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Stolen R2.5 million Nissan Patrol: Zimbabwean man remains behind bars
A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man, Stephen Nyoni, has been remanded in custody after appearing in a Limpopo court for possessing a stolen vehicle.L...Published: 1 min ago | 0
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Aids council focuses on street dwellers
PEOPLE living on the streets are recording a high default rate on antiretroviral treatment (ART), largely due to inconsistent access to medication and...Published: 2 mins ago | 0
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Zimbabwean serial thief locked up in Botswana
A ZIMBABWEAN man residing in Botswana illegally, who is facing multiple car theft charges, has been denied bail.Clement Passmore Gondo (40) wa...Published: 2 mins ago | 1
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BCC, police patrol nets 13 gold panners in Esigodini
A JOINT operation conducted by Bulawayo City Council (BCC) rangers and police in the city's catchment areas in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province,...Published: 3 mins ago | 0
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Zimbabwe opposition needs reshuffle
MANY Zimbabweans are wondering how they can fit into a new political discourse as the hunger for political change wanes.The conflict requires ...Published: 4 mins ago | 0
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Luton open to selling Nakamba
LUTON Town manager Matt Bloomfield has indicated the club is willing to sell midfielder Marvelous Nakamba this summer if a suitable offer is received....Published: 6 mins ago | 8
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STI hotspots emerge amid mobile and mining communities
Despite national statistics showing no significant rise in HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections, the Ministry of Health and Child Care has identifi...Published: 7 mins ago | 0
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Zacc's roadblock searches face public resistance
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has expressed frustration over reports of the travelling public refusing to be searched at roadblocks i...Published: 8 mins ago | 1
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Zimbabwe wins USA US$50m lawsuit
THE District of Columbia (DC) Circuit on Tuesday overturned a ruling ordering Zimbabwe to face litigation to enforce an 11-yearold US$50 million arbit...Published: 8 mins ago | 2
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Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle in ugly twist
THE Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle has taken a new twist, with the Nherera family alleging provocation over the venue for the chief's installation t...Published: 12 mins ago | 0
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Haulage trucks damage Matebeleland roads
MATEBELELAND South Senator Solani Moyo has expressed concern over the damage caused by haulage trucks to road infrastructure in Matebeleland and other...Published: 13 mins ago | 0
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Mnangagwa loyalists plot Constitutional changes to block Chiwenga
Loyalists of President Emmerson Mnangagwa are reportedly working behind the scenes to push for changes to Zimbabwe's Constitution and Zanu-PF's leader...Published: 15 mins ago | 6
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Relegation-threatened Dembare bolster squad with foreign signings
Struggling Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League giants Dynamos FC have moved to strengthen their squad in a desperate bid to avoid relegation, signing three...Published: 17 mins ago | 4
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Zacc arrests Zimra official over fraud
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official and four clearing agents for their alleged i...Published: 18 mins ago | 10
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Pedestrian killed, 2 injured in dislodged trailer incident
A pedestrian was killed while two others were seriously injured after being struck by a trailer that had detached from a commuter omnibus along Plumtr...Published: 21 mins ago | 10
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Zimbabwe urged to bolster R&D and Resilience in move toward NDS2
Zimbabwe's economy could take a major leap forward - if it boosts research, innovation, and industrial resilience, experts say. The Zimbabwe Competiti...Published: 22 mins ago | 2
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Wilful HIV transmission criminalisation challenged
A Harare woman charged with the deliberate transmission of HIV has approached the High Court seeking a review of her case, arguing that her continued ...Published: 22 mins ago | 14
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The Irony of Innovation: How Tech’s Hardest Workers Built a System That Rewards Laziness
A thought-provoking look at how tech's unsung builders laid the groundwork for a digital culture ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 238
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Madluphuthu dies
Renowned actor and comedian Oscar Mgudlwa, fondly known as Madluphuthu, has died.The actor, who had recently joined eTV's The Black Door, pass...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1136
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Harare moves to ban 3-wheeled taxis from City roads
The Harare City Council has announced plans to ban three-wheeled taxis from operating on city roads as part of sweeping reforms aimed at bringing orde...Published: 14 hrs ago | 633
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Beitbridge clearing agent's vehicle import scam trial postponed again
The trial of Evans Nzara (28), a Beitbridge-based customs clearing agent accused of defrauding a Harare civil servant of US$15,700 in a botched vehicl...Published: 14 hrs ago | 291
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Bosso fans stage mini-protest
