met his long‑time friend, retired Roman Catholic Archbishop Pius Ncube, during the weekend.Ncube, who was transferred from Bulawayo to Matabeleland North following an alleged sexual scandal…

Published: 22 Dec 2025 at 23:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Three Robbery Suspects Arrested in Bulawayo

BULAWAYO - Police have arrested three men in connection with a violent robbery at Alticon Logistics in Bulawayo.  Confirming the arrests via their X account, police said officers in Mzilikazi acted swiftly on information received…

Published: 07 Dec 2025 at 18:54hrs | 1837 | by Stephen Jakes

Senator Mpofu rallies support for Murechu at Anti-Drug Tournament in Nkulumane

BULAWAYO - ZANU PF Senator Molly Mpofu has urged residents of Nkulumane to rally behind the party’s candidate, Freedom Murechu, in the upcoming by‑election scheduled for 20 December.Mpofu made the call during an anti‑drug campaign tourname…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 07:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Man Dies After Jumping Off 60-Metre Booster Station

BULAWAYO - A yet-to-be-identified man has died after climbing a 60-metre booster station near Richmond Spar in Bulawayo and throwing himself to the ground in what authorities suspect to be a suicide case.The incident occurred at 12:40pm on…

Published: 23 Nov 2025 at 08:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

200 Graduate in Bulawayo City Council Solar and House Wiring Training Programme

BULAWAYO - About 200 students graduated on Wednesday at the City of Bulawayo's vocational training ceremony after successfully completing courses in solar installation and house wiring.The City Council announced the milestone via its offic…

Published: 13 Nov 2025 at 19:50hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe to give counselling to ZEP holders returning home from SA

The Zimbabwean government says it will officer counselling to people returning to the country from South Africa after the expiry of their Zimbabwe Exemption Per

Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

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Police camp outside Tendai Biti's offices

Public has 90 days to comment on Mnangagwa term extension bill

Viral tears and a US$2,500 storm: Gray Homes breaks silence

SAPS hunts Zimbabwe celebrity musician over armed robbery

'Bombshell' Geza burial set for today

Edson Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics

Electric vehicles take off in Zimbabwe with Chinese models

SA's NPA seizes cash from Zimbabwean nationals involved in student kidnapping

Prophet Magaya rape trial begins today

Man (46) caught raping 15-year-old niece

Rapist uncle slapped with 68-year sentence

Bulawayo water supplies worsen as power outages bite

Nedbank Zimbabwe retrenches 36 managers

Zimbabwe banking sector workers get 7,5% pay rise

Peanut butter recall sparks food safety alert for Zimbabwean consumers

Geza's death sparks fresh anti-2030 revolt

CCC MPs dismiss claims they endorsed 2030, accuse colleague Charles Moyo of falsehoods

It's easier to mourn you, Cde Bombshell Geza, than to heed your call to stand up for ourselves!

RioZim workers, ZDAMWU challenge High Court ruling on corporate rescue application

CNRG condemns killing of artisanal miner in Chiadzwa, calls for urgent demilitarisation

Zanu‑PF legislator flees angry miners at funeral wake

Plumtree man remanded after stabbing villager for 'disrespect'

ZIMRA officials busted in US$1 million smuggling scam, remanded in court

Nigerian strike hands Bosso victory in Jairos Jiri cup clash

'It's my turn to kill a family member for the witch feast'

South African fined US$400 for cyclist's death in Bulawayo

Zimbabwe opposition gears up to block Mnangagwa 2030 plot

Mnangagwa returns from AU Summit

Harare gears up for cholera response

Zimbabwe rakes in US$18m from number plates

Thomas Mapfumo dismisses rumours

Chivayo tribute song sparks social media storm

Drama as Geza's body returns home

Njube Romeo to sweep police station

Midnight heist at funeral parlour ends in 9-year jail term

Vehicle swept away by flooded Umzingwane river

Stepmom kills toddler as he relieves himself

2 workers crashed to death by falling glass in Zimbabwe

Bus gutted by fire near Zimbabwe border

Chaos hits OR Tambo International airport

People trying to create imaginary conflict between me and Tagwirei, says Tungwarara

Zanu‑PF Epworth plans flamboyant birthday celebrations for MP Scott Sakupwanya

Residents challenge prepaid water meters

2-year land freeze hits Bulawayo housing delivery

Women charged with fraud over UK relocation scam

Robin Vela accuses Jayesh Shah of smear campaign

Government releases ZiG20m for Filabusi after 2-decade delay

Imminent ZiG notes rollout won't trigger price hikes

Masvingo police arrest five for theft of copper cables

WATCH: Trabablas Legendary Musicians release tribute song for Chivayo

ZIMRA officials busted in US$1 million smuggling scam, remanded in court

'It's my turn to kill a family member for the witch feast'

Zanu‑PF legislator flees angry miners at funeral wake

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Chaos hits OR Tambo International airport

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Airlink flight fails to land in Bulawayo, diverts to Harare

CCC MPs dismiss claims they endorsed 2030, accuse colleague Charles Moyo of falsehoods

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

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

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