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Zambian police dismiss Mundubile arrest claims

The Zambia Police Service has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports claiming that opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has been arrested and detained in police custody.Police Public Relations Officer Godfrey C…

Published: 13 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

1 500 stands for Bulawayo youth

More than 1 500 residential stands are being developed in Bulawayo under the Munhumutapa National Youth Housing Scheme, as Government moves to expand access to affordable housing for young people.The housing project is being implemented at…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt dismisses Birchenough Bridge crack claim

The Government has dismissed claims circulating on social media that a photograph showing a cracked steel bridge connection depicts the iconic Birchenough Bridge over the Save River.The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe maize prices rise 5% to US$348

Zimbabwe's white maize price rose by 5 percent to an average of US$348 per tonne on the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX), despite subdued demand and ample supplies.The increase came after buyers and sellers narrowed their price expectati…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe nurses threaten another strike

Zimbabwe could be heading for another nurses' strike after health workers accused the Government of failing to honour agreements on sector-specific allowances and the appeals process arising from a controversial job evaluation exercise.The…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Super El Nino could halve Zimbabwe's 2027 economic growth

Zimbabwe's economic growth could face a major setback if a projected Super El Nino weather phenomenon materialises, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warning that a severe drought could halve the country's 2027 growth forecast.The…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Fake Nivea lotion and Hullets sugar in Zimbabwe streets

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has warned consumers to be vigilant against counterfeit Nivea cosmetics and Hullets sugar after recent seizures, as it steps up a nationwide crackdown on fake, expired and improperly labelled produc…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge starts selection for new CBD stands' owners

The selection process for prospective buyers of stands in the new Beitbridge central business district (CBD) has begun, with the town council prioritising investors capable of constructing buildings of at least four storeys.Beitbridge Town…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe-linked Russian recruiter faces fresh abuse allegations

A Russian recruiter who travelled to Zimbabwe to recruit young women for jobs in Russia is facing fresh allegations over alleged links to Telegram networks involved in child sexual abuse, intensifying scrutiny of overseas employment scheme…

Published: 14 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

CAB3 constitutional changes are now 'water under the bridge'

Bulawayo-based prominent lawyer Nqobani Sithole says Zimbabwe's recently enacted constitutional amendments are now effectively a "done deal" and challenging them in court would be a difficult task, despite his continued view that the proce…

Published: 16 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mundubile alleges military interference with Zambia ballot papers

Zambian opposition leader and presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has alleged that the military has been deployed to some polling centres and accused soldiers of interfering with electoral materials as the country's election results rem…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Electoral Commission of Zambia orders stakeholders out of results centre

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has reportedly ordered all stakeholders to leave the election results totalling centre as the country grapples with a 24-hour suspension of vote counting and the announcement of results.Zambian broa…

Published: 17 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

4 Hichilema ministers lose parliamentary seats in Zambia election

Four senior ministers in President Hakainde Hichilema's government have lost their parliamentary seats as results from Zambia's 2026 elections continue to emerge, with three of the defeats coming from the politically influential Copperbelt…

Published: 19 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Mundubile claims victory as Zambia election count suspended

Zambian presidential candidate Brian Mundubile of the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has claimed victory in the country’s 2026 presidential election, citing results from his party’s Parallel Voter Tabulation…

Published: 20 hrs ago | by Staff reporter

Hichilema's ex-personal lawyer suspends Zambia election results counting

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema's former personal lawyer Mwangala Zaloumis, has suspended the counting and announcement of election results across the country with immediate effect followin…