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Nurse registration set for decentralisation across provinces

Thousands of nurses across Zimbabwe could soon benefit from easier access to professional registration services under Government plans to decentralise key regulatory processes currently concentrated in Harare.The proposed reforms are expec…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 102 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe hospital stuck with 16 unidentified bodies

Police in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, have appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying and collecting 16 unclaimed bodies currently being held at St Luke's Hospital mortuary.The remains, which include four infants, …

Published: 5 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter

Wild animals wreak havoc in Tsholotsho

Villagers in Tsholotsho District have raised concern over increasing attacks by lions and other wild animals, saying the growing human-wildlife conflict is devastating livelihoods, threatening food security and putting lives at risk.Reside…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 95 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans top list of foreign academics at SA Universities

Zimbabwean and Nigerian nationals make up the largest share of foreign academics employed at South Africa's public universities, according to data submitted to Parliament amid growing scrutiny of hiring practices in the higher education se…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 292 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga joins mourners at Sanyatwe's sister burial

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has arrived in Tsvarai Village in Honde Valley, Manicaland Province, to attend the burial of Mrs Callista Chimhini, the sister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe.Mrs C…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 518 | by Staff reporter

Record mining machinery imports expose local content challenges

Zimbabwe's drive to promote local content and mineral beneficiation has come under renewed scrutiny after new trade data revealed a record US$23.2 million spent on specialised underground mining machinery in April 2026, highlighting the co…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 122 | by Staff reporter

12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg

South African police have launched a manhunt for a group of heavily armed suspects following a mass shooting that left 12 people dead and nine others injured at an informal settlement in Johannesburg.The attack occurred late on Tuesday nig…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 346 | by Staff reporter

BCC plans crackdown on illegal butcheries in Cowdray Park

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is preparing an interdepartmental enforcement operation targeting illegal butcheries in Cowdray Park following complaints from residents about the growing number of unlicensed meat outlets in the suburb.Acco…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 151 | by Staff reporter

Hotels fully booked ahead of Sanganai

Major hotels in Masvingo are already recording occupancy levels of between 80 and 100 percent ahead of the 19th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbabwe World Tourism Expo, prompting the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to begin regist…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 224 | by Staff reporter

Fake BeForward agent allegedly defrauds clients of US$15k

A Harare woman accused of falsely posing as an authorised vehicle import agent and defrauding several clients of more than US$15,000 has appeared in court facing five counts of fraud.Regina Mandiya (28), who allegedly operated under the na…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 173 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge CBD extension project set to transform town

Construction of a new Central Business District (CBD) extension in Beitbridge has officially commenced, marking a significant milestone in efforts to modernise the border town and support its transformation into a fully-fledged city.The pr…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 144 | by Staff reporter

Mighty Warriors fall to Zambia in 4 Nations Cup final

Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors were forced to settle for second place in the Four Nations Cup after suffering a 3-0 defeat to hosts Zambia in the final played at Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Tuesday evening.The defeat ended Zimbabwe's hopes of li…

Published: 4 hrs ago | 133 | by Staff reporter

MP slapped with US$50 000 lawsuit

Zvishavane-Ngezi legislator Mecky Jaravaza is facing a US$50,000 civil lawsuit after a local woman accused him of falsely implicating her in a robbery case that resulted in her arrest, detention and prosecution.Svevedzerai Mazorodze has fi…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter

Zim modernising border posts to ease trade with Malawi, Mozambique

HARARE – Zimbabwe is upgrading infrastructure at all its border posts to decongest crossings, improve traveller safety and streamline trade with Malawi and Mozambique, the government said on Tuesday.Speaking on the sidelines of the Zimbabw…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 174 | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Midnight ox‑drawn accident kills minor

A five‑year‑old boy from Shamva died on the spot when an ox‑drawn scotch cart hit a stump, throwing him off before crushing him.Charles Chakamba died after being carried in the ox‑drawn cart by Factxan Mutindo.Mutindo has since been arrest…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 309 | by SImbarashe Sithole

Government urges urgent action on blocked identity documents ahead of 10 July 2026 deadline

South African authorities have issued an urgent notice calling on individuals whose identity documents were blocked before November 2022 to take immediate steps to regularise their status, warning that failure to act before 10 July 2026 co…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 265 | by Stephen Jakes

