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9 Zimbabweans arrested over alleged plot to join Russia-Ukraine war

Nine Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempting to travel abroad to participate in the Russia-Ukraine war, amid growing concerns over the recruitment of Zimbabweans into the deadly conflict.The suspe…

Published: 27 mins ago | 40 | by Staff reporter

PPC to defend US$72,600 cement non-delivery lawsuit after High Court ruling

CEMENT manufacturing giant PPC Zimbabwe is set to defend a US$72,600 lawsuit after the High Court reinstated a case brought by a hardware company over the alleged non-delivery of 330 tonnes of cement purchased last year.High Court judge Ju…

Published: 08 Nov 2026 at 21:18hrs | 510 | by Staff Reporter

Traffic officer dies in head-on collision

CONCESSION - A traffic police officer stationed in Mazowe has died following a head-on collision involving his Honda Fit and a tipper truck in Concession on Saturday.The deceased officer has been identified as Constable Kabasa.According to…

Published: 08 Nov 2026 at 21:05hrs | 1853 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bindura residents demand immediate suspension of Operation Chenesai

BINDURA - Residents, vendors and community stakeholders in Bindura have called on the municipality to immediately suspend Operation Chenesai, arguing that the ongoing demolitions are threatening livelihoods and exposing vulnerable families…

Published: 08 Nov 2026 at 20:56hrs | 745 | by Stephen Jakes

Mberengwa chiefs, communities applaud Sandawana Lithium for honouring culture and human dignity in relocation

SANDAWANA, MBERENGWA - Traditional leaders and communities in Mberengwa have commended Mutapa Energy Resources, the operator of Sandawana Lithium Mine, for what they describe as a consultative and culturally sensitive approach to the reloc…

Published: 08 Nov 2026 at 20:07hrs | 578 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Falcon Golf Club challenges Defence cantonment in High Court

HARARE - Falcon Golf Club has approached the High Court challenging the decision by the Minister of Defence to declare a cantonment on land the club says it has legally occupied under a lease agreement for more than five decades.In case nu…

Published: 07 Nov 2026 at 13:04hrs | 971 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

CAES takes clean-up campaign to Kuwadzana

HARARE - Citizens Against Economic Sanctions (CAES) has taken its environmental awareness campaign to Kuwadzana, where members conducted a community clean-up exercise in support of national efforts to promote a clean and healthy environmen…

Published: 07 Nov 2026 at 13:01hrs | 762 | by Staff Reporter

Bindura municipal officer in court over alleged assault of vendor

BINDURA - A Bindura municipal police officer has appeared in court facing assault charges following allegations that he assaulted a female vendor during an incident at Chitabura Complex.Jonathan Musoni (49) appeared before a Bindura magist…

Published: 07 Nov 2026 at 12:02hrs | 1000 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Satanism scare hits Muzarabani schools

MUZARABANI - Panic has reportedly gripped parts of Muzarabani District following incidents at Chidikamwedzi and Chawarura secondary schools that have disrupted learning and left parents, teachers and community leaders calling for urgent in…

Published: 07 Nov 2026 at 11:57hrs | 1503 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Prophet Uebert Angel reportedly targeted in alleged attack, social media claims

HARARE - Claims circulating on social media allege that religious leader Uebert Angel was the target of a failed attack in Shawasha during the early hours of the morning. Buy Maps Buy MapsThe claims emerged from a TikTok post shared by an …

Published: 07 Nov 2026 at 11:49hrs | 1767 | by Staff Reporter

Chatunga Mugabe remanded in custody

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, will remain behind bars after being remanded in custody on charges of robbery and malicious damage to property following an alleged violent attack on a security gu…

Published: 05 Nov 2026 at 18:53hrs | 2817 | by Staff reporter

Holy Ten cleared as State drops rape charges

Zimbabwean hip-hop musician Mukudzeyi Chatsama, popularly known as Holy Ten, has had rape charges against him withdrawn after prosecutors conceded that there was insufficient evidence to proceed to trial.The musician, who had been accused …

Published: 05 Nov 2026 at 15:14hrs | 1433 | by Staff reporter

MPs demand halt to ZRP's smart traffic fines

Zimbabwean legislators have called for the immediate suspension of fines issued through the Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) new Smart Traffic Management System amid concerns that technical and administrative errors could result in motoris…

