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Bulawayo gold barons under siege

 The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has launched investigations into suspected illegal gold mining syndicates operating on Bulawayo City Council farms in Inyankuni, in a probe that could expose corruption linked to the des…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:33hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter

ZENT workers accuse MD of abuse of office

Workers at ZESA Enterprises (ZENT) have accused managing director Engineer Godfrey Mugaviri of poor management, intimidation, abuse of office and disregard of the organisation's structure, according to leaked documents.The allegations, con…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:32hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter

Timba hits back at Chamisa

Opposition veteran Jameson Timba has issued a strongly worded statement emphasising collective action in democratic work, amid rising tensions within Zimbabwe's opposition over constitutional litigation and leadership legitimacy.Timba, who…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:32hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa warns Zanu-PF youth

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to the Zanu-PF youth league, urging strict adherence to party structures and calling for the exposure of members involved in factional activity.The directive comes amid escalating int…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Parts of CAB3 do not require referendum

The Law Society of Zimbabwe has said that while most provisions of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB 3) can be passed through Parliament without a referendum, certain clauses must undergo a public vote to comply with both the Consti…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:30hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's major dams enough to last until next rainy season

Zimbabwe's major dam water levels are averaging 93.1%, significantly higher than the 88% recorded during the same period last year, with government assuring the nation that there is enough water to last until the next rainy season.Presenti…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:40hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-born refugee becomes Mayor of Medway

A Zimbabwe-born refugee who grew up in poverty relying on charity shops and donated clothes has been elected mayor of Medway, describing the mayoral chain as the "ultimate hand-me-down".Douglas Hamandishe, a Labour councillor and practisin…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:39hrs | 1292 | by Staff reporter

IPEC launches regulatory sandbox for insurance sector

Zimbabwe's insurance and pensions sector has taken a major step toward digital transformation following the launch of the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Regulatory Sandbox, a platform designed to promote innovation, financial inc…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:39hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter

Government raises ZWG5.6bn through TBs

The Government has raised ZWG5.6 billion through the issuance of Treasury Bills (TBs) and bonds via private placements as authorities continue relying on domestic financial markets to finance public expenditure amid limited access to inter…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:38hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter

ZIFA makes late changes to Warriors squad

The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has made several changes to the Zimbabwe national football team squad ahead of the upcoming Unity Cup tournament in the United Kingdom.Washington Navaya, Isheanesu Mauchi and Prosper Padera have bee…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:37hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter

Government launches 2026 cattle branding season

The government has officially launched the 2026 national cattle branding season, with authorities saying the exercise is critical for strengthening disease control, improving livestock traceability and curbing stock theft across the countr…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:36hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter

MPs clash over Zimbabwe's worsening urban transport crisis

A heated exchange erupted in the National Assembly after legislators challenged the government over worsening public transport problems in Zimbabwe's major cities, with officials denying the country is facing a significant transport crisis…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:35hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter

Missing man found dead in sewer stream

The body of a 40-year-old mentally ill man from Bulawayo was discovered soaked in muddy sewer water along the banks of a sewage stream in Pumula East.Police identified the deceased as Zithelo Ndlovu, a resident of Gwabalanda.According to N…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:34hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter

Baboon rescued from snare in Victoria Falls

A routine call on the outskirts of Victoria Falls turned into a rare wildlife rescue after conservation teams responded to a baboon carrying a wire snare around its neck in Chinotimba township.The operation, coordinated by Connected Conser…

Published: 21 May 2026 at 12:34hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter

Bosso dragged to court over Botswana camp debt

Zimbabwe football giants Highlanders F.C. have been taken to court by a Botswana company over an unpaid balance linked to the club's pre-season training camp in Gaborone.Gilport Enterprises, which organised the team's camp in Botswana, cla…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 21:09hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter

