RCPENT urges Nkulumane community to find another unifier MP like Moyo

The Residents and Churches Peace Network (RCPENT) has called on the Nkulumane community to resist political interference and instead unite in selecting a successor to the late MP Desire Moyo who embodied inclusive leadership and community-…

Insiza residents slam RDC over food hygiene by-laws amid infrastructure shortfalls

FILABUSI - Residents of Insiza have voiced strong opposition to the newly imposed food hygiene by-laws by the Insiza Rural District Council (RDC), arguing that the local authority is enforcing strict regulations without first providing bas…

Man sets mother-in-law's hut on fire

In a bizarre incident, Plumtree resident Thembelihle Tshuma allegedly set his mother-in-law's hut on fire after accusing her of bewitching him.Tshuma was taken to court by his mother-in-law and appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Ne…

Minister Owen Ncube Commissions Refurbished 9-Body Mortuary in Shurugwi

SHURUGWI - Midlands Minister of State Owen Ncube has officially commissioned a refurbished 9-body mortuary at Shurugwi District Hospital, a project made possible through a partnership between Chengetai Cheng Xi Investments, UNKI Mine, and …

Four Robbery Suspects Arrested in Beitbridge, Including Juvenile

BEITBRIDGE - Police in Matabeleland South have arrested four suspects, including a 16-year-old juvenile, in connection with a robbery incident that occurred in Mutetengwe Village on October 9, 2025.According to a statement posted on the Zi…

Plumtree senior citizen jailed 9 years for stock theft

Gwanda-Maphisa route to boost crime response and 2026 Uhuru attendance

The Zimbabwean government, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has intensified efforts to complete the Gwanda-Maphisa-Mphoengs route, a strategic road project aimed at enhancing security, mobility, and econom…

Man rapes three goats, two of them die after the act

In a bizarre incident, a man from Clinton farm, Figtree in Matabeland South, was dragged to court after he raped three goats, killing two of them in the process.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates Court today, where Brighton M…

Zimbabwe, AfDB launch new fertiliser initiative

Zimbabwe is set to strengthen agricultural productivity through a new fertiliser initiative backed by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Agricultural Financial Services Group (AFSG), aimed at improving farmers' access to vital inp…

Granny (75) gets driver's licence

At 75, many would consider slowing down. But for Diana "Gogo" Chisvo of Mboma in Zvimba West, age is no obstacle. Her recent triumph — earning a Class Four driver's licence — has not only delighted her family but also inspired an entir…

US NGO slaps Zimbabwean woman with cease-and-desist order

International Christian humanitarian organisation Samaritan's Purse has issued a strong cease-and-desist order against a Zimbabwean woman accused of falsely claiming to represent the US-based charity in court cases, contracts, and philanth…

No pay hike for Zimbabwe teachers

Zimbabwean teachers are bracing for yet another term of financial hardship, after government this week indicated there will be no salary increases in the immediate future. The third term begins on Tuesday, September 9, with educators still…

ZRP disowns purported Crime Prevention Summit

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has distanced itself from an event being advertised as the "Annual Crime Prevention Summit 2025," scheduled for September 10 in Harare.In a statement issued on Friday, national police spokesperson Commiss…

Mzembi arrest sparks wider rift among exiled Zanu-PF figures

The arrest of former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has deepened divisions within Zimbabwe's political exiles, exposing long-simmering tensions among former Zanu-PF allies now scattered across the region.Mzembi, who returned unexpe…

Govt revokes mining licence near school

The Government has cancelled the operating licence of a gold mining company that had been carrying out gold leaching activities near the newly built US$600,000 Globe and Phoenix Primary School in Kwekwe. The decision takes immediate effect…

Machakaire fingers Zanu-PF bigwigs in drug smuggling scandal

Youth Empowerment and Development Minister and ZANU-PF politburo member, Tinomudaishe Machakaire, has made explosive claims that some senior party officials are involved in drug smuggling and distribution, using the ruling party as a shiel…

Econet restricts SmartBiz to routers only

Econet has announced that its SmartBiz data lines will stop functioning in mobile phones from September 10, 2025, and will only be accessible through Wi-Fi routers. The change was communicated to subscribers via SMS on Friday, urging them …