Published: 05 Nov 2026 at 15:13hrs | 2319 | by Staff reporter

Cristiano Ronaldo quits international football

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a remarkable 23-year career with the national team.The 41-year-old forward confirmed his decision in an emotional …

Published: 05 Nov 2026 at 15:12hrs | 1202 | by Staff reporter

CAF allows 25,000 fans for Warriors matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has further relaxed crowd restrictions at Zimbabwe's National Sports Stadium, allowing up to 25,000 supporters to attend Warriors international home matches.The decision marks a significant devel…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 21:01hrs | 1184 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean-born Netsai wins Texas election

Zimbabwean-born American Michelle Netsai Butler has made history after winning election as Justice of the Peace for Precinct 6 in Denton County, Texas, becoming the county's first Black elected judge.Butler secured victory in the November …

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 21:00hrs | 2465 | by Staff reporter

Welshman Ncube’s CCC hits hard times

Welshman Ncube's Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction has admitted that prolonged legal battles against rival Sengezo Tshabangu have severely affected its political activities, leaving the opposition grouping struggling with financi…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 20:59hrs | 2415 | by Staff reporter

Chatunga Mugabe arrested

Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the 29-year-old son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has been arrested alongside four other men following a police operation at a guest lodge in Harare.The arrests, carried out on November 3 at The …

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 20:43hrs | 2199 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa tears into Uebert Angel over Chiwenga sermon

Former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has launched a blistering attack on Presidential Envoy and Ambassador-at-Large Uebert Angel, accusing the prominent preacher of using religion to advance political interests and shield Vice-President C…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 19:04hrs | 2556 | by Staff reporter

2 granted bail in US$120 000 gold heist

Two men accused of orchestrating a daring gold robbery in Bulawayo, allegedly using confidential information to intercept a courier transporting bullion from Gwanda, have been released on bail as police continue searching for three suspect…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:47hrs | 1279 | by Staff reporter

Gweshegweshe declared Provincial hero

Veteran Zimbabwean actor William Matenga, popularly known as Gweshegweshe for his memorable role in the television comedy series Gringo, has been accorded provincial hero status and will be buried at Warren Hills Cemetery in Harare today.T…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:46hrs | 1225 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe World Cup ticket demand surpasses 13 million

Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the major attractions for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, with more than 13.3 million ticket requests recorded ahead of the tournament, which the country will co-host with South Africa and Namibia.The o…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:45hrs | 1199 | by Staff reporter

Parirenyatwa receives heart surgery equipment boost

Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has received specialised open-heart surgery equipment valued at US$80 575 from the National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC), providing a major boost to the country's efforts to expand access to…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:45hrs | 1127 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cabinet revises Zimsec fees subsidy

The Government has announced plans to phase out the universal subsidy on Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) examination fees, with financial assistance set to be restricted to vulnerable pupils and learners attending rural and s…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:44hrs | 1094 | by Staff reporter

1 dead, 3 injured as excavators torched at Mnangagwa son's mine

One person was killed and three others injured following violent clashes at Chenxi Mine in Shurugwi on Monday night, during which five excavators were set ablaze.The violence erupted at Chenxi Mine Site Four in the Wanderer mining area, pr…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:44hrs | 1352 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo crash report overdue as questions mount

Zimbabwe's aviation authorities are under growing scrutiny following delays in releasing a preliminary investigation report into the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and three other people.T…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:41hrs | 1997 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo cooking oil plant 85% complete

Bulawayo's manufacturing sector is set for a major boost as construction of the Fats & Feeds cooking oil processing plant reaches 85 percent completion, with the multi-million-dollar industrial project expected to create up to 400 dire…

Published: 04 Nov 2026 at 09:40hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter

Businesswoman's bid to have fraud case dismissed fails

Prominent businesswoman and Hezy Motors Logistics director Hezel Silibaziso Mafu has failed in her bid to be removed from remand as she faces multiple fraud charges involving an alleged vehicle importation scam that reportedly cost clients…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:55hrs | 1500 | by Staff reporter

Nightclub killer jailed for 23 years

Justice Mutevedzi also rejected any suggestion that the killing had been a spontaneous act, finding that Mtombeni had acted with premeditation."The offender planned to commit the offence and executed it carefully. After committing the crim…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:55hrs | 1592 | by Staff reporter

Gweshengweshe's burial delayed over hero status

The burial of veteran Zimbabwean actor and former soldier William Matenga, popularly known as Gweshengweshe, could be postponed as war veterans push for him to be declared a provincial hero in recognition of his contribution to Zimbabwe's …