Coltart warns South Africa over Zimbabwe constitutional amendment debate

David Coltart has urged the South African government and the ruling African National Congress to publicly oppose efforts to pass Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) in Zimbabwe, warning that the move could worsen political and econo…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 350 | by Stephen Jakes

Labour Court dismisses municipality's bid to appeal in union dispute

The Labour Court of South Africa has dismissed an application by Maluti‑A‑Phofung Municipality seeking leave to appeal against an earlier judgment in a dispute involving municipal workers' unions.In a judgment delivered on 27 May 2026, Jud…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 114 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwean nurse struck off register in the UK

A nurse who fraudulently claimed almost £20,000 by recording shifts she never worked has been struck off the nursing register following a criminal conviction for fraud.Faith Chareka, who was employed in the emergency department at Frimley …

Published: 7 hrs ago | 340 | by Staff reporter

Xenophobic South African minister reported to ICC

The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) has lodged a criminal complaint with the International Criminal Court (ICC) against South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, accusing him of crimes agai…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 513 | by Staff reporter

Government halts MPs' housing project on wetland

The government has halted plans by a group of Members of Parliament to develop residential stands on Harare's ecologically sensitive Monavale Wetland following intervention by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe.The dec…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 130 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF says it is not afraid of CAB3 referendum

ZANU-PF has dismissed suggestions that the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) should be subjected to a referendum, arguing that the Constitution does not require a plebiscite for the changes being proposed.The pa…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 249 | by Staff reporter

Govt warns councils against excessive licensing fees

The Government has warned local authorities against imposing excessive licensing fees and levies that discourage investment and increase the cost of doing business, saying councils must align with national policies aimed at creating a more…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 239 | by Staff reporter

Man kills neighbour in dispute over ZESA token

A Harare man who allegedly killed his neighbour during a dispute over a ZESA token has been arrested after reportedly spending a week on the run.Pablo Macdonald was taken into custody on Monday after police tracked him to a property in Hat…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 283 | by Staff reporter

Rapist murderers jailed for life

Three men have been handed lengthy prison sentences by the High Court in Bulawayo after being convicted in separate murder cases, including two men who attacked and killed a woman on her way to a church service.According to the Criminal In…

Published: 7 hrs ago | 191 | by Staff reporter

Brothers die after dispute over funeral policy pamphlet

Two brothers from Nyamandlovu died under unclear circumstances following a violent altercation reportedly triggered by a dispute over a funeral policy pamphlet, police have confirmed.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the incident …

Published: 20 hrs ago | 758 | by Staff reporter

Coltart blames Ramaphosa?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing growing calls to hold Zimbabwe's government accountable for economic and political conditions that critics say are driving large-scale migration into South Africa.The calls come as Pretoria…

Published: 22 hrs ago | 787 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's wife criticises 'mbinga culture'

Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi, wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has criticised Zimbabwe's growing culture of extravagant gift-giving and conspicuous displays of wealth, saying it is discouraging ordinary acts of generosity.Baloyi …

Published: 23 hrs ago | 1914 | by Staff reporter

More Zimbabwean men dying than women

More Zimbabwean men are dying than women, with males accounting for the majority of registered deaths in both 2023 and 2024, according to findings contained in the Zimbabwe Vital Statistics Report 2023–2024 released by the Zimbabwe Nationa…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 767 | by Staff reporter

Scottland FC set for Kaizer Chiefs clash

Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions Scottland have been confirmed as opponents for South African giants Kaizer Chiefs in this year's Toyota Cup, scheduled for July 26 at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa.The f…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 509 | by Staff reporter

'Cops killer' tormented by bees

Convicted armed robber Daniel Munyanyi (50), who is already serving a cumulative 185-year prison sentence for robbery-related offences, has been referred for psychiatric evaluation after making bizarre claims during his appearance before t…

Published: 23 hrs ago | 1299 | by Staff reporter

ZERA sets June LPG price at US$1.96/kg

The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has set the maximum retail price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for June 2026 at US$1.96 per kilogramme, while the local currency equivalent has been pegged at ZWG52.60 per kilogramme.In a …

Published: 24 hrs ago | 328 | by Staff reporter

Maize slips, but grain market holds firm

Commodity prices on the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) remained firm during the week ending June 6, supported by strong buyer demand and constrained local supplies across key agricultural commodities, despite a marginal decline in whit…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:15hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