A faction of Highlanders Football Club supporters, identifying themselves as Bosso Ultras, staged a mini-protest during their team's Castle Lager Prem...Published: 14 hrs ago | 385
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Zimbabwe govt moves to regulate private health fees
Private health institutions in Zimbabwe will no longer be allowed to arbitrarily increase their fees or impose charges beyond government-prescribed li...Published: 14 hrs ago | 473
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ZERA issued 20 electricity licences in 2024
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued 20 electricity licences so far in 2024, with 17 designated for power generation projects bo...Published: 14 hrs ago | 189
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Land barons uses 'lawfare' against City of Harare
More than 144 sites in Harare have been illegally occupied by land barons, forcing the city council to seek recourse through the courts, Parliament he...Published: 14 hrs ago | 141
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ZOU Part-Time Tutors Go 8 Months Without Pay
Part-time lecturers at the state-owned Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) have gone for eight months without receiving payment for services including tuto...Published: 17 hrs ago | 375
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An open letter to Chimhama: are you in South Africa?
Dear Madam Chimhama, I hope I find you well, daughter of the African soil!I am writing this letter because I am deeply concerned ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 365
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Inmates trade sugar, porridge for weed
GWANDA - Two serving prison inmates, Hloniphani Mkwananzi (42) and Tiisetse Ngulube, have been sentenced to 15 months in prison for trading food items...Published: 17 hrs ago | 393
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Soldiers (39) bashes wife (44) for leaving him behind in the bar
A member of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts after he assaulted his wife for leaving him behind while going to ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 852
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Man (61) threatens to kill stepmom (70) over witchcraft
A 61-year-old Armson Ngwenya from Matanka village under Chief Bango has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by Plumtree magistrate, Joshua Nemba...Published: 19 hrs ago | 279
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Harare among Africa's least liveable cities
The annual report, compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), measures cities based on stability, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and e...Published: 20 hrs ago | 418
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Retired SDA Church pastor dies
Retired Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church pastor, Paul Moyo, has died. He passed away on July 14, 2025, in Bulawayo, bringing to an end a long and de...Published: 20 hrs ago | 836
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Woman steals US$5k, uses loot to pay sangoma in bid to avoid arrest
A 33-year-old woman from Penhalonga has been convicted of stealing US$5,000 from her employer and using part of the stolen cash to pay a traditional h...Published: 20 hrs ago | 361
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MultiChoice warns DStv customers
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has issued a strong warning to DStv customers over a new scam involving fraudsters posing as company representatives and visiting...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1018
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CEO seriously injured in fatal road accident
Makoni Rural District Council (RDC) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Edmore Chidembo was seriously injured in a fatal road accident along the Chivhu–Ny...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1058
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1.5 million people are homeless in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has renewed its call for the repeal of the colonial-era Vagrancy Act, arguing that the law unjustly ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 100
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Zimbabwe teachers join night-time gold rush
In a startling development highlighting Zimbabwe’s worsening economic crisis, teachers from Fusira, Musvovi, and Madzivanyika schools in Masvingo So...Published: 20 hrs ago | 534
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Woman stealing US$24,000 after armed robbery at workplace
A 35-year-old Bulawayo woman, Nothando Banana, has been sentenced to an effective six years in prison after she took advantage of an armed robbery at ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 328
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Senior magistrate blames crippling economy, supports corruption
Inyathi Senior Magistrate Samukeliswe Gumbo's leaked audio on corruption is circulating on social media.The magistrate who is reported to have...Published: 21 hrs ago | 920
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Corruption rife at Beitbridge border post
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has revealed that it has recorded 150 cases of corruption at the Beitbridge Border Post over the past f...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:43hrs | 1203
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Illegal miners threaten Bulawayo infrastructure projects
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has raised alarm over the escalating invasion of its Khumalo gravel pit by illegal gold miners, warning that the activ...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:43hrs | 314
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US$1 000 bounty for wanted Chitungwiza fraudster