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:54hrs | 1303 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe civil servants to get bonuses in 2 instalments

Zimbabwean civil servants will receive their 2026 annual bonuses in two equal instalments in November and December, while Government pensioners will receive a special cushioning allowance next month as authorities move to ease financial pr…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:50hrs | 1772 | by Staff reporter

Rugeje makes u-turn on diplomatic posting

Retired Lieutenant-General Engelbert Rugeje has reportedly reversed his earlier decision to reject a diplomatic appointment, paving the way for his deployment as Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique.Rugeje, who had initially indicated to pe…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:49hrs | 2232 | by Staff reporter

Woman exhumes mother's remains after 4 years, family divided

A bitter family dispute has erupted in Harare after a Zimbabwean woman based in the United Kingdom arranged for her mother's remains to be exhumed and reburied at Warren Hills Cemetery, four years after her death.Josephine Rudo Mutabeni ma…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:48hrs | 1712 | by Staff reporter

Harare - Mutare highway dualization, Victoria Falls - Bulawayo highway

Motorists travelling along the busy Harare-Mutare Highway could soon enjoy improved traffic flow as construction of a second bridge across the Musitwe River at Melfort reaches 75 percent completion.The new bridge, which is expected to be c…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:46hrs | 1524 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda team promoted to Premier League

Gwanda-based Blanket Mine FC have secured promotion to Zimbabwe's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after holding title rivals Kwekwe United to a 1-1 draw at Baghdad Stadium, clinching the Central Region Soccer League championship with on…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:45hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter

Madhuku survives car accident

Prominent constitutional lawyer and National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Lovemore Madhuku has escaped unhurt after his vehicle veered off a gravel road and crashed into a tree in Chiredzi on Saturday.The accident occurred as Madhu…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:43hrs | 1690 | by Staff reporter

RBZ assets reach ZiG145.9 billion

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has disclosed total assets valued at ZiG145.9 billion, providing fresh insight into the central bank's financial position as the country continues to operate under its Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency system.…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:41hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter

Man dies after drinking illicit brew

Meanwhile, police in the Midlands Province are investigating the death of a 55-year-old man who reportedly fell ill after consuming an excessive amount of illicit cane spirit in Mberengwa.The deceased, Jenifani Simba, allegedly consumed th…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:40hrs | 1224 | by Staff reporter

Snooker dispute ends in fatal stabbing

A 21-year-old man was allegedly beaten with wooden sticks and stabbed to death following an argument over snooker tokens at a business centre in Gokwe North, Midlands Province.The victim, identified as Shuwa Ndlovu of Ganyani Village under…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:40hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe plans to expand private nurse training

Zimbabwe is considering opening up nursing education to more private healthcare institutions as the Government seeks to increase the number of qualified nurses and strengthen the country's healthcare system.Health and Child Care Minister D…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:39hrs | 1083 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for life for killing ex-lover

A 45-year-old man from Nkayi has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his former girlfriend in a vicious knife attack after she fled an abusive relationship in South Africa and returned to Zimbabwe seeking safety.The High Cour…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:38hrs | 1254 | by Staff reporter

Murder suspect granted US$300 bail

A Bulawayo man accused of fatally stabbing his friend and allegedly evading police for nearly four months has been granted US$300 bail after his lawyer challenged inconsistencies in police accounts of his arrest.Leonardo Beechey, who is fa…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:37hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ranked Africa's 14th-largest economy

Zimbabwe is expected to emerge as Africa's 14th-largest economy in 2026, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to reach US$65.92 billion, according to the International Monetary Fund's latest economic estimates.The projections, c…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:36hrs | 1260 | by Staff reporter

Uebert Angel defends Chiwenga amid Zanu PF tensions

Zimbabwe's Presidential Envoy and Ambassador-at-Large, Prophet Uebert Angel, has publicly defended Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, condemning what he described as disrespectful attacks against the former army commander amid growing po…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:35hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter

Calls to remove Rhodes' remains spark debate

A fresh controversy has erupted over the burial of British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes in Zimbabwe's Matobo Hills after traditional leaders from Manicaland demanded that his remains be removed from the historic site.The call, made by Chi…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:34hrs | 1322 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders storm into Chibuku Super Cup final