Kasukuwere rallies behind Mzembi

Exiled former Zanu-PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has publicly defended his longtime ally and "brother," former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi, following his recent arrest in Zimbabwe. Kasukuwere described Mzembi as an "…

Councillors accused of death threats over allowances dispute

Two City of Harare councillors, Zodiac Duri and Austin Munamba, allegedly threatened Acting Chamber Secretary Warren Chiwawa with death after he refused to authorise allowances for a trip to Victoria Falls, raising tensions within the capi…

Chin'ono clarifies stance on Chamisa

Prominent Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has dismissed suggestions that he is embroiled in a personal feud with former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa, insisting that his differences with the opposition f…

Stolen Lexus smuggled from South Africa intercepted

The National Anti-Smuggling Task Force on Wednesday intercepted a stolen luxury vehicle that had been smuggled into Zimbabwe through an illegal crossing point along the Limpopo River.The Toyota Lexus LX570, worth thousands of dollars, had …

UK to Ban Sale of Energy Drinks to Under-16s

The British Government has unveiled plans to introduce a law banning the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, tightening rules around high-caffeine products that health experts warn pose serious risks to children.Under the …

High court orders eviction in land dispute

A long-running property wrangle in Bulawayo has been settled after the High Court ordered the eviction of a woman who claimed to have bought land nearly 20 years ago, but could not produce valid proof of ownership.Justice Evangelista Kabas…

Remove US$2,500 registration fee for private colleges in Zimbabwe

Education stakeholders have called on the Government to reconsider the US$2,500 annual registration fee that private colleges must pay to the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC), arguing that the levy disadvantages some learners…

How Zimbabwe police protect illegal mining

Zimbabwe's environmental laws are among the strictest on the continent when it comes to preventing illegal mining, yet along the banks of the Mutare River, these regulations exist in name only. The story is as much about a river in peril a…

Garwe tells councils to enforce vending ban

Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe has urged councils across Mashonaland West province to ban illegal street vendors, with a particular focus on traders selling second-hand clothes.The directive came during a meeting on Friday with sen…

Zifa boss threatens lawsuit against journalist

Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) president Nqobile Magwizi has filed a legal case against journalist Hope Chizuzu, accusing him of publishing a series of defamatory articles targeting the football administrator.Magwizi, represented by …

Calls for separation of medical insurance and health services

Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini has urged that medical insurance be strictly separated from the provision of clinical and pharmaceutical services, warning that combining the two creates opportunities for patients to b…

NRZ cuts fares for Sanganai/Hlanganani 'sofa train'

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has announced a significant reduction in fares for its scenic train service to the upcoming Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo, with passengers now able to travel between Harare and Mutare for ju…

Inmate bites off fellow prisoner's tongue

A 35-year-old inmate at Khami Maximum Prison has been sentenced to six months in jail after biting off a portion of another prisoner's tongue during a violent altercation.Dumisani Sibanda, from Nkulumane suburb, pleaded guilty to assault b…

Zimbabwe Warriors crash out of World Cup Qualifiers

Zimbabwe's dream of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended on Friday evening after a 1-0 defeat to Benin in a qualifier played in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.From the outset, the task was a difficult one for the Warriors, who were hoping…

Mnangagwa in Eswatini

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Eswatini ahead of the country's National Day celebrations and the official opening of the 57th International Trade Fair scheduled for Saturday.The President was welcomed at King Mswati III Intern…

Zimbabwe in top five of Afreximbank borrowers

Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the top five borrowers from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), highlighting its growing reliance on the regional lender at a time when global credit assessors are warning of escalating debt vulnera…

Tombstones at new Bulawayo cemeteries face demolition

Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has issued a stern warning to residents who erect tombstones in new cemeteries where only headstones are allowed, stating that offenders will face demolition orders.Dube emphasized that the directive en…

Charamba defends NRZ

Presidential Spokesperson and Deputy Chief Secretary George Charamba has come to the defense of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) following public criticism and social media mockery of its trial run of the Rail Leisure train, which i…