Police have launched a manhunt for David Matanda, who is wanted in connection with a fraud case currently under investigation by the Criminal Investig...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:42hrs | 447
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Sexual harassment, voucher fraud rock Simbisa Brands
Fast-food giant Simbisa Brands has been thrust into the spotlight following serious sexual harassment allegations levelled against some of its senior ...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:42hrs | 930
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Beitbridge residents alarmed over contaminated Limpopo river
Residents of Beitbridge have expressed growing concern over the unusual green colouration of the Limpopo River's water, which they fear signals possib...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 276
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Zimbabwe govt warns Chinese firms over illicit deals
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has issued a sharp and public rebuke to Chinese businesses operating in Zimbabwe, warning them to immedi...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 439
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Harare to ban kombis, pirate taxis
The City of Harare has announced ambitious plans to ban commuter omnibuses (kombis) and pirate taxis (mishikashika) within the next three years, a mov...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:41hrs | 803
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Court ruling reopens Norton land dispute
A protracted legal battle over land rights in Norton has been reignited after the High Court ordered the reinstatement of a previously dismissed case ...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 07:40hrs | 158
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Regime change foundation closes down
The Brenthurst Foundation, a Johannesburg-based think tank established and funded by the Oppenheimer family,...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 22:12hrs | 634
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Zimbabweans must boycott vehicle licence renewals
Zimbabweans are no strangers to economic hardship, but the recent enforcement of the Broadcasting Services Amendment Act of 2025 ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 22:02hrs | 857
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Zinara starts enforcing radio licence requirement
The controversial Broadcasting Services Amendment Act of 2025 has officially come into effect and is now being enforced by the Zi...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:57hrs | 519
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Zimbabwe eyes price relief towards end of 2025
After years of persistent inflationary pressures, Zimbabwe is approaching the latter half of 2025 with cautious optimism, as rece...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:56hrs | 419
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Man loses teeth in violent fight over sex worker
A 22-year-old man from Chief Charumbira's area in Masvingo rural lost two front teeth after he was allegedly stabbed in the mouth...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:54hrs | 667
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Bulawayo man in court for stealing TV, selling it on WhatsApp
A 31-year-old man from Njube suburb appeared in court facing charges of unlawful entry and theft after allegedly breaking into a ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | 420
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Kenya scraps visa requirements for African countries
Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for all African nations and most Caribbean countries, in a bold step aimed at fost...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:53hrs | 454
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Chinaman in court for possession of crystal meth in Harare
A Chinese national, Zheng Chunping, appeared in court over the weekend following his arrest on allegations of dealing in dangerou...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:52hrs | 272
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Teacher arrested for sexually assaulting 3 learners
The doctrine of in loco parentis, which entrusts teachers with the care and well-being of their pupils, is being severely tested ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:51hrs | 608
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Zimbabwe ranks 2nd globally for HIV-related stigma
Zimbabwe has been ranked as having the second highest proportion of people living with HIV (PLHIV) who reported exper...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:50hrs | 276
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Zimbabwe fears HIV setbacks despite global praise
Zimbabwe has earned widespread international praise for its achievements in the fight against HIV, with the latest UNAIDS Global ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:49hrs | 156
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Man forced into 'ritual cleansing' sex
A 38-year-old man was reportedly kidnapped and coerced into having unprotected sex with his ex-girlfriend at a lodge in Highfield...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:48hrs | 883
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Zimbabwe investigates contamination of Limpopo river water
The Civil Protection Committee in Beitbridge is conducting thorough investigations following reports of water contamination in th...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:48hrs | 105
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Pirate taxis continue to wreak havoc on Zimbabwe's roads
Zimbabwe's roads remain a death trap as pirate taxis, commonly known as Mushikashika, continue to wreak havoc through reckless driving, causing chaos,...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:34hrs | 895
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Peter Dube's trial commences after years of delays