PPC eyes new Zimbabwe cement plant

PPC Ltd, Zimbabwe's biggest cement producer, has signed an agreement with Sinoma Overseas that could pave the way for the construction of a new cement plant in Zimbabwe as demand for building materials continues to rise.The partnership wil…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 21:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man hires thugs to kidnap ex-wife, court told

A Harare man has appeared in court accused of hiring thugs to intimidate and abduct his former wife in a dispute that allegedly escalated into a criminal conspiracy involving staged photographs and videos.According to court papers, Batsai …

Published: 20 May 2026 at 21:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa confers liberation hero status on Nguluvhe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conferred liberation hero status on the late Andres Mutoyiwana Nguluvhe, the elder brother of Albert Nguluvhe, the Minister of State for Matebeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution.Nguluvhe died on…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa to lead Culture festivities in Bulawayo

Bulawayo is set to take centre stage tomorrow as it hosts Zimbabwe's national Culture Month celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa expected to preside over the event.Thousands of people from across the cou…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:35hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter

Woman faces charges over labour scam

A 20-year-old woman has appeared in court facing human trafficking and labour-related charges after allegedly recruiting Zimbabweans for fake truck driving jobs in Russia that reportedly led to labour exploitation.Sofia Leonova appeared be…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:35hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter

Fear grips Dangamvura over machete attacker

Residents of Dangamvura are living in fear following a series of attacks by a hooded machete-wielding assailant targeting people walking at night, particularly women travelling alone.The mysterious attacker, believed to be an adult male, h…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:34hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

CCC slams school renaming push

Citizens Coalition for Change treasurer Mbuso Siso has criticised government plans to rename schools under the heritage-based education programme, arguing that authorities should instead prioritise improving Zimbabwe's struggling education…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Secret ballot push as MPs face pressure over Mnangagwa term extension

Douglas Mwonzora, president of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change, has urged the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, to ensure that voting on the highly contested Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill (CAB…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ex-police inspector loses High Court bid for reinstatement

An ex-police inspector who had taken legal action against the President, Home Affairs Minister and the Commissioner-General of Police has had his case dismissed by the High Court after challenging his discharge from the force.Clarkson Muza…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe edges closer to joining BRICS bank

New Development Bank has officially commenced formal negotiations for Zimbabwe's membership, marking a significant step toward the country's potential access to new international development financing.The development was confirmed by Finan…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Masuka under fire over land row

Anxious Masuka has reportedly expressed surprise at the high productivity levels at Springs Farm in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, during a recent wheat production seminar and ministerial tour held on May 15.The visit comes amid an ongoing l…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:27hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter

SADC Ministers to meet in Zimbabwe over food security, blue economy

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene a joint meeting of Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture on May 29, 2026, in Victoria Falls, as part of efforts to strengthen regional…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sonja Madzikanda is ok

Sonja Madzikanda, the estranged wife of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Wednesday alongside her mother, Thabitha Madzikanda, following their arrest earlier this week.Sonja reportedly …

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Deputy Minister dragged into high-profile divorce battle

Davis Marapira, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Development, has been drawn into a high-profile divorce dispute after his wife, Sibusisiwe Melody Marapira, approached the High Court seeking dissolution of …

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

ConCourt reserves judgment in CAB3 challenge

The Constitutional Court (Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe) has reserved judgment in two closely related cases challenging proposed constitutional amendments that could extend presidential and parliamentary terms, amid arguments that the c…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 16:14hrs | 1615 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's ex-wife Sonja, mother remanded in custody

Sonja Louise Madzikanda, the estranged wife of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, and her mother, Thabitha Madzikanda, appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on Wednesday facing charges of cyberbullying and harassment.The tw…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt rewards athletics team

Zimbabwe's victorious athletics team returned home to a heroes' welcome yesterday after an outstanding campaign at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, where they brought home four medals, including a historic gold i…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe maintains 5% growth projection

Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Mthuli Ncube, says the country remains on course to achieve around 5% economic growth by the end of 2026 despite increasing global economic uncertainty linked t…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Funding constraints stall Victoria Falls Highway rehab