Businessman wins US$500k defamation suit

Businessman Bruno Fungayi Takawira has won a landmark defamation case after the High Court ordered Feng Guo and Hwange Coal Gasification Company to pay him US$500 000 in damages for falsely linking him to the theft, sale and smuggling of c…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:15hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter

Nkayi FMD quarantine lifted

The Matabeleland North Veterinary Directorate has lifted the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) quarantine in Nkayi district after more than 18 months of livestock movement restrictions, following confirmation that the disease outbreak has been …

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:14hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Man in court over US$40k property fraud

A 27-year-old man has appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges after allegedly duping a prospective homeowner out of US$40 000 through a fraudulent property transaction.Liberty Kamango was arraigned on charges of …

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:14hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

200 buses headed for Zimbabwe

At least 200 public service buses are on their way to Zimbabwe, with a further 500 currently under manufacture, as part of a Government-backed initiative aimed

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:13hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo donates car, $20,000 to hero diver

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has pledged a Toyota Aqua and US$20,000 in cash to Victor Kazembe, the diver widely praised for recovering three bodies from a sewe

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:13hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter

Fire guts CBD buildings in Bulawayo

Three buildings in Bulawayo's central business district were partially gutted by fire on Tuesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters battled to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighbouring properties.T…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:12hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter

AI music sparks industry debate

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming Zimbabwe's music industry, with AI-generated songs attracting large online audiences and igniting debate over creativity, ownership, royalties and industry recognition.As technology-driven mu…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:11hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter

Driver charged after head-on crash with kombi in Bulawayo

A 40-year-old Bulawayo man is expected to face a negligent driving charge after a road traffic accident involving a commuter omnibus left 18 people injured along the Harare-Bulawayo Road on Monday morning.The accident occurred at approxima…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:11hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter

US$720 000 heist: 5 jailed 11 years each

Five members of a robbery gang that stole more than US$745 000 from Quest Financial Services in Harare have each been sentenced to an effective 11 years in prison following their conviction for armed robbery.Washington Mangwanda (21), Brig…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:10hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter

Kwekwe prison struggles with overcrowding

Kwekwe Prison is operating beyond its approved holding capacity and faces a range of operational challenges, including inadequate staff accommodation, shortages of medical supplies and aging infrastructure, prison authorities have revealed…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:10hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter

ZRP plans regional firearm tracking system

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is engaging regional law enforcement agencies to establish an integrated biometric firearm-tracking system aimed at improving the monitoring of legally owned weapons and strengthening cross-border crime d…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:09hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge at the centre of regional return wave

Seventy-four Zimbabweans have returned home through Beitbridge Border Post after being repatriated from Mossel Bay in South Africa's Western Cape Province, where rising anti-migrant tensions have left many foreign nationals fearing for the…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:09hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter

CNRG demands probe into Bikita Minerals deaths

The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has called on Bikita Minerals to suspend operations and conduct a comprehensive investigation following the deaths of two workers over the weekend amid growing concerns about workplace safe…

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:08hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Zinara boss sued over US$68k debt

Former Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) chief executive officer Frank Chitukutuku and his wife, Nyasha, have been taken to the High Court by Allia

Published: 09 Jun 2026 at 16:08hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter

Police bust suspected drug network in Kibra

The National Police Service has announced the dismantling of a suspected narcotics distribution network in the Laini area of Kibra, Nairobi, following a targeted intelligence‑led operation.According to police, undercover officers from Kibr…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 22:25hrs | 284 | by Stephen Jakes

Chinese Ambassador praises Zimbabwean youth at Chinese Bridge finals

Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhou Ding has commended young Zimbabweans who participated in the 2026 Chinese Bridge Competition Finals, describing the event as a celebration of diligence, excellence and global vision.In remarks shared aft…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 22:23hrs | 169 | by Stephen Jakes

Four arrested over unlicensed firearms in Mpumalanga

The South African Police Service has confirmed the arrest of four suspects found in possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition during a coordinated operation in the Enhlanzeni District, Mpumalanga.According to police, the arrests wer…

Published: 08 Jun 2026 at 21:31hrs | 230 | by Stephen Jakes

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