Highlanders FC secured a place in the 2026 Chibuku Super Cup final after defeating CAPS United 3-1 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.The Bulawayo giants showed resilience to recover from a second-half d…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:33hrs | 990 | by Staff reporter

Herdboy acquitted of employer’s brutal axe murder

A former herdboy accused of brutally murdering his employer with an axe has walked free after the Bulawayo High Court ruled that the prosecution had failed to produce reliable evidence linking him to the killing.Mkhokheli Ndlovu was acquit…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 18:32hrs | 1273 | by Staff reporter

US$72k cement dispute heads back to court after respondent withdraws opposition

BULAWAYO - A High Court case in which cement manufacturer PPC Zimbabwe is accused of failing to deliver 330 tonnes of cement despite receiving full payment is set to return to court after one of the respondents withdrew opposition to the m…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 16:46hrs | 1090 | by Staff Reporter

Wind destroys newly built classroom blocks at Guruve school

GURUVE - Newly constructed classroom blocks at Muroiwa Primary School in Guruve were damaged by strong winds on Monday, raising concerns about the extent of the destruction and the impact on learning activities.The classroom blocks were re…

Published: 03 Nov 2026 at 10:09hrs | 1289 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Nguluvhe pushes for high rise buildings in Gwanda

Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Albert Nguluvhe has urged Gwanda Municipality to prioritise the construction of high-rise residential buildings to address the province's growing housing shortage, with more tha…

Published: 01 Nov 2026 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

News / National

9 Zimbabweans arrested over alleged plot to join Russia-Ukraine war

Africans are inherently unintelligible and painfully unteachable: The ANC has turned a racist metaphor into reality

PPC to defend US$72,600 cement non-delivery lawsuit after High Court ruling

Zimbabwe urges diaspora to turn remittances into tourism investment

Traffic officer dies in head-on collision

Sulumani Chimbetu rekindles family legacy at Mushandirapamwe

Bindura residents demand immediate suspension of Operation Chenesai

Mberengwa chiefs, communities applaud Sandawana Lithium for honouring culture and human dignity in relocation

Falcon Golf Club challenges Defence cantonment in High Court

CAES takes clean-up campaign to Kuwadzana

Bindura municipal officer in court over alleged assault of vendor

Satanism scare hits Muzarabani schools

Prophet Uebert Angel reportedly targeted in alleged attack, social media claims

Justice with a human face: Tribunal brings justice with a human face

Chatunga Mugabe remanded in custody

Holy Ten cleared as State drops rape charges

MPs demand halt to ZRP's smart traffic fines

Cristiano Ronaldo quits international football

Armed gang terrorises Westgate, steals US$36,000

6 arrested over 14 armed robberies

High Court orders Zimra to release seized trailer

Form 1 boarding applications not yet open

Chivayo's ex-wife, sister strike estate deal

Mnangagwa's daughter-in-law, relatives fined in drug cases

Chamisa hits back at critics

When Zimbabwe's uneducated raise the educated, and the educated are raising the lost

CAF allows 25,000 fans for Warriors matches

Zimbabwean-born Netsai wins Texas election

Welshman Ncube’s CCC hits hard times

Chatunga Mugabe arrested

Mliswa tears into Uebert Angel over Chiwenga sermon

Democracy isn't a Western concept - corrupt, power-greedy African leaders were once forced to drink poison

Why should duty-free cars be a privilege for the few?

2 granted bail in US$120 000 gold heist

Gweshegweshe declared Provincial hero

Zimbabwe World Cup ticket demand surpasses 13 million

Parirenyatwa receives heart surgery equipment boost

Zimbabwe cabinet revises Zimsec fees subsidy

1 dead, 3 injured as excavators torched at Mnangagwa son's mine

Chivayo crash report overdue as questions mount

Bulawayo cooking oil plant 85% complete

Businesswoman's bid to have fraud case dismissed fails

Nightclub killer jailed for 23 years

Gweshengweshe's burial delayed over hero status

Zimbabwe civil servants to get bonuses in 2 instalments

Rugeje makes u-turn on diplomatic posting

Woman exhumes mother's remains after 4 years, family divided

Harare - Mutare highway dualization, Victoria Falls - Bulawayo highway

Gwanda team promoted to Premier League

Madhuku survives car accident

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

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

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

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Bulawayo faces food shortages

Access to information, media freedom in the digital age

Internet key to economic development

Zanu-PF threatens unleash 'our' dogs

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