The Zimbabwean government has admitted that financial constraints are slowing the rehabilitation of the strategic Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Highway, amid growing concern over deteriorating road conditions affecting tourism, trade and public …

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:38hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter

Bhasera loses US$12,000 in Mutare home theft

South Africa-based former Warriors star Onismor Bhasera has reportedly lost US$12,000 in cash after his Greenside home in Mutare was broken into over the weekend, with two suspects now in police custody.According to reports, the suspects -…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:20hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe economy stable despite external shocks'

The Zimbabwean economy has remained broadly resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite rising global uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have contributed to higher energy costs and commodity price vola…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZIMSTAT revises February 2026 trade figures

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has revised the country's February 2026 External Trade Statistics after incorporating updated export data, resulting in a shift from a previously reported surplus to a deficit.In a statemen…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:16hrs | | by Staff reporter

Survey reveals teachers turning to farming and mining

Teachers across Zimbabwe are increasingly resorting to risky and informal income-generating activities, including farming, poultry projects and artisanal mining, as salaries fail to keep pace with the rising cost of living, a new survey ha…

Published: 20 May 2026 at 15:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe pushes for direct Dubai - Victoria Falls link

A Zimbabwean delegation is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) holding negotiations aimed at establishing a direct air route between Dubai and Victoria Falls, in a move designed to boost tourism inflows and strengthen the country's global co…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 22:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cop who declared himself police boss acquitted

A Zimbabwe Republic Police officer who shocked the country last year after declaring himself the new Commissioner-General of Police and issuing unlawful directives on social media has been found not guilty due to mental illness.Simbarashe …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:15hrs | 2362 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt blocks live broadcast of CAB 3 challenge hearing

Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has rejected an application by a private media outlet seeking permission to live-stream proceedings in a high-profile legal challenge against proposed constitutional amendments linked to President Emmerson …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Pumula South spear killer appears in court

Two men from Bulawayo have separately appeared before the courts facing serious violent crime charges, including murder and attempted murder, following incidents linked to alleged misunderstandings.In the first case, Nhlanhla Moyo (48) of …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo City Council wage bill exceeds govt limits

Bulawayo City Council is facing mounting financial pressure after salaries consumed more than half of its 2026 budget, placing the local authority in breach of Government-prescribed expenditure ratios.Confidential council documents reveal …

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court stops eviction of 65 families in Umguza

The Bulawayo High Court has temporarily halted the eviction and demolition of homes belonging to more than 65 families in Makwati Village, Umguza District, offering relief to villagers who faced the prospect of losing homes they have occup…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Brig-General (Rtd) Tshuma dies

The Zimbabwe National Army has announced the death of Brigadier-General (Retired) Donald Silundi Tshuma, a senior former military officer and liberation war veteran whose Chimurenga name was Henry Silundi.He was 71.According to a statement…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK divorce order upheld in Makoni property fight

The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application by banker Julius Tawona Makoni seeking to block the enforcement of an English divorce judgment that awarded his former wife substantial matrimonial assets.In a judgment deli…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mubaiwa's bid to stop Chiwenga attempted murder trial flops

The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application by former model and businesswoman Marry Mubaiwa seeking a permanent stay of criminal proceedings in her

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:08hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga arrives in Russia

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has arrived in Russia to attend a major digital economy conference, as Zimbabwe intensifies efforts to accelerate its national digitisation and broader economic transformation agenda.The Vice President i…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Companies abandon Harare CBD

A growing number of major corporates are relocating from Harare's central business district (CBD), signalling what property analysts describe as a "clear structural shift" in Zimbabwe's commercial real estate market.The trend is being driv…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:02hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter

Robber jailed five years

A Bindura man, James Chigume, from Wayerera Village, has been jailed for five years for robbery following his conviction before Bindura magistrate Felix Chauromwe.The 21‑year‑old will serve four years and six months, with six months suspen…

Published: 19 May 2026 at 20:53hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

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