Once a prominent car dealer in Gweru, Peter Dube now stands accused in a high-profile murder trial that has captivated the nation since 2021. Dube is ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 1183
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Mutare Boys' High headmaster elected NASH rugby boss
Utare Boys' High School headmaster, Philip Padhuze, has been elected as the new head of rugby for the National Association of Secondary Heads (NASH), ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:33hrs | 363
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Horror Crash Rocks FC Platinum
FC Platinum's midfield workhorse, Oscar "Horror" Bhebhe, was rushed to hospital on Monday morning after being involved in a car accident that left him...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:32hrs | 1200
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Zimbabwe's shisha tobacco sales top 400,000kg
At least 401,705 kilogrammes of shisha tobacco, valued at approximately US$13 million, have been sold since the opening of the marketing season, signa...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:30hrs | 283
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Fastjet launches students fares on Harare-Lusaka route
Award-winning budget airline, Fastjet Zimbabwe, has announced the introduction of discounted student fares on its newly launched Harare to Lusaka rout...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:29hrs | 758
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Mthwakazi doorsteps Ramaphosa over denied health services
Matabeleland-based secessionist political outfit, the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), on Friday petitioned South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, ca...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:28hrs | 962
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Man in court for alleged rape of MSU student
A 26-year-old Harare man, Simbarashe Munenge of Belvedere, yesterday appeared before magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing allegations of raping a Midland...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:27hrs | 922
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Chimombe applies for discharge in US$7m goat scandal
Zanu PF Central Committee member and businessman Mike Chimombe, along with his co-accused Moses Mpofu, have applied for discharge at the close of the ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:26hrs | 346
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Zimbabwe teachers vote to work 3 days a week
Teachers across Zimbabwe, particularly those affiliated with the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), have resolved to reduce their w...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:25hrs | 690
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Govt workers stage a flash protest at Mthuli Ncube's office
Civil servants staged a flash protest yesterday at the New Government Complex before marching to the offices of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Deve...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 664
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Man Roasted on Braai Stand for Drinking Alone
A Bindura man is recovering from severe burns after narrowly escaping death when he was allegedly grilled over open flames on a braai stand by fellow ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 22:22hrs | 1850
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Mine owner fined for operating unregistered milling plants
MAPHISA - A 45-year-old Snake Bone Mine owner has been fined US$200 for operating hammer and ball milling plants without proper documentation for regi...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 21:45hrs | 559
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Mzembi's legal woes deepen
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's legal troubles continue to mount after Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei dismissed his latest...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 17:09hrs | 1585
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Zimbabwe to Host Groundbreaking Technology Dialogue: Smart Zimbabwe Conference & Expo 2025
The Smart Zimbabwe Conference & Expo 2025 will be held from 17 to 18 July 2025 at the Golden Conifer Functions Venue, Harare, under the theme: "Sm...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 16:39hrs | 258
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Man (48) axes wife (68)
A 63-year-old woman is battling for life at Bindura Hospital after she was axed twice by her husband during a domestic dispute.Stembeni Nego h...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 16:36hrs | 1372
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Woman in court for assault with cooking pot
30-year-old Siphilisiwe Ndlovu has been hauled before the courts after allegedly assaulting her neighbour, Ms Ellen Chakanyuka, by striking her on the...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:59hrs | 551
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Man bites off victim's nose in violent assault
A 22-year-old man from Victoria Falls, Kelvin Ndebele, has been remanded in custody after appearing before the courts on Friday over a gruesome assaul...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:59hrs | 483
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Street kid-turned-vendor convicted of fraud, theft
A former street kid who rose to prominence as a popular airtime vendor in Masvingo town has been convicted of fraud and theft after swindling two vict...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:58hrs | 669
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Mudenda calls for pro-poor budgeting to promote equity
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has challenged legislators to ensure that public resources are equitably channelled towards programmes aimed at im...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:57hrs | 164
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Barriers installed at Trabablas Interchange
