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Mnangagwa's critics face State crackdown?

Zimbabwe is witnessing a sharp escalation in abductions, torture, and intimidation targeting critics of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, amid growing resistance to alleged plans to extend his rule beyond 2028. Rights groups, student organisat…

Published: 2 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Josey Mahachi hails Dangote's return to Zimbabwe

Veteran journalist and entrepreneur Josey Mahachi breathed a deep sigh of relief as she walked through the arrival gates at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday. Her return marked the end of an arduous 18-month journey-…

Published: 2 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Man steals woman's pant on washing wire

PLUMTREE - There was drama at the Plumtree Magistrates Court yesterday when Dupuo Moyo was convicted of assaulting her neighbour after accusing him of stealing her underwear from a washing line.  Magistrate Joshua Nembaware sente…

Published: 10 hrs ago | by Simbarashe Sithole

Varakashi4ED applauds Zvimba West MP Mercy Dinha for development milestones

ZVIMBA - ZANU-PF affiliate group Varakashi4ED has praised Zvimba West legislator Mercy Dinha for her developmental efforts, including the drilling of 28 boreholes in collaboration with other MPs in Mashonaland West.In a post shared on thei…

Published: 10 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

Mazowe police arrest machete-wielding gang linked to farm robberies

MAZOWE - Police in Mazowe have arrested a machete-wielding gang suspected of carrying out a series of violent robberies at Cress Farm, Storis Mine, and Umsasa Farm between November 11 and 12, 2025.The arrests were confirmed via the Zimbabw…

Published: 11 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

Chivhayo brags about meeting African presidents, says he's a brand of strategic power

HARARE - Businessman Wicknell Chivhayo has stirred fresh debate after claiming that African presidents seek to meet him because he represents influence, wealth, and strategic power. Posting on his X account, Chivhayo described himself as a…

Published: 11 hrs ago | by Stephen Jakes

'Don't panic over drones, yellow aeroplanes': Hichilema assures Mnangagwa amid spying rumours

HARARE – Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has assured Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa that aerial activity involving drones and yellow aircraft entering Zimbabwean airspace from Zambia is part of a regional minerals mapping ini…

Published: 12 hrs ago | by Gideon Madzikatidze

ZANU-PF councillor faces backlash from villagers and party structures in Buhera

BUHERA – ZANU-PF Ward 22 councillor Witness Muchuchu is reportedly embroiled in tensions with villagers, party leadership, and development partners in Buhera Central Constituency, amid accusations of political double-dealing and disruptive…

Published: 12 hrs ago | by Staff Reporter

Man in court for pouring beer on neighbour over 'gossip'

PLUMTREE - A 25-year-old man from Plumtree has landed in legal trouble after allegedly pouring beer on his elderly neighbour, accusing her of spreading gossip.Ebiton Sibanda appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nembaware at the Plumtree Magis…

Published: 12 hrs ago | by Simbarashe Sithole

Police deployment not targeted at Tendai Biti

Legal representatives for Tendai Biti Law have issued a public statement addressing recent reports of a police presence at the firm's offices in Milton Park, Harare, on 15 November 2025.The law firm, represented by Mr. Jeremiah Bamu, confi…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Knife-wielding robbers raid Entumbane bars

Barely a day after two sports bars in Entumbane were targeted, Gibixhegu Beerhall, popularly known as koHerbert, became the latest victim of a daring early-morning robbery. Three men armed with knives reportedly struck at around 3 a.m., ma…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Chiefs must benefit from social media content from their courts

Local Government and Public Works Minister, Honourable Daniel Garwe, has urged traditional leaders to claim a share of the revenue generated by social media content produced from their courts, warning that content creators are profiting fr…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents back tougher litter fines

The Bulawayo City Council's proposal to increase fines for littering has been met with general approval from residents and stakeholders, though some have expressed concern that the suggested 1 000 percent hike could be excessive.Littering …

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Chinese embassy warns on bogus travel agents

The Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe has cautioned citizens against using unofficial travel agents to apply for visas, warning that some applicants have been paying inflated fees to third-party operators.China's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Din…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Manhize workers protest over substandard meals

Workers at Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO) in Manhize have staged a demonstration over what they describe as substandard and unsafe food provided by the plant's canteen operator, Hotplate Grill, which is subcontracted to cater for em…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Highlanders Royals relegated

Highlanders Royals, the women's team representing the iconic Highlanders football institution, has been relegated from the Zimbabwe Women's Premier Soccer League following a 1-0 defeat to Mpopoma Sports Academy at Ascot Ground.The loss con…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

MultiChoice donates desks, chairs to Nketa primary school

The City of Bulawayo has welcomed a generous donation of 50 desks and 50 chairs, valued at US$3,000, from MultiChoice Zimbabwe to Nketa Primary School. The contribution is part of MultiChoice's ongoing Sustainability Project, which aims to…

Published: 15 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

US$200,000 to be raised for Prophet Magaya court cases

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning against what it describes as coordinated attempts to interfere with ongoing investigations and court proceedings involving Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries lea…

Published: 15 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

854 families fight Msasa Park eviction ruling

About 854 families facing eviction from a 280-hectare property in Harare have filed an appeal against a High Court judgment that dismissed their attempt to clai

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces deepening jobs crisis

Zimbabwe is grappling with a deepening employment crisis, with the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) warning that mass retrenchments have overwhelmed the

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Fierce dispute erupts over mining equipment

A Chinese mining company has taken Harare businessman Tawanda Denhere to court, accusing him of unlawfully seizing a heavy crawler excavator at the centre of a

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Diamond price slump cripples Zimbabwe miners

Zimbabwe central bank touts tight monetary contrZimbabwe's diamond industry is facing a deepening crisis as global prices continue to tumble, leaving major mini

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Redcliff turnoff accidents worry business

The business community in Redcliff has raised alarm over the growing number of accidents occurring at the Redcliff turnoff, roughly 10 kilometres from Kwekwe al

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Peter Dube convicted, awaits sentencing

After evading capture for nearly four years across Southern Africa and Europe, fugitive murder accused Peter Dube has been convicted of two counts of murder and

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Former magistrate arrested

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has arrested former Mutare magistrate Xavier Chipato on allegations of extorting a litigant in a case he was pres

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean care workers left without wages after promised jobs fall through

A group of Zimbabwean care workers has told the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) that they paid thousands of euros to a recruiter for work permits but ended