Zimbabwe's Chamber of Commerce calls for 'Marshal Plan'

Zimbabwe's retail and wholesale industry has lost an estimated US$3 billion in value, according to a report released this week by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), with business leaders warning that the country has reached …

ZANU-PF takes cell verification drive to Hwange

The ruling ZANU-PF party has intensified its cell verification programme in Hwange District, aiming to strengthen membership and consolidate its grassroots presence. The exercise is being prioritised as a key tool for assessing party growt…

Serial cellphone thief seeks charging help from victim he robbed

A 29-year-old serial cellphone thief, Trevor Nkomo from Mathendele in Plumtree, has left local bar patrons and communities questioning whether his recurring movie-style actions were driven by drunkenness, stubbornness or erratic memory lap…

Vapostori assault passerby over witchcraft, jailed

Two Solwezi-based (Plumtree) apostolic prophets, Eriya Magumise (25) and Trevor Mandishona (29)  under the Johane Masowe eChishanu Nyenyedzimomwe were sentenced to twelve months imprisonment on two counts of witchcraft accusations and…

Man axed for refusing to give villagers scotch cart lift

A 38-year-old man, Tabona Ndlovu from village 13, Dombodema (Plumtree), under headman Khesari Nkomo, was heavily assaulted and struck with an axe by other villagers for allegedly turning down their demand for a free scotch cart ride back t…

Brothers jailed for selling weed at tuckshop

Two brothers, Ncedani Moyo (27) and Thabo Moyo (21), from the Mpilo Moyo homestead in Malayitsha Village, Plumtree, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr. Joshua Nembaware and pleaded guilty to charges of possessing dangerous drugs. They …

Man sentenced to community service for witchcraft accusations

A 37-year-old man from Simelamela Village in Mphoengs, Plumtree, has been ordered to perform 210 hours of community service for insulting and confronting his aunt, Gabagake Phuthi (49), over alleged witchcraft linked to the mysterious deat…

Man Jailed for Threatening Father with Knife

A 27-year-old man from Mathombo Village in Plumtree has been jailed for threatening to stab his father with an Okapi knife.Rony Dube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Tuesday, where he pleaded guilty to making threats…

Man vanishes with ZAR4k after rape flops

A 23-year-old man from Ingwizi Growth Point in Mphoengs (Plumtree) has been remanded in custody for allegedly attempting to rape a female victim and stealing her cash savings amounting to ZAR4000 after the intended act flops.Plumtree Magis…

Bulawayo battles seasonal health challenges

As winter bids a frosty farewell and Bulawayo braces for the sun's early summer heat, residents find themselves caught in a tricky weather pattern  -  cold mornings, scorching afternoons, and chilly evenings. This unpredictable s…

Man jailed for stabbing girlfriend on the bum

Thembani Ngwenya(20) of Bambanani village, Tshitshi area, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware facing physical abuse charges after stabbing his girlfriend for infidelity. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to twelv…

Accused Livestock Thief Seeks High Court Relief After Alleged Theft of 485 Cattle

Gwanda - Timothy John Schultz (57), a former farm manager at Maphaneni Ranch under African Dreams Safaris (Hillcrest Farm, Gwanda), has approached the High Court seeking relief from further placement on remand. He stands accused of stealin…

JSC suspends senior magistrate over leaked corruption audio

The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) has suspended Inyathi Senior Magistrate Samukeliswe Gumbo over a leaked audio on corruption circulating on social media.Investigations carried by Bulawayo24.com proved that the magistrate was suspende…

Chamisa ally, Zim dually celebrate ZANU-PF terror gangsters' death

MANICALAND - Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) founder, Nelson Chamisa's ally, Gift Ostalos Siziba and several netizens simultaneously celebrate death of two Zanu-Pf Manicaland provincial staunch supporters including Murambinda-ba…

Man bashes nephew over ex-wife

Jealousy can lead one to be in soup, as shown by Daniel Dube's actions, who assaulted his nephew for talking to his ex-wife.The matter came to light at Plumtree Magistrates Court, where Dube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Ne…