The Government has swiftly moved to install jersey barriers at the newly constructed Trabablas Interchange in a bid to clamp down on reckless behaviou...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:56hrs | 2181
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Truckload of fertilizer destined for Charamba's farm stolen
A truck driver has vanished with a 26-tonne consignment of ammonium nitrate fertilizer meant for delivery to the Battlefields farm of Deputy Chief Sec...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:55hrs | 1373
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Mzembi remains on remand as application is dismissed
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi's bid to have his placement on remand quashed has been thrown out by Harare regional magistrate Donald N...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 15:44hrs | 247
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Cucsman apologises for blind loyalty to Chamisa
Popular Zimbabwean opposition musician and political commentator Cucsman has issued a heartfelt public apology, urging for greater objectivity and acc...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 10:07hrs | 1411
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200 ambulances for all provinces in Zimbabwe
The government, in collaboration with Discovery Ambulance Services, has begun rolling out a free medical service initiative under the Presidential Eme...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 766
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Man convicted of stealing uncle's beer
An 18-year-old man from Mphoengs area in Plumtree, under Chief Tshitshi, has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service after being found guilty...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 769
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Zimbabwe gold makes currency history
Welcome Mavingire, managing consultant at INTELLEGO Investment Consultants, has hailed the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency's recent stability as the long...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:10hrs | 706
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Ramaphosa kicks the can down the road
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, a key political ally instrumental in Ramaphos...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:02hrs | 1517
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Lenient sentence for unlicensed driver sparks public outcry
The 24-month suspended sentence handed to a 20-year-old unlicensed driver who fatally knocked down a Chinhoyi University of Techn...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:00hrs | 889
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Police officers in uniform banned from betting shops
Police officers in uniform are strictly prohibited from entering betting shops or gambling in casinos in Zimbabwe, national p...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:58hrs | 593
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Matabeleland North embarks on waste water infrastructure overhaul
Urban councils in Matabeleland North have initiated a comprehensive programme to modernise waste water treatment and reticulation...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:56hrs | 124
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Zimbabwe govt fiddles while UZ burns
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has suspended six students accused of mobilising their peers to participate in a protest agai...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:55hrs | 402
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RBZ disburses ZiG350 million to key sectors
The RBZ announced it has disbursed ZiG350 million under its Targeted Finance Facility (TFF) to suppo...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:54hrs | 214
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'Surge in forex inflows a boon for ZiG stability'
Zimbabwe's foreign currency receipts surged by 22 percent to US$6 billion in the first five months of 2025, according to the ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:52hrs | 133
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State closes case against Harare couple
The State has closed its case against a Harare couple, Clark Makoni and his wife Beverly Aisha Makoni, who are facing allegations...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:51hrs | 361
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Fake Red Cross first aid certificates flood black market
Criminal syndicates are allegedly selling fake Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) first aid certificates in a countrywide scam...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:50hrs | 170
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Mnangagwa heads to Japan for World Expo 2025
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to arrive in Japan today ahead of Zimbabwe's National Day celebrations at the World ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:49hrs | 124
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Zimbabwe adopts multi-pronged strategy to manage debt
Zimbabwe is pursuing a multi-faceted approach to address its US$21 billion debt obligations, with the government considering ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:47hrs | 112
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Zimbabwe Sables on the brink of World Cup qualification
The Zimbabwe Sables are just one victory away from booking their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia after a thrilling...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:46hrs | 185
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Chitungwiza continues to battle with sewer challenges
Perennial sewer problems remain one of the most pressing challenges facing Chitungwiza Municipality, although the local authority...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:45hrs | 81
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